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Senate committee renews Davidson County event tax to support events including Music City Bowl
Summary
Senate Bill 734, a six-year renewal of a local Davidson County tax that funds events such as the Music City Bowl and event recruitment, was recommended for passage by the Senate Finance, Ways and Means Committee after testimony identifying the committee that administers the funds and annual revenue estimates.
NASHVILLE — The Senate Finance, Ways and Means Committee on March 11 recommended passage of Senate Bill 734, a six-year renewal of a Davidson County tax used to attract and support large events, including the Music City Bowl.
Senator Pote explained the bill applies only to Davidson County and renews a tax currently in place for six years. He said the revenue — which he and committee members estimated at about $5.6 million annually — supports recruitment and marketing to bring major events to Nashville.
Committee members asked how the funds have been used beyond the Music City Bowl and requested information on the committee that administers the funds. Dan Haskell, testifying for the visitors corporation, identified the appointed members who serve on the oversight committee and said appointees are selected by the mayor. Haskell listed committee members by name during testimony.
The committee proceeded to a roll-call vote. The clerk read the vote with 11 ayes and no nays; the bill was recommended for passage to the calendar.
Votes at a glance: SB 734 recommended for passage (roll-call recorded by clerk: 11 ayes, 0 nays).
