10/27/26 East Bank Development Authority

The East Bank Development Authority meeting on October 27, 2026, included updates on major East Bank capital projects and procurement-related coordination. Staff presented a proposed contribution of up to $65 million for the JRP project, a Metro–TDOT–EBDA infrastructure partnership; together with earlier commitments of $80 million for Marine Drive and $75 million for the Sigenthaler Bridge extension, the three projects total $220 million. Funds are to be paid in tranches. TDOT’s competitively selected progressive design-build contractor is Wright Brothers, with HNTB managing the program and American Structurepoint supporting design coordination. The transcript does not capture a vote or final approval on the JRP contribution. Staff also reported that Shelby Avenue utility work is underway, with an additional water line to be completed within the approved owner’s contingency, and described other ongoing road, utility, and bridge-access work. The board approved the September 22 meeting minutes; the 2027 meeting-date proposal was presented without a recorded vote.

The Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC) team outlined design, logistics, and schedule plans, anticipating building construction to begin in February and final completion in the third quarter of 2030. J Dunn Construction is involved with the project alongside RC Matthews; the team described subcontractor outreach and efforts to maximize local and small-business participation. Board members urged contractors to engage organized labor and give local unions a fair opportunity to compete. A Laborers Local 386 representative said the union had entered a memorandum of understanding with Fallon Company concerning labor provision for an upcoming project. No new TPAC contract award or specific TPAC budget approval was recorded in the transcript.