Expansion of Zoo parking into greensward again on hold
An overhead view in 2015 shows the cars of Memphis Zoo patrons parked on the Overton Park greensward. Plans to expand the Zoo parking lot into the greensward are again on hold. (Daily Memphian file)
City Council member Jeff Warren is leading the talks that hope to raise additional money for a parking solution that leaves the Overton Park greensward as it is.
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