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The Main Library:
Nashville's Civic Living Room
EST. 2001
From their perspective...
"You've got to have strong leadership
in a town like Nashville."
Margaret Ann Robinson
Keith Simmons on key players and their roles
Margaret Ann Robinson on unique contract signing
Donna Nicely on the group's dynamics
Key Players
Gov. Philip Bredesen
The Visionary
Governor of Tennessee (2003-2011)
Mayor of Nashville (1991-1999)
Donna Nicely
The Professional
Director of Nashville Public Library (1995-2011)
Keith Simmons
The Organizer
Founding President,
Nashville Public Library Foundation
Partner at Bass, Berry & Sims Law Firm (retired)
Margaret Ann Robinson
The Champion
Nashville Public Library Board Member
Champion for Nashville Public Libraries
Dave Cooley
The Strategist
Former Chief of Staff for Mayor Bredesen
Political Strategist, Cooley Public Strategies
Continuing the Partnership
Kent Oliver
Director
Nashville Public Library
Tari Hughes
President
Nashville Public Library Foundation
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