Category: Sports

The Nashville Sounds Baseball Club returns to First Tennessee Park on Thursday, July 11 to begin a four-game homestand. The Sounds begin the unofficial second half of the season against the New Orleans Baby Cakes from July 11-14.

Below is a preview for the four-game homestand:

Thursday, July 11 vs. New Orleans – 7:05 p.m.

– Gates open at 6:00 p.m.

– Throwback Thursday presented by Budweiser – the Sounds will wear throwback uniforms to commemorate the team’s original uniform style from 1978. Fans can purchase Pepsi fountain soda and Budweiser products at a discounted rate.

Friday, July 12 vs. New Orleans – 7:05 p.m.

– Gates open at 6:00 p.m.

– FOX 17 News postgame fireworks presented by Koorsen Fire & Security.

– Cancer Awareness Night benefiting Stand Up To Cancer – Join the Nashville Sounds as we honor the fighters and survivors by raising funds for Stand Up To Cancer. Tyler Dial will play a concert near The Band Box during the game as we collect donations for cancer research. Join the players and staff with a Stand Up To Cancer placard as we pause the game briefly in the middle of the second inning to recognize those who are in the fight against cancer.

Saturday, July 13 vs. New Orleans – 7:05 p.m.

– Gates open at 6:00 p.m.

– Enjoy Saturday at the Park with visits to The Band Box and our Family Fun Zone in the right field corner.

Sunday, July 14 vs. New Orleans – 6:15 p.m.

– Gates open at 5:15 p.m.

– Booster Pillow Giveaway presented by First Tennessee to the first 1,000 fans (12 & under).

– Middle Tennessee Hyundai Dealers pre-game autograph session with select Sounds players from 5:15 to 5:30 p.m.

– Postgame Kids (12 & under) Run the Bases presented by First Tennessee.

– Salute to Service Night – We honor those who serve or have served in the armed forces. The Sounds will sport their military jerseys and hats as we honor military personnel before the game. Discounted tickets are available for all military families – active and veteran.

Seniors and Military families can enjoy a $2.00 discount on single-game ticket prices at First Tennessee Park. The offer is valid for any reserved seat section on Sunday through Wednesday games – subject to availability. Offer valid for up to four (4) tickets per I.D. (Seniors 55 +, government-issued military I.D. required at ticket office; no phone orders).

The 2019 season is the 42nd in Nashville Sounds franchise history and first as the Triple-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers. Single-game tickets are available now by calling (615) 690-4487 or by visiting www.nashvillesounds.com.

The Coffee County Central High School football team traveled to Ooltewah Tuesday for their first 7 on 7 football scrimmage action of the summer. The Red Raiders were playing seven-on-seven for the first time in five years. Head coach Doug Greene was pleased with the effort of his team but admited that his team needs experience in “decision-making and footwork.”

The Red Raiders played four games in the seven-man format which does not use interior lineman. Greene was pleased with the play of quarterback Connor Shemwell as he had a few good passes downfield. CJ Anthony caught two touchdown passes on post routes on the day and Kelvin Verge had a couple of good catches as well. Greene also called out the performance of Colin Ward at the tight end and linebacker position. “Our defense ran to the ball really well and kept leverage all day long” said Greene.

The Red Raiders will travel to Lynchburg on Wednesday for an hour of work with Moore County beginning at 8 a.m.. Greene described Wednesday’s session as low key where the Red Raiders will get to see and work against another team. Coffee County will play host to Lincoln County at 5:30 on Thursday afternoon on the CHS practice field in 7 on 7 action.

Coffee County Central High School Red Raider basketball coach Micah Williams announces the 2019 Kid’s Skills Camp.  The camp will be held on July 15^th through the 18^th at the Joe Frank Patch Memorial Gym.  The camp will run from 9 AM to noon each day and cost for the camp is $50 per camper.  The camp is open to boys and girls who will be in the 2^nd through the 8^th grade in the upcoming school year.

If you need more information, contact Coach Williams at : williamsm@k12coffee.net

The Coffee County Red Raider football team has a busy first week back following the mandatory TSSAA Dead Period.  The Red Raiders will load the buses and travel to Ooltewah on Tuesday for a 9 AM 7 on 7 scrimmage event.  On Wednesday, Coffee County will travel to Lynchburg to take on Moore County in an 8 AM 7v7 workout with the Blue Raiders.  On Thursday, the Red Raiders will welcome Lincoln County to Manchester for a 5:30 PM 7v7 scrimmage on the CHS practice field.

Next week, Coffee County will hold 7 on 7 scrimmages with Walker Valley on Tuesday and Shelbyville on Thursday.  The Red Raiders will have 3 full team scrimmages in August.  They will take host Stewarts Creek on August 2nd before tangling with Ooltewah on August 12th and traveling to Walker Valley on August 15th.  The Red Raiders open the season on August 23rd at Franklin County.

The Coffee County Lady Raider softball team will host a summer scrimmage tripleheader on Tuesday night.  The Lady Raiders will welcome Cannon County and Rockvale to Terry Floyd Field as each team will play a pair of games.  The public is invited to come out to watch the action beginning at 5 PM.

