Roxy Performing Arts Center Interlocal Agreement and Financing
Summary
The city is considering an interlocal agreement and asset transfers to support the Art, Culture and Tourism Authority for the new performing arts center. Residents and council members debated whether to approve the agreement now or wait for substantial private fundraising pledges and a new council term.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Rising — discussed at 3 meetings since Sep 21, 2026, up from 0 in the two months before.
Impact analysis
Involves multi-million dollar bond backing and capital construction costs for a performing arts facility.
Arts organizations, downtown businesses, and residents seeking cultural programming.
Taxpayers concerned about municipal debt exposure and delayed infrastructure projects.
Mentions & discussions (4)
City Council - Oct 1, 2026
The city is considering an interlocal agreement and asset transfers to support the Art, Culture and Tourism Authority for the new performing arts center. Residents and council members debated whether to approve the agreement now or wait for substantial private fundraising pledges and a new council term.
Clarksville City Council to vote on $65M performing arts center plan
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City Council - Sep 24, 2026
The city is weighing interlocal agreements and asset transfers to support the Art, Culture and Tourism Authority for the new Performing Arts Facility. While supporters emphasize economic vitality and private fundraising efforts, critics raise concerns about debt and the lack of upfront financial pledges.
Finance Committee - Sep 21, 2026
The city is advancing a $65 million performing arts center project in partnership with the Art, Culture and Tourism (ACT) Authority. The plan involves transferring the Roxy building to the ACT Authority and authorizing up to $71 million in revenue bonds, backed by hotel-motel occupancy taxes and private fundraising, sparking debate among council members regarding financial risk and ticket affordability.
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