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Bradley County to study turf fields after repeated rainouts; commissioners form committee, ask staff for cost and grant estimates
Summary
Commissioners heard detailed testimony from recreation staff and the Chamber on revenue lost from rainouts, sports tourism impact, and participant numbers; leadership asked staff to produce cost estimates and pursue grants and will form a committee with finance involvement to study turf options.
Commissioners at the Bradley County work session on Oct. 13 directed staff to study the feasibility and cost of installing turf fields after presentations on revenue lost to rainouts, participant counts and the county’s sports-tourism potential.
Commissioner Louie Alford opened the discussion and asked recreation staff and tourism officials to outline how rainouts affect tournaments and local business. Andy (department head for recreation and athletics) told commissioners that recent seasons saw multiple rainout dates: "In '24, we had about 10 dates rained out... Lost about 260 games," and said those cancellations translate into lost concession and rental revenue. Andy estimated recreational participation at…
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