Jo Ann Street devoted her life to public green spaces
Jo Ann Street was instrumental in having Gooch Park become a certified arboretum, a designation that means the park contains at least 30 different types of trees. (Courtesy Memphis Parks)
Jo Ann Street devoted much of her life to ensuring that those in her North Memphis neighborhood — particularly the children — had access to beautiful, safe green spaces to swim, play or just take a quiet moment to think.
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Jo Ann Street Gooch Park Memphis parks trees North MemphisJody Callahan
Jody Callahan graduated with degrees in journalism and economics from what is now known as the University of Memphis. He has covered news in Memphis for more than 25 years.
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