The team’s new lease prominently mentions the creation of a tax-development district surrounding Pringles Park, but some Madison County officials oppose it because there’s no concrete plan from the Diamond Jaxx ownership.The owners of the West Tenn Diamond Jaxx (Class AA; Southern League) want the creation of a tax-development district surrounding Pringles Park in hopes of financing a hotel or a convention center, but some county officials oppose its creation in economically challenging times.
The team’s new lease prominently mentions the creation of a tax-development district surrounding Pringles Park, but doesn’t mandate it. It’s clear the new Diamond Jaxx ownership see the team as more than just a sporting play when signing a three-year lease with development written all over it.
But the plan is running into opposition from Madison County commissioners, who are slated to discuss the issue today. Their opposition is based on the lack of a concrete plan from the Diamond Jaxx ownership regarding development.
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