Peter Kalikow, the authority chairman, had the right idea to open up the bidding.

Judith Stanley, the authority chairman, has pointed out that the parkway has not had a toll increase since it was opened in 1954.

Peter S. Kalikow, the current authority chairman, said the agreement started as a great deal, with rents at a very inexpensive $13 a square foot.

He served as chairman of the Metropolitan Transit Authority.

The chairman of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority was a real estate developer with close ties to the governor.

Richard M. Kessel, the authority chairman, declined today to pursue the topic of a takeover.

He was also a former chairman of the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority.

Richard M. Kessel, the authority chairman, urged county legislators "to put this matter behind us" by settling the case.

He also noted that he is paid $88,000 a year as authority chairman, far less than Mr. Catacosinos made.

"The process seems to encourage delay and non-decisions," said Mr. Wilson, the authority chairman.