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