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Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment Committee

Thursday, May 7, 2026 · 5:00 PM AM · Committee Room 4

TL;DR

The Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment Committee met to approve funding criteria for arts grants, authorize a cooperative purchasing agreement for parks maintenance equipment, and designate a downtown special event zone for the 2026 CMA Fest. The meeting included public comment opportunities for Tennessee residents.

Key Decisions

  • Operating Support and Thrive Grants Criteria for Arts Commission (FY 2027) Approved
  • Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Hustler Turf Equipment for Parks and General Services Approved
  • Designation of Downtown Special Event Zone for CMA Fest (June 3-8, 2026) On Second Reading
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 or related to the committee. 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 to approve the criteria for Operating Support and Thrive grants for fiscal year 2027 for the Metropolitan Nashville Arts Commission.
    Resolution
  5. 2. A resolution accepting the terms of a cooperative purchasing master agreement with Hustler Turf Equipment, Inc. for grounds maintenance and landscaping equipment for both the Metropolitan Parks Department and the General Services Department.
    Resolution
  6. Bills on Second Reading
  7. 3. An ordinance to provide for the designation of public property within specified areas of downtown Nashville as a temporary “Special Event Zone” during the time period beginning at six o’clock (6:00) a.m. on June 3, 2026, and ending at midnight (12:00) on June 8, 2026, relative to the use of these areas in conjunction with the 2026 CMA Fest and related activities and events.
    Bill
  8. Chair Report / Updates