NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Construction crews working on the Tennessee Titans' new Nissan Stadium reached a major milestone Friday morning as they celebrated the "topping out" ceremony, marking the completion of the steel structure for the 60,000-seat venue.

It was fitting that the topping out took place on a wet Nashville morning, considering the new stadium is designed to provide climate-controlled conditions for fans, addressing weather concerns that have affected games at the current outdoor venue.

More than 2,000 trade workers gathered inside the new stadium to witness dignitaries and state leaders sign the final steel beam before it was hoisted into place. "This is a historic day for our state," Gov. Bill Lee said to reporters shortly after the ceremony.

The new stadium, which will

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