Appearances and details announced for Atlanta Braves Country Caravan, presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors
ATLANTA - As baseball fans wait in anticipation of the 2014 Major League Baseball season, the Atlanta Braves Country Caravan, presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors, will make its way through the Southeast January 21 - February 1. With coaches, players, broadcasters and front office staff in tow, the Braves Country Caravan will travel thousands of miles throughout Braves Country to meet and greet with fans prior to heading south for Spring Training in Orlando, FL.
The fan-centric Braves Country Caravan provides up-close opportunities for fans to engage with their favorite Braves players to create lasting memories in each of its stops. Throughout the planned visits, the Caravan will make community appearances, as well as host free public autograph signings at Academy Sports + Outdoors stores.
"Every New Year brings fresh beginnings and the excitement of the upcoming baseball season. As we make our way around the Southeast during our Braves Country Caravan, each stop builds enthusiasm as we have the opportunity to meet with our fan base in their hometowns," said Atlanta Braves President John Schuerholz. "This is our special way of connecting with Braves fans on a personal level, and to thank them for their loyalty and support heading into 2014."
Please note that the private media-only events are not open to the public. Working media outlets are invited to attend and cover.
Tuesday, January 21 - Metro Atlanta Area and Newnan
Scheduled to appear: Evan Gattis, Anthony Varvaro, Frank Wren and Scott Fletcher.***
- 3:30-5:00 p.m. Newnan Academy Sports + Outdoors Autograph Signing
1096 Bullsboro Drive, Newnan, GA 30265
Wednesday, January 22 - Greenville, SC
Scheduled to appear: Evan Gattis and David Hale.***
- 3:30-5:00 p.m. Greenville Academy Sports + Outdoors Autograph Signing
59 Woodruff Industrial Lane, Greenville, SC 29607
Friday, January 24 - Metro Atlanta Area and Gwinnett
Scheduled to appear: Chris Johnson, Tyler Pastornicky, Todd Cunningham, Terry Pendleton and Brian Snitker.***
- 3:30-5:00 p.m. Snellville Academy Sports + Outdoors Autograph Signing
1585 Scenic Highway, Snellville, GA 30078
Saturday, January 25 - Nashville, TN
Scheduled to appear: Cory Gearrin and Doug Dascenzo.***
- 3:30-5:00 p.m. CST Mt. Juliet Academy Sports + Outdoors Autograph Signing
549 Pleasant Grove Road, Suite 5000, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122
Sunday, January 26 - Huntsville, AL
Scheduled to appear: Craig Kimbrel.***
- 4:00-5:30 p.m. CST Madison Academy Sports + Outdoors Autograph Signing
7506 Highway 72 West, Madison, AL 35758
Monday, January 27 - Aiken, SC
Scheduled to appear: Frank Wren and Don Sutton.***
- 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. Aiken Academy Sports + Outdoors Autograph Signing
321 Fabian Drive, Aiken, SC 29803
Tuesday, January 28 - Metro Atlanta Area
Scheduled to appear: Jason Heyward, Freddie Freeman, Fredi Gonzalez, Carlos Tosca and Don Sutton.***
- 4:00 - 6:30 p.m. Town Center at Cobb
400 Ernest W Barrett Pkwy NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144
Wednesday, January 29 - Birmingham, AL
Scheduled to appear: David Carpenter, Frank Wren, Eddie Perez and Don Sutton.***
- 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. CST Birmingham Academy Sports + Outdoors Autograph Signing
310 Doug Baker Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35242
Thursday, January 30 - Chattanooga, TN
Scheduled to appear: Ryan Doumit, David Hale, Fredi Gonzalez and Don Sutton. Frank Wren will appear at Clay National Guard Only.***
- 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Hixson Academy Sports + Outdoors Autograph Signing
5929 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343
Friday, January 31 - Macon, GA
Scheduled to appear: Alex Wood, Greg Walker and Brian Snitker.***
- 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Macon Academy Sports + Outdoors Autograph Signing
1689 Eisenhower Parkway, Macon, GA 31206
Saturday, February 1 - Metro Atlanta Area
Scheduled to appear: Jonny Venters, Eddie Perez and Brian Snitker. Craig Kimbrel will attend the Hiram Academy signing and Chris Johnson will attend the McDonough Academy signing.***
- 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Hiram Academy Sports + Outdoors Autograph Signing
4215 Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway, Hiram, GA 30141
- 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. McDonough Academy Sports + Outdoors Autograph Signing
198 South Point Boulevard, McDonough, GA 30253
For additional information and a full list of Braves Country Caravan stops, please visit www.braves.com/caravan or follow along at www.facebook.com/braves or www.twitter.com/braves.
***Appearances are subject to change.