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File #: RS2026-1880   
Type: Resolution Status: Resolution
File created: 3/25/2026 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 4/7/2026 Final action:
Title: A resolution approving an agreement between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department ("MNPD"), and Middle Tennessee State University ("MTSU"), for use of the Tennessee Miller Coliseum ("Facility"), for mounted patrol training.
Sponsors: Kyonzte Toombs, Jordan Huffman, Olivia Hill
Attachments: 1. Agreement

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A resolution approving an agreement between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (“MNPD”), and Middle Tennessee State University (“MTSU”), for use of the Tennessee Miller Coliseum (“Facility”), for mounted patrol training. 

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WHEREAS, it is to the mutual benefit of MNPD and MTSU for MNPD’s use of the Facility’s arena, warm up area, outdoor arena, stalls, RV hookups, vendor spaces, parking spaces, show office, and Miller Club; and,

WHEREAS, MNPD and MTSU have entered into an agreement, attached hereto and incorporated herein, for the use of the Facility for mounted patrol training; and,

WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this agreement be approved.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:

Section 1.                     That the agreement between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (“MNPD”), and Middle Tennessee State University (“MTSU”), for use of Tennessee Miller Coliseum (“Facility”), for mounted patrol training purposes, is hereby approved.   

Section 2.                     That this resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.

Agenda Analysis

Analysis

 

This resolution approves an agreement between the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (“MNPD”) and Middle Tennessee State University, for use of the Tennessee Miller Coliseum  for horse mounted patrol training.

 

MNPD will have use of Tennessee Miller Coliseum  from October 4, 2026, until October 8, 2026. MNPD will have access to the coliseum, warm up space, outdoor arena, stalls, RV hookups, vendor spaces, parking spaces, show office, and Miller club. The facility usage will cost $18 per day for the stalls, $30 per day for the RV hookups and the current rate for bagged shavings.

 

Fiscal Note: There is no cost to Metro for the use of the arena for equine and agricultural events. However, Metro will pay Tennessee Miller Coliseum the current rate for bagged shavings, $18/day for stalls, $30/day for 30-amp and 50-amp RV hookup.