MTSU's Lightning's Locker Room to be run by local company

BY ADAM SPARKS • SPARKS@DNJ.COM • JUNE 21, 2009

MTSU’s sports apparel stadium store will be under new management — in a matter of speaking.

Beginning in July, Lightning’s Locker Room will be run by local company IdeasTees in partnership with the MTSU athletic department and Nelligan Sports Marketing, the exclusive marketing rights holder for Blue Raider sports.

Lightning’s Locker Room was previously operated by MTSU’s Phillip’s Bookstore.

“We have been pleased with all that has happened with Lightning’s Locker Room, but with growth and the demand fans have for Blue Raider gear and other accessories we believe this move will be beneficial,” MTSU athletic director Chris Massaro said. “It will provide our fans more merchandise on a weekly basis with a local company serving us, and they will have more consistent working hours.”

Currently located at gate 2 of Floyd Stadium, Lightning’s Locker Room will have numerous satellite locations on gameday at the stadium, including the Greenland Drive and Walnut Grove areas, under IdeasTees management.

The management move is intended to increase access for MTSU fans to Blue Raider merchandise. IdeasTees owner John Brockwell will run Lightning’s Locker Room.

IdeasTees, whose showroom is located at 910 Ridgley Rd. Suite B, will also handle MTSU online store, MTSUTees.com.

Fans will be able to place orders online and receive merchandise quicker due to local inventory, especially in the case of souvenir T-shirts if MTSU wins a conference championship. Gameday T-shirts also will be available throughout the year.

— Adam Sparks, 615-278-5174