SPORTS AND ATHLETIC FACILITIES

[Brichar4]

Photos don’t do it justice it is massive… crazy for HS 

[Sean blackdog]

69,489! 

[MLBrumby]

Record crowd… record total points… disappointing finish for Vols but looked like some bad play calling at opportune moments. The Nashville CVB aired some good adverts… ‘come on back’.  https://www.visitmusiccity.com/comeonback

Edited December 31, 2021 by MLBrumby

[nashvylle]

19 hours ago, Sean blackdog said:

69,489! 

 

Thanks for the $!

[BnaBreaker]

That was one hell of a game... got to watch the wild fourth quarter and overtime session at a bar in ATL Hartsfield with a gentleman from Knoxville, so that was cool. 

[PaulChinetti]

https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/2022/01/07/nissan-stadium-upgrades-plans-underway-tennessee-titans/9093029002/
 

Talk of upgrades to Nissan  stadium, the river front, roads, and other districts around the stadium.  

[Luvemtall]

1 hour ago, PaulChinetti said:

https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/2022/01/07/nissan-stadium-upgrades-plans-underway-tennessee-titans/9093029002/
 

Talk of upgrades to Nissan  stadium, the river front, roads, and other districts around the stadium.  

Can you drop us a few bits of info from this article? Lots of links on here, but there all behind these paywalls. 

[markhollin]

2 minutes ago, Luvemtall said:

Can you drop us a few bits of info from this article? Lots of links on here, but there all behind these paywalls. 

Lots of info and quotes in the East Bank/Nissan Stadium thread.

[PaulChinetti]

"Plans now underway envision up to $600 million in upgrades at the 23-year-old stadium over three seasons. Around it, a new neighborhood and entertainment district will spring up with new transit connections and parks. "

"A 130-acre stretch of urban riverside will become a new tax district, redirecting lucrative future sales tax payments into stadium maintenance and upgrades."

"Metro Sports Authority, the stadium's landlord, could issue $300 million in bonds to be repaid with local and state taxes from the district. The Titans will finance another $300 million along with other private investors developing in the district."

"At some point in the next few months, a new lease between the Titans and Metro Sports Authority is expected to be finalized.

District design plans to be released include: 

• A large reserve for parks and connected walking paths.
• An "activated riverfront" with boat docks, waterside dining and canoe launches.
• Plenty of social media-friendly experiences. 
• A variety of stadium lounge experiences. 
• Technology and infrastructure upgrades throughout the stadium. 
• A concessions overhaul with convenient, tech-savvy vendors and a range of sit-down options.
• Options to more easily repurpose the stadium for concerts and other events.
• A roof is not included in plans and would cost an additional $400 million. (emphasis mine)"

"A new wide boulevard, or "transit spine," will run through the Nissan Stadium district, connecting it to other new major development areas around the river, according to plans now in the works. 

River North, the Riverside and downtown's Second and First avenues will develop and expand sprawling sections of downtown on the long-neglected east bank. "

[Luvemtall]

Since it’s is going to be a “ ground up” rebuilding of the East Bank. Maybe it’s a good idea to incorporate the first “ leg” of a transit plan. As we mentioned before, a link between the airport and downtown, like a monorail etc.. seems this would be a great opportunity to kickstart such a plan. Then maybe some kind of link to run up or parallel to Broadway/. West end  all the way to 440 or beyond. 

Edited January 7, 2022 by Luvemtall

[PaulChinetti]

A stop/hub at the base of the pedestrian bridge to start the Airport to Downtown transportation network would be a great start and show people how useful and convenient transit can be. 

[Sean blackdog]

Yesterday evening. 

[chris holman]

Does anyone know the details If Tsu will play in the stadium when updated. Someone was asking me this. I'm thinking they will. 

[nashscan]

Is 600 million going to be enough to be on par with current stadium standards in the NFL?

[PaulChinetti]

7 hours ago, nashscan said:

Is 600 million going to be enough to be on par with current stadium standards in the NFL?

