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Cherry trees in Riverfront Park to be removed to make way for NFL Draft stage==
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Cherry trees in Riverfront Park to be removed to make way for NFL Draft stage
Joey Gill Updated 53 min ago | Posted on Mar 30, 2019 0
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NASHVILLE (WSMV) - Mayor David Briley's Office confirms to News4 that the National Football League needs 21 cherry trees in Riverfront Park to be removed to accommodate a 400-foot stage and other logistical elements for the upcoming NFL Draft.
"Ultimately, Metro had to weigh the decision to save these 21 trees against the economic impact of the event, the size of which makes it necessary to build the stage and other structures in question. Last year the NFL Draft had an economic impact on the city of Dallas of $125 million, with $75 million in direct spending. The Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau expects the impact on Nashville’s economy to be even greater," said the Mayor's Office in a statement.
A spokesperson for the Mayor's Office said the Mayor's Office fought hard against the removal of the trees, trees will be replaced after the event with "a healthier and equally beautiful stand of trees that will better stand the test of time."
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