Legislation Details

File #: RS2026-2399   
Type: Resolution Status: Resolution
File created: 11/4/2026 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 11/17/2026 Final action:
Title: A resolution accepting a Semiquincentennial Celebration grant from the Tennessee State Museum to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Historical Commission, to conduct public archaeology through a ground penetrating radar (GPR) survey of portions of Sevier Park and the Civil War entrenchments on the property.
Sponsors: Tom Cash, Jason Spain, Rollin Horton, Terry Vo
Attachments: 1. Exhibit 1, 2. Exhibit 2
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A resolution accepting a Semiquincentennial Celebration grant from the Tennessee State Museum to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Historical Commission, to conduct public archaeology through a ground penetrating radar (GPR) survey of portions of Sevier Park and the Civil War entrenchments on the property.
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WHEREAS, the Tennessee State Museum has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $19,500 with no cash match required to conduct public archaeology through a ground penetrating radar (GPR) survey of portions of Sevier Park and the Civil War entrenchments on the property; and,
WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this grant accepted.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That the Semiquincentennial Celebration grant by and between the Tennessee State Museum, in an amount not to exceed $19,500 to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Historical Commission, to conduct public archaeology through a ground penetrating radar (GPR) survey of portions of Sevier Park and the Civil War entrenchments on the property, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved, and the Metropolitan Mayor is authorized to execute the same.
Section 2. That the amount of this grant be appropriated to the Metropolitan Historical Commission, based on revenues estimated to be received and any match to be applied.
Section 3. That this resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.
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This contract accepts a Semiquincentennial Celebration grant from the Tennessee State Museum to the Metropolitan Historical Commission to conduct public archaeology through a ground penetrating radar survey of portions ...

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