Popular Promotion Kicks Off On Saturday At Greer Stadium
Nashville, TN – The Nashville Sounds will host six Trevecca Nazarene University Faith Nights® during the 2012 season, as the successful program enters its eleventh successful year at Greer Stadium.
The 2012 Trevecca Nazarene University Faith Nights® series includes six evening games (Saturday, June 2nd; Friday, June 22nd; Sunday, July 1st; Saturday, July 14th; Friday, August 10th; Friday, August 17th).
Multiple Dove award-winning artists Group1Crew and Sidewalk Prophets headline this season’s concert lineup, which also features the debuts of MIKESCHAIR and Salvador at Greer Stadium.Trevecca Nazarene University Faith Nights® — which were introduced by the Sounds in 2002 and enter their eleventh season – have become a staple at Greer Stadium to the delight of families and church groups in Middle Tennessee, Southern Kentucky, and Northern Alabama. Trevecca Nazarene University Faith Nights® feature Christian concerts, fireworks, personal faith stories by Sounds players, and, of course, a fun night at the ballpark.
On each of the six Faith Nights®, gates open 1 ½ hours before first pitch while festivities start roughly one hour before game time.
Church groups of 15 or more can purchase tickets for this special night for only $12.00. The ticket price includes admission to the concert, a reserved seat for the game, a voucher good for one hot dog and a 20 oz. soft drink, and group recognition over the public address system and on the scoreboard. To receive the Faith Nights®, ticket special, call a Sounds sales representative or visit www.nashvillesounds.com/faithnights.
The Sounds’ Faith Nights® program has a strong history of philanthropic support. The team and its fans have built three Faith Houses in the Nashville area in conjunction with the Habitat For Humanity program as well as provided a clean well to a village in Kenya, Africa through a joint venture with multi-platinum Christian recording artist Jars of Clay’s Blood:Water Mission.
Trevecca Nazarene University serves as the new title sponsor of the Faith Nights® in 2012. Dan Boone, President of Trevecca Nazarene University, sees multiple benefits from the expanding association.
“Trevecca is glad to be offering our neighbors across the city a great night of baseball,” Boone said. “As a Christian university, we heartily endorse fun with our Christian friends. Play Ball!”
Trevecca Nazarene University heads a group of corporate sponsors that includes 94 FM The Fish, Solid Gospel 105, Dream Home Construction, LLC, and Anchor Trailways and Tours.
Individual game tickets for Faith Nights® or any other game may be purchased by calling the Sounds at 615.690.HITS ext. 2, ordering through the official team website at www.nashvillesounds.com/faithnights, or by visiting the Greer Stadium box office, located at 534 Chestnut Street.
Nashville Sounds 2012 Faith Nights® Schedule
Date | Opponent | Time | Promotion |
Saturday, June 2nd | New Orleans | 6:35pm | Pregame Concert: Group1Crew
Nashville NEWS 2 Postgame Fireworks Sounds Hat Giveaway (first 2,000 fans) presented by Jack in the Box |
Friday, June 22nd | Oklahoma City | 7:05pm | Pregame Concert: Sidewalk Prophets
Friday Fireworks |
Sunday, July 1st | New Orleans | 6:35pm | Pregame Concert: World Outreach Worship
Faith & Family Sunday |
Saturday, July 14th | Albuquerque | 6:35pm | Pregame Concert: MIKESCHAIR
Nashville NEWS 2 Postgame Fireworks Youth Jersey Giveaway (first 2,000 kids 12 & under) presented by McDonald’s |
Friday, August 10th | Salt Lake | 7:05pm | Pregame Concert: Bethel World Outreach
Friday Fireworks |
Friday, August 17th | Tacoma | 7:05pm | Pregame Concert: Salvador
Friday Fireworks |
About Nashville Sounds Trevecca Nazarene University Faith Nights®
www.nashvillesounds.com/faithnights
Trevecca Nazarene University Faith Nights® — which were introduced by the Nashville Sounds in 2002 and are currently in their eleventh season – have become a staple at Greer Stadium to the delight of families and church groups in Middle Tennessee, Southern Kentucky, and Northern Alabama. Trevecca Nazarene University Faith Nights® feature Christian concerts, fireworks, and personal faith stories by Sounds players – in addition to a great night of baseball, friends and fellowship.
In the program’s history, the Sounds’ Faith Nights® have drawn media attention from the likes of ABC News, ESPN, USA Today, Chicago Sun Times, Sports Illustrated, The 700 Club, and dozens of other newspapers and broadcast outlets around the world.