Coffee County will take on Cannon County at 5 PM.  At 6:15, Cannon County will take on Rockvale.  The evening concludes at 7:30 as Rockvale and Coffee County will do battle.

Al White Ford/Lincoln, in conjunction with Lincoln Motor Company, hosted a Driven to Give Event to benefit the Coffee County Central High School football team.  The event, which was held on April 27th, earned $7,800 for the Red Raiders.  A check was presented to the team at a ceremony in the Al White showroom on Monday.

Al White Ford/Lincoln raised over $75,000 last school year for schools and teams through test drive events like this one with both Ford and Lincoln.  Over the past 4 years, Al White has helped raise well over a quarter of a million dollars for the community through these events.  Al White’s test drive program will ramp up for the school year in September.

Head Coach Jeremy Pruitt and the Tennessee Volunteer football team invite fans to meet the Vols inside Neyland Stadium on Sunday, Aug. 4, for “Fan Day,” which will feature an open practice followed by an autograph session.

Admission and parking are free for the event.

Gate 21 will open for fans at 1:30 p.m. and the open practice will begin at 2:30 p.m.

The autograph session will begin at the conclusion of practice at approximately 4:30 p.m.

Stations will be designated by position group on each sideline, and Pruitt will have a separate table. Fans can also take part in photo stations, enter to win contests, Kids Corner activities, and more.

Fans interested in attending the post-practice autograph session on the field will need to secure a wristband as they enter Gate 21. Wristbands will be distributed on a “first-come, first-served” basis and will only be available while supplies last. A wristband will not guarantee an autograph due to time constraints. Fans attending with a wristband may start to line up for autographs beginning at 4 p.m.

Concessions stands on the lower level will be open throughout the stadium, while the Official Athletic Team Store at Gate 20 will also be open for fans.

Members of the Tennessee Athletics ticket sales team will be available at Neyland Stadium for fans interested in purchasing season tickets or the Vol Pass for the upcoming football season.

The Tennessee Athletics’ Clear Bag Policy will be in effect for the event. More information on the policy can be found here.

Fans are also advised that if inclement weather forces practice indoors, the autograph session will be canceled.

Nashville Soccer Club season ticket memberships for the club’s inaugural season in Major League Soccer at Nissan Stadium are now available to everyone. Fans can go to https://www.nashvillesc.com/mlstickets to secure their 2020 membership.

“Nashville and Tennessee have continued to show their support for their sport teams, and we are excited about the opportunity to see soccer in Nashville stand alongside the incredible attendances shown throughout Major League Soccer,” said Nashville SC CEO Ian Ayre. “I’ve been blown away by the engagement our supporters and the community have shown the club since its inception, and I look forward to our ongoing partnership as we build a club that is uniquely for Nashville, by Nashville.”

From being born as a fan-owned club back in 2013 to kicking off in the United Soccer League in 2018 and Major League Soccer in 2020, Nashville Soccer Club has grown, first and foremost, because of its fans. “Band Together” is the motto behind the club’s inaugural campaign which aims to celebrate the eclectic and diversity of the club’s fans and how this shared passion for Nashville SC and the sport of soccer unites them.

Nashville SC will honor these supporters throughout the week of July 8 and beyond by sharing some of their stories across the club’s digital platforms. Check out the first fan video on NashvilleSC.com and join the club and these supporters in bringing soccer to the Major Leagues in the State of Tennessee.

Experience the first MLS goal, first win, and countless other firsts as our voices come together to propel Nashville SC to an MLS Cup. Become an MLS Season Ticket Member in the club’s inaugural season here.

For more information about MLS Season Ticket Memberships, visit NashvilleSC.com, contact info@nashvillesc.com or call a ticket representative at 615-750-8800.

With the high school football season right around the corner, Coffee County CHS football coach Doug Greene has announced an updated schedule for the upcoming season.   After an initial schedule was released late last year, Rockvale was added to the region by the TSSAA forcing a schedule revision.  Earlier in the summer, Rockvale needed to move their game with Coffee County to accommodate a request from the Rutherford County School System.

With 6 weeks remaining before the season, the Red Raiders have finalized their 10 game schedule.  The Raiders will play 7 region games and 3 non-region opponents.  Coffee County will have non-region games at Franklin County and Maplewood with the Coffee Pot Game at home against Tullahoma.  Coffee County will have home region games against Blackman, Cookeville, Rockvale and Oakland.  The Red Raiders will visit region rivals Siegel, Warren County and Riverdale.

As always, Thunder Radio will be your home for Coffee County football broadcasts.  The Thunder Radio sports staff will team up to bring you unparalleled coverage again in 2019.  Josh Peterson and Brannon Reynolds will begin our live coverage at 6 PM with the Premier Lawn Care Pregame Show.  Dennis Weaver, Dustin Murray and Jonathan Oliver will join the pregame show at 6:30 PM from the stadium to set up each week’s contest.  After the game, Thunder Radio will have an extensive local postgame show as we interview Coach Doug Greene and some of the players.  We intend to concentrate on Coffee County football and our closest rivals, plus take your phone calls.

Tune in each Friday night, at home and on the road, to hear the very best in football coverage.  And remember to make our pregame and postgame shows appointment listening as Thunder Radio continues to be your source for Coffee County sports.