Nashville tourism zone bill moves through Tennessee Legislature

By: Sam Stockard

Outlets: Tennessee Lookout

Published: April 15, 2026

Words: 797

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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A state-controlled board designed to direct Nashville’s tourist tax dollars to multiple projects will work under the direction of the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office, according to legislation moving through the legislature.

House Bill 2085 sets up a nine-member joint capital tourism board to oversee $30 million in excess revenue generated by the development zone and $300 million in surplus funds held by the Nashville Convention Center Authority.

The new nine-member board would be majority-appointed …

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