Nolensville to Host Its Inaugural Juneteenth Celebration on June 20
First Juneteenth Gathering in Nolensville Set for June 20

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Nolensville will hold its first Juneteenth gathering on June 20 at Historic Sunset Park, celebrating freedom, culture, and local history. The event, organized by Kimi Brown and others, aims to honor the park's legacy as a historical gathering place for Black families.
- 01The Juneteenth gathering will occur on June 20 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Historic Sunset Park, Nolensville.
- 02Historic Sunset Park has historical significance as a gathering place for Black families during segregation.
- 03Notable figures such as Theodore “Ted” Rhodes and Woodrow Williams have connections to the park's history.
- 04The event is organized by Kimi Brown, Friends of Mocha Nolo, and Mason Health Collaborative, LLC.
- 05The gathering aims to reconnect the community with the park's rich history and celebrate cultural heritage.
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Nolensville is set to host its inaugural Juneteenth gathering on June 20, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., at Historic Sunset Park, located at 1670 Sunset Road. This event, organized by Kimi Brown, Friends of Mocha Nolo, and Mason Health Collaborative, LLC, is designed to celebrate freedom, culture, and the local history of the park. Historically, Sunset Park was a significant venue for Black families during segregation, hosting picnics, baseball games, and community gatherings. It was also associated with notable figures such as Theodore “Ted” Rhodes, the first Black professional golfer, and Woodrow Williams, a former professional baseball player. Despite not being actively used for decades, the park's legacy remains vital to Nolensville's community identity. The event aims to honor this heritage by fostering connections across generations and backgrounds, encouraging participants to celebrate their shared history and culture. To participate, attendees are encouraged to RSVP through the provided link.
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The gathering aims to strengthen community ties and educate attendees about local history.
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