NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Metro Parks is implementing a $2.4 million security enhancement program that will place armed guards at community centers and park facilities across Davidson County, officials announced.

The new security measures begin Friday, September 5, following years of planning by the department to address safety concerns at public facilities.

"In the past we have had shooting at community centers. We've had threats of many kind that happened. This was a discussion we had internally as a department that this was the route to go," said Stevon Neloms, Assistant Parks Director for Wellness and Cultural Arts.

When visitors enter community centers, they will now be greeted by armed security personnel positioned at the front entrance. The guards will focus their efforts inside

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