Jeffrey A. Oldham

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Nashville

(615) 742-7704

joldham@bassberry.com

https://www.bassberry.com/professionals/oldham-jeffrey-a/

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Jeff Oldham has developed one of the leading public finance practices in Tennessee. Jeff’s ability to creatively structure complex financings has contributed to some of the more pivotal projects across the region. Whether he is helping a utilities district secure funding for emergency repairs following flood damage, or helping bring a high-profile, one million square foot convention center to life through construction financing, Jeff’s experience with complex transactions has earned him a reputation as a go-to public finance lawyer throughout Tennessee.

A member of the National Association of Bond Lawyers, Jeff serves as bond counsel to help cities, counties and local utilities finance public projects ranging from sports facilities to schools to utility improvements. As underwriter’s counsel, he works with underwriters, banks and entities that lend to local governments.

Jeff also works with corporate, real estate and governmental clients to facilitate economic development projects through public-private partnerships. Whether it’s a property tax abatement transaction, a tax increment or special assessment financing, or an urban redevelopment project, Jeff brings the firm’s unique public finance and commercial real estate experience to bear on behalf of his clients.

His practice involves:

Financings for Local Governments – Serves as bond counsel, underwriter’s counsel and issuer’s counsel for a variety of financings for local governments, including:
- General obligation bond issues for cities and counties.
- Water, sewer, gas and electric revenue bond issues for municipal utilities and utility districts.
- Loans by Rural Development, United States Department of Agriculture, to local governments and utility districts
Economic Incentives – Advises municipal entities and private parties on property tax abatement, tax increment (TIF) financing and other governmental incentives.
Private Activity Bond Issues – Serves as bond counsel and/or underwriter’s counsel, bank counsel for a wide variety of private activity bond issues.

The state and federal regulatory environment facing public finance and economic incentive transactions is increasingly intense. Jeff brings creativity and innovation to help local governments, banks and businesses navigate these challenges and close their finance and incentive transactions.

Memberships

National Association of Bond Lawyers

Representative Experience

Bond Issuance for 300-Acre Mixed-Use Development in Middle Tennessee

We served as bond counsel to Metro Nashville and its Industrial Development Board in connection with the issuance of over...

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$225 Million of Bonds for Nashville MLS Stadium

Represented the Metro Nashville Sports Authority as bond counsel in connection with the issuance of $225 million of bonds in December 2020 to finance the construction of the new Major League Soccer (MLS) Stadium at the Nashville Fairgrounds

We represented the Metro Nashville Sports Authority as bond counsel in connection with the issuance of $225 million of bonds...

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Client Type: Government
$100 Million of Bonds for Clarksville/APSU Event Center

Represented Montgomery County, Tennessee as bond counsel in connection with the issuance of $110 million of bonds in July 2020 to finance the construction of a Multi-Purpose Event Center in downtown Clarksville

We represented Montgomery County, Tennessee as bond counsel in connection with the issuance of $110 million of bonds in July...

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Client Type: Government
Middle Tennessee Electric Membership Corporation Acquires Murfreesboro Electric Department for $245 Million

Representation of the Middle Tennessee Electric Membership Corporation (MTE), the largest electric co-op in the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) region and among the five largest in the United States, in its acquisition of Murfreesboro Electric Department for $245 million

We represented the Middle Tennessee Electric Membership Corporation (MTE), the largest electric co-op in the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) region...

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Client Type: Private Company
200+ General Obligation Bond Issues in Three Years

Represented cities and counties across Tennessee on more than 200 general obligation bond transactions valued at a combined total of approximately $4.5 billion

Over the past three years, we have represented cities and counties across Tennessee on more than 200 general obligation bond...

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Client Type: Government
$3 Billion of Bond Issues for Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County

Represented Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County as bond counsel in connection with approximately $3 billion of general obligation and utility system bond issues

We have represented Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County as bond counsel in connection with approximately $3 billion of...

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Client Type: Government
$2.8 Billion of Bond Issues for Public Utility Districts

Served as bond counsel or underwriters’ counsel in approximately $2.8 billion of utility system bond financings since 2014

We have served as bond counsel or underwriters' counsel in approximately $2.8 billion of utility system bond financings since 2014....

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Client Type: Government
Tax-Increment Financing for Improvements to Graceland

Represented Guesthouse at Graceland, LLC as bond counsel in the recent closing of a $100 million transaction as part of the ongoing revitalization of the area surrounding Elvis’ home, Graceland in Memphis

We represented Guesthouse at Graceland, LLC as bond counsel in the recent closing of a $100 million transaction as part...

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Client Type: Private Company
$12 Million Tax Increment Financing for the Scarlett Pearl Casino Resort

Served as underwriter’s counsel in connection with the closing of a $12 million tax increment financing for public infrastructure improvements related to the Scarlett Pearl Casino Resort in D’Iberville, Mississippi

We served as underwriter's counsel in connection with the closing of a $12 million tax increment financing for public infrastructure...

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Client Type: Public Company
$150 Million PILOT Transactions for Akebono Brake Corporation

Represented Akebono Brake Corporation in equipment lease transactions and in connection with payment in lieu of tax (PILOT) transactions in excess of $150 million

We represented Akebono Brake Corporation in equipment lease transactions and in connection with payment in lieu of tax (PILOT) transactions...

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Client Type: Public Company

Publications

Best Practices for Electronic Public Meetings in Tennessee During the COVID-19 Pandemic

April 9, 2020
SEC MCDC Initiative – Deadline Extension

August 8, 2014
Local Government Alert – SEC MCDC Initiative

July 22, 2014

Past Events

Public Finance Update for Municipal Electric Systems

February 2, 2023 | Nashville, TN
Tennessee Valley Public Power Association (TVPPA) Legal Conference
Local Economic Development Incentives

July 14, 2015
SEC Continuing Disclosure Initiative and New Balloon Debt Limitations

August 26, 2014 | Franklin, Tennessee
Embassy Suites Cool Springs

Media Mentions & Firm News

Accolades

Best Lawyers® — Nashville Public Finance Law “Lawyer of the Year” (2020)

Mid-South Super Lawyers “Rising Star” (2008-2011)

Jeffrey A. Oldham

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Jeffrey A. Oldham

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Memberships

Representative Experience

Publications

Past Events

Media Mentions & Firm News

Accolades

Related Services

Education

Admissions