Lindsey Nelson Stadium is a

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. It is the home field of the

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team. The stadium opened on February 23, 1993 and holds 4,387 people. The facility is named after

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, who attended the university and founded the Vol Radio Network. From 2006 to 2019, the university undertook three major renovations to the stadium. Originally a natural grass playing surface, the 2019 renovation converted the field to Field Turf. Other renovations included premium seating, outfield wall improvements, and player facilities. In 2013, the Volunteers ranked 38th in among Division I baseball programs in attendance, averaging 1,846 per home game.

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