One of the city's icons is the Stone Castle at Tennessee High School - a stadium built by the Works Progress Administration as part of President Franklin Roosevelt's "New Deal."
The Castle opened its doors in October 1936 - 75 years ago and counting.
An ambitious plan is underway by the Stone Castle Rejuvenation Committee to undertake a major fundraiser leading to the upgrade and enhancement of this venerable facility.
The proposed improvements are many and include:
Improved handicapped accessibility
Renovation and addition of restrooms
Upgrade of existing seating
The addition of end zone seating
New concession and souvenir stands
Construction of a new home team dressing room and training room
Improvement of the visitor dressing room
Upgraded lighting for energy efficiency
Refurbishment of the entrances and plaza
Installation of a synthetic playing surface
The City Council previously committed to fund 25% of the cost of a synthetic playing surface provided the remaining 75% was raised by the school system and supporters.
The school system and supporters are now taking the project to a much higher level - a multimillion dollar level.
For this we wish them great success.
