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East Bank Authority outlines role in TPAC relocation; Section 2.30 meeting set Dec. 4
Summary
East Bank staff briefed the board on the TPAC–Metro relocation deal and the authority’s expected responsibilities, emphasizing Piedmont gas relocation as a critical path item and noting an IGA amendment and Metro Council readings are still required.
The East Bank Development Authority received an informational briefing on the TPAC relocation and the authority’s expected role in facilitating the project.
Mr. York, speaking for East Bank staff, said the deal’s conceptual plan calls for a roughly 370,000‑square‑foot performing arts facility with office space and performance halls. He said independent counsel has reviewed the deal structure and that East Bank and Metro teams are coordinating logistics but that formal actions by TPAC and Metro Council remain outstanding.
Why it matters: staff said Piedmont gas relocation — a gas main that bisects the site — is a gatekeeping task that must be completed before construction can begin. Mr. York said East Bank staff are coordinating with Piedmont and TPAC on that work and on shared roadway reconstruction on Victory Avenue.
Procedural next steps: Mr. York noted that Metro Code Section 2.30 requires a public meeting on disposition of public land; Masami Tyson of the Mayor’s Office said that meeting is scheduled for 2 p.m. on Dec. 4 at TPAC’s Black Box Theater. Mr. York also said East Bank will likely need an amendment to its intergovernmental agreement (IGA) to assume some Metro responsibilities for the TPAC arrangement; assuming approvals by TPAC and Metro Council, staff estimated the IGA amendment could occur in mid‑to‑late Q1 of next year.
Board concerns focused on access and coordination. Several board members asked whether the pedestrian bridge could be closed during construction and what detours or accommodations would be provided for commuters and event attendees. Mr. York said the timing and scope of any bridge closures remain to be negotiated: he described five parties with a stake in timing and access (Metro, East Bank, the Titans, Fallon, and TPAC) and said staff want to minimize closure duration and coordinate detours and safety measures.
No board vote was taken. Mr. York said a fuller briefing will be provided at a subsequent meeting after TPAC’s board and Metro Council complete their approvals.
