In addition to the aforementioned agreement from the team, Nashville SC also committed to paying for the infrastructure in the immediate area around the stadium, estimated to cost $19 million.
Careful design and execution is essential to make the site work for two large public venues - supporting circulation, security, staging and access.
"[20] Ultimately, the deal reached between the city and the team on February 13 stated that the piece of land would be made into a mixed-use open plaza that will allow space for future Fairgrounds and Speedway activities and uses.
[22] On April 9, 2020, Ian Ayre published an open letter to fans stating that the demolition on the site is “progressing steadily and in a timely fashion."
[27][28] The dismissal was overturned by the Tennessee Court of Appeals in July 2019 to address the duties of the Fair Board and their ability to collect taxes on fairground activities.
[13] In January 2019, a second lawsuit was filed by Tennessee State Fair Association (TSFA), chaired by Republican Congressman John Rose, against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.
[29] According to The Tennessean, the suit contended that the construction of the stadium failed to "leave sufficient space and structures for the state fair, which is a protected use in the Metro Charter.
[34] It includes six lounges, two dozen box suites, and a dedicated entry gate for the supporters group located on the north side.
The WeGo Public Transit system has two bus stops near Geodis Park but does not run special late night services for matches.