Arts Commission Grant Criteria

At a glance

What: RS2026-1931 approves the criteria for Operating Support and Thrive grants for fiscal year 2027 for the Metropolitan Nashville Arts Commission.
Where it stands: Adopted May 7, 2026, 27 yes, 5 no, 0 abstain.
Sponsor: Council Member Toombs moved adoption.
Related: Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget.

The Budget and Finance Committee and the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment Committee approved the resolution.
Toombs moved adoption. Council Member Benedict called the previous question; seconded and approved by voice vote. The adoption motion then passed on a roll call.
Yes (27): Suara, Porterfield, Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Benedict, Harrell, Evans, Bradford, Huffman, Gregg, Vo, Cash, Druffel, Gadd, Preptit, Nash, Benton, Sepulveda, Lee, Ewing and Spain.
No (5): Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Ellis and Styles. Abstain (0).
The minutes record no debate and do not state the criteria themselves.

Previous question called by Benedict; adopted 27-5-0.