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Joe Stovall, capital projects lead, said construction awards and bidding are advancing: Centennial and Mariposa award processes were expected to be completed in May with construction beginning in June; Fort Negley would go to bid next; Lytle Bend Nature Park is in construction development and may open by July; Mill Ridge Phase 2 and Shelby Park riverbank stabilization work were moving toward bidding and June start dates; Old Hickory Community Center building and site work was reported at about 75% complete.

Cindy Harrison, greenways and open‑space lead, announced a newly opened segment of the Cumberland River Greenway at Peabody Union linking KVB and Pinewood Social with public seating and landscaping, dedicated by a development partner that will maintain the segment for Metro Parks. Harrison also reviewed other greenway projects in design or construction, including the 440 Greenway segments, Whites Creek Greenway at Hartman Park (60% design), Richland Creek Greenway trailhead graphics, and the Harpeth River Greenway at Arise at Bellevue with an associated 25‑acre open space dedication.

In the department’s written report, Director Odom noted the mayor’s proposed FY26 operating budget includes about $6.7 million in enhancements for Metro Parks. The enhancements cited by staff include funding for armed security at selected community centers and facilities, increased ground maintenance and mechanical/materials funding, and higher wages for part‑time and seasonal staff. Staff also highlighted upcoming Plan to Play community meetings in June, remediation work at Red Caboose Park, LED light upgrades at Hadley Tennis Center, and summer programming adaptations while construction is underway at Old Hickory and other centers.

Stovall and Harrison answered board questions about schedules and partnerships; several projects were described as pending permitting or funding and a small number of items were deferred to the acquisition or other committees for additional review.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","05/06/25 Board of Parks and Recreation","oneSentenceSummary","Staff provided timelines for multiple park construction projects, announced a new Cumberland River Greenway segment, and highlighted the mayor’s proposed FY26 budget enhancements for Metro Parks including $6.7 million in operating increases.","taxTitle","Board of Parks and Recreation Meetings, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee","taxId",73013,"location","Tennessee","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6249319,"Friends of Warner Parks reports invasive‑plant investments, volunteer growth and a $2.4 million endowment",210,1751000,1961000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3205940-b180a64206c603f0f9f05f4a42b30d0d&start=1751&end=1961","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3205940-b180a64206c603f0f9f05f4a42b30d0d/thumbnail_1751000.jpg","/articles/6249319/Tennessee/Friends-of-Warner-Parks-reports-invasiveplant-investments-volunteer-growth-and-a-24-million-endowment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6249319-2dc7a12fc3f81b7859ed950daf06a68d/orig.mp4?Expires=1775174420&Signature=PV1G1O004C1vnvmJ1Eqxc~c6Y86~zi5RfP8VINwUox3qmE5EW9blzZaIMl6EDSji5Wipt1VJy3vSH6eU72Ld2Lje2nhxaGc20fcoeknHrMSU61B9dkEoagmw9OB8Bl6fZRlarXW2X-0N8dDh18X3wgIfZpVB7z4GPrQ1RJ9MClzqXCcr6wA1dxAEZM6zEJi7Qc~PNqhHyckAmXjb8I7pKpod5qMR5ipkyHWntmOlNEW64UwGYkz5SOQ1I6gWYI9H2FPccfp1MjdgocD3fF4UCKHruH7RwxI7w7P-WNToOTu8es951PkXiXaZYWMUEH7zRicZ~ybbNltzX6ujbECtPQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Jane Avinger, chief operating officer of Friends of Warner Parks, briefed the board on the nonprofit’s strategic plan and recent investments in conservation, programming and stewardship of Warner Parks.

Avinger said Friends of Warner Parks and Metro Parks have invested in prescribed burns, meadow restoration and invasive plant removal. She told the board Friends of Warner Parks has invested $1,600,000 to date in invasive plant removal in Warner Parks and that an estimated $1,300,000 remains to be invested in the work. The group also manages a volunteer program of roughly 1,500 volunteers who log more than 12,000 hours annually, Avinger said.

