Seems as though the N&R’s unrelenting boosterism of First Horizon Park hit a wall with their May 4th front pager. Despite JR’s defense of the article, many readers continue to take exception to the message of the article: People drink a lot of beer at the ballpark on Thursday nights.
Although I think much of the protesting is a tad bit ‘holier-than-thou’, a letter in yesterday’s paper asks a good question:  “…When is $1 Coke/Ice Cream Night for families?
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I also liked the family night question, not as a dig at cheap-beer night (with which I have no problem), but as an excellent marketing idea.
I agree. Though maybe we could solve two issues at once. How about Beer Floats?
I sit out there in the beer mass and despite the police having to use mace twice last year, the owners really preferred the cash over the bad press. I spoke with several of the minority owners asking why continue with the $1 beer, when they have definitely achieved their goal of letting everyone know the park is here. It’s all about the revenue, especially since their expenses have greatly increased.
The stadium has a family section and area, that is heavily used on most nights (thanks to the Rotary Club).
Mmm. Coke floats.
That said, who was so stupid as to believe that people coming to baseball games with their kids would NOT want to drink a beer at their seats? Anyone who thinks otherwise is welcome to take mine to a game.