Chattanooga Sports Authority Meeting - 06/11/2026

The Chattanooga Sports Authority meeting held on June 11, 2026, focused primarily on financial and construction progress related to the new stadium project. The finance report highlighted construction costs nearing $100 million, receipt of initial rent and sales tax payments, and recent debt payments. The construction update from Populous Works confirmed the stadium's completion with some minor punch list items and fencing adjustments pending. Discussions included cost tracking discrepancies between contract costs and total project costs, with clarifications on funding sources and reimbursements. The board also addressed an amendment to the brownfield voluntary agreement with the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, ratifying the chair's timely approval of the document. No new contract awards or vendor selections were reported, but the meeting included budget oversight, contract closeout authorizations, and infrastructure cost reconciliations related to the stadium project.