Jackson Christian has launched construction of an artificial turf installation on the newly named Southern Capital Field at Ronnie Fowler Stadium.

According to a press release, the process is an estimated eight-week installation with completion set for the end of July.

The first event scheduled to be played on the new field is the school’s alumni football game against Fayette Academy Saturday, Aug. 4.

Southern Capital Advisors provided the naming gift for the field.

Lee Johnson, managing partner of the group said, “The Southern Capital team is honored to support Jackson Christian in making this dream a reality in serving student athletes. The lessons they learn with their educators and coaches on and off this field will make them better servants in our community.”

The Shaw Sports Turf Legion 2.0 being installed is the same product that is used at Middle Tennessee State University, Vanderbilt University and Louisiana State University and by the Baltimore Ravens, Tampa Bay Rays and Cleveland Browns of the National Football League.

Warner’s Athletic Construction of Smyrna, Tennessee, is overseeing the installation.

“We’re indebted to Southern Capital and many other alumni, parents and friends, who have not only generously contributed but also have seen the larger vision of how this field can serve the entire Jackson Christian community,” said Darby Palmer, Jackson Christian head football coach.

(Press release, rendering courtesy of The Bramblett Group)

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