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The Brownlee O. Currey Jr., Tennis Center was completed in November 1993.
With the opening of its doors, the Vanderbilt tennis program provides one
of the finest tennis facilities in the nation for varsity collegiate tennis.
Plans for the new tennis center were unveiled in April 1993 when former
Director of Athletics Paul Hoolahan announced that a $2.2 million project
was being made possible by the generous benefactors of Vanderbilt tennis.
Nashville businessman Brownlee O. Currey Jr. spearheaded the fund-raising
for the project. Additional gifts were made by the Joe. C. Davis
Foundation, the Fleming Foundation and Mrs. Joanne Fleming Hayes.
The previous tennis center, which had provided three indoor courts,
underwent several changes throughout the renovation. A two-story,
16,000-square-foot addition was made to the existing indoor structure,
providing enough space for five indoor courts.
The lower level of the facility houses spacious locker rooms for both
varsity teams as well as a training room and locker room space for
visitors.
A special feature of the center is a state-of-the-art audio/visual room,
also located on the second floor. Small video cameras are mounted at the
north end of each indoor playing court, allowing the coaches to monitor
and record matches in progress on all five courts. The room also serves as
a classroom for the coaches and their teams.
In addition to the changes of the interior of the tennis center, the
building was given an exterior face lift as well. Its new red-brick
exterior now matches the architecture of many buildings on the Vanderbilt
campus.
The fundraising for the renovations of the outdoor tennis courts began in
2001, and five years later fans and athletes are enjoying the fruits of
their patience and labor.
The $5 million project was completed just in time for the beginning of the
2005 tennis season, where the team advanced to the NCAA Sweet Sixteen for
the seventh consecutive year.
The new outdoor complex at the Brownlee O. Currey Jr. Tennis Center
includes nine lighted courts and seating for more than 1,000 spectators.
The new facility also features concession areas and restrooms.
One of the most dazzling features of the new facility is its
state-of-the-art lighting system. The courts are lighted with the most
powerful lights on the market so matches can be easily televised at night.
The inaugural season of the outdoor facilities drew more fans out to
support the Commodores due to the added comfort and accessibility.
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