Tom Lee Park project begins virtually
President and CEO of the Memphis River Parks Partnership Carol Coletta (right) watches the virtual groundbreaking for Tom Lee Park with John Montgomery and their dog Max at Vance Park Dec. 9, 2020. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
View from base of Cutbank Bluff, including informal stone “scramble” seating. (Credit: Studio Gang and SCAPE)
View along Bluff Walk in Vance Park plaza, including relocated “Whirl” sculpture. (Credit: Studio Gang and SCAPE)
Entry path to Vance Park Plaza. (Credit: Studio Gang and SCAPE)
View of Cutbank Bluff looking across Riverside Drive from Civic Plaza in Tom Lee Park. (Credit: Studio Gang and SCAPE)
Aerial view of Cutbank Bluff design, illustrating improved entrance at Vance Park, accessible pathway down the bluff, and stone scrambles that provide informal seating along the way. (Credit: Studio Gang and SCAPE)
City of Memphis and Memphis River Parks Partnership officials hold virtual groundbreaking on Cutbank Bluff, the first phase of a $60 million overhaul of Tom Lee Park.
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Business news reporter, 43-year veteran of print journalism, 35-year resident of Memphis, University of Georgia alumnus and proud father and spouse of University of Memphis graduates.
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