The Battery Atlanta

On November 20, 2013, the Braves unveiled plans to build a $400 million entertainment district that would surround its new ballpark planned for Cobb County, Georgia. The district would feature a street lined with retail, restaurants, and bars leading up to the stadium.{{cite news |title=Atlanta Braves Plan $400 Million Entertainment District Surrounding New Cobb Stadium|first1=Greg|last1=Bluestein|first2=Tim|last2=Tucker|url=http://www.ajc.com/news/business/atlanta-braves-plan-400-million-entertainment-dist/nbyxr/|newspaper=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution|date=November 20, 2013|access-date=November 20, 2013}} The $400 million is entirely funded by the Braves and their development partners. On October 14, 2015, the Atlanta Braves announced that the complex would be called The Battery Atlanta.{{cite news |title=Braves unveil first wave of new ballpark restaurants|first=J. Scott|last=Trubey|url=https://www.ajc.com/business/braves-unveil-first-wave-new-ballpark-restaurants/ZVMVrIsK7gkJ0iDcAR3D8N/&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwj-z6L91sruAhVWGs0KHRduBUgQFjAAegQICRAB&usg=AOvVaw07YPI_gAu1t24xyxV_sBY0|newspaper=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution|date=October 14, 2015|access-date=August 13, 2016}}

On December 10, 2014, the Braves released new renderings of the planned entertainment complex surrounding the ballpark.{{cite news |title=Braves Release New Images of Planned Mixed-Use Development|first=J. Scott |last=Trubey |url=http://www.ajc.com/news/business/braves-to-release-new-images-of-planned-mixed-use-/njPxq/|newspaper=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution|date=December 14, 2014|access-date=December 14, 2014}} The new renderings further define the public spaces and show a blend of architectural styles, with a blend of steel, brick and glass facades. Derek Schiller said in a conference call with reporters that the rendering represent the concept of project's look, and is not the final design. But the locations of buildings and streets demonstrated in the designs are largely settled. Two taller glass towers, a hotel and an office building, will feature views into the ballpark. The complex also will feature a brewpub and Braves store. The Braves named architectural design firm Wakefield Beasley & Associates as the lead designer of the mixed-used project surrounding the stadium.{{cite press release |title=Atlanta Braves Release New Renderings of Mixed-Use Development at SunTrust Park |url=http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/103709676/atlanta-braves-release-new-renderings-of-mixed-use-development-at-suntrust-park |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141225002416/http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/103709676/atlanta-braves-release-new-renderings-of-mixed-use-development-at-suntrust-park |url-status=dead |archive-date=December 25, 2014 |publisher=Major League Baseball Advanced Media|date=December 10, 2014|access-date=March 17, 2015}}{{cite news |title=Atlanta Braves Release Four New Stadium Development Renderings|first=Jacques|last=Couret|url=http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news/2014/12/10/atlanta-braves-release-four-new-stadium.html|newspaper=Atlanta Business Chronicle|date=December 10, 2014|access-date=March 17, 2015}}

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On March 17, 2015, the Braves announced a partnership with Comcast, under which Comcast will provide high-tech infrastructure for the ballpark and will become an anchor tenant at The Battery Atlanta.{{cite news |title=Braves, Comcast detail stadium deal|first=Tim|last=Tucker|url=http://www.ajc.com/news/news/local-govt-politics/braves-comcast-detail-stadium-deal/nkYJK/|newspaper=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution|date=March 17, 2015|access-date=March 18, 2015}} Comcast will occupy 100% of a nine-story office building in the mixed-use development adjacent to the stadium. The office tower, which will overlook the ballpark, will become Comcast's Southeast regional headquarters. According to Braves chairman and CEO Terry McGuirk, Comcast will "lend its expertise to drive the most technologically advanced ballpark and mixed-use development ever built." Some 1,000 Comcast employees will work at the office building, most of them new hires. The office also will include an "innovation lab" for new technologies.{{update inline|date=February 2021}}

