Metro and partners closed on roughly 300 acres to add to Beaman Park, protecting Highland Rim forestland northwest of Nashville and expanding outdoor access.

Murfreesboro crews are uncovering Town Creek along Broad Street and building a new linear park and trail system. The roughly $22M project is on a late‑2026 timeline.

Metro Parks’ Plan to Play 2026 forces a choice: fix aging gyms and playgrounds or spend big on new trails and parkland. The board‑approved update lays out multi‑tier costs and shows repairs are already affecting summer programs.