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Resident urges board to prioritize Jefferson Street Park upgrades and submits petition
Summary
A Tullahoma resident asked the Board of Mayor and Aldermen to fund and plan phased improvements at Jefferson Street Park, citing outdated and unsafe playground equipment and presenting a petition of community support.
Destiny Holmes, co-founder of the nonprofit Garden Youth Outreach, told the Board of Mayor and Aldermen that Jefferson Street Park is unsafe and in need of upgrades and asked the city to prioritize funding and planning.
"Our park does not reflect that vision. Instead... outdated play structures, uneven grounds, and equipment that is not only uninviting, but in some cases, unsafe," Holmes said, describing both safety and equity concerns and…
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