Should it stay, or should it go...now

Established in the mid 1930's, Memorial Stadium was constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps. It was originally operated independently as "Roosevelt Memorial Stadium." The stadium came under the jurisdiction of the Parks and Recreation Department in 1961 and consists of a 6-acre football stadium used primarily for Science Hill High School home football games. Amenities include a lighted football field, concession area, restrooms, spectator seating, and 1/4 mile track. Memorial Park, adjacent to the stadium, is a 1/2 acre special use park located on Main Street.

As a tribute to Steve Spurrier the playing field was named in his honor on March 12, 1997.

Johnson City has a dilemma on its hands. The problem is, the stadium sits 3 miles away from the high school that calls it home. There is money ear marked in the budget for the stadium. The question is, do they take that money and restore the old stadium, or do they build a new stadium at the high school. The amount needed is approximately the same.

City council met last night. That was quite the meeting. The city is split half and half. There was one gentleman that came to the lecturn with an old pony tail that belonged to a cheerleader 50 years ago. His point, memories. The other sides argument is location. The students have to be bussed across town for home football games. Believe it or not, the students are divided as well.

The vote comes tomorrow night. I'll keep you posted!