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Centennial Park Office
Nashville, TN 37201
Phone:(615) 862-8400
Fax: (615) 862-8414

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• Policies and Fees Manual

The Metro Board of Parks and Recreation Board meets the first Tuesday of each month, unless otherwise indicated, at the Metro Parks Conference Room located on 2565 Park Plaza. View schedule.

The Greenways Commission is at the Metro Parks Conference Room located on 2565 Park Plaza. View meeting dates.

Board of Parks and Recreation (Created by Charter Section 11.1001)

• Mr. Stan Fossick, Chairperson
  (term expiration April 30, 2010)
• Mr. James Lawson, Vice Chairperson
  (term expiration-April 30, 2012)
• Mr. Lamont Carter
  (term expiration April 30, 2009)
• Justice Adolpho A. Birch, Jr.
  (term expiration April 30, 2011)
• Ms. Ivanetta Davis Samuels
  (term expiration April 30, 2013)
• Ms. Karen Johnson (Appointee from the School Board)
  annual appointment
• Ms. Tonya Jones (Appointee from Planning Commission)
  annual appointment (May 24,2008)

Administrative Staff

Name	Position
Roy Wilson	Director
Janet Frazier	Administrative Assistant to Director
Mike Bays	Assistant Director - Consolidated Maintenance
James Gray	Assistant Director - Administration
Curt Garrigan	Assistant Director - Planning and Facilities Development
Tommy Lynch	Assistant Director - Special Services
Paul Widman	Assistant Director - Recreation, Cultural and Wellness Division
Jackie Jones	Superintendant - Community Affairs and Special Events
Shain Dennison	Director - Greenways
Bob Parrish	Superintendent- Natural Resources
David Eubank	Special Events Coordinator
Dottie Hale	Superintendent - Sports
Sally Davis	Superintendent - Golf Operations
Cheryl Brown	Golf Memberships
Pam Crenshaw	Human Resources Coordinator
Capt. Richard Foley	Chief - Park Police
Wesley Paine	Director - Parthenon
Lauren Bufferd	Director of Operations - Parthenon
John Holmes	Facilities Manager - Centennial Sportsplex

Metro Parks strives to provide diversified recreational facilities and programs across Davidson County. Metro Parks offers everything from art classes and galleries, to sports leagues, golf courses, and special population programs.

It is the purpose of the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation to provide and maintain sufficient acreage and facilities to effectively offer the most diversified recreational services possible. In doing so we are to insure that all citizens, regardless of income level, have equal opportunity and choice of participation.

The Metro Board of Parks and Recreation does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, color, national origin, or disability in admission, access to, or operations of its programs, services, or activities. The department does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. For questions, concerns, or requests regarding the American Disabilities Act call (615) 862-8400, Centennial Park Office, Nashville, TN 37201.