Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment Committee
TL;DR
The Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment Committee approved four resolutions focused on community programs and services, including digital literacy training for seniors, youth enrichment programs, renovations at a senior center, and summer food assistance for children. The committee also considered a temporary event zone designation for downtown Nashville during the July 4th celebration period.
Key Decisions
- Senior Tech Academy grant amendment Approved
- Nashville After Zone Alliance youth programs grant amendment Approved
- Elizabeth Senior Center renovations funding Approved
- Summer Food Service Program grant for Kirkpatrick Community Center Approved
- July 4th celebration downtown special event zone (July 2-5, 2026) On second reading
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 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 deaccesibilidad deben dirigirse a la Oficina del Consejo al 615 862 6780.
- Resolutions
- 1. A resolution approving amendment one to a grant contract by and between the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, and The Enterprise Center, Inc. to continue the Senior Tech Academy to focus on digital literacy, training and education.Resolution
- 2. A resolution approving amendment one to a grant contract with Aspiring Youth Enrichment Services for the provision of free and high-quality out-of-school programs through the Nashville After Zone Alliance.Resolution
- 3. A resolution approving an in-kind grant from the Nashville Parks Foundation, contingent on availability of funds, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to fund renovations and improvements at the Elizabeth Senior Center, including more food prep space, updating kitchen appliances, and making the kitchen safer and more functional.Resolution
- 4. A resolution approving an application for a Summer Food Service Program (CACFP) grant from the Tennessee Department of Human Services to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metro Parks and Recreation Department, for the Kirkpatrick Community Center to provide food assistance to school-age children during the months of June and July.Resolution
- Bills on Second Reading
- 5. 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) p.m. on July 2, 2026, and ending at eleven fifty-nine (11:59) p.m. on July 5, 2026, relative to the use of these areas in conjunction with the 2026 July 4th Celebration and related activities and events.Bill
- Parks Department Presentation
- Chair Report / Updates