Updated: 10/29/2009 7:41:21 AM
Anne Paine, The Tennessean
Former Tennessee Titan Eddie George will show off the work of his landscape architecture firm, EDGE, when plans are unveiled today for a major streetscape overhaul in the historic Jefferson Street district.
Mayor Karl Dean and others will roll out the "Gateway to Heritage" plans at 1:30 p.m. on Jefferson Street at the I-40 underpass between 21st and 28th avenues north.
The project, which will include new lighting, landscaping and murals, is intended to help boost the potential for new economic development in North Nashville by reducing the impact Interstate 40 has on the neighborhood.
EDGE was selected as the design consultant through a competitive procurement process, the mayor's office said.
Phase I of Gateway to Heritage is backed by a federally-funded grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation, with matching funds from Metro. The grant application was submitted in partnership with the Jefferson Street United Merchants Partnership.
Sen. Thelma Harper, Councilman Jerry Maynard and other state and Metro officials are expected at today's event.
