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Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment Committee

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 · 4:30 PM AM · Committee Room 4

TL;DR

The Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment Committee met to discuss continuing and expanding community programs through partnerships between the Nashville Public Library, Parks and Recreation, and local arts organizations. The committee reviewed two resolutions supporting out-of-school time programs and arts funding, with a presentation from the Arts Commission on grants and funding criteria.

Key Decisions

  • Library and Parks Partnership for Youth Programs Passed
  • In-Kind Grant for Metro Parks Arts Programs Passed
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. Public Comment
  2. Pursuant to Section 8 44 112 of the Tennessee Code Annotated, time is reserved for public comment on legislative items appearing on this agenda. Members of the public wishing to speak may sign up on the Council Committee signup sheet posted outside the room where the committee is scheduled to meet. Public Comment sign up for Council Committee meetings will end immediately before the meeting begins. Public Comment is limited to eight minutes total at Council Committee meetings and each speaker is allowed up to two minutes to speak. All public comment speakers must present proof of Tennessee residency. Requests for interpretation services and/or accessibility accommodations should be directed to the Council Office at 615 862 6780. Las solicitudes de servicios de interpretación y/o adaptaciones de accesibilidad deben dirigirse a la Oficina del Consejo al 615 862 6780.
  3. Resolutions
  4. 1. A resolution approving amendment one to a memorandum of understanding between Nashville Public Library and Department of Parks and Recreation for the provision of free and high-quality out-of-school time programs through the Nashville After Zone Alliance.
    Resolution
  5. 2. A resolution accepting an in-kind grant from Creative Parks Nashville to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to fund support and expansion of Metro Parks Music, Theater, and Visual Arts programs.
    Resolution
  6. Arts Commission Presentation - Grants & Funding Criteria - Ashley Bachelder
  7. Chair Report / Updates