NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Metro Police said a noose was found at the site of the new Nissan Stadium.
Police confirmed they are investigating the situation.
Mayor Freddie O’Connell commented on the situation on Friday.
“We have spent a lot of energy, including going back to when I was on Metro Council on workplace safety. Obviously, this is an environment where we want to try as hard as we can to prevent scenarios that might be fear or hate-based,” said O’Connell. “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. It is very concerning, there is an open investigation. I know the Titans are cooperating with Metro Nashville Police and we’ll see what that investigation turns up.”
Statement of Tennessee Builders Alliance
This week, a racist and hateful symbol was discovered on our 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.
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 and dignity.
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