The Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation is seeking community feedback on a proposal to rename Bellevue Park to Red Caboose Park. The Parks Board will accept public comments for a 30-day period starting at 12:00 a.m. on Friday, February 21, and concluding at midnight on Saturday, March 22. Community members can submit their opinions via email, standard mail, phone, or in-person at the Parks Board meeting on March 4 and an additional community meeting that is yet to be scheduled.
To provide input, residents can send mail to the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation at Post Office Box 196340, Nashville, TN 37219-6340, with attention to the Bellevue Park Name Change. Emails can be directed to [email protected] with the subject line stating Bellevue Park. Both mail and email submissions must clearly state whether the sender is opposed to or in favor of the name change, including their name and address.
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Residents may also call 615-880-1002, extension 51200, to provide their feedback, again specifying their stance on the name change and including their name and address.
The Parks Board meeting will take place at noon on March 4, 2025, in the Parks Board Room located at 2565 Park Plaza, Nashville, TN. Participants will have up to two minutes to express their opinions. Further details can be found on the Parks and Recreation Board Meetings page.
Metro Parks and Recreation’s mission is to provide an inviting network of parks and greenways in Nashville, promoting health, wellness, and quality of life through recreation, conservation, and community engagement. The department manages over 15,000 acres of open space, including 178 parks, 100 miles of greenway, and various community and cultural programs.
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