Officials broke ground Oct. 28 on an indoor tennis facility at Old Fort Park that will greatly enhance Middle Tennessee State University’s tennis program and provide greater opportunities for the burgeoning local tennis community.

Located on Old Fort Parkway, the $3.7 million facility is expected to be ready by fall 2014 and will feature eight indoor courts, electronic scoreboard, a pro shop, locker rooms, lounge area and meeting area.

The facility — part of the university’s $80 million Centennial Campaign announced in April 2012 — will be open to the general public and serve as the home of the Blue Raider men’s and women’s tennis programs.

Read more at http://mtsunews.com/mtsu-city-indoor-tennis-facility.