MLS team, community group sign benefits agreement

With the Metro Council set to vote Tuesday night on several measures required before a proposed pro soccer stadium could be built at The Fairgrounds Nashville, the team’s ownership and a group of community advocates have announced that they have finalized a community benefits agreement.

According to a release from Nashville Soccer Holdings and Stand Up Nashville, the agreement includes promises about affordable housing, minority business enterprises, jobs, workplace safety and workforce development. Many Metro Council members said they could not vote for the stadium proposals until a CBA was in place.