Eight years in the making: The Zoo, the park and greensward saga comes to an end?
In April 2016, Memphis Zoo replaced erected metal barricades to separate the greensward parking. (The Daily Memphian file)
Over the years, possible solutions have included a new parking garage as well as shuttle services as two city mayors, multiple community leaders and even the police have joined the fray.
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