BL2026-1436
Bill
Nashville Public Schools would lease about 35,700 square feet of the former Lillard Elementary School building at 3200 Kings Lane to the PENCIL Foundation for a 10-year term beginning July 2027, with options to extend up to 30 more years. Annual rent starts at roughly $324,000 and rises 3% each year, but PENCIL can offset the full rent by providing in-kind support to MNPS schools, such as distributing school supplies, recruiting volunteers, or sponsoring grants. MNPS covers capital repairs and utilities, while PENCIL handles day-to-day maintenance and custodial services.
Sponsors
Primary sponsor · District 2
Timeline
Passed on first reading
Jun 16, 2026 · Metro Council
Passed on second reading
Jul 7, 2026 · Metro Council · Voice vote
Passed on third reading
Jul 21, 2026 · Metro Council · Roll call vote
As filed on Legistar
An ordinance approving a lease agreement by and between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Board of Public Education, and PENCIL Foundation.
Attachments
Data sourced from Nashville Metro Council Legistar. Last updated: July 27, 2026