The indoor venue at Rocky Top Sports World with 6 basketball courts.

Doug Grote Named New General Manager Of Rocky Top Sports World

January 25, 2023

After a nationwide talent search, Rocky Top Sports World, along with Sports Facilities Companies (SFC), has chosen Doug Grote to be the new General Manager of the 80-acre multi sports facility in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Grote has extensive experience managing sports facilities and programs. He holds both a Bachelor of Arts degree from Cumberland College and a master’s degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Grote, a former

Grote has extensive experience managing sports facilities and programs. He holds both a Bachelor of Arts degree from Cumberland College and a master’s degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Grote, a former resident of Sevier County, served as the Recreation Minister for Cool Spring Recreation Center in Virginia for seven years and spent the last 14 years working for Upward Sports and was the General Manager for the Upward Star Center in Spartanburg, SC.

Doug Grote

“I have been in sports and recreation for over 20 years, and Rocky Top Sports World is known in the industry as a top-tier facility,” Grote said. “I am excited to join this amazing team and community.”

“The Sports Facilities Companies welcomes Doug to Gatlinburg and Sevier County,” said Lori Moore, Account Executive for Sports Facilities Companies. “He brings extensive sports management experience to the team and will continue to build on the economic success of the facility.”

Grote is officially scheduled to start at Rocky Top Sports World Monday, January 23, 2023.

About Rocky Top Sports World

Rocky Top Sports World is an 80-acre sports complex located in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains offering seven outdoor fields and an 86,000-square-foot indoor venue equipped with six basketball courts. Rocky Top Sports World is part of the SFNetwork and managed by Sports Facilities Companies. For more information on our facility, visit rockytopsportsworld.com or call 865.325.0044.

Sports Facilities Companies

The Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) are the nation’s leading resources for managing and developing sports, recreation, wellness, and events facilities. As a turn-key solution for community leaders and developers alike, SFC services span the gamut of sports and recreation needs from sports tourism & recreation master planning, program planning, and feasibility through professional facility management services. Our 30+ managed venues and 1500+ team members, represented by the SF Network, welcome more than 25 million guest visits and produce over $250 million in economic impact each year. To learn more, please visit SportsFacilities.com and theSFNetwork.com.