Joint Meeting: WC Commission, Franklin BOMA, WC Sports Authority - June 29, 2026

On June 29, 2026, a joint informational meeting was held involving the Williamson County Commission, Franklin Board of Mayor and Aldermen, and the Williamson County Sports Authority to review a proposal for a new sports complex at Brownland Farm, including two sheets of ice for hockey, multiple athletic fields, golf facilities, and commercial development. The project team, including Boulevard Capital and the Nashville Predators, presented details on the site plan, floodplain mitigation efforts, economic impact analysis, and proposed public-private partnership structure. The sports authority would own the ice facility, funded by bonds estimated at $45 million, with the Predators responsible for operations and maintenance under a lease agreement. The project anticipates generating approximately $18.9 million annually in local taxes and visitor spending, with an estimated annual debt service between $2.5 and $3.5 million shared by the city and county. Public comments and elected officials raised concerns about traffic impacts, floodplain issues, financial viability, and community benefits. The boards expressed interest in moving forward with further study and development of agreements, emphasizing the need for detailed traffic studies, capital maintenance planning, and community engagement before final approvals.