Hardy M. Graham Stadium is a 8,500-seat multi-purpose stadium

Multi-purpose stadium

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 in Martin, Tennessee

Martin, Tennessee

Martin is a city in Weakley County, Tennessee, United States. Martin is the home of the University of Tennessee at Martin. The population was 10,515 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Martin is located at ....

. It is home to the University of Tennessee at Martin

University of Tennessee at Martin

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 Skyhawks football

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 team

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. The facility opened in 1964.

Namesake of the stadium

The stadium is named in honor of Hardy M. Graham, a long-time supporter on UT Martin, who has contributed over $1 million to the university. The naming of the stadium took place on July 19, 2001.

Facility

The stadium's capacity is 7,500. Of those, nearly 1900 of the seats are chairback. Berms located on the south end zone give the stadium a "bowled look.

The stadium's press box consists of two levels. The first accommodates working media and coaches. The second level houses the public address announcer, scoreboard operator, coaches, filming deck and the Chancellor's box, which seats 25 guests.

The playing surface is Field Turf which was installed prior to the 2008 season.

Renovations

The State of Tennessee provided funding to construct an ROTC facility on the east side of the stadium. With the assistance of private and public funding, the chairback seating was added. Improvements also included complete restroom and concession facilities on the east side of the stadium, improved west side seating and press box additions.

External links

• Graham Stadium from UTM Sports