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MSD updates logo contest and plans new 'Welcome to Nashville' and directional signage
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Summary
Board members heard a report on three logo contest finalists, asked a local signmaker for design options for a new 'Welcome to Nashville' sign, and discussed enhanced directional signs, consistent color branding, more flower pots, benches, and dog‑waste receptacles for the MSD area.
The MSD advisory board reviewed progress on downtown branding and streetscape projects at its April 28 meeting, including a logo contest, multiple sign projects and small public‑realm investments.
Vice Chair (speaker 1) introduced the logo update and turned the item to Sean (speaker 2), who reported three finalists: Elijah Woodard (Western Carolina), Tanisha Veil (North Carolina Wesley) and Cecilia Renaya (North Carolina Wesley). Sean said Cecilia submitted her final work on Monday and the board will wait for the remaining finalists to finish before selecting a winner.
On signage, Sean described a proposed prominent "Welcome to Nashville" sign near the US‑64 bridge and requested that local fabricator Tim Glasgow provide design options. Board members discussed coordinating sign size and placement with Nash County DOT engineer Kim Moore and preserving space on directional signs for a future town logo. A member recommended using the new town flag’s blue and white palette to maintain visual consistency.
Members also discussed adding benches, trash cans and dog‑waste receptacles to encourage walkability. The board agreed to pursue five benches this year and to seek business sponsorships to offset costs; Sean said the MSD would match sponsor funds and would obtain pricing. Trash cans are on order but delayed, and members asked staff to inventory missing benches to determine replacement needs.
Sean and Randy (speaker 7) noted the board received a façade application for 112 South Body Street and that DIG program refunds will be paid after renovations and county revaluation; details will be considered as part of façade and streetscape planning.
Next steps: Tim Glasgow will prepare sign concepts for review, staff will inventory benches and follow up on trash‑can deliveries, and the board will finalize logo submissions before selecting a winner.
