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What the department said: Director Odom said the demolition will proceed in two phases: first to remove the unstable gym structure and then to work with a structural engineer to determine whether portions of the building remain safe enough to retrieve contents before completing demolition. She said the department’s FY 2026 capital improvement requests include a proposal to replace West Community Center.

Budget context: Odom told the board the parks department has about $6,700,000 in the mayor’s recommended FY‑26 budget and said the department is hopeful that funding will be included in the final adopted budget. She described the West Community Center replacement as a budget priority and said the department plans to pursue the project through the capital process later in the year.

Program continuity and timing: Director Odom said the department will manage demolition and content recovery with staff and engineers; she did not provide a construction timeline or a firm replacement budget at the meeting. The department also reported other operational items: the summer enrichment program began with about 3,000 enrolled children and Warner Park Nature Center programs beginning in June.

What to watch for: Metro Parks staff will return with demolition updates, structural findings and any formal capital project proposals tied to the FY‑26 capital request process.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","06/03/25 Board of Parks and Recreation","oneSentenceSummary","Director Odom told the board the West Community Center gym collapsed; demolition will proceed in two phases and the department included a replacement request in the mayor’s FY‑26 recommended budget.","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},6217919,"Board accepts in‑kind arts grants: $19,500 for Metro Parks cultural programs and $8,500 mural funded by Sister Cities",65,620000,685000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3638509-c1f026282c0e4c19d5ec4badbbd4bcb0&start=620&end=685","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3638509-c1f026282c0e4c19d5ec4badbbd4bcb0/thumbnail_620000.jpg","/articles/6217919/Tennessee/Board-accepts-inkind-arts-grants-19500-for-Metro-Parks-cultural-programs-and-8500-mural-funded-by-Sister-Cities","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6217919-05342d741bb0aed1c225842327334298/orig.mp4?Expires=1770450669&Signature=fNNS8naUwr8Ho-dck7eSFaInHl~DJOqGF9LyE~PJ69k3WfbQXRH--swHg-vHYsYAJzK-nHc39lbD0U1DhbLffIVcl0c4UOWdS3l9pbBL8oxBR6DY9xMpX3NkWq~DNEVDuKFl5~iKE-JkPS2jSo-4VnatUh~IfzpFUkXajXFUs-~8GL~quP7Yp5b-pNhIKTP41feHpGZp-~aT4MfNsEbP1kLxhGlk3rufW418Tgjl3HMRabpXvo44a3F8GS9ib6fMeMF9q6kg3RfPVSbKqMP1-KVkR0NtBkWbFqkMfxELuE1C-AIilKkMlGygyuDWJ4KUHH3JKRSLRhnO~c6xoSnHvw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Board of Parks and Recreation approved acceptance of two in‑kind grants supporting arts programming and a community mural.

Creative Parks Nashville grant: Staff asked the board to accept an in‑kind grant valued at approximately $19,500 from Creative Parks Nashville to support Metro Parks’ music, theater and visual arts program. Director Odom said there is no required Metro match and no funds will be sent to Metro Parks. The grant’s proposed uses listed in the staff report included studio and pottery equipment at $4,500, audio equipment upgrades at the Centennial Music Studio at $7,500, and audio and lighting upgrades to the Luby Theater at $7,500. Staff recommended approval and the board voted to accept the gift.

Sister Cities mural: The board also accepted an in‑kind grant valued at approximately $8,500 from Sister Cities of Nashville and mural artist Andre Rudloff to paint a commissioned mural on the exterior sidewall of the Morgan Park Community Center. Director Odom noted the Metro Arts Commission provided a grant to Sister Cities and that the mural will be paid for directly by Sister Cities; Metro Parks will not receive project funds. Staff said no ongoing maintenance will be required by Metro Parks because the installation is intended to be temporary and sealed appropriately. The item had been introduced at the prior month’s agenda and was returned to the board this month because of time sensitivity; staff recommended approval and the board voted to accept.

