TIMEOUT Smyrna Parks and Recreation June 2018 JUNE 2 Simply Smyrna at the Depot District 2 Smyrna Baseball Summer Slam 8 Movies in the Park at Rotary Soccer Park - Ferdinand 9 Depot District Art Crawl 9 Farmer s Market at the Train Depot (16th, 23rd, & 30th) 9 Kuss Memorial Ribbon Cutting at Lee Victory Recreation 11 Athletic Committee Meeting 15 Food Truck and Fun at the Smyrna Event Center 16 Smyrna Girl s Softball Spirit of Smyrna Tournament 19 Park Advisory Board Meeting 23 Boat Day at Jefferson Springs 30 GSL One Pitch State Tournament JULY $1 Per Person $1 Train Rides 3 Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks at LVRP 7 Farmer s Market at Train Depot (14th, 21st, & 28th) 9 Athletic Committee Meeting 13 USSSA State Tournament at LVRP and Volunteer Park 17 Park Advisory Board Meeting 28 USFA Softball Tournament at Volunteer Park T- Shirts, Decals, and Magnets on sale now at: Town Hall, 315 S. Lowry Street, Smyrna Outdoor Adventure, 100 Sam Ridley Parkway East, and at the Dedication Ceremony. Friday June 8th Rotary Soccer Park Gates Open 5:30pm/Movie at Dusk Concessions Available or Bring Your Own 615-459-9773 or www.townofsmyrna.org
This Carpe Artista event kicks off Summer in Smyrna with FIVE music stages, fun for the kids, wine & craft beer tasting, business & food vendors and lots of surprises! Join us for an evening under the stars bring your lights! as we celebrate Smyrna with over 6,000 people. The Front Street Depot District will be pedestrian only with music, dancing and More. www.carpeartista.net View art in the Depot Building (98 Front St.), Assembly Hall (110 Front St.), and the Carpe Artista Training Center (101 Front St.). Stroll through at your own pace. Be sure to vote for your favorite entry! Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center 615-459-9710
PROGRAM SCHEDULE June 2 nd Public Program National Trails Day Join us at Sharp Springs Park to celebrate National Trails Day. We will enjoy a short hike and scavenger hunt. Event is cancelled if it rains. Location: Sharp Springs Park, 311 Jefferson Pike Time: 9:00AM 11:00AM No Cost All Ages Welcome Registration SUGGESTED through Community Pass Contact brooke.driver@townofsmyrna.org June 4 th Kayak Trip Join us on the water as we launch from Volunteer Park. Boats, PFD s, and paddles provided; sunscreen and bug spray recommended; bring a bottle of water and clothes that can get wet. Ages 12 and up only, please. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Event is cancelled if inclement weather. No Cost to Participate in the program. Location: Volunteer Park 850 8 th Ave Time: 11:00AM 12:00PM Registration REQUIRED through Community Pass. Contact shelly.denton@townofsmyrna.org for more information. June 4 th Public Program Creek Peek Meet us down at the creek to search and learn about macroinvertebrates! This event will be fun for all ages wear shoes secured on feet (that can get wet) and water clothes. Event is cancelled if it rains. Ages: All ages. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. No Cost Time: 2:00PM 3:00PM Location: Meet the Kedron United Methodist Church. 6650 Kedron Church Road, Smyrna, TN 37167. Registration SUGGESTED through Community Pass Contact shelly.denton@townofsmyrna.org for more information. June 5 th, 12 th, 19 th, and 26 th Public Program Climbing Club Come join us for goal oriented climbing on our walls with games and challenges each week. Location: Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center 100 Sam Ridley Pkwy E. Cost: No cost w/ paid admission Time: 9:00AM - 11:00AM Ages: 8 and up Registration SUGGESTED through Community Pass Contact mike.kraft@townofsmyrna.org for more information. June 8 th Critter Encounter S.O.A.C. 4:30PM June 8 th Public Program Family Campfire Join the SOAC staff around the campfire for fun songs, good stories and yummy s mores, right after Movies in the Park! Location: Sharp Springs Park, Green Building Cost: $2 Time: 7:30 PM 9:30 PM All Ages Welcome, anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration SUGGESTED through Community Pass Contact alex.lempin@townofsmyrna.org for more information. June 9 th Kuss Memorial Ribbon Cutting Time: TBD 10am Lee Victory Recreation Park Aviation activities taking place at the S.O.A.C. from 12:00pm 4:00pm. Celebrate Freedom Art Exhibition on display featuring local artists! June 9 th September 15 th Saturday Smyrna Depot Farmer s Market 8:00AM 12:00PM Come out to Smyrna s Front St. and enjoy family fun, fresh vegetables, flowers, and food from local grower and farmers. June 10 th Public Program Family Fun Night: Milkshakes and Games Beat the summer heat and have fun with the whole family at the SOAC! Location: SOAC, 100 Sam Ridley Pkwy. Cost: $2 Time: 6:00 PM 8:00 PM All Ages Welcome, anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration REQUIRED through Community Pass Contact alex.lempin@townofsmyrna.org for more information.