On April 28, 2015, the Braves announced a 50-50 partnership with Omni Hotels & Resorts on a luxury hotel to be built overlooking the ballpark.{{cite news |title=Braves stadium hotel: 16 floors, 260 rooms, 50-50 partnership |first=Tim |last=Tucker |url=http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/baseball/braves-stadium-hotel-16-floors-260-rooms-50-50-par/nk432/|newspaper=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution|date=April 28, 2015|access-date=April 29, 2015}} The full-service hotel will have 16 floors and 264 rooms. It also will feature a two-story restaurant, rooftop hospitality suites, and an elevated pool deck with views into the ballpark. The Atlanta Braves will be the 50/50 owners with Omni Hotels & Resorts. On August 14, 2017, the hotel announced that James Beard Foundation Award-winning chef and author Hugh Acheson will open his eighth restaurant, Achie's, within the luxury hotel.{{cite press release |url=http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20170814005675/en/Omni-Hotel-Battery-Atlanta-Open-New-Restaurant|title=Omni Hotel at The Battery Atlanta to Open New Restaurant with Critically-Acclaimed Chef Hugh Acheson|date=August 14, 2017|website=BusinessWire.com|access-date=January 1, 2018}} The Omni Hotel at The Battery Atlanta opened on January 3, 2018.[https://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news/2018/01/03/omni-hotel-opens-at-the-battery-atlanta-pics.html First Look: Omni Hotel opens at The Battery Atlanta]

On July 16, 2015, the Braves and concert promoter Live Nation announced a deal to develop and manage the long-planned entertainment venue adjacent to the ballpark. The venue is called the Coca-Cola Roxy in homage to the old Roxy Theatre that was torn down in 1972. The venue has standing-room-only capacity for 4,000 and features about 40 music and comic shows annually. The theater is designed to help drive activity to the site on non-gamedays and it also plays host to special events.{{cite news |title=Braves, Live Nation plan to open Roxy Theatre at SunTrust Park |first=J. Scott |last=Trubey |url=http://www.ajc.com/news/news/local/braves-live-nation-plan-to-open-roxy-theatre-at-su/nmzrh/|newspaper=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution|date=July 16, 2015|access-date=July 16, 2015}}

The first restaurants announced for The Battery Atlanta were Antico Pizza, Cru Food and Wine Bar, Tomahawk Taproom featuring Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q, chef Ford Fry's Superica restaurant, and a new steak concept by chef Linton Hopkins.

On May 19, 2016, the Braves announced several new signed tenants at The Battery Atlanta including Wahlburgers, Harley-Davidson, and Goldbergs Bagel Co. & Deli.{{cite news |title=Braves project adds to entertainment lineup|first=J. Scott |last=Trubey |url=http://www.ajc.com/news/news/local/braves-project-adds-to-entertainment-lineup/nrQXC/|newspaper=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution|date=May 19, 2016|access-date=May 13, 2016}} Venue developer Cordish Cos. plans a trio of concepts including a Professional Bull Riders Association Bar & Grill, featuring a mechanical bull.{{update inline|date=February 2021}}

The Battery Atlanta contains a 264-room hotel, apartments, office buildings, shops, bars and restaurants.{{cite web |last1=Peters |first1=Andy |last2=Tucker |first2=Tim |title=World Series puts spotlight on The Battery |url=https://www.ajc.com/news/how-long-will-world-series-afterglow-linger-at-the-battery/PXC7K27QANEFTEWCF3EOVOOB6I/ |website=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution |language=English}}

On November 17, 2020, Papa John's Pizza announced its new global headquarters would be moved to Three Ballpark Center at The Battery Atlanta.{{cite web|last=Fuhrmeister|first=Chris|title=Papa John's picks the Battery Atlanta for new HQ|url=https://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news/2020/11/17/papa-johns-atlanta-hq-battery.html|website=The Business Journals|language=en|date=17 November 2020}}{{cite web|last=Fantozzi|first=Joanna|title=Papa John's new headquarters will open in The Battery Atlanta in summer 2021|url=https://www.nrn.com/quick-service/papa-john-s-new-headquarters-will-open-battery-atlanta-summer-2021|website=Nation's Restaurant News|language=en|date=17 November 2020}}

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