Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment Committee

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 · 5:30 PM AM · Committee Room 4

TL;DR

The Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment Committee met to approve funding and operational changes for Nashville's public library system. The committee considered accepting grants from the Nashville Public Library Foundation to enhance library programs and positions, and discussed transferring control of the Nashville Education, Community, and Arts Television Corporation to the library.

Key Decisions

  • In-kind grant from Nashville Public Library Foundation for library program enhancements Passed
  • Grants from Nashville Public Library Foundation for program positions and enhancement funding Passed
  • Allow Nashville Public Library to assume operations of Nashville Education, Community, and Arts Television Corporation Second Reading (pending final vote)
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 Nashville Public Library Foundation to the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, to provide funding for library program enhancements and improvements.
    Resolution
  5. 2. A resolution accepting grants from the Nashville Public Library Foundation to the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, to provide funding for certain program positions and enhancement funding.
    Resolution
  6. Bills on Second Reading
  7. 3. An ordinance amending certain sections and subsections of Chapter 6.08 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to allow the Nashville Public Library to assume operations of and responsibility for the Nashville Education, Community, and Arts Television Corporation.
    Bill
  8. Chair Report / Updates