River Center’s New Management Plan | Baton Rouge News

Baton Rouge’s Raising Cane’s River Center is poised for a temporary management overhaul as Metro Council weighs two proposals to bring Visit Baton Rouge into oversight — not to run daily operations, but to hire a third-party firm to handle the grind while they seek a long-term developer. The city still shoulders utilities and major repairs, and revenue shortfalls remain their responsibility. Adding seasoned tourism veteran Butch Spyridon — who led Nashville’s tourism for three decades — as a two-year consultant, starting August 2026, aims to accelerate progress. His contract: $250K first year, $275K second, plus car allowance, per diem, and mileage. This hybrid plan balances immediate momentum with long-term planning for the venue’s big expansion and hotel future. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f3b953903f9b56bc