Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment Committee

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 · 5:00 PM AM · Committee Room 4

TL;DR

The Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment Committee met to discuss a mural art project donation and potential lease agreements for city properties. The meeting focused on accepting an in-kind grant for public art and reviewing proposed lease agreements for two downtown properties.

Key Decisions

  • Mural Art Project Grant from Watkins College of Art Proposed
  • Lease Agreements for Downtown Properties Under Review
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 accepting an in-kind grant from the Watkins College of Art at Belmont University to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, for a commissioned mural art project on the rear exterior wall of the Easley Community Center at E.S. Rose Park and Athletic Complex.
    Resolution
  5. Bills on Second Reading
  6. 2. An ordinance approving two lease agreements between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and PNH Properties, LLC for use of space located at 120 Third Avenue North and 211 Commerce Street (Parcel Nos. 09306203700 and 09306203400) (Proposal No. 2025M-039AG-001).
    Bill
  7. Chair Report / Updates