Public Hearing on Proposed Major League Soccer Stadium

Press release, NASHVILLE, Tenn. (October 9, 2017) - Vice Mayor David Briley announced today a public hearing to allow members of the public to voice opinions to Metro Council members regarding the Major League Soccer stadium proposed for development at the Fairgrounds Nashville site .

The public hearing will be held Tuesday, October 24, 2017, at 6:00 pm in the Creative Arts Building at The Fairgrounds Nashville . Members of the public are encouraged to attend and to relay candid opinions and assessments of the proposal (within individual time limits) for the benefit of Metro Council members who will soon consider legislation to authorize financing for the proposal.

"Before the Council makes a decision on the proposed soccer stadium, we need to hear directly from the public. By conducting our public hearing at the Fairgrounds, both the public and the Council will get a firsthand impression of what's being proposed ," the Vice Mayor stated.

WHO:  Vice Mayor David Briley; Metro Council members
WHAT: Public hearing regarding proposed MLS soccer stadium
WHEN: Tuesday, October 24, 2017, 6:00 pm
WHERE: Creative Arts Building, The Fairgrounds Nashville 625 Smith Avenue, Nashville, TN 37203 

The Resolution authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to finance the stadium is expected to be considered by the Metro Council on October 17, 2017, although a deferral of the Resolution until November 7, 2017 is anticipated.