Chattanooga Sports Authority Meeting - 04/22/2026

The Chattanooga Sports Authority held a meeting on April 22, 2026, to discuss the future of the downtown baseball stadium property formerly leased to the Chattanooga Lookouts. The key procurement-related topic was the proposed interim agreement allowing RiverCity Company to assume control and maintenance of the site after the Lookouts vacate by May 31, 2026. RiverCity Company, which holds a right of first refusal to repurchase the property, plans to manage demolition, site maintenance, and light programming while seeking a master developer for long-term redevelopment into mixed-use commercial and residential space. The meeting covered demolition bid timelines, insurance and indemnification responsibilities, and the need for a formal agreement with defined terms and termination provisions. The board agreed to schedule a follow-up meeting to finalize the agreement within 30 to 45 days, emphasizing the urgency due to demolition bid expiration and public safety concerns. RiverCity Company also committed to providing annual updates on redevelopment progress to the authority and city officials.