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Shelby Park Community Center
Coverage of Shelby Park Community Center in the Nexus archive.
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- July 24: Two Metro Parks Facilities Reopened; Federal Court Denies Injunction in Redistricting Case
Two Metro Parks facilities reopened after repairs following winter storm structural reviews, and a federal court denied a preliminary injunction in a redistricting case challenging Tennessee's new maps. Documents were released highlighting concerns over execution practices in Tennessee, and a murder case from 2000 was dismissed by prosecutors.
- Metro Parks faces $127 million repair backlog as facilities age
Metro Parks in Nashville faces a $127 million repair backlog for aging facilities, including community centers, greenways, and playgrounds. The backlog has led to facility closures, reduced summer camp capacity, and safety concerns, with a focus on prioritizing repairs based on available funding.