Re: Mural Being Donated, Parks & Rec Location Sought

Hi Director Walsh,

That's awesome to hear.

There are actually some natural features on the wall that already evoke the natural shell of a freshwater clam.

From what I understand, all that is needed for CBD to donate the mural is a site offered up that matches the artist's vision.

I believe that wall on Third Creek Greenway might just match the artist's vision (populated neighborhood, popular location, opportunity for quiet reflection).

Let me go ahead and tag the artist, Roger Peet, in on this conversation to show him that there's active interest from the City.

What's been going on is that as other cities secure sites for CBD / Roger, he goes ahead and schedules time to do the installation.

It's really first come, first serve.  Last I heard it might be August or September for Knoxville, assuming we move on donating a site.

So, if you all can secure a site he agrees with, then the next step is to simply see what his schedule is amidst all the other installations he's doing this summer. 

Roger - you can check out the retaining wall Director of Parks and Recreation Joe Walsh considers to be City of Knoxville property "virtually" at https://goo.gl/maps/6cS4t.

This is one of my favorite Greenways in Knoxville with excellent wildlife viewing opportunities - probably the best spot in Knoxville to see abundant aquatic turtles, snakes, amphibians, and waterfowl, and directly connected to the Tennessee River.

Thanks,

Tanner