How Cheekwood, Belle Meade and Warner Park’s conservation intersect in neighborhood lawsuit

Residents of the Belle Meade-Highlands neighborhood are suing the city over traffic issues caused by Cheekwood Estate and Gardens' events, arguing the nonprofit operates outside its zoning agreement. The lawsuit claims Cheekwood's large crowds exceed traffic thresholds, prompting the city to propose a new access road through Warner Park, which faces opposition. The city's legal counsel stated it cannot acquire park property via eminent domain.