Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County, TN - File #: RS2021-802

• File #: RS2021-802
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 2/19/2021
• In control: Metropolitan Council
• On agenda: 3/2/2021
• Final action: 3/2/2021
• Title: A Resolution recognizing Tennessee Performing Arts Center's 40th anniversary.
• Sponsors: Kathleen Murphy, Freddie OConnell, Russ Bradford, Burkley Allen, Kyonzte Toombs

Date	Action By	Action
3/3/2021	Mayor	approved
3/2/2021	Metropolitan Council	adopted
3/2/2021	Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee	approved
2/23/2021	Metropolitan Council	filed

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A Resolution recognizing Tennessee Performing Arts Center’s 40^th anniversary.

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WHEREAS, the Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC) is a nonprofit located in downtown Nashville that celebrates and supports performing and cultural arts; and

WHEREAS, TPAC was founded in 1980 and recently celebrated their 40^th anniversary on February 20, 2021 with a free, virtual celebration hosted by actor Tamiko Robinson Steele; and

WHEREAS, the 40^th Anniversary Celebration featured TPAC’s three professional resident companies: Nashville Ballet, Nashville Opera, and Nashville Repertory Theatre, and included special guest appearances by Tony Award-nominee Susan Egan, actor and recording artist Diana DeGarmo, award-winning artist Nan Gurley, and Spotlight Award-winner Hatty King; and

WHEREAS, in addition to its three resident artistic companies, TPAC administers one of the largest and most comprehensive arts education programs in the U.S., serving students from pre-school to high school, as well as educators and adults; and

WHEREAS, over the past 40 years, TPAC has welcomed more than 14 million audience members and served more than 1.8 million students, educators, and adults with their performances, teacher resources, professional development opportunities, classroom residencies, and enrichment programs; and

WHEREAS, TPAC currently provides numerous arts education programs including Wolf Trap Early Learning Through the Arts, TPAC InsideOut, Disney Musicals in Schools, and Spotlight Awards; and

WHEREAS, Nashville has become a major market for Broadway touring productions, and TPAC has made it possible for audiences to see many hit Broadway shows as well as a variety of special engagements from iconic performers, musicians, comedians, and dance companies; and

WHEREAS, TPAC’s mission is to lead with excellence in the performing arts and arts education, creating meaningful and relevant experiences to enrich lives, strengthen communities, and support economic vitality; and

WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper that the Metropolitan Council recognizes and celebrates the Tennessee Performing Arts Center’s 40^th anniversary and wishes them many more years of continued success.

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

Section 1. The Metropolitan Council hereby goes on record as recognizing Tennessee Performing Arts Center’s 40^th anniversary.

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