The stadium was built on the site of a former industrial railyard, reflecting Chattanooga's post-industrial urban redevelopment.
The field is named after Gordon L. Finley Jr., a major donor and local businessman who championed the stadium's construction.
It has hosted the NCAA Division I FCS National Championship game for the majority of the years since 1997.
The stadium surface was converted from natural grass to high-performance synthetic turf to accommodate year-round usage.
The facility is owned and operated by the Finley Stadium Corporation, a non-profit organization rather than the university itself.
Finley Stadium serves as the primary home field for the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) Mocs football team. Opened in 1997, the venue features a multi-purpose design capable of hosting sporting events, concerts, and community festivals. It is the permanent site for the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) title game. The stadium bowl includes a capacity of approximately 20,000 spectators with artificial turf surfacing. It also hosts the First Horizon Pavilion, an adjacent covered outdoor event space utilized for local markets and gatherings. The facility is situated within the Southside district of Chattanooga, integrated into the city's urban revitalization zone.
From the top rows of the West grandstand for a panoramic view of the field and the surrounding Lookout Mountain horizon.
Check the event calendar online before visiting as the facility often hosts private events that restrict field access.
Park in the designated lots near the First Horizon Pavilion for the quickest walk to the stadium entrance.
Wear comfortable walking shoes, as the stadium grounds are expansive and include significant concrete and metal surfacing.
Do not attempt to enter the playing field during maintenance or non-public event days as it is restricted access.
Open year-round, though specific access depends on scheduled events; the stadium bowl is frequently closed to the public on non-game days.
Standard stadium clear-bag policies and prohibited item lists apply during public events.
