The most valuable property in the state and some say even the Southeast remains in limbo now that the Metro Council has met for the last time this term.
The old thermal transfer site in Nashville on the west bank of the Cumberland River was all-but destined to be home to a minor league baseball park. After that deal unraveled, the Council was working on legislation to transfer ownership of the site to the Metro Development and Housing Agency. MDHA would have then moved forward with taking proposals for the site.
It came down to a one vote margin, but that proposal was killed with most arguments against it wanting the next mayor and next council to have complete control.
East Nashville Councilman Eric Cole will return for a second term and says he’s disappointed in the delay. He says people wanted some kind of action after years of discussion.
“I think folks see that as a center point to what’s happening in Nashville in terms of development. I think they want us to show some leadership and a plan.”
Outgoing mayor Bill Purcell says he wants a public amphitheatre on the site, though his opinion carries little weight now. Mayoral candidate Bob Clement has repeatedly said baseball should still be on the table. Karl Dean says he likes baseball but wants to be sure the site also serves a civic purpose.
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