Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment Committee

Tuesday, October 6, 2026 · 5:30 PM AM · Committee Room 4

TL;DR

The Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment Committee met to approve funding criteria for an arts internship program, authorize a purchasing agreement for library coatings, and move forward with water infrastructure changes at Centennial Sportsplex. The meeting included public comment opportunities for Nashville residents.

Key Decisions

  • Community Arts Leaders of Nashville Internship Program - FY 2027 criteria Approved
  • Sherwin-Williams cooperative purchasing agreement for Nashville Public Library coatings Approved
  • Water main and fire hydrant replacement at Centennial Sportsplex (222 25th Avenue North) 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 fiscal year 2027 criteria of the Community Arts Leaders of Nashville Internship Program for the Metropolitan Nashville Arts Commission.
    Resolution
  5. 2. A resolution accepting the terms of a cooperative purchasing master agreement with The Sherwin-Williams Company for interior and exterior coatings for the Nashville Public Library.
    Resolution
  6. Bills on Second Reading
  7. 3. An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to abandon existing public water main, fire hydrant assembly and easements, and to accept new public water main, fire hydrant assembly and easements, for property located at 222 25th Avenue North, also known as Centennial Sportsplex (MWS Project No. 26-WL-45 and Proposal No. 2026M-071ES-001).
    Bill
  8. Chair Report / Updates