JACKSON, Tenn. - Tony Black, executive director of Recreation and Parks said the possibility to
purchase land south of the Tennis Complex on North Highland is a golden
opportunity.

The city council voted 9-0 to purchase 21 acres of the former Highland
Green golf course for $210,300. 

According to Mayor Jerry Gist, the owner of the property contacted the
city with the offer of the land at $7,500 an acre. Gist said it was a good
price for land the city park system will eventually use.

The property is adjacent to another land the city already owns next to the
tennis area across from North Park.

The council also voted 8-1 to approve a professional services contract for
$100,000 with SCI Architects for an arena/convention center feasibility
study. Councilman Harvey Buchanan cast the lone no vote.

A final vote will likely come next month