Apr 19 Local News Louisville Arena Named KFC Yum! Center by Stephanie Crosby The downtown Louisville arena has been named the KFC Yum! Center. In a $13.4-million dollar, ten-year agreement with the Louisville Arena Authority, Yum Brands is the naming sponsor for the home of the University of Louisville’s basketball teams. Yum Chairman and CEO David Novak says it was a win-win situation for both […] By Stephanie Crosby Apr 19 Local News Louisville Arena Named KFC Yum! Center Stephanie Crosby
Mar 29 Local News Milestone Marked On New Arena Construction By Rick Howlett Construction of Louisville’s new downtown arena reached a turning point Monday with a topping off ceremony at the facility. A large beam signed by construction workers, government officials and University of Louisville leaders was hoisted to the top of the arena, signifying the final piece of structural steel to be put into […] By Rick Howlett Mar 29 Local News Milestone Marked On New Arena Construction Rick Howlett
Mar 29 Local News Arena 'Topping Off' Ceremony Today by Stephanie Crosby The final piece of structural steel will be lifted into place on the downtown Louisville arena today. A ‘topping off’ ceremony is set for this afternoon. It’s closed to the public. Arena General Manager Ted Nicholson says it will include arena, city and university leaders. “We’re going to celebrate it by having […] By Stephanie Crosby Mar 29 Local News Arena 'Topping Off' Ceremony Today Stephanie Crosby
Mar 3 Local News Host Presents Arena Traffic Plan to Council Committee by Stephanie Crosby The traffic plan for the new Louisville arena was presented to a Metro Council committee this afternoon. The plan was originally released in January, but the council requested a presentation by Arena Authority Chairman Jim Host. Host says there will be wrinkles to work out when the arena opens in November. “Will […] By Stephanie Crosby Mar 3 Local News Host Presents Arena Traffic Plan to Council Committee Stephanie Crosby
Dec 18 Arts and Culture Louisville Arena Authority Looking to Commission Art The Louisville Arena Authority is looking to install a large-scale piece of artwork in the new arena under construction at Second and Main streets. WFPL’s Elizabeth Kramer has more. The Arena Authority received 75 submissions after putting out a call out to artists in November about the opportunity to create artwork for the arena, noting […] By Elizabeth Kramer Dec 18 Arts and Culture Louisville Arena Authority Looking to Commission Art Elizabeth Kramer
Dec 14 Local News Arena Project Adds Four Sponsors The Louisville arena project has added four sponsors to its rolls – making its total sponsorship deals reach nearly 23-million dollars. The new sponsors are McDonald’s, Coca-Cola, the Galt House Hotel and the Homemade Ice Cream and Pie Kitchen. Chairman Jim Host says it puts the arena authority ahead of where he thought it would […] By Stephanie Crosby Dec 14 Local News Arena Project Adds Four Sponsors Stephanie Crosby
Oct 26 Local News Arena Construction Workers To Soon Number About 600 Construction of Louisville’s new downtown arena is expected to move into a new phase soon as crews continue enclosing the facility and Second and Main Streets. Arena Authority Chairman Jim Host says that means the number of workers on the job will also rise sharply. “(There are) close to 400 on the site now, and […] By Rick Howlett Oct 26 Local News Arena Construction Workers To Soon Number About 600 Rick Howlett
Mar 2 Local News Norton Healthcare is First Major Arena Sponsor Norton Healthcare is the first major sponsor of the new Louisville arena. The company will operate an Immediate Care Center in the arena, accessible to the public through the plaza, and two Norton First-Aid stations inside the arena for events held there. Arena Authority chairman Jim Host says Norton also gets signage in the […] By Stephanie Crosby Mar 2 Local News Norton Healthcare is First Major Arena Sponsor Stephanie Crosby
Oct 27 Local News Arena Sales Team Soliciting Business Louisville’s new downtown arena won’t open for another two years, but officials say marketing efforts for the facility are well underway. Arena Authority Executive Director Harold Workman says a sales team has gone to work to bring events to the arena at Second and Main Streets. “They are actively pursuing four or five leads right […] By Rick Howlett Oct 27 Local News Arena Sales Team Soliciting Business Rick Howlett