NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A tree dedication ceremony was held this week at Bordeaux Gardens Park to honor the memory of Commander Anthony McClain, a respected leader in North Nashville and longtime member of the Metro Nashville Police Department. McClain, who died in February at age 53 after complications from a heart attack suffered in his office, devoted 27 years to MNPD and was widely admired both within the department and the community he served.
The tree serves as a living tribute in the park, a space his wife Gayla says reflects her husband’s love for the neighborhood. “It provides a space to reflect in the community that he loved so much,” she said.
Prayer and remembrance have helped North Nashville and McClain’s family cope with the sudden loss of a man who made service a way of life. Known for working beyond traditional hours, McClain was often present at neighborhood watch meetings and community events…