The Foundation was founded in 1997 as a 501(c) 3 organization with a Board of Directors that includes concerned citizens, Library Board members and philanthropic leaders who work together to ensure that Nashville remains A Great City with A Great Library.

Officers

Jim Gaittens, President
Andy May, Treasurer
Margaret Ann Robinson, Secretary

Board of Directors

Beth C. Alexander
Judy Liff Barker
William S. Cochran
Douglas Cruickshanks, Jr.
Mayor Karl Dean
Janetta Fleming 
Frank Gordon, Past-President
 Barbara Richards Haugen
Donna D. Nicely, Ex Officio
Jennifer Paisley
Ann Patchett  
Keith B. Simmons
Beth Stein
Byron R. Trauger
David C. Tune
Judy Turner
Phyllis B. Vandewater
Katy Varney
Linde Wilson
Alan R. Yuspeh