Tag Archives: Tucker Stadium

Tennessee Tech President Phil Oldham asked the Cookeville City Council to consider helping with renovations to Tucker Stadium. Oldham met with council members Tuesday during a work session to talk about stadium plans and entranceway plans for along Willow Avenue. Oldham said that the two projects are made-to-order as something substantial and worth a partnership. “We always want to partner ... Read More »

The Tennessee Tech Board of Trustees approved a new parking garage and renovations to Tucker Stadium Thursday. The work will be added to Tech’s project list for 2022-2023, according to Trustee Johnny Stites. “I think there is a lot of excitement for these two projects,” Stites said. “We believe that both of them can be very instrumental to taking Tech ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech has announced plans for a two-phased project investing some $45 million into its football facilities. The first phase being a 40,000 square foot Football Operations Center. Athletic Director Mark Wilson said the project will be the most expansive advancement for Tucker Stadium in over 50 years. “Tennessee Tech football and the vibrant football program is important to the ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech’s Family Weekend kicks off Friday with the goal to make both students and family feel part of the Golden Eagle Community. New Student and Family Program Assistant Director Courtney Brehm said that the weekend helps to bring families together to experience campus. “We always try to be really strategic when we plan Family Weekend,” Brehm said. “And kind ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech’s ROTC is holding a 9/11 Memorial Stair Run to honor first responders and those lost on that day. Tech Professor of Military Science Lieutenant Colonel James Bryant said that two years ago, the group commemorated the day with a run from sun up to sundown. He said the stair climb was a way to meet time constraints while ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech Officials are planning for the future of Tucker Stadium. A Tennessee Tech football alumni group heard of plans during the weekend to rebuild the stadium. News and Communications Director Joe Fisher said in a statement given Monday, that timeline and cost specifics are not ready at this time. “We are in the very early stages of discussions and ... Read More »

Work is underway at Tennessee Tech’s Tucker Stadium to install new turf. Director of Athletics Mark Wilson said that the project has been about three years in the making, and that the new turf has updated technology compared to the last installation in 2007. “We’ve elected to go with the new state of the art,” Wilson said. “It’s a combination ... Read More »

The big day is almost here for Putnam County High School Seniors. High School Curriculum Supervisor Sharon Anderson said Upperman High School will kickoff the three graduations 6:00 p.m. Friday at Tucker Stadium. “Cookeville High School will graduate at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday morning May 22nd,” Anderson said. “And, Monterey High School will round out the ceremonies on Sunday May ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech’s Tucker Stadium is the top candidate to be the home for the 2021 Livingston Academy Football season. That is according to Head Coach Bruce Lamb. Lamb said as soon as he heard stadium renovations were moving forward, he started the process of finding an alternative site. “I’ve talked to Mark Wilson at Tennessee Tech,” Lamb said. “Hoping that ... Read More »

Golden Eagle football kicks off Sunday against in-state rival Austin Peay. Athletic Director Mark Wilson said the football teams dedication to the season and COVID protocols made this season possible. Wilson said now the Golden Eagles will get a chance to strap on the pads and start the season with the first game in the Sgt. York Trophy Series. “We’re ... Read More »