The Famous San Diego Chicken and Two Bobblehead Giveaways Highlight Sounds Homestand
Published on July 23, 2012 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Nashville Sounds News Release
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The Nashville Sounds return home to Greer Stadium this Tuesday, July 24, to open an eight-day, nine-game homestand against the cross-state rival Memphis Redbirds (Cardinals affiliate) and Albuquerque Isotopes (Dodgers affiliate).
Highlighting the homestand's worth of promotions will be an appearance from The Famous San Diego Chicken, two fireworks shows, Corey Hart bobblehead giveaway, Paintable Ozzie bobblehead giveaway, and "Kidney Awareness Night" - a special evening for the Tennessee Kidney Foundation at the ballpark during which the Sounds will wear special green and blue jerseys on the field.
The division-rival Memphis Redbirds visit Music City for the first time in 2012 for Tuesday's 7:05 p.m. homestand opener as the Sounds and Redbirds resume the Tennessee Lottery I-40 Cup series - developed in 2012 to add to the excitement to the cross-state rivalry for the two PCL teams that represent the state of Tennessee. The winner of the 16-game season series between the Sounds and Redbirds claims possession of the two-foot tall I-40 Cup until the following year. Nashville leads the 2012 season series, 6-games-to-2, with the final eight games to play at Greer Stadium.
The Sounds are celebrating Corey Hart Bobblehead Night at Greer Stadium on Tuesday night. The former Sound and two-time MLB All-Star will be immortalized in bobblehead form and available to the first 1,000 fans through the gates, presented by Principal Financial Dreams Tour. The Bowling Green Ky. native was named a PCL All-Star in 2005 and helped guide the Sounds to a Pacific Coast League Championship that same year. Tuesday will also be Tornados Tuesday 2-For-1 Tickets. Fans can bring a receipt with proof of Tornado snack food purchase to the Sounds box office and receive two tickets for the price of one.
The Principal Financial Group is bringing an event to Tuesday's contest at Greer Stadium to celebrate America's National Pastime while showcasing free, simple, financial education tips and tools that everyone can use. This second-year event will provide fans with information they can use to put themselves on the road to a brighter financial future. The tour is part of efforts to help Americans begin to Dream Again about the kind of futures they want to create for themselves. Game time is 7:05 p.m. and gates open at 6:05 p.m.
Wednesday night's 7:05 p.m. contest with Memphis marks the return of #WebWednesday. Sounds email newsletter subscribers and social media followers will receive the "Steal Of The Week" at Greer Stadium for Wednesday games, while fans also receive other social media ticket opportunities and ticket discounts.
Also occurring is Music Industry Wednesday, geared towards the industry that gives Nashville its most well known nickname, "Music City." Music industry professionals can purchase a Buy One, Get One Free reserved ticket by presenting a Lam, business card, CD, press kit, or pay stub. An exclusive Happy Hour special of $2.00 12oz. domestic drafts from 6:05 - 7:05 p.m. will be available by the Sounds Stage near the main entrance while Greylan James performs a pregame concert. Gates open at 6:05 p.m.
Catch the crazy antics of The Famous San Diego Chicken on Taco Bell Throwback Thursday, as the most famous mascot in the world entertains fans at Greer Stadium during the Sounds' 7:05 p.m. contest against cross-state rival Memphis. The Chicken is the jester among the jerseys. He is what everyone wants him to be, prancing in a spiritual space on a creative odyssey. Or to put it simply, he plays the class clown for all those who wish they never grew up.
Sounds players will be wearing retro 1980s-style uniforms while fans enjoy concession stands filled with discounted pricing, such as $2 beer, $2 soft drinks, $2 hot dogs, $2 popcorn, and $2 nachos. Beer sales will conclude at the end of the 6th inning, while Slugger's Sports Bar will sell until the end of game. College students receive one (1) $5 General Admission ticket with a college ID and all fans receive one (1) $5 General Admission ticket with a valid Taco Bellî receipt. Gates open at 6:05 p.m.
