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County manager outlines funding plan for sports complex, jail and school projects

Davidson County Board of Commissioners · February 5, 2026
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Summary

County staff explained how a mix of ARPA revenue replacement, interest gains, sales tax and state allocations will fund a $65M sports complex and sizable commitments to jail and school projects; staff detailed three jail options (approx. $65M–$100M) and a $43M schools allocation.

Davidson County staff used the Feb. 5 meeting to explain how the county plans to fund three major capital priorities: a sports complex, jail options and school renovations.

Sports complex: Mr. Smith said the sports complex project is roughly a 300‑acre development with buildings, athletic fields and aquatics and that the county’s current estimate for the building and grading phase is about $65 million. He described DOT feedback requiring enhancements to…

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