Grant to Fund Free Wi Fi Park in Henderson
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This summer there will be a new hot spot in what will be called Henderson Downtown Park. “I think we need a place here in downtown. We have several people that work downtown and at the court house and the banks, and have a place to go relax during lunch hour and a place to go,” said Henderson Mayor Bobby King. Henderson was one of only 11 cities in the state chosen by a the Tennessee Downtowns Program. Upon completion of this training program, Henderson was awarded a $15,000 grant. The $15,000 was matched by the city for a total of $30,000 for the Wi-Fi park. “We did workshops in Nashville and we did regional workshops every quarter and we also do monthly training,” said Chamber of Commerce Director Emily Johnson. When the park opens this summer, it will consist of two levels. There will be tables and chairs and enough space for 50 people. Plans are for Arts in the Alley to use this space, too. One of the goals of the free wi-fi park is to get students at Freed- Hardeman University to make the short walk downtown. “I think it would be great. Everybody loves being outside,” said student Courtney Austin. “Plus, you have all those restaurants downtown and you could just get your food and get out and eat and enjoy your homework as much as you can.” “I feel like if we had a hot spot away from campus and get away from the school atmosphere it would be a lot better fit for students,” said student Jennifer Trimble.
