State advances legislation to shake up path to racetrack overhaul

Bill would require a simple majority of Metro Council for any demolition at the fairgrounds

Connor Daryani

Connor Daryani
Mar 23, 2023
Mar 23, 2023 Updated Mar 24, 2023

Legislation currently making its way through the Tennessee General Assembly aims to smooth the path for a divisive overhaul to the racetrack facilities at the Fairgrounds Nashville.

Amid pushback from some Metro councilmembers, narrow approval from the Fair Commissioners Board and opposition from some Nashville residents, Mayor John Cooper’s office has been angling to get a racetrack deal done and bring NASCAR to the fairgrounds. An amended caption bill from Sen. Jon Lundberg (R-Bristol) would allow remodeling of the old racetrack to happen with a simple majority of 21 Metro Council votes rather than the 27 currently required for any demolition at the fairgrounds.

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State advances legislation to shake up path to racetrack overhaul

Bill would require a simple majority of Metro Council for any demolition at the fairgrounds

Connor Daryani

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