Friends of Bitsy Grant Tennis Center

Friends of Bitsy Grant Tennis Center Friends of Bitsy Grant Tennis (FBGT) is a non-profit organization that works to enhance the Bitsy Grant Tennis Center (BGTC) for all that enjoy it. Grant, Jr.

Built in 1952, the Bitsy Grant Tennis Center was once the headquarters of the Atlanta Lawn Tennis Association (ALTA), the country’s largest grass roots tennis organization. Considered the showplace for tennis in the Southeast, the BGTC hosted ALTA’s Atlanta Invitational tournament, drawing the great national players of the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s to Bitsy Grant. Today, BGTC is the largest public te

nnis facility in Atlanta, with the only public clay courts available (13 clay courts and 10 hard courts [all lighted]). It is currently managed by Universal Tennis Management (UTM). The Bitsy Grant Tennis Center is named after Bryan M. (“Bitsy”), a longtime Atlanta tennis legend who seemed an ever-present fixture on and off the courts here for much of his life. Like the Bobby Jones Golf Course, also located at Atlanta Memorial Park, the tennis center is named for an Atlanta sports legend. Nicknamed “Bitsy” because of his 5-foot, 4-inch frame, Bryan M. personified the “everyone can play” credo of the tennis center named in his honor. Grant won the U.S. Clay Court title three times, played on three U.S. Davis Cup teams, and won 19 national senior singles titles. Grant was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1972.

06/24/2022

The GA State Adult/Sr Open will be a terrific event at Peachtree City Tennis Center. Curtis Quandt & Jonathan Fralick have great plans for a “Players Tournament”. The Open Divisions will have $$ money and be played on hard courts. The Sr Events will be on clay. Please spread the word and plan on playing! It will be fabulous to again have a showcase tournament. July 30-Aug 2 (Aug 3 is a rain date)
Let’s make it a superb event!

06/15/2022

We are glad to say that Peachtree City Tennis has offered to host and run the GA State Adult/Sr Open! They will do a fine job in keeping with the tradition of excellence this tournament has enjoyed the last decade at Bitsy Grant Tennis Center! Let’s all support and make this event special! 🎾🤗

06/11/2022

Unfortunately, due to restrictions by the City of Atlanta, the Friends of Bitsy Grant can not put on a first class, player friendly tournament with the player amenities worthy of a grand GA St Adult/Sr Championship as we have done so well in the past. We regret that we have no choice but to cancel hosting this event.

01/24/2021

The Friends of Bitsy Grant would like to give a HUGE thank you to Councilman Michael Julian Bond for introducing an Ordinance at Atlanta City Council requesting $40,000 to fix and save the clay courts at Bitsy Grant!

07/24/2019

Wow! Over 200 entries for the GA State Adult/SR Open starting Saturday!

07/20/2019

Entry deadline Sunday June 21 at midnight for GA State Adult/Sr Open!!

06/28/2019

Get ready for the Ga State Adult/Sr Open at Bitsy Grant July 27! Open to 80’s; Prize $$ in Open Divisions

05/16/2019

The Tennis Community lost a great one way too early with the passing of Eben Hardie. We are all shocked and saddened to no longer be able to see his smiling face, wonderful demeanor; and championship play. He will be greatly missed ....

05/11/2019

The City of Atlanta has cancelled the RFP for the management of the CoA Tennis Centers... a new RFP will be issued at a future point in time.. Current management remain in place ...

03/08/2019

Important Update on
Bitsy Grant Tennis Center's Management Contract

For the past 9 years, Universal Tennis Management (UTM) has managed Bitsy Grant and four other City of Atlanta tennis facilities. The Friends of Bitsy Grant Tennis have worked closely with UTM staff on many successful projects.

The management contract is currently being rebid for a new five-year term, plus possibly two five-year options. Last week, the City of Atlanta Procurement Department recommended entering into negotiations for a new contract with Agape, another bidder who manages DeKalb Tennis Center. UTM has filed a protest and a decision is expected by the Chief Procurement Officer (David Wilson) early next week.

Many Bitsy patrons have voiced and written comments about the potential change in management.

If you would like to comment on the bid to city officials (the procurement office, city council and others), their email addresses are below. Additional contact information can be found at the City of Atlanta and Atlanta City Council websites. A petition is also available on-site at Bitsy in support of UTM if you are interested.

Thank you for your continued support and interest in the Bitsy Grant Tennis Center!

Official Name
Keisha Lance Bottoms (Mayor)
Council Pres. Felicia Moore
District 1 Carla Smith
District 2 Amir Farokhi
District 3 Ivory Lee Young
District 4 Cleta Winslow
District 5 Natalyn Mosby Archibong
District 6 Jennifer Ide
District 7 Howard Shook
District 8 J.P. Matzigkeit
District 9 Dustin Hillis
District 10 Andrea Boone
District 11 Marci Collier Overstreet
District 12 Joyce Shepherd
At Large Michael Julian Bond
At Large Matt Westmoreland
At Large Andre Dickens
John Dargle (Parks & Recreation commissioner)
Doug Voss (Director of Parks)
David Wilson (Procurement chief)
Jesse Wilson (Procurement officer)
Email Address
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Address

2125 Northside Drive NW
Atlanta, GA
30305

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 10pm
Tuesday 9am - 10pm
Wednesday 9am - 10pm
Thursday 9am - 10pm
Friday 9am - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm
Sunday 9am - 6pm

Telephone

(404) 609-7193

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