Board context and next steps: Both items were presented to the board as donations of equipment and a funded mural project; staff advised that the grants require no Metro match and that the responsible organizations would fund and maintain the projects within the stated terms. The board approved both items on the consent/new business portions of the agenda.","Metro Parks accepted two in‑kind grants: Creative Parks Nashville donated approximately $19,500 in equipment and upgrades for music, theater and visual arts programs; Sister Cities of Nashville will fund a temporary exterior mural at Morgan Park Community Center valued at about $8,500.",{"_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},6217924,"Board approves two conservation greenway easements along Dry Fork Creek and Stones River network",70,356000,426000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3638509-c1f026282c0e4c19d5ec4badbbd4bcb0&start=356&end=426","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3638509-c1f026282c0e4c19d5ec4badbbd4bcb0/thumbnail_356000.jpg","/articles/6217924/Tennessee/Board-approves-two-conservation-greenway-easements-along-Dry-Fork-Creek-and-Stones-River-network","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6217924-5a2dcd6e577d239496cf57d40cdc5831/orig.mp4?Expires=1770450669&Signature=NzHz8KBalJUV1rQkBL7YuXgADGx5xfK4FgGWXm3RqSwal-qtm73wF5CKSs9j~3FOyEc4uz5P2iQ5IcvUHsMBs3Nks7RAX4ykXZ0Jr2tmt2W2Y6gqF3BKHJNK7Mu5bAbrx2N17ZvluvGQXvRHPC~w2mRMGYzD1WZocJGm-e~sRBXQcretqgYQEY7EXlfQjJsvWrHNtR~JhXj29QJBWD5Wb0MF2uiDt5axfFz5gGjyfXFB672j18v~U1zhyEZ1~H7lbqrQosKOhs8EyK4CYDRcCk23g1mkShO8C4Jvrni97lSOqNNKevEIN23MSUjdyBN8oBh~INQww3Yw3PVc1wTVPQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Metro Board of Parks and Recreation voted to approve two conservation greenway easements that conserve small parcels adjoining the Stones River/Steiners Creek/Dry Fork Creek greenway network.

What the board approved: The board approved staff requests to accept: a 2.48‑acre conservation greenway easement at 0 Kemp Drive (parcel 087100B90000CO) and a 0.003‑acre conservation greenway easement at 532 Kemp Drive (parcel 087100B01100C0). The easement dedications were stated to be conditions of the Planning Commission’s approval of the subdivision Outlook at Erin’s Crest (2023 S‑189‑001) in Council District 12.

Context and rationale: Staff said the dedications will “conserve open space and provide for future expansion” of the greenway network. The acquisition committee reported recommendations in favor of both easements; the board made motions to approve each and those motions passed without recorded opposition.

Actions and outcome: For both items the acquisition committee recommended approval and the board approved the easements during the meeting. No votes by individual board members were recorded in the meeting transcript; motions were made and the chair announced that the motions passed.

What the easements are not: The board did not describe specific changes to public access, maintenance responsibilities, trail design or budgeted funding for improvements in the accepted easement areas during the meeting. The easements were described as dedications linked to prior subdivision approvals rather than as new acquisitions requiring additional funding.