The organization is funding a Warner Parks data hub powered by geographic information system tools to improve stewardship and transparency; Avinger said the hub is shared with the Warner Parks Nature Center staff. She reported that the organization’s endowment has a current value of more than $2,400,000 and that 80% of the nonprofit’s fiscal 2024 expenses were invested directly into park improvements and programming.

Avinger highlighted programmatic priorities including the nature discovery program for underserved youth, bird monitoring and education efforts, and support for the Warner Parks Nature Center. She thanked Metro Parks staff for partnerships on historic preservation and recent restorations, and confirmed Friends of Warner Parks will continue to fund conservation, education and data projects in coordination with Metro Parks.","Friends of Warner Parks told the Metro Parks board about program expansion, conservation work, a data hub for resource management, more than 1,500 volunteers and an endowment exceeding $2.4 million.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6249323,"Revenue facilities division reports growth in pickleball, golf rounds and facility visitors",158,762000,920000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3205940-b180a64206c603f0f9f05f4a42b30d0d&start=762&end=920","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3205940-b180a64206c603f0f9f05f4a42b30d0d/thumbnail_762000.jpg","/articles/6249323/Tennessee/Revenue-facilities-division-reports-growth-in-pickleball-golf-rounds-and-facility-visitors","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6249323-5c844599d573aa49a8b631e3ad925eb5/orig.mp4?Expires=1775174420&Signature=GKf8r3HcKzrso9fFskgCys4sC3cbe7GLlaw2wiBHydrDBFsipA1AvCvxQl9mZvhRK0qvBCMp2uX~cQTfTaCO4jhcfLD5oUmkdZc6CuaeR7UC7~svtrmHLgt7y9RBR7rOX2bEJrOGHaB4~FCFiwds6g7nUc-uBuoxOVUmag1xRCuu7dprre50surk~8ey-A39wPaZ4EczVOYyy8o6edkx9bhHIqxKM4Zcb~Nnh4HcMh7kHEN04o81kg9z2Vs0i86NR~DZJ50Um5khG8niu4~YgBfxBFn9C7a9YT91YXw2uJMR5vpQaE7NqE0TtZgtW3xu6eFz7uycXy7B8cpnx8TTrw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","John Holmes, director of the Revenue‑Producing Facilities Division, presented the division’s annual update and identified growth across multiple programs, facility renovations and recurring staffing challenges.

Holmes told the board the Sportsplex added four dedicated pickleball courts in February 2023, which increased open play and raised pickleball hours by 17% to more than 9,600 hours. He also said renovations to the pump room and the addition of four boilers reduced pool closures and canceled classes.

The presentation listed activity highlights across facilities: Hamilton Creek Marina hosted regattas and sailing instruction (92 students certified by Sail Nashville); Music City BMX hosted a national event with more than 4,200 attendees; Nashville Rowing and Vanderbilt Rowing ran the Percy Priest Sprint Regatta with about 1,000 athletes; the ice rink logged 135,200 participants, including 17,000 public skaters; and Wave Country served more than 55,000 visitors between Memorial Day and Labor Day 2024 and will open for the season on Memorial Day.

Holmes said the Disabilities day program expanded by 19 participants across five sites but still had 71 people on a waiting list. On golf, the division reported roughly 400,000 rounds in 2024 (a 20% increase since 2021) and credited smart agronomic practices and affordability. In response to a board question about pace of play and staffing, Holmes and golf maintenance staff said seasonal hires help in summer but that staffing remains a challenge; Brandon Denton, golf maintenance lead, noted the use of tougher bermudagrass varieties and aeration practices to preserve turf quality under high use.

The presentation credited partnerships and volunteers in several areas; Holmes acknowledged his leadership team and multiple facility managers who support operations across golf, aquatics, ice, tennis and the Parthenon. A board member asked follow‑up questions about golf demand and pace of play; Holmes cited limited hours driven by current staffing levels and said the division is aiming to balance fiscal responsibility with available staffing.

