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Nashville Public Library says main library reopening delayed while permits, architectural plans are completed
Summary
Library leaders said the downtown main library remains closed while restoration experts, Metro codes and the fire marshal require stamped architectural drawings and permits before renovation work can begin; no reopening date was given.
The Nashville Public Library board was told Tuesday that the main library remains closed while restoration work is paused pending architectural drawings, permits and inspections.
Board members were told restoration consultants and Metro officials have assessed smoke and soot damage caused earlier this year and that parts of the main library—especially the conference center and auditorium—were gutted because materials were saturated with soot. Susan (staff member) told the board…
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