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Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment Committee

Tuesday, October 20, 2026 · 5:30 PM AM · Committee Room 4

TL;DR

The Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment Committee reviewed 10 items focused on public library improvements, park development, and public safety. Key approvals included grant funding for library services and park enhancements, agreements for renewable energy and greenway construction, and temporary street closures for New Year's Eve celebrations.

Key Decisions

  • Library Grant for Accessible Family Restroom Approved
  • OverDrive Digital Library Services Contract Amendment Approved
  • Mill Ridge Park Development Funding Approved
  • After-School Program Nutrition Grant Approved
  • Downtown Nashville New Year's Eve Special Event Zone Under consideration (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 approving a power purchase agreement and an interconnection and operating agreement between the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Fair Commissioners, and Nashville Electric Service for the interconnection and operation of a renewable energy production facility.
    Resolution
  5. 2. A resolution accepting a grant from the Tennessee Department of Disability and Aging to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, for the purchase and installation of an adult-sized changing table in the family restroom of the Southeast Branch of the Nashville Public Library.
    Resolution
  6. 3. A resolution approving Amendment Number 1 to a sole source contract between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and OverDrive, Inc., for the provision of ebooks, Eaudiobooks, ArtistWorks, eMagazines, and Kanopy Subscription Service for the Nashville Public Library.
    Resolution
  7. 4. A resolution approving an application for a Jerry Kline Community Impact Prize grant from the Gerald M. Kline Family Foundation to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library’s Pruitt branch and other select library branch locations to provide direct funding for new initiatives, ongoing programs, and services to the community.
    Resolution
  8. 5. A resolution accepting a Land and Water Conservation Fund grant from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to provide funding for the development of “The Farm” area of Mill Ridge Park.
    Resolution
  9. 6. A resolution approving an application for a Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) grant from the Tennessee Department of Human Services to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metro Parks and Recreation Department, to provide nutritious meals and snacks for children attending after school programs at 18 Parks locations.
    Resolution
  10. 7. A resolution requesting the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure and the Metropolitan Department of Parks and Recreation to review safety measures and propose solutions relative to crosswalks and street crossings on greenways in Nashville and Davidson County.
    Resolution
  11. Bills on Second Reading
  12. 8. 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 nine o'clock (9:00) p.m. on Wednesday, December 30, 2026, and ending at 6 o'clock (6:00) a.m. on Friday, January 1, 2027, relative to the use of these areas in conjunction with the 2026 New Year's Eve Celebration and related activities and events.
    Bill
  13. 9. An ordinance approving a greenway participation agreement between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Board of Parks and Recreation and Department of Water and Sewerage Services, and Jeff Zeitlin for the construction of certain greenway improvements. (Proposal No. 2026M-056AG-001)
    Bill
  14. 10. An ordinance authorizing the granting of permanent easement to Piedmont Natural Gas Co. on certain property owned by the Metropolitan Government located at 2909 Sevier Street (Parcel No. 09402022900) (Proposal No. 2026M-091ES-001).
    Bill
  15. Chair Report / Updates