The NFL’s Tennessee Titans began construction on a new stadium in February, and a live stream has now been set up to allow fans to follow along with the developments.
The new stadium, set to cost $2.1 billion, will replace the current Nissan Stadium in Nashville, which has been used by the Tennessee Titans and Tennessee State Football Tigers since 1999.
Rendering of what the new Titans stadium will look like on completion
Estimated to be completed by 2027, the new stadium will be the smallest in the NFL, expected to hold 60,000 people, and fans can watch the progress of construction via a live webcam installed at the site, the Titans announced on July 22.
Located east of the current Nissan Stadium in the former parking lot, the lease for the new stadium will last 30 years and will not only host football, but also events for entertainment and local businesses.
Focused on sustainability, the approximately 1.8 million-square-foot new stadium will be constructed with specialized materials to prevent waste and conserve water and energy.
Although the stadium has been facing staffing issues during construction due to labor shortages, it will create approximately 19,000 jobs and generate economic benefits up to $3 billion, according to Stadium Database.
Heavily involved in the project, Tennessee Titans President and CEO Burke Nihill highlighted the importance of Nashville’s investment in the new stadium, referring to it as, “the people’s house” according to The Tennessean.
Describing the process behind design for the new stadium, Nihill said, “Every little design element from getting through security, getting to your seat, getting concessions — how can we, just with a little bit more thought and a little bit more grit into the design, differentiate it?’
