MURFREESBORO, TN – What was once pitched as a game-changer for Murfreesboro has now unraveled into a cautionary tale—one with ties to an FBI investigation involving hundreds of millions of dollars, forged documents, and a bankrupt sports complex in Arizona.
Back in 2021, residents gathered at Murfreesboro City Hall with anticipation as Legacy Sports USA, represented by then-CEO Chad Miller, unveiled plans to build a massive sports and entertainment venue along NW Broad Street near the I-840 interchange… The project, which was to dwarf Legacy’s existing site in Mesa, Arizona, promised job creation, tourism, and year-round recreational opportunities.
But those grand plans for Middle Tennessee quietly fell apart within months of the announcement, leaving behind more questions than answers. Now, those questions are beginning to find answers—some of them deeply troubling.
Fast forward to 2024, and both Chad Miller and his father, Randy Miller—Legacy’s former Chairman and President—are facing federal charges in an indictment unsealed by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York. The father-son duo is accused of defrauding investors of more than $280 million through two municipal bond offerings related to the Arizona-based Legacy Park sports complex.
You may recall in 2021, Chad Miller tied his father directly to the concept of the sports park they planned to build in Murfreesboro…
According to federal prosecutors, the Millers fabricated key documents, including letters of intent from organizations that supposedly committed to booking events at the park. The indictment alleges they even forged signatures—without consent—from groups including those that promote sports for disabled athletes. The fraudulent documents painted a falsely optimistic picture, suggesting the venue would open fully booked and generate nearly $100 million in its first year—claims that were used to entice investors.
After securing funding, prosecutors say the Millers diverted a portion of the bond proceeds for personal use, including luxury homes, SUVs, and inflated salaries. Meanwhile, Legacy Park in Mesa began to crumble financially shortly after opening in 2022. It defaulted on bond payments within months, filed for bankruptcy by May 2023, and was ultimately sold for just under $26 million, leaving investors with massive losses.
Though Murfreesboro residents were spared the financial fallout directly, the situation serves as a stark reminder of the importance of oversight and transparency—especially when large-scale private projects intersect with local government partnerships.
Legacy Sports’ failed entry into Murfreesboro may have disappeared from headlines, but its ties to a national fraud investigation suggest the story is far from over.
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