Phase 3 begins for Senator Terry Brown Amphitheater in Columbus
Today marks day one of construction for the completion of the Senator Terry Brown Amphitheater in Columbus.
City leaders said this project has been in the works for nearly a decade, and this is phase 3.
City Engineer and project manager Kevin Stafford said the amphitheater is expected to hold 3,500 people once complete.
There will be 1,100 permanent hardback seats installed and 600 chairs available to move around the event venue.
Burks-Modercai is the contractor for this phase of the Amphitheater.
City leaders said they also plan to add public restrooms and expand security in the space.
The project is funded by the City of Columbus, the state of Mississippi, and the Columbus-Lowndes Convention and Visitors Bureau.
City leaders said the venue will have a great impact on the city.
Officials said they are already considering the lineup of entertainment for years to come.
The Amphitheater is expected to be complete by April 2027.
Leaders said they are already considering the lineup of entertainment for next year.
