When faced with a flooding issue that was negatively impacting a local school and
neighborhood, McMinnville leadership decided to think outside-the-box to solve an infrastructure problem ina way that will connect education, flood mitigation, public recreation, and the city’s reputation as the Nursery Capital of the World.
In recognition of the dedicated efforts made by the city of McMinnville to find unique solutions and bringcommunity buy-in to solving a local stormwater issue, the Tennessee Municipal League is pleased to presentMcMinnville with an award for Excellence in Stormwater Management. The award will be presented Tuesday,Aug. 16, 2022, at the 82nd Annual Conference of the Tennessee Municipal League (TML) held at the Gatlinburg Convention Center.
The new Bobby Ray Wetland Project will provide a park in an underserved area
of the community and manage an ongoing environmental issue in a way that is not only creative but also
bringing together different groups from across McMinnville. Each year the Tennessee Municipal League honors cities throughout the state for overall excellence, improvement, specific outstanding programs, or department accomplishments.