During a year in which many Christmas community events have been altered or canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Hardin Park is still shining brightly in its annual holiday light display.
âChristmas in the Parkâ opened Dec. 11 for its 23rd annual presentation, which has become a much-anticipated part of the local communityâs Christmas traditions as evidenced by the lines of vehicles that sometimes back up into Vann Road awaiting entrance to Hardin Park. The display, presented by the Greeneville Parks & Recreation Department, is open daily 6-10 p.m. through Dec. 30.
By its nature as a free, drive-thru event, Christmas in the Park did not require any modifications due to the coronavirus, but the effort still required numerous hours of work and planning by the Greeneville Parks & Recreation Department, which presents the light display each year.