Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment Committee
TL;DR
The Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment Committee met to discuss two key resolutions related to arts funding and library services. The meeting focused on approving grant criteria for arts organizations and accepting a grant to expand English as a Second Language classes at local library branches.
Key Decisions
- Arts Commission Operating Support and Thrive Grants Approved
- Carnegie Corporation Grant for ESL Library Classes Approved
Agenda
- 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. 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.
- Resolutions
- 1. A resolution to approve the criteria for Operating Support and Thrive grants for fiscal year 2026 for the Metropolitan Nashville Arts Commission.Resolution
- 2. A resolution accepting a Libraries as Pillars of Education and Democracy grant from the Carnegie Corporation of New York to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, to implement leveled English as a Second Language (ESL) classes at up to five branch locations in collaboration with partner organizations.Resolution
- Chair Report / Updates