In the latest update for the $600 million Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC) building project, the Metropolitan Government of Nashville (Metro) will commit $35.7 million to cover infrastructure costs. The allocation follows months of negotiations between TPAC and the Metro Council, resulting in a higher price tag than expected.
With plans still in design and development for the building, TPAC is currently ensuring that the project will have the financial backing it needs to see it through to the end. After approving a memorandum of understanding (MOU) last year, the state agreed to earmark $500 million for the project, leaving TPAC to fundraise the remaining $100 million itself.
The Metro Council was originally slated to obligate up to nearly $6.9 million for infrastructure costs, with TPAC shouldering between $30 million and $67.4 million. Under the new agreement, TPAC will cover $24.6 million in infrastructure costs instead.
While TPAC will oversee the majority of the project’s construction, Metro will be responsible for renovating the John Siegenthaler Pedestrian Bridge. The agency will also build nearby sidewalks and bicycle lanes, relocate a gas line and connect TPAC with water and electrical utilities.
The project will consist of TPAC building a new facility on Nashville’s East Bank with multi-use community, performance and education spaces. The building will feature a 2,600-seat multi-purpose theater, a 1,200-seat dance and opera hall and a 500-seat flexible venue.
Additional building features will include TPAC administrative offices alongside four rehearsal studios. These studios will operate as rehearsal, education and classroom and community event space. TPAC will also build one or more exterior plazas and publicly accessible areas as part of the project.
TPAC will be responsible for preparing the project site. This will include improving the storm water management system using an area-wide storm water management plan as the framework.
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