East Tennessee State University Officials Say They Expect The New Football Stadium To Be Ready By Their First Game Of The 2017 Season Which Is Nine Months Away. After Two Seasons Playing In Science Hill High School’s Kermit-Tipton Stadium, The Buccaneers Football Team Will Play Its First Home Game In Its New Facility. The Final Stage Of The Project To Get The New Stadium Ready Will Include A Fine Grading Package At The Field Level Of The Stadium And The Installation Of Turf.