Community members weigh in on the future of Titans stadium
On Tuesday, the $2.1 billion plan to build a new stadium for the Tennessee Titans passed on first reading in the Metro Council.
The plan includes: a one-time payment of $500 million from the state, which can only be used for a new enclosed stadium; $760 million in bonds from the city; and up to $840 from the Titans, NFL and seat license sales. The mayor has maintained that the city's obligation will be paid for by a 1% hotel tax and revenue collected on the stadium campus.
Last month, we discussed the stadium deal with Metro Councilmembers Brett Withers and Bob Mendes, along with…
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