PROGRAM SCHEDULE June 14 th Public Program Creek Peek Come experience the wonders that may be found hiding in someplace as simple as a stream. Be sure to wear secure shoes that can get wet! Event is cancelled if it rains Location: Meet the Kedron United Methodist Church. 6650 Kedron Church Road, Smyrna, TN 37167. Cost: No Cost Time: 3:00PM - 6:00PM All Ages Welcome, anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult Registration SUGGESTED through Community Pass Contact mike.kraft@townofsmyrna.org for more information. June 15th Parks Event Food Trucks N Fun Various food truck options, cornhole, music and fun! Smyrna Event Center, 100 Sam Ridley Pkwy. E. Time: 5:00PM 9:00PM June 21 st Public Program Summer Solstice Join us for the longest day of the year! Learn about what the Summer Solstice really means and design a sun catcher to welcome in summer! No Cost All Ages Welcome Time: 11:00AM 3:00PM Registration SUGGESTED through Community Pass. Contact shelly.denton@townofsmyrna.org for more information. June 22 nd Public Program Family Campfire Join the SOAC staff around the campfire for fun songs, good stories and yummy s mores! Location: Sharp Springs Park, Green Building Cost: $2 Time: 7:00 PM 9:00 PM All Ages Welcome, anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult Registration SUGGESTED through Community Pass Contact alex.lempin@townofsmyrna.org for more information. June 23 rd Public Program Parent s Night Out Drop the kids off at the SOAC, and enjoy a night to yourself! Pizza provided for dinner. Location: SOAC, 100 Sam Ridley Pkwy. Cost: $5 Time: 6:00 PM 10:00 PM Ages: 6-12 Registration REQUIRED through Community Pass Contact alex.lempin@townofsmyrna.org for more information. June 22 nd Critter Encounter S.O.A.C. 4:30PM June 23 rd Public Program International Mud Day Celebration Join us at the S.O.A.C. To celebrate International Mud Day a week early. We will learn about the types of soil native to TN, and make mud pies with clay. Time: 1:00PM 3:00PM Ages: 4-12 Cost: $2 Registration SUGGESTED through Community Pass. Contact brooke.driver@townofsmyrna.org for more information. June 24 th Public Program Kayak Float Join us on the water as we launch from Volunteer Park. Boats, PFD s, and paddles provided; sunscreen and bug spray recommended; bring a bottle of water and clothes that can get wet. Ages 12 and up only, please. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Event is canceled if inclement weather. No Cost to participate in the program. Location: Volunteer Park 850 8 th Ave Time: 11:00AM 1:00PM Registration REQUIRED through Community Pass. Contact emily.morris@townofsmyrna.org for more information.
Tourism Enhancement Grant Secured for Smyrna Train Depot Smyrna Parks and Recreation Department, along with support from the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce, secured a matching funds grant from the Tennessee Department of Tourism Development in the amount of $36,000 to enhance our Depot District. The total $72,000 project s purpose is to install a stage canopy, additional seating area, stage lighting, stage sound, and associated signage at the Smyrna Train Depot. This project will help reduce set-up time for staff as well as the bands and allow protection for the performers and their equipment from inclement weather. The additional seating will allow patrons level terrain and provide ADA access. The Depot District has become the home for community events, concerts, art shows, and recreational programs. One of the main reasons the Train Depot and the Depot District have become so popular is because of partnerships with Smyrna Independent Merchants Association (SiMA), Carpe Artista, local schools, and local businesses. The Town of Smyrna, in partnership with SiMA, presents the Smyrna Farmer s Market at the Train Depot each Saturday in the summer months. The town also hosts many community events and concerts in the Depot District with help from the local arts group, Carpe Artista. Davidson, Williamson and Rutherford Counties are the top 3 in travel-related expenditures for the Mid-Cumberland Region which is why the Town of Smyrna is working hard to brand the 140 year old Train Depot Building and the downtown area as the Depot District. The town, along with the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce, is excited to see the Depot District grow for the Smyrna Community as well as visitors to our town.
DISC GOLF and SHARP SPRINGS PARK USERS Construction on the Jefferson Springs Greenway Extension has begun! Notice: Portions of the disc golf course and Sharp Springs Park will be closed for greenway construction. Holes 7-12 will be closed (other holes may be affected intermittently during the project) Scope of work Establish 2 Trailheads, restroom facility at disc golf course, 2 parking lot expansions including Disc Golf parking lot, 1.4 miles greenway trail connecting Sharp Springs Park to Jefferson Springs Rec Area, utilities and signage Please respect the construction area and equipment while in the area Construction employees, equipment and trucks will be in the area during the project Alternate Parking for Disc Golf will be at Sage Hill Shelter For questions please call Smyrna Parks and Recreation office at 615-459-9773 The trail will connect to the existing greenway trail near disc golf hole #1. This greenway will connect Sharp Springs Park to the Jefferson Springs Recreation via a 12 foot wide asphalt trail. The upper parking lot at Jefferson Springs Recreation Area will be expanded and become an additional trailhead. Please beware of construction traffic during the project.