Strickland puts Tom Lee Park mediation on hold for study of park terrain

By , Daily Memphian Updated: May 25, 2019 11:27 AM CT | Published: May 25, 2019 12:07 AM CT

Mayor Jim Strickland wants the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to study planned changes to Tom Lee Park, adding contour to the mostly flat park. But Strickland said he remains committed to the idea of a park that is more active year-round.

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Jim Strickland Memphis In May Memphis River Parks Partnership Tom Lee Park

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