Nashville marked a major construction milestone as the Tennessee Titans and the Tennessee Builders Alliance (TBA) celebrated the topping out of the new Nissan Stadium. Crews raised the final steel beam in November 2025, completing the primary structural frame. Team leaders, local officials, and construction workers gathered for the symbolic moment, recognizing how much teamwork has gone into this project. More importantly, it marks a transition from metal skeleton to the next critical phases of construction.
Structural Progress: Steel, Concrete, and Momentum
Since construction began in early 2024, teams have erected more than 12,400 steel beams, totaling nearly 18,000 tons of steel. Simultaneously, contractors have poured around 98,000 cubic yards of concrete, building the stadium’s foundational structure. These rapid gains reflect an intense, coordinated effort. Workers are now shifting toward installing the stadium’s roof system and enclosing the building. The pace demonstrates that major infrastructure projects can still mobilize efficiently when vision and resources align.
Next Phase: Roof, Interior & Enclosure
With the frame now complete, the project enters a new chapter. Crews will soon begin installing the ETFE (Ethylene Tetrafluoroethylene) roof, a translucent, lightweight system that gives the stadium an open, airy feel. At the same time, interior teams are building out electrical systems, seats, concourses, and more. According to the Titans, they still aim to fully enclose the venue by September 2026, keeping the project firmly on track.
A Venue for All: Design, Community & Events
The design of New Nissan Stadium is ambitious yet community-focused. The venue will host not only Titans games, but also Tennessee State University football, concerts, civic events, and major national showcases like the Super Bowl or Final Four. Its translucent roof will allow natural light while protecting from weather. The stadium also features 360-degree outdoor terraces, offering sweeping views of the Nashville skyline, and a 12,000 sq ft community space designed for local events and outreach.
Inclusion, Equity & Economic Impact
From day one, the TBA and Titans set ambitious social goals. So far, workers have logged 3.6 million work hours, with roughly 1,800 on site each day. About 18.5% of all hours came from residents in Nashville’s Promise Zones. Over $110 million in contracts have gone to disadvantaged-business enterprise (DBE) firms, many of which are Black-, women-, or minority-owned. At the same time, the “Titans Construction Training Camp” has graduated 96 trainees, most of whom received job offers.
Project Factsheet
Location: East Bank of Cumberland River, Nashville, TN
Capacity: 60,000 seats
Size: approximately 1.8 million square feet
Estimated Cost: $2.1 billion
Roof: Translucent ETFE canopy
Construction Alliance: Turner Construction, AECOM Hunt, I.C.F. Builders, Polk & Associates
Sustainability: Water cisterns (400,000-gallon capacity), LEED Gold goal
Public Lease: 30-year lease with non-relocation agreement
Community Space: 12,000 sq ft for civic and educational use
Scheduled Opening: February 2027
Challenges & Context: Beyond the Beam Ceremony
Though progress is strong, the project has not been without controversy. In mid-2025, construction was briefly halted after a noose was discovered on site, a deeply troubling symbol of hate. The TBA suspended work, conducted anti-bias training, and launched an investigation. Meanwhile, the budget has faced pressure: initial project cost was estimated at $2.1 billion, but reports note cost overruns exceeding $135 million. Still, Titan officials and the Builders Alliance affirm that the project remains on track to finish by February 2027.
Regional Significance & Broader Impact
Beyond being a new home for the Titans, this stadium anchors Nashville’s East Bank redevelopment. The land being freed up by the old stadium’s footprint will be redeveloped into mixed-use neighborhoods, bringing long-term economic benefit. The design integrates sustainability, including large water-cistern systems for efficient reuse and plans to pursue LEED Gold certification. This multi-use venue reflects a national trend of building sports stadiums not just for games but as year-round economic, cultural, and civic hubs, similar to projects like the recently approved $2.4 billion Cleveland Browns stadium in Brook Park.
