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A resolution recognizing the progress and importance of the Fisk Jubilee Bridge Area Revitalization.
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WHEREAS, the Fisk-Jubilee Bridge, originally dedicated in 1981, is located on Dr. DB Todd Jr. Boulevard, between Jo Johnston Avenue and Hermosa Street, at the heart of the historic Fisk-Meharry corridor. The bridge serves as a gateway and connector between Midtown and the surrounding North Nashville community; and
WHEREAS, the Fisk-Jubilee Bridge was originally constructed to protect vehicle and pedestrian traffic crossing highly active rail lines, particularly emergency vehicles for access to Meharry-Hubbard Hospital, historically the only hospital in Nashville that provided medical care to patients of African descent; and
WHEREAS, the Jubilee Bridge Area Revitalization ("JBAR") Project is working to create a community space on and around the bridge, which includes the creation of a pocket park on an adjacent parking lot and beautifying areas around the bridge with sidewalk art, murals, and an infographic wall; and
WHEREAS, the JBAR Project is guided by the belief that intentional, culturally grounded investment in place, visibility, and connectivity can spur more equitable development, increased opportunity, and long-term community well-being; and
WHEREAS, Jubilee Pocket Park is underway through in-kind donations by Cumberland River Project to de-pave the parking lot. Planning and designs are underway to improve the Herman Street Underpass, and to create a Black Heritage Walk, and Digital Memory Wall to commemorate the history of Black people to the Nashville community; and
WHEREAS, the JBAR project is being led by World AfriCultural Community Project ("WACCP"). WACCP is a nonprofit organization founded by US Air Force Veteran Fathiyah Shepard-Suso. WACCP has made great efforts to engage the community; and
WHEREAS, this project is possible through the hard work of WACCP and various partnerships with Nashville Department of Transportation and Multim...
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