The Anderson City Parks Board on July 1 gave consensus approval to several park rental requests while requiring standard liability insurance and, in at least one case, additional information from organizers before approving recurring dates.

The board approved a Dickman Town Center rental request from Jessica Byer for a community resource fair planned Oct. 4, expected to draw about 200 people, and approved a reconciliation picnic at Jackson Park presented by the Clergy Association and Reverend Horace Brooks. The picnic organizer asked for the mobile stage and a reduced stage fee due to nonprofit status; the board requested additional details from the organizer when available.

John Clements received consensus approval for a class reunion at Warren Miller Park on Aug. 3 (applicant expected about 200 attendees) subject to the usual rental fee and provision of liability insurance. Second Missionary Baptist Church was cleared to hold a run/walk/bike event at Dickman Park on Aug. 10 from 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., with the board noting normal fee and insurance requirements.

Bridal Wilhite sought Citizens Plaza for Aug. 17 for live music, vendors and fundraising (about 75 expected); board members asked staff to confirm the fundraising details before finalizing conditions, noting that "we cannot sell tickets in the public park," a restriction the board reiterated. Fitness instructor Tanya Nunn received approval to use Dickman Park on July 19 for a brunch-and-fitness event; Nunn said she would move the time to 10 a.m.–2 p.m. and that ticket sales would occur "beforehand" and "not at the event" to cover costs. She said the food vendor will be Blessed Hands Food For the Soul.

The board also reviewed a request from Restoration Church pastor Mike Weller for multiple Sunday reservations at Dickman Park in August (Aug. 3, 10, 17 and 24) for church services, feeding and a hygiene giveaway. Board members raised concerns about the frequency, the lack of specifics about the feeding and hygiene activities, and the group's history of booking and not showing. The board agreed to approve Aug. 3 conditionally and asked staff to require liability insurance, upfront payment to hold dates, and that the pastor or a representative appear at the next board meeting with clearer plans before any additional Sundays would be held for the group.

Across approvals, the board instructed staff at the Geeter Center to confirm liability insurance and normal rental procedures before final confirmation. Several approvals included explicit direction that fundraisers must comply with park rules and not sell tickets on site.