Let's PLAY BALL at The City of Jackson's West Tennessee Healthcare Sportsplex
Hundreds of boys and girls, and their cheering families, from across West Tennessee gather each season at Jackson's award-winning facility to enjoy the thrill of baseball and softball competition.
The West Tennessee Healthcare Sportsplex is known far and wide as the Southeast’s premier youth baseball facility.
Operated by the City of Jackson, this outstanding installation was recently honored with the USSSA 2024 National Complex of the Year Award, a testament to its exceptional design, maintenance, and community value.
With 17 beautifully maintained fields, convenient concessions, clean restrooms, and well-stocked merchandise kiosks, every detail is thoughtfully managed to create a top-tier recreational experience.
It’s been said that “most good things grow slowly.” Great ideas often do, too. This newspaper clipping from the August 8, 2004 edition of The Jackson Sun offers more than just a glimpse into the past—it reveals the determination, collaboration, and vision that fueled the creation of the West Tennessee Healthcare Sportsplex. Long before the first pitch was thrown, parents, business leaders, city officials, and even local sportswriters like Dan Morris, came together around a shared dream: to build a top-tier facility where young athletes could grow and thrive.
It wasn’t an easy journey. There were plenty of obstacles to overcome—funding, planning, logistics—but this article stands as proof that when a community believes in something and keeps pushing forward, remarkable things can happen. The Sportsplex today is more than a recreational facility—it’s a living testament to years of dedication by people who unselfishly, turned vision into reality, one meeting, one article, and one conversation at a time.
The Sportsplex’s prime location offers easy access via major highways and is surrounded by family-friendly hotels, restaurants, and additional recreational opportunities—making it a true destination for tournament weekends and day-long play.
Rocky and Jimmy Ernest of Medina shared with me this past Saturday that along with daughter, Payton, their family had spent Friday evening at the ballfields and were here this afternoon to set up the cheering section for their son Hudson and his teammates. “It’s just what we do,” they laughed, adjusting their equipment. Like so many families across West Tennessee, the Ernests have woven the baseball schedule into the fabric of their daily life. From weeknight games to weekend tournaments, being there—cheering, supporting, celebrating—has become second nature. It’s more than a pastime; it’s a season of life that baseball families embrace wholeheartedly.
Among acres of parking spaces, some are prime real estate!!
Hawlee Morris and Jessie Kroeger were all smiles as they celebrated a winning streak with their Swat-Elite teammates, while their families loaded up coolers and carts for the trip back home to Selmer. For young players like Hawlee and Jessie, the ballpark is where friendships are built, teamwork is celebrated, and lasting memories are made. From dugout chants to post-game popsicles, the atmosphere is filled with laughter, encouragement, and that special sense of belonging. For families, it's a chance to rally together, support their players, and share the joy of the game.
It’s not just a sports facility—it’s a gathering place that unites communities from all over West Tennessee and beyond, giving young athletes a safe, exciting, and memorable place to grow, compete, and connect. “At the Old Ball Game”!!!
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