Renovations to the city's previously named West View Mini-Park, located on February Street in Murfreesboro, are taking shape. Gladys Blanton Park will soon have a complete facelift with a new playground, swing, entry way and signage. Gladys Blanton served as a school crossing guard for what was known as the Mother Patrol for 45 years before retiring in 2009 at the age of 88. Robert Rickman has more...

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In August, the City began construction on the 1.4-acre park, located in the Franklin Heights-January Street area. A small playground, a bike/tricycle/walking path and landscaping were added. The project is funded through a Local Parks and Recreation Fund (LPRF) grant provided by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.

The Murfreesboro City Council voted in July to rename the park Gladys Blanton Park. Robert Rickman, WGNS news.

The Council matched the $75,000 awarded by the Tennessee Department of Environmental and Conservation, which brings the total funding for the project is $150,000. First Place Finish, Inc. was contracted to perform the work