NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A noose was found at the site of the Tennessee Titans' new Nissan Stadium, according to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, who said Friday that they are investigating the incident.
The Tennessee Builders Alliance, which is leading the stadium construction, said work at the site had been halted amid the investigation.
"This week, a racist and hateful symbol was discovered on our site. There is no place for hate or racism in our workplace," the Tennessee Builders Alliance said in a statement. "We reported the incident to law enforcement, suspended work, and launched an investigation.