In order to get a new baseball stadium and a mixed-use development, the Atlanta Braves moved to Cobb County. The Battery Atlanta is a mixed-use space next to the Braves‘ new ballpark. “We’re excited about the future of the Battery,” said Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed.
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When did the Braves leave Turner Field?
The final game at Turner Field was a 1–0 win by the Braves over Detroit. The lease on the facility expired at the end of the calendar year. The team relocated to Truist Park in Cobb County.
Why did they replace Turner Field?
The over-riding consideration with the move was not the season ticket base, but getting a bargain on a new stadium to replace Turner Field. To get a more premium ticket, it was building a smaller stadium. Gaining real estate for the future was what it was doing.
Why did the Braves move to the suburbs?
The idea was that a mixed-use development would help revive an area that has been fiscally depressed for decades.
Did Turner Field get torn down?
Turner Field, the baseball park that was converted into a baseball park in 1997 will be demolished when the new stadium opens in 2019. “It’s a sad day for the city of Atlanta,” Mayor Kasim Reed said in a statement.
“The Braves have been a part of our community for more than 100 years, and we will miss them dearly.
What happened Turner Field?
Turner Field was the home of the Atlanta Braves from 1997 to 2016 The old Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium was replaced by Truist Park. Turner Field is the home of the University of Georgia’s football team.
Did Turner Field own Ted Turner?
Turner Field, a 50,000-seat ballpark for the Atlanta Braves named after owner Ted Turner, was converted quickly after the Olympics. The Braves have since moved to Cobb County, where they play in the new SunTrust Park, which opened in 2013. The stadium is now home to the Triple-A Gwinnett Braves.
