TELL CITY, IN USA

Tell City Ballfield Complex

Baseball Lighting Upgrade with LEDVANCE Sports Lights 

Tell City, Indiana upgraded its four-field youth baseball complex to create a modern, inclusive, tournament-ready facility. The goal was better visibility and playability, less light spill into nearby neighborhoods, and a solution that fit a responsible municipal budget. LEDVANCE partnered with regional distributor CED Owensboro and contractor Terry Electrical to deliver the full-field upgrade efficiently during the winter off-season.

Project benefits:

  • Precision LED sports lighting focused illumination on the fields and minimized light pollution
  • Laser aiming tools helped installers dial in aiming the first time, reducing labor and avoiding return visits
  • Multiple light distributions supported different field lengths and layouts across the complex
  • Existing poles were reused to streamline installation and reduce infrastructure cost
  • Tournament-ready fields helped attract visitors and support local economic impact

Project info:

  • Project: Tell City Youth Ballfield Complex
  • Location: Tell City, Indiana, USA
  • Application: Youth baseball, four-field little league complex
  • LEDVANCE products: Performance Class Sports Lights
  • Quantity installed: 112 fixtures
  • Distributor partner: CED Owensboro
  • Installation partner: Terry Electrical
  • Timing: Completed during the winter off-season to minimize disruption

The Challenge

Tell City needed a lighting upgrade that improved field performance and accessibility without driving up cost. The complex also required a design that kept light where it belongs - on the playing surface - while limiting spill toward neighboring homes. On top of that, the project had to move quickly once funding was secured and be executed during the off-season window.

the solution

LEDVANCE collaborated closely with CED Owensboro and Terry Electrical to deliver a complete lighting plan tailored to the needs of all four fields. The solution combined:

  • A layout designed to meet required light levels for little league play with uniform coverage
  • Multiple distribution types to match different field dimensions
  • Reuse of existing poles to reduce scope and simplify installation
  • Laser aiming tools to support fast, accurate fixture aiming without post-install tweaks
  • U.S. stock availability and responsive support to keep the timeline on track

The benefits

The upgraded complex now features high-performance, energy-efficient LED sports lighting with a focused distribution that supports strong visibility for players and spectators while keeping surrounding areas more comfortable. The streamlined installation approach reduced labor and avoided costly callbacks, and the improved facility has helped Tell City host tournaments - including weekends drawing over 1,200 visitors that supported local hotels, restaurants, and retail.

summary

This project shows what a strong sports-lighting partner looks like in the real world: a practical design, install-friendly tools, responsive support, and a solution that improves both field performance and community outcomes. LEDVANCE, alongside CED Owensboro and Terry Electrical, helped Tell City turn a local ballfield complex into a tournament-ready destination.
The LEDVANCE layout and laser aiming tools made the process easy. The contractor didn’t need to come back for adjustments, the first setup worked perfectly.
Derek Kleemann, CED Owensboro

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