Legislation Details

File #: RS2026-2049   
Type: Resolution Status: Resolution
File created: 6/4/2026 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 6/16/2026 Final action:
Title: A resolution approving a grant contract between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and the Conservancy for the Parthenon and Centennial Park, as fiscal agent for Celebrate Nashville, a 501(c)(3) organization, to provide cultural event management services.
Sponsors: Brandon Taylor, Kyonzte Toombs, Terry Vo, Ginny Welsch, Zulfat Suara, Brenda Gadd
Attachments: 1. Grant
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A resolution approving a grant contract between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and the Conservancy for the Parthenon and Centennial Park, as fiscal agent for Celebrate Nashville, a 501(c)(3) organization, to provide cultural event management services.
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WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County wishes to enter into a grant contract, in an amount not to exceed $140,000.00, with the Conservancy for the Parthenon and Centennial Park, as fiscal agent for Celebrate Nashville, a 501 (c)(3) organization, to provide cultural event management services; and,
WHEREAS, the Conservancy for the Parthenon and Centennial Park has agreed to serve as the fiscal agent for Celebrate Nashville; and,
WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this grant contract be approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That the grant contract, in an amount not to exceed $140,000.00, by and between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and the Conservancy for the Parthenon and Centennial Park, as fiscal agent for Celebrate Nashville, a 501(c)(3) organization, to provide cultural event management services, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, 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 a grant contract between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and the Conservancy for the Parthenon and Centennial Park, as fiscal agent for Celebrate Nashville, to provide cultural event management services.

Pursuant to this grant agreement, Celebrate Nashville will host the Celebrate Nashville Cultural Festival at Ce...

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