Committee approves contract for West Riverfront Amphitheatre operation, passes consent resolutions

The Arts, Parks, Libraries & Entertainment Committee voted to pass a management agreement on second reading with Nashville Riverfront Amphitheater LLC, an affiliate of Opry Entertainment Group, to operate and maintain the West Riverfront Amphitheatre and supporting grounds and buildings. The committee also approved a multi-item consent agenda that included resolutions for grants, park projects and a change to council representation on the Greenway and Open Space Commission.

The second-reading vote on BL 2025-10-50 approved an amended agreement that adds language allowing the amphitheater operator limited access to Metro-owned greenway property to construct a bridge-style access route outside the amphitheater footprint. Committee members and staff said the change is intended to expedite construction of Greenway access and have the project complete before the next operating season. A committee member described the amendment as a commitment by the operator to build the enhancement and to provide design funding.

Colin Reed, identified in the meeting as executive chairman of Ryman, spoke on behalf of the operator and described the company’s plans and commitments. “That piece of real estate is probably one of the…