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Commissioners approve conveyance of David Karnes Park to City of Memphis
Summary
Shelby County commissioners voted to transfer the county’s ownership interest in David Karnes Park — about 9.2 acres of parkland and its improvements — to the City of Memphis for continued public outdoor recreation. The motion passed in committee with three aye votes.
Shelby County commissioners moved the county’s final ownership interest in David Karnes Park to the City of Memphis for continued public outdoor recreational use. The conveyance covers the park’s land, improvements, equipment and inventory on approximately 9.20 acres.
The item, sponsored by Commissioner Mick Wright, was presented and moved in the Facilities, Real Property and Capital Improvements committee. After a brief procedural exchange the clerk reported aye votes from Commissioners Mills, Bradford and Brooks; committee staff recorded three ayes and the item was sent forward with a favorable recommendation.
The transfer is described in the resolution as being made without monetary consideration and intended to allow the city to operate and maintain the park as a public outdoor recreation facility. No separate public hearing or third‑party appraisal was reported on the record at committee; county staff did not raise objections during the committee presentation.
What’s next: The committee’s favorable recommendation advances the conveyance to the full commission for final action and recordation steps with the City of Memphis. If approved, the city will assume operation, programming and maintenance responsibilities for the property.