What to watch for: Future staff reports or Planning Commission documents may provide maps, legal descriptions and maintenance or access plans tied to the easement dedications.","The Board of Parks and Recreation voted to accept conservation easement dedications tied to subdivision approvals to conserve small parcels of open space and expand the greenway network.",{"_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},6217929,"Cheekwood presents design for hillside parking pavilion; supporters say it will improve access",676,144000,820000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3638509-c1f026282c0e4c19d5ec4badbbd4bcb0&start=144&end=820","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3638509-c1f026282c0e4c19d5ec4badbbd4bcb0/thumbnail_144000.jpg","/articles/6217929/Tennessee/Cheekwood-presents-design-for-hillside-parking-pavilion-supporters-say-it-will-improve-access","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6217929-a60614a39be6699b4d261281caa2faaf/orig.mp4?Expires=1770450669&Signature=X15qaMwccf0-yrf9KQjBmDOrzaNX5KedawhXudqo12s1pJZBEL5MKSe888~MfEFMA9yL2g7TiQMTyiZFMCSzL5AdS17IQvuL~JCNQtt-SeA5dftqSwJItqK8YKynDFOBVc1kmF5wTPb0mMdMJAlwlQsIbjcXJQnXPU4nmc8iWQO4Ri2KH0T~CUOLy79UJj9SswtxnCPjvR5-N~pw7nduzHEIo3Cqa3kRnm8ajIRMJ24zMknijMqJNa7WrZE9VqOg9bzXfSkGFFFFHEzx46ngKAUEph~IkUhDEqZ4LgYv71P5wdltJxY47Z90mi0exghE34KCMWlPj1kLXyRiwldsMQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Cheekwood officials on the Metro Nashville Board of Parks and Recreation meeting presented renderings and a progress update for a proposed parking pavilion and welcome plaza intended to replace parking currently located on park land.

The project, described by Jane McLeod, president and CEO of Cheekwood, aims to “replace parking previously provided on Parks property,” improve the visitor experience and “nestle the structure into the landscape as much as possible,” said William Hastings, the project designer who walked the board through the plans.

Why it matters: Cheekwood says the covered, mostly below‑grade structure would shorten the walk to the gardens, add elevators and covered parking for visitors with mobility needs, and reduce the current mix of pedestrians and vehicles at the historic gate. Board members heard public comments from longtime visitors who said accessibility has limited visits for families with small children and elderly relatives.

Design and operation details: Hastings said the pavilion will be “a three and a half level below grade parking garage” sited on Cheekwood property to use the steep hillside. The design shown includes a green roof intended to reduce the building’s visual height, a central entry pavilion with ticketing, elevators and stairs, and a modified vehicle entry that Hastings described as an “elongated roundabout” to let cars enter and exit while minimizing pedestrian–vehicle conflicts. Hastings said the historic gate would be protected and that Cheekwood is creating a new primary point of arrival that will include accessible pickup/drop‑off.

Traffic management and fundraising: McLeod told the board Cheekwood has begun several operational changes while fundraising continues. She said the organization has initiated parking fees for nonmembers with rideshare discounts, added off‑site parking and shuttle service, increased bike racks, added information and WeGo (public transit) links on its website, and established a neighborhood liaison. On fundraising, McLeod said Cheekwood is working with Vision Philanthropy and expects a quiet phase of major‑donor solicitations through September, a public campaign beginning in the fall and a campaign wrap‑up around May 2026.

Public comments and community response: Toby Balzer, identifying himself as “a parent, a teacher, a gardener, and a longtime member of Cheekwood,” said, “The parking facility will make it easier for everyone to visit Cheekwood.” Mary Keith, who described herself as “a Nashville mom of 3 kids,” said, “Simply put, I love bringing my family to Cheekwood,” and added that the new facility would ease trips with a stroller and improve school‑trip access.

Next steps and scope limits: Cheekwood presented the project as work the institution will carry out on its property; Hastings said changes to the gate and entry will fit within Cheekwood’s boundary and “it's not something we would be asking for parks.” McLeod and Hastings did not present a construction schedule, final budget or permit approvals required; board members asked clarifying questions about the entry, circulation and property boundaries.

What to watch for: Cheekwood indicated it will continue fundraising, return with additional updates as design and permitting advance, and coordinate with Metro Parks on any items that affect park property or operations.","Cheekwood officials showed renderings of a three-and-a-half-level, below‑grade parking pavilion and described traffic-management and fundraising steps; public commenters and designers said the structure will improve accessibility and reduce pedestrian–vehicle conflicts.","actionData","errors"]

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Metro Parks to demolish collapsed West Community Center gym; department seeks FY26 funds to replace facility

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Board approves two conservation greenway easements along Dry Fork Creek and Stones River network

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