", "Nearing Nashville MLS stadium vote, John Ingram makes final case for private development plan", "Nashville's fairgrounds construction budget increases by $5 million to meet 'aggressive schedule, "Fair board OKs revised Fairgrounds plan", "Track operator strikes deal with Speedway Motorsports to return NASCAR to Nashville", "Nashville MLS stadium costs rising, but taxpayers won't be on the hook", "Save Our Fairgrounds group wins appeal, lower court must again address concerns over MLS stadium", "Nashville Flea Market finishes 50-year-run before moving to new fairgrounds location", "Metro Council to consider halt on Nashville fairgrounds demolition for MLS stadium", "Halt on Nashville fairgrounds demolition for MLS stadium rejected", "MLS grants Nashville expansion club, propelling Music City from underdog to 'soccer city, "Trevecca to add football to athletics program in 2021", "Sources: Cooper, team strike soccer stadium deal", "What is 'parcel 8C'? The focus for the next month is getting the dirt off site so that the building of the stadium can begin. Shanael Phillips emphasized again that the business inclusion goal was 30%  small/women-owned/ minority-owned firms and a workforce inclusion goal of 22% people of color and women. [27], The stadium is being designed by Populous, a firm in Kansas City that had also designed venues for other MLS clubs. "But it was also important to see all the guys. "But, to get one point is good, too. Nashville SC midfielder Matt LaGrassa (22) and Minnesota United midfielder Hassani Dotson (31) fight for the ball during the first half at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020. In addition to the aforementioned agreement from the team, Nashville SC also committed to paying for the infrastructure in the immediate area around the stadium, estimated to cost $19 million. "Everybody’s got a buzz that’s going to go to the game. In his opening comments, Metro Council member Colby Sledge welcomed everyone and introduced Mark Sturtevant, the Director of Development for the City of Nashville. The parking plan does not contain enough spots for every attendee, but in reality that is the case with all public buildings, including Nissan. Jason believes it will still be worth fans attending, especially as fans get to restart a memorable inaugural season. The update, sponsored by the city of Nashville, The Fairgrounds, Nashville SC, the Nashville Sports Authority and Mortenson/Messer (the building management firm), ran about an hour long and covered the progress up to now and the expectations for the future. "It was more like having a point to prove," Danladi said. Next, I turned left on Craighead driving all the way down to past the racetrack. September 16, 2020. In the 26th minute, Nashville counter attacked and Jones collected the ball atop the 18-yard box, then laid it off to Alistair Johnston advancing from his right back position. Jones, normally a central midfielder, got on the end of the first scoring chance in the fifth minute, but Nashville had just two shots on target. Once again, Ayre confirmed Nashville will build the largest soccer-specific stadium in the United States at 30,000 seats. Tonight’s online update regarding the progress on the Nashville SC stadium gives fans a lot of reason for optimism. Copyright 2020 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Laura Womack, executive director of the Fairgrounds anticipates that there will be enough parking in lots and offsite. "I really wish we could have won this game and it's always good to beat your old club, which is what I was looking forward to, but unfortunately we couldn't," Danladi continued. In addition, we want to tell your stories of hope, inspiration, and creativity as Middle Tennessee starts to rebound. Which stay and which go I think is very flexible at this point. The proposed seating capacity of 30,500 for soccer will also allow the MLS to have a destination stadium in one of the nation’s … Further stadium renderings should be out before the end of the year. It was a birth of new traditions for the fledgling franchise and also the last time fans would be in the stands at Nissan Stadium for nearly eight months. Nashville SC fans cheer against Minnesota United during the second half at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020. Once done, the old buildings on top of the hill at the Fairgrounds will be knocked down for the MLS stadium. Learn about the latest job openings, how to file for benefits and succeed in the job market. These buildings are old and were built for the State Fair with the main purpose being holding livestock. (Photo: Andrew Nelles / Tennessean.com). With 30,000 the university team would hold a couple games per season, while reaching 35,000 could open the chance for full-time tenancy.”.