A coalition of neighborhood, environmental and community groups opposing a possible fairgrounds racetrack deal are calling on Mayor Freddie O'Connell and the Metro Council to let voters decide the fate of the embattled property. axios.com/local/nashvill…

Community groups, environmental organizations and a Metro Nashville Council member are calling on Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell and other city officials to let voters decide the future of the Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway. tennessean.com/story/news/loc…

“Community coalitions are pushing for the city to slow down and allow voters to decide how the track should be funded. Opponents also point to history: before it was paved for NASCAR in the 1950s, the site was Cumberland Park.” yahoo.com/news/articles/…

Whoops! "UPDATE, Thursday, 1 p.m.: Smith, the mayor’s spokesperson, reached out with additional comment after the story was published. The mayor’s office was aware of Hendricks’ comments when making its initial statement. 'There is no deal at this time.'" nashvillebanner.com/2025/08/20/nas…

“The site operated as Cumberland Park from 1891 to the 1950s — a community green space, not a speedway. NASCAR only arrived mid-century and left town in 1984. What we’re asking for isn’t unprecedented. It’s restorative.” tennessean.com/story/opinion/…

“A group of Nashvillians, including a Metro Nashville Council member, is pursuing an amendment to the city’s charter that would eliminate auto racing as a protected activity at the Nashville Fairgrounds.” tennessean.com/story/news/loc…

“The latest proposal … would delete auto racing from the list of programming required at the fairgrounds and replace it with workforce or affordable housing. The measure would also explicitly prohibit auto racing from occurring within 1,000 feet of Browns Creek on the

Great day to unveil a brand-new historical marker celebrating the “real history” of the Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway. According to the old Nashville American newspaper, Cumberland Park was blessed with “natural beauty” and “picturesque surroundings” — until it got paved over to

“The Fairgrounds has always been a place of evolution,” Metro Council member Terry Vo said. “I’m very committed to returning green space to District 17 … My hope is that at the Fairgrounds, we can also see a return of more green space to the area.” wsmv.com/2026/01/17/new…

Check out this great 2-minute video recapping the dedication of the new Cumberland Park historical marker at the Nashville Fairgrounds speedway. Cumberland Park is the "real history" of the fairgrounds speedway — not the asphalt version pushed by NASCAR. #RestoreCumberlandPark