over 800 acres of parkland,” Mayor Reed touts, “We have one of the best park systems, I would say, in the country.” Cedar Stone Park is the newest addition, and the town will see the addition of six new tennis courts, and six pickleball courts to go along with the existing turf fields. The Smyrna Depot Farmers Market is a regional favorite, bringing together local farmers, artisans, craft and food vendors and live entertainment from May to September. Community events play a vital role in bringing Smyrna residents together for fun and festivity. Signature gatherings like the Fourth of July celebration, which attracts close to 15,000 attendees, and annual traditions such as Simply Smyrna, Depot Days, and the Smyrna Christmas Parade offer plentiful opportunities for connection. “One of the great things about our Christmas parade is we try to give back,” shares Mayor Reed. “We ask people attending the parade to bring nonperishable food items, which we collect along the 247 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 05, ISSUE 12 SMYRNA, TN
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