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Tennessee Titans' One Community partnership credited with millions in local investments and workforce training
Summary
Event MC Johari Matthews and Mayor Freddie O'Connell highlighted the One Community partnership with the Tennessee Titans, citing $5 million in catalyst funds, support for more than 400 minority‑owned businesses, $1.1 million awarded to nonprofits, and workforce outcomes tied to stadium construction.
At the State of Metro event Johari Matthews described the Tennessee Titans' One Community platform as a sustained partnership with the city that invests in neighborhoods, education and opportunity.
Matthews said One Community has supported more than 400 minority‑owned small businesses through funding, mentorship and direct investment, cited a $5 million Home Field Advantage Catalyst Fund (including $250,000 to the Metro Action Commission's Emergency Winter Housing Assistance Program) and reported more than $1.1 million already awarded to 14 nonprofits doing "critical work on the ground."
She also tied workforce development outcomes directly to stadium construction, saying 214 local companies were engaged, more than 7,000 individuals contributed over 5.3 million hours of work, and the Titans construction training camp produced 130 graduates across 10 cohorts with more than 75% receiving job offers to date.
Mayor Freddie O'Connell separately thanked construction workers and cited the partnership as an example of how private investment and public programs can deliver training and jobs for Nashvillians. O'Connell urged continued collaboration among government, nonprofit and private partners to scale housing and workforce outcomes.
These figures were presented by event speakers during the program; the city will incorporate private and philanthropic commitments into broader budget and housing discussions as appropriate.
