Soccer in Nashville

[nashvylle]

from a member of The Roadies:

https://www.nashville.gov/Metro-Clerk/Legislative/Resolutions/Details/5668e4f0-d22d-4071-96f3-70445f9e8f3f/2019-2023/RS2020-442.aspx

New resolution coming out before the Metro Council next Tuesday night. The resolution will replace the term sheet that was originally approved with the updated term sheet. 

If you look below "NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:" You will see four sections stated. 

Section 3 and 4 are self-explanatory. 

Section 1 is meant to remove the backstop from the original deal. This is related to the agreement with Cooper that was stuck in February that led to the team covering the debt service (35 Million dollars) in exchange for Cooper signing off on the demolition permits.

Section 2 removes the "Freeman amendment" which stated that if the team didn't play at the site for 24 months, the land would go back to the city.

This resolution can be passed with one reading of a majority vote.

Colby's instructions right now are to NOT email council members at the moment unless you hear something from Buildthestadium.com
 

[PaulChinetti]

Seems like with Covid the Freeman amendment had to be removed or it would go back to the city before they even were ABLE to play a game.

[nashvylle]

Dirt being moved 

 

[Titans10]

 

[markhollin]

Metro Council is set to vote next week on the city's renegotiated agreement with Nashville SC for a soccer stadium at the fairgrounds, including nixing a provision that was making it difficult to finance construction of a related mixed-use development.

In February, Ingram and Cooper unveiled their revisions to the city’s stadium deal, which was initially approved by Metro Council in September 2018. Notable changes to the deal that were announced in February include:

• The team will pay an additional $19 million to help cover infrastructure costs.
• Under the original deal, Metro would pay up to $35 million to account for any gaps between ticket and sales tax collections and the team’s lease-payment obligations. That guarantee has been eliminated.
• The team will amend the design of its 10-acre mixed-use development “to account for an open plaza that can serve the operational needs of multiple fairgrounds uses.”

More at NBJ here:

https://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/news/2020/07/16/metro-council-nashville-soccer-club-mls-stadium.html?iana=hpmvp_nsh_news_headline

[PaulChinetti]

I have to imagine this will pass... with the original naysayers still voting against it or trying to pass amendments to torpedo the entire project. 

[nashvylle]

6 minutes ago, PaulChinetti said:

I have to imagine this will pass... with the original naysayers still voting against it or trying to pass amendments to torpedo the entire project. 

I believe all this requires is a simple majority vote (21 yes votes). However, the naysayers will talk about COVID and the fact that the trial is still ongoing. 

[markhollin]

More excavation work.

 

[nashvylle]

The MLS amendment, which would remove the freeman legislation that caused Market Street Enterprises financing issues with the 10 acres, passes.

 

Edited July 22, 2020 by nashvylle

[nashvylle]

Build The Stadium! Help us keep MLS soccer in Nashville More progress.   And, it’s really good progress.   When we reached an agreement with Mayor Cooper to allow the stadium for Nashville SC to move forward, there were some t’s to be crossed and some i’s to be dotted.   Important paperwork and final legal approvals.   That’s why the Metro Sports Authority voted last week.   As the Tennessean said:  “The final vote is in and Nashville's soccer stadium construction contract has been approved once again.”   Earlier, the Fair Board also voted final approvals.   That’s all good news.   Thanks to you and your support, this deal got better for Nashville.      But.  One more step was needed.   Last night, the Metro Council voted to finalize the details.     We’re thankful for their leadership.   The site for the new stadium is ready to go.   We have started construction!   Thank you for all the kind words and support.   You can always email us at info@buildthestadium.

[TheRaglander]

I was watching MLS last night and they were showing the plans for Columbus new stadium.  It looks so much like ours!  For a minute I thought it was.  

[MLBrumby]

As usual though, theirs has a little more 'flair'. 

[henburg]

We chose to use a very similar color scheme to them as well for added confusion, so it's only fitting that our stadium also look like a lesser version of theirs 

[Titans10]

So like can we get more renderings and videos of stadium now please 

[nashvylle]

 

It is my guess (nothing verified) that the revenue bonds wont be issued until the August trial is dismissed. I imagine the team is doing the grading and excavation out of pocket. 

Edited July 22, 2020 by nashvylle

[PaulChinetti]

You think they could at least use an updated picture of Nashville in the background.

[ruraljuror]

1 hour ago, PaulChinetti said:

You think they could at least use an updated picture of Nashville in the background.

Seems like a good opportunity to pitch your drone services to them - or just give them an updated shot from that angle and see if you can get some free tix/merch out of it at the very least. 

Edited July 22, 2020 by ruraljuror

[nashvylle]

 

[smeagolsfree]

Nancy Amons was the one probably operating the drone.

[titanhog]

1 hour ago, smeagolsfree said:

Nancy Amons was the one probably operating the drone.

We need to send Paul over there to have a "drone battle" with her.  Come down out of the clouds at a 90 degree angle and clip her drone and take it to the ground. 

[DDIG]

Since I had season tickets I had put all the games for the season on the calendar and I get depressing calendar reminders regularly. We were supposed to play LAFC last night 

[PaulChinetti]

1 hour ago, smeagolsfree said:

Nancy Amons was the one probably operating the drone.

It would only be like a 5 second clip, then she would leave.

[japan]

21 hours ago, smeagolsfree said:

Nancy Amons was the one probably operating the drone.

She probably takes credit for Cooper bilking Ingram out of more money...

[nashvylle]

Blasting starts Tuesday. Get your earplugs ready. 

[nashvylle]