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Nashville Parks Foundation outlines projects, funding and partnership with Metro Parks
Summary
The Nashville Parks Foundation described its revenues, programs and planned investments, including support for Watkins Pump Track Phase 2 and a near-term funding gap at McCabe Park.
Louise Bridal, president of the Nashville Parks Foundation, told the Arts, Parks, Libraries & Entertainment Committee that the foundation raised roughly $595,000 in fiscal 2024 and is targeting more than $300,000 for systemwide investment in 2025.
"We are the nonprofit partner to Metro Parks and Recreation," Bridal said, describing the foundation's role supporting 178 parks and 27 community centers and bridging funding for the 167 parks without established friends groups. She said revenue from the operating contract for Ascend Amphitheater was about $93,000 in fiscal 2024 and that the foundation raised an additional $500,000 last year,…
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