I’d say yes. The bones are solid. 

All my problems with the stadium are concession and game experience related. So surely $600 million can fix that haha. 

[Luvemtall]

17 minutes ago, PaulChinetti said:

I’d say yes. The bones are solid. 

All my problems with the stadium are concession and game experience related. So surely $600 million can fix that haha. 

They really have to figure a way , to come up with the 400 million to put a roof on . If they really want this to be on par with current stadiums in the NFL and have a great game day experience. And it’s not used just for Titan’s games. It’s also used for other activities including concerts.. ie CMA fest. It’s not cool to have money invested in such things , and have it canceled because of weather or being there getting rained on.

[PaulChinetti]

Some of the great stadiums in the NFL aren’t covered. 
 

Having a roof isn’t the only thing holding Nashville back from the Super Bowl. I’d say hotels and probably a bunch of their other crazy rules. Remember the hoopla from the draft and cutting down the cherry trees on the river imagine that times 100 for the Super Bowl. 
 

Super Bowls are a huge drain on the city and not really worth it in my opinion. I would much rather have draft on a rotation. 

[Bos2Nash]

I don't think we need a full roof either. Looking at Hard Rock Stadium, I think a canopy similar to that renovation would 1) work very well for stadium, provided it accounts for the east/west orientation to actually shade fans on the east side during games and 2) would go very well with our other open air sporting venues in the Fairgrounds Speedway and the MLS Stadium. 

Additionally, Hard Rock Stadium cost reportedly $755 million (completely financed by it owners Stephon Ross and Wayne Huizenga) so while I dont think $600 million will completely solve Nissan's problems, I think it will definitely go a long way in making it a modern facility.

[PaulChinetti]

There is also just something about watching games outside that I prefer to a dome. 

[markhollin]

I don't believe hotel space is a challenge for our market any longer when it comes to hosting massive events.  We have over 55,000 rooms in the market now (with plenty more on the way), along with a very healthy STR environment. 

[PaulChinetti]

"There must be a minimum number of hotel spaces within one hour's drive of the stadium equaling 35% of the stadium's capacity, along with hotels for the teams, officials, media, and other dignitaries. (For Super Bowl XXXIX, the city of Jacksonville docked several luxury cruise liners at their port to act as temporary hotel space)."

https://en.as.com/en/2021/02/02/nfl/1612258359_178439.html

 

Some of the more crazy requirements. 

https://www.rd.com/article/super-bowl-host-city-requirements/

[Bos2Nash]

27 minutes ago, PaulChinetti said:

Some of the more crazy requirements. 

https://www.rd.com/article/super-bowl-host-city-requirements/

Are they serious?? I'm surprised the Super Bowl hasnt turned into a similar blacklisted event like the Olympics. Sure it is a huge media draw, but from some of those expenses it seems like that is a very pretty penny to play on the merry-go-round

[Luvemtall]

1 hour ago, PaulChinetti said:

There is also just something about watching games outside that I prefer to a dome. 

Yes, I’m with you on that. So something similar to Hard Rock Stadium would work fine. But if they continue to use Nissan for other non sporting events, a roof would help. Maybe since the other events would fall under the umbrella of the visitors & convention folks, maybe they can tap into that piggy bank!

[PaulChinetti]

Just now, Luvemtall said:

Yes, I’m with you on that. So something similar to Hard Rock Stadium would work fine. But if they continue to use Nissan for other non sporting events, a roof would help. Maybe since the other events would fall under the umbrella of the visitors & convention folks, maybe they can tap into that piggy bank!

I mean retractable would be ideal, because summer and fall games in open air are awesome. 

But then you can close it up for winter/events. But I'm sure retractable on an already built stadium would cost even more. 

[Luvemtall]

Great idea! I’m not a engineer, so not sure on cost or structural elements of a retractable. Probably right on cost.

I’ve been at AT&T stadium with the roof , both opened & closed . It’s pretty awesome!