The Great Smoky Mountain Journal
Source: WATE
Posted: Tuesday, January 01, 2019 02:24 PM
Scripps Networks Giving Back To Knoxville To Help With Improvements To Lakeshore Park
The company donated $3,000,000 to build a scenic overlook.
"Scripps Networks Interactive has been a longtime supporter of the park and has sponsored employee work days and other events at the park," said Lakeshore Park Board Chair Dee Haslam. "We are very excited Scripps has decided to increase its investment in the park."
The overlook will be in the center of the park, near the historic administration building.
"Scripps Networks is a great asset for Knoxville and an outstanding corporate citizen, and I am very grateful for this generous donation in HGTV's name to develop the Lakeshore Park overlook," said Mayor Madeline Rogero. "This overlook will serve as a front porch for all of us to enjoy our community's natural splendor, and it highlights the value of conserving our precious land."