Director of Communications
Amanda.Murphy@tn.gov
615-741-9010
Senior Communications Manager
Jill.Kilgore@tn.gov
615-927-1320
Communications Manager
Chelsea.Trott@tn.gov
629-395-8941
Jackson, Tenn. (Sept. 13, 2022) - The Jackson Rockabillys, along with presenting partner Yukon Outfitters, today announced a very special event to be hosted on Sunday afternoon, November 6, at 1:00 at the Jackson Rockabillys Stadium. For the first time in Jackson history, the University of Tennessee Volunteers Baseball team will host the University of Memphis Tigers in their last official game of the 2022 Fall Season.
"We are honored and privileged to be able to bring this momentous event to Jackson. This is truly a unique opportunity to see, in person, two of the premier college baseball programs in the country go head-to-head at our beautiful stadium. Yes, right here in Jackson," said Rockabillys CEO / President Dennis Bastien, " the great folks at Yukon Outfitters are partnering with us to bring this game to all the fans of the Vols and the Tigers throughout the state and beyond".
"We are thrilled to be able to host this game at our stadium, as the very first major baseball game to be played under our new ownership and management. Not only are we excited to have Yukon Outfitters help make this all possible, but we are also excited that Forever Communications and Thomas Media have joined us as our media partners," added Steve DeSalvo, Rockabillys General Manager.
Tickets go on sale at 7:00 am (CST), Tuesday morning, September 27 by going to our website (rockabillysbaseball.com) or in person at the Jackson Rockabillys Stadium at the same time and any time during 8:00 - 6:00 business hours.
Fans can also watch a very unique video with introductions by UT Baseball coach Tony Vitello, Jackson Mayor Scott Conger and Yukon Outfitters President Preston Powell on the Rockabillys Baseball website or across our social media platforms (@RockabillysJTN) as well as on the Yukon Outfitters social media sites (@yukonoutfitters).
ALL FANS AND FOLLOWERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO CHECK OUT THE VIDEO -- A VERY SPECIAL PRODUCTION!!
The Jackson Rockabillys are a proud member of the elite summer collegiate Prospect League and will begin play for the 2023 season. The Rockabillys are building family fun opportunities and working to make the Jackson Baseball Stadium an entertainment destination for all.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Lori Nunnery
Director of Communications
Amanda.Murphy@tn.gov
615-741-9010
Senior Communications Manager
Jill.Kilgore@tn.gov
615-927-1320
Communications Manager
Chelsea.Trott@tn.gov
629-395-8941