For Friday's 7:05 p.m. series finale with Memphis, the Sounds will be wearing green and blue jerseys in support of the Tennessee Kidney Foundation. Fans have the opportunity to participate in a silent auction during the game in order to take home a player's jersey right off his back following the contest. The auction begins when gates open at 6:05 p.m. and continues until the end of the fifth inning. All proceeds benefit the Tennessee Kidney Foundation. Postgame fireworks will follow the action on the field.
Grab your paintbrush on Saturday! The first 2,000 Sounds fans will have the unique opportunity to receive a Paintable Ozzie Bobblehead presented by PPG Porter Paints. Fans will be given paints and brushes to showcase their creativity and artistically design their bobbleheads. The finished products can be entered into a contest of the most creative design and the most life-like representation of the Sounds beloved mascot. Special prizes will be awarded to the winners on Monday, August 20.
Saturday night's 6:35 p.m. series opener with the Isotopes is also Boy Scout Night, offering Boy Scouts an opportunity for a fun-filled evening camping right on the field - overnight at Greer Stadium (weather permitting). Combined with postgame Fireworks, courtesy of Nashville's NEWS 2, Saturday evening is another can't miss night at the ballpark with the Nashville Sounds! Gates open a half-hour earlier than normal at 5:05 p.m.
On Sunday, the Sounds and Isotopes will play a 5:05 p.m. doubleheader consisting of two seven-inning games to make up a rainout from earlier this month. Before the game, a pre-game autograph session beginning at 4:25 p.m. will take place on the field with members of the Sounds team and coaching staff for Autograph Day. The family-friendly Faith & Family Sunday will also occur, offering fans a half off discount of reserved or general admission tickets when a church or community bulletin is displayed at the box office. Limit eight tickets per bulletin and only redeemable on the day of game. Gates open at 4:05 p.m.
Monday night's 7:05 p.m. contest with the Isotopes will be Dollar Hot Dog Night, where hot dogs will be only $1 at concession stands all night long. Gates open at 6:05 p.m.
The homestand concludes at 7:05 p.m. on Tuesday evening with the second of two Tornados Tuesday 2-For-1 Tickets. Fans can bring a receipt with proof of Tornado snack food purchase to the Sounds box office and receive two tickets for the price of one. Gates open at 6:05 p.m.
Following the homestand, Nashville will travel out west to begin an eight-game road trip with the Fresno Grizzlies (Giants affiliate) and Sacramento River Cats (A's affiliate) before returning to home on Friday, August 10 to host an eight-game homestand against the Salt Lake Bees (Angels affiliate) and Tacoma Rainiers (Mariners affiliate).
Individual and season tickets, as well as group packages, are currently on sale. Call (615) 690-HITS or visit the Sounds' website at www.nashvillesounds.com/tickets to order or for more information.
NASHVILLE SOUNDS HOMESTAND OVERVIEW
Date Opponent Time Promotion
Tuesday, July 24 Memphis Redbirds 7:05 p.m. Corey Hart Bobblehead Giveaway (first 1,000 fans)
Presented by the Principal Financial Dreams Tour
Tornados 2-For-1 Tickets
Wednesday, July 25 Memphis Redbirds 7:05 p.m. #WebWedneday
Music Industry Wednesday
Thursday, July 26 Memphis Redbirds 7:05 p.m. Famous San Diego Chicken Appearance
Taco Bell Throwback Thursday
Friday, July 27 Memphis Redbirds 7:05 p.m. Postgame Friday Fireworks
"Kidney Awareness Night" Jersey Auction - Tennessee Kidney Foundation
Saturday, July 28 Albuquerque Isotopes 6:35 p.m. Nashville's NEWS 2 Saturday Fireworks
Paintable Ozzie Bobblehead Giveaway (first 2,000 fans)
Presented by PPG Porter Paints
Boy Scout Night
Sunday, July 29 Albuquerque Isotopes 5:05 p.m. (DH) Doubleheader
Autograph Day
Faith & Family Sunday
Monday, July 30 Albuquerque Isotopes 7:05 p.m. Dollar Hot Dog Night
Tuesday, July 31 Albuquerque Isotopes 7:05 p.m. Tornados 2-For-1 Tickets
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