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AT&T Field

Coordinates: 35°3′16″N 85°18′50″W / 35.05444°N 85.31389°W / 35.05444; -85.31389
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AT&T Field

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Former namesBellsouth Park (2000–2007)
Location201 Power Alley
Chattanooga, TN 37402
Coordinates35°3′16″N 85°18′50″W / 35.05444°N 85.31389°W / 35.05444; -85.31389
OwnerEngel Stadium Corporation
OperatorEngel Stadium Corporation
Capacity6,382[4]
Field sizeLeft Field: 330 feet
Center Field: 400 feet
Right Field: 325 feet
SurfaceGrass
Construction
Broke groundMay 3, 1999[1]
Built1999–2000
OpenedApril 10, 2000
Construction cost$10.2 million
($18 million in 2023 dollars[2])
ArchitectDLR Group
Structural engineerMarch Adams & Associates, Inc.[3]
General contractorEMJ Corp.
Tenants
Chattanooga Lookouts (SL/Double-A South) (2000–present)

AT&T Field is a baseball field located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. It is the home of the minor league Chattanooga Lookouts of the Southern League. The capacity of the stadium is 6,382 people, with the vast majority of seating located on the first base side. Construction of the stadium began in March 1999, and was completed for the 2000 season.[4] The stadium's first game was on April 10, 2000, a 5–4 Chattanooga win.[5]

AT&T Field was known as BellSouth Park until March 2007, when the ballpark's name was changed to reflect the purchase of BellSouth by AT&T Inc.[4]

Field diagram

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References

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  1. ^ "Nashville's Football Stadium Nearly Ready for First Kickoff". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. April 29, 1999. pp. A16. Retrieved September 18, 2011.
  2. ^ 1634–1699: McCusker, J. J. (1997). How Much Is That in Real Money? A Historical Price Index for Use as a Deflator of Money Values in the Economy of the United States: Addenda et Corrigenda (PDF). American Antiquarian Society. 1700–1799: McCusker, J. J. (1992). How Much Is That in Real Money? A Historical Price Index for Use as a Deflator of Money Values in the Economy of the United States (PDF). American Antiquarian Society. 1800–present: Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. "Consumer Price Index (estimate) 1800–". Retrieved February 29, 2024.
  3. ^ "Parks & Recreation". March Adams & Associates, Inc. Retrieved September 18, 2011.
  4. ^ a b c Knight, Graham (July 27, 2010). "AT&T Field". Baseball Pilgrimages. Retrieved October 18, 2011.
  5. ^ "History". Chattanooga Lookouts. January 29, 2008. Archived from the original on 2009-07-07. Retrieved October 18, 2009.
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