Noose discovered on Titans Stadium–construction stopped
On July 18, the Tennessee Builders Alliance released a statement: 'This week, a racist and hateful symbol was discovered on our work site. There is no place for hate or racism in our workplace.
We reported the incident to law enforcement, suspended work, and launched an investigation. A reward has been offered for information leading to the identification of the individual responsible.'
Metropolitan Nashville Police Department found a noose at the construction site of the Tennessee Titans' new Nissan Stadium. Police are investigating the scenario. Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell said in a statement, 'It is very concerning; there is an open investigation.
I know the Titans are cooperating with Metro Nashville Police, and we'll see what the investigation turns up.'
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Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell tries hard to prevent hate-based incidents
Mayor O'Connell further stated that they've tried hard to focus on workplace safety, 'We have spent a lot of energy, including going back to when I was on Metro Council on workplace safety. This is an environment where we want to try as hard as we can to prevent scenarios that might be fear or hate-based. We've taken some steps, both with local policies, state policy, and partnership with them to try, again, to keep temperatures low and prevent hate incidents like this.
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Tennessee Builders Alliance said everyone deserves to feel safe and welcome
The Tennessee Builders Alliance further stated, 'Counseling services are available to all workers. We are requiring additional anti-bias training for every person on site, and work will resume only after a site-wide standdown focused on inclusion and respect.
'We are outraged and deeply saddened by this act. We are working in close partnership with our client, trade partners, and unions to ensure every worker understands that racism and hate have no place here.
Everyone deserves to feel safe, welcomed, and treated with respect.'
Mike Florio of NBC Sports said that it was unclear how long the construction would remain halted.
The $2.2 billion worth stadium is expected to open in 2027.
What is a noose?
Trigger Warning–disturbing details.
In June 2020, Alaa Elassar of CNN US reported that a noose is a simple loop at the end of the rope under a running knot, which tightens as it's pulled. In America, the hangman's noose has come to symbolize a deplorable act of brutality, along with unbound fear and hatred towards African Americans.
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