The past and present of Centennial Park

Susan Adcock

Naz, an unhoused park regular, rests at Centennial’s 5100 sq. ft. Picnic Pavilion in 1992.

This Is Nashville listeners have reached out with questions about changes they’ve seen at Centennial Park – particularly with the park’s pavillion.

In this episode, we address listeners’ concerns and take a look at the park’s work be more accessible and represent Nashville’s diverse communities.

We also look at how the Centennial Arts Center is learning from its own history ahead of its 50th anniversary, and an ongoing showcase for musicians from all genres.

But first, Liam Adams has an update on the ongoing schism in the United Methodist Church.

Guests:

• Liam Adams, religion reporter for The Tennessean
• Susan Adcock, homeless outreach worker and former Nashville Scene photographer
• Nadine Shillingford, artist and cyber security professional
• Josh Wagner, director of Centennial Arts Center and supervisor of Metro Parks Visual Arts
• Gustavo Moradel, a Latin alternative musician, who will perform at Plaza Mariachi on May 20
• Justin Branam, executive producer of Musicians Corner and vice president of programming at Centennial Park Conservancy

Nadine Shillingford

Nadine Shillingford’s installation detailed the history of the pool behind Centennial Park’s Art Center.

More:

• Art In The Bathhouse
• Musicians Corner calendar
• Bitter Southerner: A Cool Dip & A Little Dignity