South Nashville neighbors are demanding answers after a voter-approved expansion of the Seven Mile Creek Greenway stalled — and federal funding meant for the project was redirected elsewhere.
In 2024, Nashvillians voted to expand the greenway through a participatory budgeting program, where neighbors decided how to spend a portion of city money. Around $800,000 was allocated — more than half for the greenway extension and the rest for playground improvements at Whitfield Park.
“This greenway was a promise. It was funded. It was supposed to be built,” said 2024 participatory budget delegate Mark Schlicher…