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Pioneer Park reopening draws about 100; board approves paving and schedules community events

Mayor and Board of Aldermen, City of Ridgetop, Tennessee · May 19, 2026
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Summary

Vice Mayor Gilmore reported about 100 people attended Pioneer Park's reopening; the board approved a $27,995 paving contract, said the Ridgetop Station Park fence will be repaired this week, trails will be resealed, a Touch a Truck event is scheduled for June 6 at Ridgetop Station Park, and fireworks are planned for July 3.

Vice Mayor Gilmore reported that Pioneer Park’s reopening drew roughly 100 people and thanked the Senft family and the Park Board for their help.

The board approved a bid from Cedar Ridge Services to pave Pioneer Park for $27,995. Vice Mayor Gilmore said park staff removed a couple of dead trees, and the fence at Ridgetop Station Park should be repaired this week. He added that trails at Ridgetop Station Park will be closed temporarily for resealing.

Vice Mayor Gilmore also announced that the Greenridge Chamber of Commerce will host a “Touch a Truck” event at Ridgetop Station Park on June 6, 2026, featuring ambulances, fire trucks and police cars, and that the city will host fireworks on July 3, 2026.

The paving award and maintenance work were approved as part of the board’s motions during the May 19 meeting; the transcript records unanimous votes among those present.