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Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment Committee

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 · 5:15 PM AM · Committee Room 4

TL;DR

The Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment Committee met to review several grants and agreements focused on improving local parks, libraries, and public spaces. The meeting primarily addressed funding for library services and park improvements across Nashville-Davidson County.

Key Decisions

  • State Library Grant for Public Library Services Accepted
  • Cumberland River Compact Grant for Shelby Park Restroom Improvements Accepted
  • Friends of Beaman Park Improvement Grant Accepted
  • License and Lease Agreement for 25th Avenue North Property Under Review
  • Greenway Conservation Easement Agreements for Harding Pike 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 a grant from the Tennessee State Library and Archives to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, to provide funding for general library services and to provide materials to persons having difficulty using the library and to the underserved in the Nashville - Davidson County area.
    Resolution
  5. 2. A resolution accepting an in-kind grant package from the Cumberland River Compact to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to fund improvements to the restroom in the Quonset Hut in Shelby Park.
    Resolution
  6. 3. A resolution accepting an in-kind grant package from the Friends of Beaman Park to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to fund improvements to Beaman Park.
    Resolution
  7. Bills on Second Reading
  8. 4. An ordinance approving a License and Lease Agreement between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Powers Management, LLC for use of space located at 222 25th Avenue North, Nashville, Tennessee 37203 (Proposal No. 2025M-055AG-001).
    Bill
  9. 5. An ordinance approving greenway conservation easement agreements between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, and Ingram Industries Inc. for greenway improvements at 4400 Harding Pike (Parcel No. 10315000700) (Proposal No. 2025M-054AG-001).
    Bill
  10. 6. 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 BMTN OWNER, LLC, for greenway improvements at 4500 Harding Pike (Parcel No. 11603000500) (Proposal No. 2025M-57AG-001).
    Bill
  11. Chair Report / Updates