Agenda - Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment Committee

Historic Metro Courthouse

1 Public Square, 2nd floor

Nashville, TN 37201

Metropolitan Nashville and

Davidson County, TN

Meeting Agenda

Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment Committee

Public Comment

Pursuant to Section 8 44 112 of the Tennessee Code Annotated, time is reserved for public comment

on legislative items appearing on this agenda or related to the committee. Members of the public

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end immediately before the meeting begins. Public Comment is limited to eight minutes total at

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comment speakers must present proof of Tennessee residency. Requests for interpretation services

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Resolutions

A resolution accepting a grant from the Arts Build Communities designated

agency, Greater Nashville Regional Council, 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.

RS2026-2262

Sponsors:

Spain, Vo, Welsch and Allen

Legislative History

9/8/26

Metropolitan Council

referred to the Budget and Finance

Committee

referred to the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and

Entertainment Committee

filed

A resolution approving amendment one to a Digital Skills, Education, and

Workforce Development Grant from the Tennessee Department of Economic

and Community Development to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and

through the Nashville Public Library, to provide broadband digital skills training,

education, and workforce development program skills.

RS2026-2280

Sponsors:

Spain, Vo and Welsch

Legislative History

9/8/26

Metropolitan Council

referred to the Budget and Finance

Committee

referred to the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and

Entertainment Committee

filed

A resolution accepting an in-kind grant from Grow Enrichment to the

Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of

Parks and Recreation, to fund the rebuild of the Sand Play area of the Nature

Playground located at the GROW site in Two Rivers Park.

RS2026-2281

Sponsors:

Gregg, Spain, Vo, Welsch and Allen

Legislative History

9/8/26

Metropolitan Council

referred to the Budget and Finance

Committee

referred to the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and

Entertainment Committee

filed

A resolution accepting an in-kind grant from the Centennial Park Conservancy

to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board

of Parks and Recreation, to fund an enhanced scope within the current

Centennial Park Revitalization Project for upgraded sod for the lawn adjacent

to the Croquet Café.

RS2026-2282

Sponsors:

Spain, Vo, Welsch and Taylor

Legislative History

9/8/26

Metropolitan Council

referred to the Budget and Finance

Committee

referred to the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and

Entertainment Committee

filed

Bills on Third Reading

An ordinance approving an agreement between the Metropolitan Government

of Nashville and Davidson County by and through the Department of Parks

and Recreation and Centennial Park Conservancy to allow Centennial Park

Conservancy to occupy a portion of the premises that is otherwise occupied by

the Department of Parks and Recreation at 2565 Park Plaza (Parcel No.

09214004400) (Proposal No. 2026M-028AG-001).

BL2026-1523

Sponsors:

Taylor, Toombs, Horton, Vo, Welsch and Gadd

Legislative History

7/29/26

8/11/26

8/18/26

Planning Commission

Metropolitan Council

approved

filed

referred to the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and

Entertainment Committee

8/18/26

8/31/26

Metropolitan Council

passed on first reading

approved

Budget and Finance

Committee

8/31/26

9/1/26

Planning and Zoning

Committee

approved

Metropolitan Council

passed on second reading

An ordinance approving a greenway conservation easement between the

Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, through the

Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, and Richland Creek MF Owner,

LLC, for greenway improvements at 92 White Bridge Pike (Parcel No.

10311000100) (Proposal No. 2026M-033AG-001).

BL2026-1524

Sponsors:

Gadd, Toombs, Horton, Evans-Segall, Vo, Welsch and Allen

Legislative History

3/23/26

8/11/26

8/18/26

Planning Commission

Metropolitan Council

approved

filed

referred to the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and

Entertainment Committee

8/18/26

8/31/26

Metropolitan Council

passed on first reading

approved

Budget and Finance

Committee

8/31/26

9/1/26

Planning and Zoning

Committee

approved

Transportation and

Infrastructure Committee

approved

Metropolitan Council

passed on second reading

An ordinance approving a greenway conservation easement between the

Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, through the

Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, and Ben Allen Land Partners,

LLC, for greenway improvements at 329 Ben Allen Road (Parcel No.

06100008500) (Proposal No. 2026M-032AG-001).

BL2026-1525

Sponsors:

Parker, Toombs, Horton, Evans-Segall, Vo, Welsch, Gadd, Allen and Benedict

Legislative History

7/23/26

8/11/26

8/18/26

Planning Commission

Metropolitan Council

approved

filed

referred to the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and

Entertainment Committee

8/18/26

8/31/26

Metropolitan Council

passed on first reading

approved

Budget and Finance

Committee

8/31/26

9/1/26

Planning and Zoning

Committee

approved

Transportation and

Infrastructure Committee

approved

Metropolitan Council

passed on second reading

Plan to Play and Deferred Maintenance Plan Updates

Chair Report / Updates