2017-02-13T12:33:22-07:00 2016-06-30 990 2015-07-01 342064764 MUSIC CITY INC MUSI 6152594708 150 4th Ave North G250 Nashville TN 37219 Jeff Mefford CFO 6152594708 2017-02-13 2015 2021-01-29 14:40:06Z Christopher Spyridon 150 4th Ave N Ste G250 Nashville TN 37219 6530220 0 X X 2006 TN Enhance the music environment of Nashville by providing related events and services to the general public 12 8 0 30 0 0 3402529 6292293 176396 237499 256 428 0 0 3579181 6530220 25000 5250 0 0 0 0 0 0 35273 3591612 6388666 3616612 6393916 -37431 136304 1272135 910773 1064341 566675 207794 344098 Enhance the music environment of Nashville and lessen the burden on government by producing music related events and other related services for the general public. 0 0 3393433 0 120414 Produced the annual public New Year's Eve Bash on Broadway event, providing free live music and fireworks for the general public to bring the city together and celebrate the transition into the new year. 1618659 0 98002 Produced the annual public July 4th concert and fireworks display on behalf of the city of Nashville at Riverfront Park in downtown Nashville. 888253 0 0 On behalf of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville hosted the annual conference of the National League of Cities organization. The event brings together elected local government officials from all over the country for education and idea sharing. 185274 0 50 Continued to maintain and enhance the Music City Walk of Fame through induction ceremonies to add additional plaques to the Walk, and by performing necessary ongoing maintenance to the existing inlays. The Walk is a public display of recognition for individuals and groups who have been instrumental in the development of the city's rich musical heritage. 128484 0 0 Provided communication and other public works assistance to the Metropolitan Government of Nashville. 116832 0 19033 Produced multiple music focused events to showcase the variety of musical, culinary and other creative talent that exists in the city. 8757 5250 0 Participated in various other activities designed to enhance and publicize the rich and diverse musical culture of Nashville. 0 0 0 Worked with the Career Academies of Nashville, particularly on the hospitality career path. This career path is included in 5 high schools throughout Metro Nashville, and encourages students to consider hospitality as a career by incorporating career elements into current curriculum and providing them hands-on training and experience at industry businesses. This academy is particularly important to the industry as it will help provide a steady stream of prepared candidates into the workforce for current businesses to support our growing capacity. 439347 5250 19083 6339692 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 68 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 12 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 TN X X Nashville Convention and Visitors Bureau 6152594708 150 4th Ave N G-250 Nashville TN 37219 Bob Bedell Board Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 Robert Fisher Board Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 Ed Hardy Board Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 Henry Hicks Board Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 Deb McDermott Board Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 Brenda Sanderson Board Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 Jason Sheer Board Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 Dan Piotrowski Board Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 Christopher Spyridon Board Member/President 8 60 X X 0 680041 54377 Jeff Mefford Board Member/Treasurer 8 50 X X 0 197644 27898 Deana Ivey Board Member 8 50 X 0 276587 32911 Mary Arnold Board Member 4 50 X 0 159015 27904 0 1313287 143090 0 0 1 0 Hall Strategies 217 5th Ave N Nashville TN 37219 Special Event Production 868386 Rock Solid Security Inc 546 Rosedale Ave Nashville TN 37211 Special Event Security 421415 MadeFirst 1015 W Kirkland Ave Nashville TN 37216 Scenic fabrication services 416368 Sunbelt Rentals PO Box 409211 Atlanta GA 30384 Equipment rental 307371 Smoking Gun Tours Inc PO Box 331549 Nashville TN 37203 Musical performance 300000 15 0 0 0 3762094 1332456 1197743 0 6292293 Music City New Year's Eve Event 711300 120414 120414 0 0 Music City July 4th Celebration 711300 98002 98002 0 0 Other Public Music Related Events 711300 19083 19083 0 0 0 0 0 0 237499 428 0 0 428 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6530220 237499 0 428 5250 5250 0 0 0 0 0 0 5529 5529 8700 7314 1386 6180947 6145674 35273 Music City Walk of Fame maintenance 57428 57428 0 0 Metro Nashville Govt public works program 124026 124026 0 0 Taxes and licenses 12036 0 12036 0 6393916 6339692 18951 35273 347540 274647 125000 0 666123 397112 133472 239014 1272135 910773 276149 46565 788192 520110 1064341 566675 X 207794 344098 0 0 0 0 207794 344098 1272135 910773 136304 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 1537652 2458225 2244176 3402529 6292293 15934875 1537652 2458225 2244176 3402529 6292293 15934875 8517419 7417456 110 141 198 256 428 1133 0 0 0 0 0 15936008 788798 0.46545 0.52405 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Receivable from related organization 239014 239014 6530220 0 0 0 0 0 6530220 0 0 0 6530220 6393916 0 0 0 0 0 6393916 0 0 0 6393916 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Christopher Spyridon Board Member/President 0 429000 0 223314 0 27727 0 33900 0 20477 0 734418 0 0 Deana Ivey Board Member 0 202586 0 70000 0 4001 0 13357 0 19554 0 309498 0 0 Jeff Mefford Board Member/Treasurer 0 168529 0 25000 0 4115 0 12117 0 15781 0 225542 0 0 Mary Arnold Board Member 0 117887 0 38000 0 3128 0 7922 0 19982 0 186919 0 0 Schedule J, Part I, Line 3 While the reporting organization has no paid staff the President is compensated by a related organization which has an independent Compensation Committee that reviews and sets the compensation annually. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b After completion of our annual external audit, the Form 990 is prepared internally by the professional accounting staff of the organization utilizing current reference resources. The process used in completing the form has been previously reviewed by our CPA firm as well as other experienced consultants. A draft of the completed Form 990 is made available to any board members that wish to review it prior to filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c The reporting organization is a relatively small one and all financial transactions undergo multiple levels of internal review and approval. All board members and key staff members review our Conflict of Interest policy annually and disclose any known past or present situations of potential conflict. These disclosures are reviewed by senior management individuals involved in approving and processing all transactions. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 The reporting organization has no paid staff but the President is compensated by a related organization which has an independent Compensation Committee that reviews his compensation annually. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 In general other than is required by IRS regulation the organization does not routinely make its governing documents and internal policies available to the general public. The financial results of the reporting organization are included in the consolidated audited financial statements that are provided by the Nashville Convention and Visitors Bureau to the Metropolitan Government of Nashville as required by contract. Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau 150 4th Avenue North Suite G250 Nashville TN 37219 020700616 Promote tourism and convention activity within Nashville TN 501(c)(6) N/A N/A 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau n 0 The Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau controls the reporting organization through Board nomination, and provides office space and provides minimal administrative functions required by the reporting entity, which has no staff of its own. Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau o 0 The Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau provides volunteer administrative support and event production services for the reporting organization, which has no staff of its own. Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau q 3713344 Program sponsorships/contributions as necessary to fund program services The organization timely filed a Form 8868 Automatic Extension request, which was approved by the IRS.