Nashville Council Reviews Finances, Infrastructure and Parks Progress
The Nashville City Council met Monday afternoon for its regular monthly meeting, hearing updates on the city’s finances, infrastructure projects, parks programs and other municipal business.
Aldermen heard from Leslie Winton, an associate with Wilf & Henderson, regarding the city’s annual financial audit. Winton reported the audit was clean with no findings or red flags related to internal controls. She said the city’s cash flow remains positive and that the ending balance for December 2026 showed improvement over the previous year. Winton noted that after accounting for $600,000 in depreciation, the city’s ending balance stood at approximately $900,000.
Mayor Larry Dunaway also reported that the city’s Legislative Joint Audit was completed with no findings.
Parks and Recreation Director Meghan Floyd announced that 199 students are participating in this year’s youth soccer program. She said registration is currently underway for the department’s flag football program.
Floyd also reported that the Parks Commission approved investing $100,000 in two certificates of deposit that will mature in six months. She added that a federal grant application has been submitted for the park’s turf project and announced that the annual Golden Gathering is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 1.
City Code Enforcement Officer David Riggs informed the council that he will retire in September, with his final day of employment set for Wednesday, Sept. 30.
Public Works Director Larry Dunaway updated the council on several ongoing utility and infrastructure projects. He said work continues on the river pump project and the booster pump station. The city lake project has been completed, and the interior of the Seventh Street Water Tower has been sandblasted and repainted. Crews are expected to begin sandblasting the exterior in the near future.
Dunaway also said plans are being finalized for a project that will extend along the west side of Main Street to Highway 278. He reported that construction of the new clarifier is underway, with equipment and parts expected to begin arriving soon.
In addition, Dunaway said the city will install a new six-inch water line to serve a new business. A fire hydrant will also be installed near the Parrish Equipment property, a project he said will help improve the city’s ISO fire protection rating.
Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Dena Tollett updated the council on the progress of the downtown pocket park project on Main Street.
The council concluded the meeting by entering executive session for approximately 25 minutes. Upon returning to open session, no action was taken, and the meeting was adjourned.