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About School of Morton

Welcome to the School of Morton, a compact, intimate wrestling venue historically run by Ricky Morton in Chuckey, near Newport, Tennessee. Known for hosting SOM promotions like Live 505, Revolution, and Uprising, this venue offered close-up action and a unique, up-close experience for wrestling fans. While reports in mid-2025 indicated the site shuttered and the official site went offline, this page provides a comprehensive overview of the venue’s history, seating options, access, and local recommendations to help you plan future visits or similar experiences in the area.

If you’re seeking similar intimate wrestling settings in or around Newport, we’ve got you covered with practical tips on securing seats, parking, transportation, and nearby lodging and dining options to simplify your trip.

Venue details: School of Morton was a wrestling school and intimate live-wrestling venue located at 2085 Chuckey Hwy, Chuckey, TN 37641. The space was described as compact with seating configurations published by third-party ticketing platforms such as SimpleSeats, TicketIQ, and TickPick, offering multiple sightlines and proximity to the action. Parking was noted as on-site and accessible, making arrivals straightforward for fans driving in from nearby towns.

Past events: The venue hosted events associated with School of Morton and SOM promotions, including formats like Live 505, Revolution, and Uprising, contributing to the regional wrestling scene as a hub for fans seeking a more personal match experience.

Nearby lodging: If you’re planning a trip to the Chuckey/ Newport area, nearby hotels include Knights Inn Newport, Holiday Inn Express Newport, and Best Western Newport Inn, all located along Cosby Highway (US-25). These options provide straightforward access to the venue area and a solid baseline for a wrestling-themed weekend.

Getting there: The venue sits along Chuckey Highway with on-site parking described as available. Travelers coming from Newport or surrounding towns can typically reach the site by car. For longer trips, consider coordinating with local transport options or ride-share services in advance, especially on event nights.

Hotels and dining (affiliate recommendations): We’ve highlighted nearby hotels. For dining, consider local eateries along Cosby Highway and in Newport where fans often grab a quick bite before or after events. If you’re booking accommodations, we work with trusted partners to offer easy options that align with a straightforward, no-fuss approach to tickets and venue access.

Note on current status: As of mid-2025, reports indicated the School of Morton Newport/Chuckey location had closed and the official site was offline. If you’re planning a future visit, please verify current event activity and venue status with reputable sources or alternative local venues in the area. We’re here to help you find the right live-wrestling options and secure seats when events are announced.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 2085 Chuckey Hwy, Chuckey, TN 37641. (Venue listing and ticket sites use this address.)
  • Venue type: Wrestling school and intimate live-wrestling venue run by Ricky Morton; historically hosted SOM events and promotions (e.g., Live 505, Revolution, Uprising).
  • Capacity: Exact capacity not publicly published; described as an intimate/compact space with seating charts published by third-party ticketing sites.
  • Seating chart: Online seating charts exist on third-party sites (e.g., SimpleSeats, TicketIQ, TickPick) showing various seating configurations.
  • Parking: Third-party descriptions note on-site parking; venue described as accessible with parking on site.
  • Nearby hotels: Newport, TN hotels include Knights Inn Newport (1014 Cosby Highway, 37821), Holiday Inn Express Newport (1022 Cosby Highway, 37821), Best Western Newport Inn (1015 Cosby Highway, 37821).
  • Notable events hosted: The venue has hosted wrestling events associated with School of Morton/SOM promotions; promotions and events have been listed on wrestling databases (e.g., Live 505, Revolution, Uprising).
  • Demolished/renamed: As of mid-2025, the School of Morton (Newport/Chuckey location) was reported as closed; the site’s operator stated closure and the official site has been taken offline.