Activists say they’ll fight for the greensward
Supporters of the Save the Greensward movement gather at Overton Park Saturday, Nov. 6. (Julia Baker/The Daily Memphian)
A plan to expand the Memphis Zoo parking lot onto the greensward is on hold, but Citizens to Preserve Overton Park activists gathered Saturday in Overton Park to show their willingness to fight.
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Overton Park Save the Greensward Greensward Hunter Demster Naomi Van Tol Citizens to Preserve Overton ParkJulia Baker
A lifelong Memphian, Julia Baker graduated from the University of Memphis in 2021. Other publications and organizations she has written for include Chalkbeat, Memphis Flyer, Memphis Parent magazine and Memphis magazine.
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