Panthers file documents as part of plan for revamped practice facility

Back in December, the Carolina Panthers announced plans to upgrade their practice and training facilities. And now, we’ve learned a bit more about the vision.

As part of that announcement, Tepper Sports & Entertainment filed additional planning documents for the expansion at 325 S. Cedar St. on Tuesday. WSOCTV.com was first with the news on Wednesday evening.

The rezoning application proposes “practice/training facilities and field house facilities, indoor seating for sports and events/performances viewing on a periodic basis and up to 5,000 seats for such uses outdoors on a periodic basis.” In addition, the filings state that the development could also include temporary space for a “restaurant/bar,” retail stores, food trucks and lodging.

The Panthers provided the following statement on the move:

“The rezoning filing is a necessary step as we work through the strategic vision for our facilities. It will enable us to pursue enhancements and modifications to the practice fields with the goal of constructing a field house for football operations and community opportunities like Training Camp.”

That December announcement also noted the end of the organization’s run at Wofford College in Spartanburg, S.C., where the team held their training camp for nearly 30 years.