Nashville SC stadium project on track for May 1 opening with strong minority participation
February 17, 2022 | Sports Authority Meetings, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee
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The Sports Authority meeting held on February 17, 2022, in Nashville, Tennessee, focused on several key updates regarding the city's professional sports initiatives, particularly the Major League Soccer (MLS) stadium project and the fiscal year 2023 budget.
The meeting commenced with a positive note on the growing excitement surrounding professional women's sports in Nashville. Following this, Chair Glassmeyer from the finance committee presented updates on various financial matters, including a report from Bridgestone Capital Asset Management and the status of roof repairs at Horizon Park. The committee also discussed the MLS financing infrastructure and provided an update on Nissan Stadium. A motion was made and approved for the fiscal year 2023 Sports Authority Department budget.
Cheryl Crawley Greenleaf, the inclusion coordinator for the MLS, reported on the progress of the new soccer stadium. She highlighted that the project has maintained a strong safety record, with only one minor injury reported in 2022. Greenleaf emphasized the importance of small, minority, and women-owned business participation, noting that the project has exceeded its goal with 37% of contracts awarded to these businesses. She introduced Maryland Electric, a woman-owned electrical contractor, who shared her inspiring story of resilience following a tornado that destroyed her warehouse.
The meeting also included updates on the stadium's construction status, with assurances that the project remains on track and within budget, targeting substantial completion by early April. The team is preparing for the stadium's opening on May 1, 2022, and has developed a comprehensive parking plan to accommodate fans arriving via various transportation methods.
Additionally, the authority approved naming rights for three areas within the stadium: the Captain's Club, Premier Club, and Supporters' Soar, with sponsorships from C Spire, Valkyrie, and Heineken, respectively.
In conclusion, the meeting underscored Nashville's commitment to enhancing its sports infrastructure and promoting inclusivity within the industry. The next steps will involve continued monitoring of the stadium's progress and further engagement with community stakeholders as the opening date approaches.
The meeting commenced with a positive note on the growing excitement surrounding professional women's sports in Nashville. Following this, Chair Glassmeyer from the finance committee presented updates on various financial matters, including a report from Bridgestone Capital Asset Management and the status of roof repairs at Horizon Park. The committee also discussed the MLS financing infrastructure and provided an update on Nissan Stadium. A motion was made and approved for the fiscal year 2023 Sports Authority Department budget.
Cheryl Crawley Greenleaf, the inclusion coordinator for the MLS, reported on the progress of the new soccer stadium. She highlighted that the project has maintained a strong safety record, with only one minor injury reported in 2022. Greenleaf emphasized the importance of small, minority, and women-owned business participation, noting that the project has exceeded its goal with 37% of contracts awarded to these businesses. She introduced Maryland Electric, a woman-owned electrical contractor, who shared her inspiring story of resilience following a tornado that destroyed her warehouse.
The meeting also included updates on the stadium's construction status, with assurances that the project remains on track and within budget, targeting substantial completion by early April. The team is preparing for the stadium's opening on May 1, 2022, and has developed a comprehensive parking plan to accommodate fans arriving via various transportation methods.
Additionally, the authority approved naming rights for three areas within the stadium: the Captain's Club, Premier Club, and Supporters' Soar, with sponsorships from C Spire, Valkyrie, and Heineken, respectively.
In conclusion, the meeting underscored Nashville's commitment to enhancing its sports infrastructure and promoting inclusivity within the industry. The next steps will involve continued monitoring of the stadium's progress and further engagement with community stakeholders as the opening date approaches.
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