Public parks and open green spaces benefit both people and the planet, and Tennessee has just taken a significant step to protect both.
In Maryville, a new public park is being developed after 23 acres of land were donated to the city and the Foothills Land Conservancy, according to WATE.
The new Billy Minser Park, named after the beloved conservationist and Foothills Land Conservancy board member Billy Minser, will feature hiking and walking trails that wind through creeks, forests, and open fields…