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Commission approves grants for Black Heritage Walking Trail digital work and Willow Springs Park improvements

Johnson City City Commission · November 21, 2025
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Summary

Commissioners approved a $20,000 grant to build the digital component of the Johnson City Black Heritage Walking Trail and moved forward on an $890,000 Willow Springs Park revitalization project (city match roughly $445,000) that includes a new inclusive playground and splash pad.

Johnson City staff described two parks and heritage items on the consent agenda that the commission approved Nov. 20: a digital grant for the Black Heritage Walking Trail and a state-matched LPRF grant for Willow Springs Park improvements.

Dr. Maggie Darden, planning and project manager for Parks and Recreation, said the Black Heritage Walking Trail…

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