'Please hear our ideas:' South Nashville teens push city leaders on safety and transit

Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Patsy Montesinos, NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) · July 24, 2026 · 2 min read

Fifteen paid high school interns spent the summer imagining what a better South Nashville could look like and then took those ideas directly to the leaders making decisions about their neighborhoods. With support from the Civic Design Center, the Nashville Youth Design Team interns conducted comm...

Why this matters in The Nashville

The Nashville Youth Design Team's efforts to reimagine a better South Nashville resonate deeply with the community's ongoing conversations about growth and development. As city leaders continue to grapple with the challenges of balancing progress with the needs of existing residents, the interns' research and proposals offer valuable insights into the priorities of young people in the area. The emphasis on safer streets, more teen activities, and improved public transit options aligns with broader initiatives to enhance quality of life in Nashville's neighborhoods. The interns' vision for revitalizing the Global Mall as a youth-driven hub also speaks to the potential for underutilized spaces to be reimagined as vibrant community assets. As the city moves forward with planning and development initiatives, it will be crucial to incorporate the perspectives and ideas of young people like those in the Nashville Youth Design Team to ensure that Nashville's growth is equitable and responsive to the needs of all its residents.

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Category: schools · Published: July 24, 2026 · Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) · Reading time: 2 min

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'Please hear our ideas:' South Nashville teens push city leaders on safety and transit

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