03/17/26 Nashville Public Library Board

The Metro Nashville Network held a Nashville Public Library Board meeting on March 17, 2026, focusing on several procurement and capital improvement projects. Key discussions included plans to issue an RFP for a general contractor for the courtyard project, with design and construction documents expected to be completed in coordination with the contractor's onboarding. The board also discussed securing land for a new Smith Springs library site, with a budget of $3 million allocated for the purchase of a nine-acre property, pending rezoning and negotiations with property owners. Additionally, the board extended the lease for the Kneecat facility through June 2027 and advocated for retaining the old Donaldson Library building to house the bookmobile, citing renovation costs of $12 to $16 million for that space. Updates on capital spending projects were coordinated with General Services, and the board highlighted ongoing community engagement and library programming initiatives. No formal votes on contracts were detailed, but motions to adjourn were passed at the meeting's conclusion.