Morgan Wallen Helps Rebuild Historic Baseball Fields
Country superstar Morgan Wallen’s foundation played a major part in funding the restoration of two historic youth baseball fields in North Nashville.
The fields, located at the Parkwood Community Club, officially reopened on August 13 with a celebration attended by local families, community leaders, and supporters.
The Morgan Wallen Foundation (MWF) contributed $500,000 to support the restoration of the historic youth baseball fields, in partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville and Metro Parks. Other major donors included the Speer Foundation, a Christian nonprofit, and Major League Baseball’s Youth Development Foundation.
“Growing up, I spent countless hours out on the diamond. Those hours taught me life lessons I still hold close today and helped me realize the value baseball can have on youth,” Wallen said in a statement. “Being a part of this project and revitalizing these Parkwood fields — right here in Nashville — to ensure the kids have a place to play for many years to come is something I am really proud of.”
As part of the renovation project, two of the fields have been renamed in honor of Wallen and his personal ties to Tennessee. One will be called “Boots Field,” named after the singer’s great-grandmother, known as “Mamaw Boots.” The second will be named “Norris Field,” a tribute to Norris Lake in East Tennessee, a place where he spent much of his childhood.
History Of Parkwood Ballfields
The Parkwood Ballfields, located at the Parkwood Community Club in North Nashville, are historic youth baseball fields that have served the local community for decades.
In 1984, the fields were the only known minority owned sports facility in Tennessee and only one of five in the nation.
The Parkwood Board has faced ongoing challenges maintaining the ballfields due to a lack of dedicated maintenance facilities and limited funding beyond basic operations. Despite the setbacks, they have remained committed to providing youth in the area with quality athletic facilities and a safe community space for recreation and educational opportunities.
Morgan Wallen’s Foundation Gives Underserved Children The Opportunity To Experience Summer Camp
Earlier this summer, MWF announced they would be paying for 35 children in low-income communities to attend camp, free of charge.
Wallen himself donated $15,000 in the form of a grant from his foundation for the children to attend the camp with specialized music and arts instruction in July.
“BIG NEWS! Thanks to a generous $15,000 grant from the Morgan Wallen Foundation, 35 local kids will get to experience the magic of Camp Paradise Valley this summer — completely free of charge!,” The Salvation Army Knoxville shared on social media.
The nonprofit shared that it was more than just a week of camp, but a chance for the young people to build lasting childhood memories.
“They’ll enjoy a week filled with fun, friendship, and specialized music & arts education, all while building confidence and lifelong memories. We’re beyond grateful to the Morgan Wallen Foundation for investing in the future of our youth here in East Tennessee.”