TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU: Dr. Douglas Hewett, ICMA-CM, City Manager
Jodi Phelps, Assistant City Manager
FROM: Nathan Cuffee, Fayetteville NEXT Advisory Commission Chair
DATE: April 6, 2026
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Fayetteville NEXT Advisory Commission - 910 Future Fest Presentation
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COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
Council District(s)
2
b
Relationship To Strategic Plan:
Goal IV: Desirable Place to Live, Work and Recreate
Goal VI: The City of Fayetteville will continue to have a collaborative citizen and business engagement base.
Executive Summary:
Mr. Nathan Cuffee, Fayetteville NEXT Advisory Commission Chair will introduce the project’s team.
Mr. Grant Bennett, Two-Six Project Founder and President
Ms. L’Queitah Miller, Fayetteville NEXT Advisory Commission Vice Chair
Background:
The Fayetteville NEXT Advisory Commission was established to advise the City on economic development and social matters, as well as potential actions affecting young adult City residents. This goal is to help develop specific initiatives focused on attracting and keeping young adults residents in the City.
The Fayetteville NEXT Advisory Commission, in partnership with the Two-Six Project, will provide a presentation for their music festival concept titled “910 Future Fest”. It is tentatively expected to take place at Segra Stadium on September 24-26, 2026.
The event will include a focus on school-aged children, with programs on wellness, financial literacy, and community pride. This will be done through panels, workshops, and social activities. On the last day of the event there will be a day of music, culture, and community celebration.
The Fayetteville NEXT Advisory Commission respectfully requests Council’s support for the 910 Future Fest.
Issues/Analysis:
Budget Impact:
$500,150 from General Fund
Options:
1. Accept presentation
2. Do not accept presentation
Recommended Action::Recommended Action
Accept presentation
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Attachments:
910 Future Fest Slide Deck
Festival Production Quote
Stage Quote
Line Item Excel Spreadsheet