Legislation Details

File #: RS2026-2071   
Type: Resolution Status: Resolution
File created: 6/25/2026 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 7/7/2026 Final action:
Title: A resolution approving an application for an Arts Build Communities grant from the Tennessee Arts Commission to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of the Mayor, for a new mural as part of the Let's Color Nashville 2027 program to support art projects that broaden access to the arts experience and enhance the sustainability of asset-based cultural enterprises.
Sponsors: Kyonzte Toombs, Terry Vo, Burkley Allen, Brenda Gadd, Ginny Welsch, Sandy Ewing, Jacob Kupin
Attachments: 1. Attachment

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A resolution approving an application for an Arts Build Communities grant from the Tennessee Arts Commission to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of the Mayor, for a new mural as part of the Let’s Color Nashville 2027 program to support art projects that broaden access to the arts experience and enhance the sustainability of asset-based cultural enterprises.        

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WHEREAS, the Tennessee Arts Commission is accepting applications for an Arts Build Communities Grant, with an award of $5,000 with no cash match required; and,

WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Government is eligible to participate in this grant program; and,

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

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

Section 1.                     That the application for an Arts Build Communities Grant, with an award of $5,000 with no cash match required, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved, and the Office of the Mayor is authorized to submit said application to the Tennessee Arts Commission. 

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 application for an Arts Build Community grant thought the Tennessee Arts Commission to the Office of the Mayor. The grant would be for a new mural as part of Let’s Color Nashville 2026.

 

If awarded, the grant amount would be $5,000.