Holmes concluded by noting the division oversees point‑of‑sale systems across Metro Parks and coordinates with IT and treasury on merchant services and credit card processing.","Revenue division presented an annual update highlighting increases in pickleball, golf rounds and Parthenon attendance, upgrades at the Sportsplex and pool renovations, staffing constraints, and expanded adaptive programs.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6249328,"Metro Parks board approves community garden, farmers market permits and multiple in‑kind grants",51,280000,331000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3205940-b180a64206c603f0f9f05f4a42b30d0d&start=280&end=331","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3205940-b180a64206c603f0f9f05f4a42b30d0d/thumbnail_280000.jpg","/articles/6249328/Tennessee/Metro-Parks-board-approves-community-garden-farmers-market-permits-and-multiple-inkind-grants","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6249328-b6dc1c4d84bf467c3611794c48fca8b8/orig.mp4?Expires=1775174420&Signature=ZLXztFMnGHTN6ookWtoL7Dtt9ZiQ7ELB8r93Y92B~Wt~Q3IVDULlCGw6EWxywgMW6ocUEgDSRn3EhfMAiWOGq3N7ixYZ7NOqdsQMMzOv-vzn54qbzFUx~bPNKSvzgQPXkzNXFPRR64VJ4f7ULKZC7knF5hlBzySM0ZIlIuQ2w~wyAdgKcJG1TLCbj3CXfcJk-hxVV0Bu5BvDJFzKQ7hUP1XYYG8Vriw9~O8GpMaPwqumojZddJZ-dZC7MFTo8rxe8L4DGEEytViCPEfWKlh~QkepOGXD3hWeW4oLSCVtkjjIRxG~xqkT3knf5SRK-0ERv1MSnxsPNqoscdAynZ6e7Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Metro Board of Parks and Recreation approved permits and accepted several in‑kind grants and donations during its May meeting, including a one‑year permit for a community garden in Hermitage and a seasonal farmers market permit in Glencliff.

Board action affects a mix of neighborhood projects and large park improvements but, in most cases, requires no direct Metro Parks cash outlay because projects will be paid for or maintained by outside groups. Director Odom told the board, “Staff recommends approval,” for the permits and grants presented.

Key approvals included: a one‑year permit for Friends of Donaldson to establish a community garden at 3101 Hartland Drive at Hartland Park in Council District 15; a permit for the Glencliff Neighborhood Group to host a farmers market at 384 Thompson Lane (Coleman Park) from May through July in Council District 16; and acceptance of a renewal application for the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) for FY 2026 to provide meals and snacks at 17 community centers citywide.

The board also accepted in‑kind grants and donations: approximately $30,000 from Friends of Shelby Park and Bottoms for wayfinding and park information signs (Council District 6); an in‑kind grant up to $1,152,000 from Friends of Warner Park to fund the next phase of Warner Parks improvements (Council District 24); an approximately $95,000 in‑kind grant from the Middle Tennessee Pony Club for a grass riding surface at Percy Warner Park (Council District 34); $1,500 from Friends of Shelby Park for bus rentals for summer enrichment programs; and a $2,000 general donation from Friends of Shelby Park and Bottoms to Metro Parks.

Two arts projects were handled differently: a Watkins College of Art mural project at the Easley Community Center was deferred by the Public Arts Committee; and a Sister Cities of Nashville mural request for Morgan Park Community Center was withdrawn to work out maintenance details.

Two conservation easement items tied to subdivision approvals (parcels on Kemp Drive, Hermitage) were deferred to the acquisition committee; staff said the easement dedications were conditions of the planning commission’s subdivision approvals.

All motions on these consent and new‑business items were presented by board members, moved and seconded on the record and carried by voice vote (recorded as “Aye” with no recorded opposition).","At its meeting the Metro Board of Parks and Recreation approved one‑year permits for a community garden and a seasonal farmers market and accepted several in‑kind grants and donations including large contributions for Warner Parks and Shelby Park improvements.","actionData","errors"]

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Parks staff report progress on capital projects, new greenway opening and FY26 budget enhancements

Friends of Warner Parks reports invasive‑plant investments, volunteer growth and a $2.4 million endowment

Revenue facilities division reports growth in pickleball, golf rounds and facility visitors

Metro Parks board approves community garden, farmers market permits and multiple in‑kind grants