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The design team behind the park gave an update this week highlighting several new features, including a water feature, hammocks and other additional seating areas along with two pavilions that will have concession stands. The team also talked about the children s play areas, which will include massive play structures shaped like river otters.
The update followed an announcement that the park had received $3.25 million in donations from AutoZone, First Horizon Foundation, Baptist Memorial Health Care, Campbell Clinic and Regional One Health, bringing the project to 80% of its funding goal.
Some of the park’s key features have been named after the big-ticket donors.