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Ways to Support The Locke
Save Our Stadium
The Knoxville Alumni Association is supervising and financially supporting major improvements and additions to historical Ken Locke Stadium.
Fundraising efforts will exceed $7,000,000.
Seven million dollar fundrasing campaign to improve and restore Ken Locke Stadium
If you want to see this stadium stay a part of Knoxville’s history, we need your help! Below are items that are part of Knoxville Alumni Association’s improvement plan. Phases are based on fundraising accomplishments.
We also accept gifts of real estate, retirement plan assets, grain, and more.
PHASE ONE
Design fees, geotechnical report/soil borings, materials testing (trench/subgrade PCC).
PHASE TWO
Beginning construction of a new two-story building at the north end of the field, removal of all debris from old swimming pool, new retaining wall, new ramp to the field, and removal of old concession stand.
PHASE THREE
Completion of new building, construction of paved road on the west side of the stadium, work on the field with an updated drainage system, new grass, replace the entire track with asphalt.
PHASE FOUR
Completion of all field work, seats on the visitors’ side updated.
PHASE FIVE
New black vinyl fencing around the entire facility, tree removal and landscaping completed along with any other projects from the above phases.
The name “Ken Locke Stadium” is not going anywhere!
We are simply referring to the venue as “The Locke”, just like Wells Fargo Arena is commonly known as The Well.
LEVELS OF GIVING
Community Center Naming Rights* : $1M+
Pickleball Court Naming Rights**: $500,000-$999,999
Black and Gold Panther Club: $100,000-$499,999
Black K Club: $50,000-$99,999
Gold K Club:$10,000-$49,999
K Club: $1,000-$9,999
Supporter: up to $999
*First $1M+ donor to receive naming rights to Community Center
**First $500k+ donor to receive naming rights to Pickleball Court
We are striving to serve members of all ages of Knoxville and surrounding communities
- Youth Football
- Youth Soccer
- Elementary Track
- Band Competitions
- Dance/Cheer
- Movies – Films on the Field
- Community Walking/Exercise Venue
- Athletic Camps
- Farmers Market (Incl. Year Round in Community Center)
- Outdoor Concert Venue
- Graduations
- Pickleball Courts
- Fitness Classes at the Locke
- Class Reunions in the Community Center
- Community/Holiday/Family Events
- Flea Markets
- Ice Skating