# 10/21/26 Nashville Entertainment Commission

The Nashville Entertainment Commission met on October 21, 2026, to discuss its strategic direction, committee structure, and the Office of Entertainment’s early priorities. The executive director reported that the office’s budget lines had been established and spending had begun, and that an initial website was being developed with Metro communications and industry partners. She also said she was taking a procurement workshop and intended to procure public-relations and marketing support; no vendor, contract amount, award, or procurement vote was identified. Other planned work included improving the film-permit process, developing industry directories and information resources, and exploring funding and workforce-development partnerships. The commission also heard that the Knead Network Studio lease ends in April 2027, with a move expected in May; renewal was not available, and some production activity will continue at alternate venues.

The commission approved amended minutes, adopted revised bylaws, and voted to adopt a proposed meeting schedule. Members discussed developing criteria and procedures for recognizing people and organizations, forming committees and councils, and filling a vacant industry-nominated commission seat. No contract awards, bids, purchasing approvals, or specific spending amounts were reported.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Professional Services, Information Technology
**Topics:** Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** October 21, 2026

### Sources
- [10/21/26 Nashville Entertainment Commission](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSWOGJMVyP4) - Metro Nashville Network