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Metro Council goes on record recognizing renaming of Cumberland Park as Waseoto Park
Summary
The Metro Council on March 4 adopted a resolution recognizing the renaming of Cumberland Park to Waseoto Park, citing Indigenous community leadership and public input. The resolution notes prior approval by the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation and records community support.
The Council of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County on March 4 went on record recognizing the renaming of Cumberland Park as Waseoto Park, sponsor Council Member Zulfat Zorua said.
The resolution (RS2025-1002) cites a recommendation from the Indigenous Peoples Coalition, chaired by Albert Bender, and notes that the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation unanimously approved the name change on Dec. 3, 2024. The parks department solicited public input for 30 days; the record cited in the resolution shows 236 votes submitted, 208 in favor.
The resolution text, as presented to the Council, says…
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