GOODFRIEND TENNIS CENTER
In its continuing efforts to enhance and upgrade the quality of its women's athletics teams, the University of Tennessee introduced the UT Indoor Tennis Center as its newest state-of-the-art facility in the spring of 1997. The structure was rededicated as the Goodfriend Tennis Center in January of 1999. The Lady Vols previously used the Cedar Bluff Racquet Club, a private facility west of campus, as their indoor home for tournaments and home matches.
The Goodfriend Tennis Center is the exclusive indoor practice and competition facility for both the Tennessee women's and men's tennis teams. It also serves as the office complex for the coaching staffs of the Lady Vol and Volunteer tennis squads.
Featuring four Decoturf surface courts, the Goodfriend Tennis Center has permanent seating for 500 spectators, women's and men's locker room facilities along with public restrooms and facilities. The three-story structure is located adjacent to the outdoor UT Varsity Courts, on the corner of Caledonia Avenue and 20th Street.
Other features of the building include a conference room, a Hall of Fame room and public address system. The complex also contains a laundry room, training rooms and a racquet-stringing room.
The Goodfriend Tennis Center, in addition to the outdoor UT Varsity Courts, gives the Lady Vols one of the most comprehensive and sophisticated all-around tennis complexes in the nation.
UT VARSITY COURTS
The Varsity Courts at the UT Tennis Stadium allow for a convenient and complete practice and competition site.
Now in its 30th season of use, the UT Tennis Stadium has been completely renovated and continues to be one of the most consummate collegiate complexes in the country. The site of the Lady Vols’ home outdoor matches, it has served as the site of the 1998, 1999, 2001 and 2002 NCAA Southeastern Regionals, 1992 ITA/Rolex Southeast Regional Championships and the 1991 SEC Women’s Tennis Championships. The SEC Tournament returns to Knoxville for the 2003 season on April 17-20.
The stadium and courts, built in 1976 on the west edge of the main campus along Caledonia Street, feature permanent seating for 2,500 spectators, six Lykold surface courts and overhead lights, which were added in 1987 thanks to a donation by former Vol great Paul Annacone.
Just behind the bleachers is a two-story structure, which houses concession stands, restrooms, equipment rooms and meeting areas on the first level. Covered booths, one for radio and television, and additional space for the media comprise the second level.
