By William C. Singleton III The opening of the new Hoover Metropolitan Complex athletic fields will make Hoover a competitor for softball and baseball tournaments throughout the Southeast, Hoover Mayor Frank Brocato said. “We’re looking forward to bringing people from across the United States, but particularly from the Southeastern United States, who will use this facility as … [Read more...]
Junior League Moves Market Noel to the Met
For its annual holiday-themed fundraiser, the Junior League of Birmingham is hosting Market Noel Nov. 15-18 in the new Finley Center at the Hoover Metropolitan Complex. More than 100 vendors will be on hand to sell handcrafted goods, clothing, accessories, artwork and more. The event kicked off Wednesday with Preview Noel. Festivities included hors d’oeuvres, a silent … [Read more...]
Phase One, Complete: Hoover Hosts Grand Opening for New Finley Center
By Emily Williams Hoover residents and officials gathered at the Hoover Metropolitan Complex on June 14 for the grand opening of the Finley Center. The ceremony marked the completion of phase 1 of The Met expansion, which city officials hope will bring an economic bump for the city and the state. Mayor Frank Brocato said the center, the completion of which coincides with … [Read more...]
Meet Me at The Met: New Sports Complex Retains The Met Name, Adds a Nod to Former Berry Coach
By William C. Singleton IIIThe planned $80 million sports complex has a new name. In fact, it has two.The overall facility will be called the Hoover Metropolitan Complex. The 155,000-square-foot indoor multiple-purpose center will be called The Finley Center, after the late Bob Finley, a Berry High School football coach.The complex will include the indoor center … [Read more...]