Jamison Pack, a 41‑year‑old collector and podcaster, is preparing to relocate the GroveWood Baseball Museum from Morristown to Chattanooga, Tennessee, as the current 3,500‑square‑foot warehouse can no longer accommodate his growing archive of baseball memorabilia.
A Museum Outgrows Its Home
The museum, which opened its doors in 2023, was forced to close temporarily in late 2024 after outgrowing its original space. Pack is now searching for a 5,000‑square‑foot venue in Chattanooga that will allow for expanded exhibition areas and improved visitor flow.
Choosing Chattanooga was a strategic decision. The city sits at the crossroads of major cultural hubs such as Atlanta, Birmingham, and Nashville, offering a broader audience for ticket sales and collaborative events.
Designing the Next Chapter
The new space will be designed by Nashville‑based 1220 Exhibits, a firm known for its work with the Country Music Hall of Fame. Pack has emphasized a “less‑is‑more” philosophy, aiming to avoid cluttered displays like rows of a hundred signed baseballs.
Pack’s collection spans from the 1860s “dead ball era” through the sport’s steroid‑laden 1980s and 1990s, featuring items once owned by Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Ty Cobb, and more recent stars. The museum has already hosted meet‑and‑greet sessions with Hall of Famers such as Fergie Jenkins, Dwight Gooden, Darryl Strawberry and Andruw Jones.
A Passion Sparked in Cooperstown
Beyond the physical museum, Pack hosts the podcast “Anyone’s Game,” produced by Chattanooga‑based Time:Stamp. Episodes have featured conversations with former players like Wade Boggs and Will Clark, as well as comedian Jeff Dye.
Marshall Ramsey, president of the Morristown Chamber of Commerce, praised the museum’s unique contribution to the region, noting that its events have generated measurable revenue for local businesses.
Community Impact and Support
While the Knoxville Smokies expressed limited interest in a partnership, the Chattanooga Lookouts have committed $115 million to a new stadium, signaling strong local support for sports‑related ventures.
Looking Ahead
Pack’s personal journey began with a 2017 visit to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York, where a $5,000 donation earned him the title of “champion” donor and opened doors to acquiring rare artifacts. Now, with a lease pending and redevelopment plans underway, Pack estimates the Chattanooga reopening will occur within one to two years. He describes himself as “the luckiest and most blessed person,” reflecting on how his passion‑driven life has culminated in this ambitious project.