Friends of the Public Library of Nashville and Davidson County, Inc.

Last Updated: 3/25/2013 5:03:51 PM

Nonprofit

Friends of the Public Library of Nashville and Davidson County, Inc.

Address

615 Church Street

Nashville, TN 37219-2314
Davidson County

Primary Phone

(615) 862-5804 x6044

Primary Fax

(615) 862-5691

Web Site

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Contact Email

friendsofthelibrary@na...

CEO/Executive Director

Ms. Leslie A. Newman

Board Chair

Ms. Leslie A. Newman

Board Chair Company Affiliation

Parallon Business Solutions

Board Members

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Year of Incorporation

1983

Former Names

Organization received a competitive grant from the community foundation in the past five years

Yes

Community Foundation Staff Conducted Site Visit when Developing Profile

Yes

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