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A significant factor impacting Nashville's ability to pursue MLB is the extensive financial commitment already made to develop a new stadium for the Tennessee Titans, a project costing a staggering $2.2 billion, with $1.2 billion sourced from public funds. This decision represents a considerable public subsidy for a sports facility, raising questions about the city's financial capabilities to support additional sporting ventures.
During his comments, Mayor O’Connell presented a cautionary perspective, suggesting that the city's resources might be overextended due to the Titans' stadium project, thus complicating the feasibility of securing MLB.