A revised financing plan for the new stadium near the Old City includes a loan to cover increasing costs and an expanded tax district to help pay for it.
Stadium Oversight
The Sports Authority hires a construction consultant as deliberations over the proposed multi-use stadium hurtle toward a conclusion.
Unions Pitch Benefits Pact
Labor groups seek workforce standards for the proposed multi-use stadium in Knoxville through a community benefits agreement.
Preliminary Stadium Plan OK’d
The Planning Commission signs off on the initial development plan that could bring minor-league baseball back to Knoxville.
Stadium Costs Come into Focus
The proposed publicly financed sports and entertainment venue would have a higher sticker price but cost less to finance than previously estimated.
Stadium Feedback
At a block party thrown by stakeholders in the proposed stadium near the Old City, area residents give the project largely positive reviews.
Stadium Timeline Set
The public process for consideration of a multi-purpose stadium will include public meetings and multiple votes throughout the rest of the year.
The Survey Says, ‘Play Ball’
A poll commissioned by the Knoxville Area Association of Realtors shows a majority of county voters back a new multi-purpose stadium.
Stepping Up to the Plate
The Sports Authority holds its first meeting to determine whether to move forward with a publicly financed multi-use stadium.
Planning Ballpark Benefits
Randy Boyd has teamed with community organizations on the proposed multi-use stadium project, but some want a more comprehensive agreement.