Diversity Comeback Possible

Stadium Diversity Business and Workforce team photo.

The stadium project has initially failed to meet its goal for disadvantaged business participation, but more subcontracts are up for grabs.

Batter Up

Doug Kirchhofer photo

Contractors are ready to begin building Knoxville’s new stadium, though the project hasn’t met its goal for disadvantaged business participation.

Stadium Cost Finalized

Stadium site photo.

The tab has risen to $114 million, but Boyd’s extended commitment means no additional public funds would go toward construction.

Stadium Construction Reboot Nears

Stadium site prep

With materials prices stabilizing, bidding and budgeting efforts will begin in the coming weeks, with construction to start in early 2023.

TIF District Basics

Magnolia TIF District

Officials say the South Waterfront shows tax-increment financing districts like the one proposed for the stadium area can help spur growth.

Power Poll: Play Ball

An overwhelming majority of survey respondents support the city-county stadium, even with its rising costs and revised financing plan.

TIF Protection

Construction equipment on the proposed stadium site.

County Commission recommends approval of expanding the TIF district around the new stadium, with an extra layer of assurance.

Recalculating the Cost

Doug Kirchhofer

With projections smashed by high materials prices, the actual budget for the planned multi-use stadium won’t be known until this fall.