If I can be of assistance in any way, please reach out to me at brenda.gadd@nashville.gov. 

Community Meeting on Thursday, Aug. 8
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NOTE: A meeting is being planned in September for other community updates.

NAZA-Funded After School Program Enrolling Now
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Nashville After Zone Alliance (NAZA) after school programs are now open for enrollment! Programs are offered FREE of charge to youth in grades 5-8 at 49 schools throughout Nashville & Davidson County. Find one near you and apply today: 

Virtual Screening: Tuesday, July 30
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Join NPT and AARP Tennessee for Unhoused: The Graying Homeless of America, a free virtual screening of NPT’s Aging Matters documentary followed by a panel discussion. 
 
The July 30 event is free, but registration is required. 
Click here for more information and/or to register.
 

Election Reminder: August 1
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The State & Federal Primary and County General Election is Thursday, August 1. 
Please make a plan to vote. Learn more. 
 

Transit Referendum on Nov. 5 Ballot
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The Mayor's Transportation Improvement Plan will be on the Nov. 5 ballot, and you are invited to learn more about the Choose How You Move program ahead of the election.
 
Click here for upcoming events where Metro staff will be giving presentations on the Transportation Improvement Plan, including this one: 
 
White Bridge Neighborhood Association Transit Talk
Monday, September 23, 2024 
6:30-8:00 PM
6220 Hickory Valley Rd, Nashville, TN 37205

Resource Spotlight: Metro Action Commission
The Metropolitan Action Commission offers a wide range of services for income eligible residents of Davidson County. This includes help with rent, mortgage and other emergencies. They also provide homeless security deposits, senior services and property tax assistance. For more details, click here. 

Metro Arts Continues to Repair
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Metro Arts continues to progress after a difficult period. The Metro Council has confirmed nine qualified members to the Commission this term, an interim director is in place, the Commission is working through the process of hiring a new executive director, and a conciliation agreement is pending.
 
Three independent legal counsels worked to craft the conciliation agreement that Mayor O’Connell called a fresh start for the arts in Nashville. As part of the agreement:
  1. The Department of Law will make additional payments to muralists and micro-organizations which is expected to total an additional $565 thousand in funding. The Department of Law has already paid nearly all of the other artists and arts organizations connected to the 2024 grant cycle.
  2. The agreement will allow for an extended reporting period for artists and would allow spending on any arts project during the grant period if the original project is impossible now due to the delay in funding.
  3. The agreement confirms the Metro Departments of Law and Finance will work with the Arts Commission, Metro Human Resources Commission, Metro Council, and others to find a legal path to protect the Thrive Program or something similar which allows for payments to individual and independent artists.
  4. The Metro Nashville Arts Commission will conduct community engagement around new grant policies and procedures.
Why this matters:
  • The agreement adds muralists and micro-organizations to those receiving funding to support their work and guides other process improvements to Metro Arts grant processes and procedures.
  • The conciliation agreement now moves to the Metro Nashville Arts Commission for a vote at a future meeting.
  • You can access the full press release here.

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Ready to explore a new greenway? Find individual maps for most greenways on the Greenways for Nashville website. (More are coming soon!) Download before you hit the road, or go analog-style with the print version.
 

Metro Council Meetings
 Council meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month. Agendas are posted by the preceding Monday on the Legislative Information Center. Watch live at stream.nashville.gov or on the Metro Nashville Network channel.

Gadd on the Go: Representing District 24
Top row, left to right: 
- Early voted! Don't forget to vote on Aug. 1 if you haven't already.
- Participated in a “Choose How You Move” discussion with Richland Place residents.
Bottom row, left to right:
- Honored to serve as a judge for Nashville Future Leaders program. 
- Toured Otter Creek Church West End, which houses several local nonprofits. Thanks, Leslie and Patrick!

Helpful Links/Resources
 

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