2015-02-17T12:05:36-07:00 2014-06-30 990 2013-07-01 342064764 MUSIC CITY INC MUSI 6152594708 150 4th Ave North G-250 Nashville TN 37219 Jeff Mefford CFO 6152594708 2015-02-17 2013 2016-02-25 16:41:14Z Christopher Spyridon 150 4th Ave N G-250 Nashville TN 37219 2358854 0 X X 2006 TN Enhance the music environment of Nashville by providing related events and services to the general public 10 7 0 30 0 0 2458225 2244176 111603 114480 141 198 0 0 2569969 2358854 18000 5782 0 0 0 0 0 0 29361 2478221 2325084 2496221 2330866 73748 27988 619861 795978 402624 550753 217237 245225 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 1098664 0 75071 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. 989468 0 35858 Produced the annual public July 4th concert and fireworks display on behalf of the city of Nashville at Riverfront Park in downtown Nashville. 77062 0 3500 Produced a free music concert event on Broadway for the general public in Nashville prior to the beginning of the CMA Music Festival. 69621 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. 56814 5782 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. 126435 5782 50 2291629 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 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 57 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 10 7 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 John Fleming Board Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 Robert Patterson Board Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 Robert Fisher Board Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 Bob Bedell Board Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 Steven Andre Board Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 Nick Taras Board Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 Brenda Sanderson Board Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 Christopher Spyridon Board Member/President 4 60 X X 0 543150 47180 Jeff Mefford Board Member/Treasurer 4 50 X X 0 163985 23332 Mary Arnold Board Member 4 50 X 0 129456 23802 0 836591 94314 0 0 1 0 Sunbelt Rentals PO Box 409211 Atlanta GA 30384 Equipment rental 236764 Hank Williams Jr Enterprises Inc PO Box 850 Paris TN 38242 Musical performance 225000 Rock Solid Security Inc 546 Rosedale Ave Nashville TN 37211 Special Event Security 201672 Pyro Shows Inc PO Box 1776 LaFollette TN 37766 Pyrotechnic services 191500 Accurate Staging Nashville Inc 1820 West 135th Street Gardena CA 90249 Special event production equipment 119101 6 0 0 0 1184352 545000 514824 0 2244176 Music City Walk of Fame 711300 50 50 0 0 Music City july 4th Celebration 711300 35859 35859 0 0 Music City Gives Back Event 711300 3500 3500 0 0 Music City New Year's Eve Event 711300 75071 75071 0 0 0 0 0 0 114480 198 0 0 198 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2358854 114480 0 198 5782 5782 5000 5000 5027 4476 551 0 23368 23368 2220118 2190757 29361 Walk of Fame maintenance 67246 67246 0 0 Taxes & Licenses 4325 0 4325 0 2330866 2291629 9876 29361 190864 221874 3500 4500 189407 557017 236090 12587 619861 795978 47124 140680 355500 410073 402624 550753 X 217237 245225 0 0 0 0 217237 245225 619861 795978 27988 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 1 X 0 0 X 902763 1285932 1537652 2458225 2244176 8428748 902763 1285932 1537652 2458225 2244176 8428748 3752193 4676555 63 85 110 141 198 597 0 0 0 0 0 8429345 505773 0.55479 0.52983 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 2358854 0 0 0 0 0 2358854 0 0 0 2358854 2330866 0 0 0 0 0 2330866 0 0 0 2330866 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Christopher Spyridon Board Member/President 0 365000 0 158900 0 19250 0 29500 0 17680 0 590330 0 0 Jeff Mefford Board Member/Treasurer 0 146107 0 16000 0 1878 0 9407 0 13925 0 187317 0 0 Mary Arnold Board Member 0 108290 0 21000 0 166 0 6960 0 16842 0 153258 0 0 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 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 Our organization is a relatively small one, and all financial transactions undergo multiple levels of internal review and approval. All board 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 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 the compensation annually. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 In general, other than as 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 & 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 0 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 minimal administrative functions required for the reporting entity, which has no staff of its own. Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau q 1140312 The organization filed a Form 8868 Automatic Extension request, which was approved by the IRS.