Young Friends of Warner Parks

building community and sustaining warner parks

Join the Young Friends of Warner Parks

The Young Friends of Warner Parks is a vibrant group of young stewards who come together regularly to celebrate and support Nashville’s Warner Parks.

From weekend meet-ups in the park to hikes, bike rides, coffee chats, and happy hours, we create opportunities to connect with each other and nature.

We are focused on cultivating a diverse community of young stewards who understand the value that the Parks have added to the City of Nashville over the past century, and are committed to ensuring the Parks flourish for the next 100 years.

Young Friends is open to ages 25-39.

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Featured Event: Saturday in the Park

Hosted by the Young Friends of Warner Parks, Saturday in the Park brings together young park enthusiasts from across Nashville to celebrate the vital role of future leaders in preserving and sustaining Warner Parks for generations to come.

This annual event invites guests to experience the park after dark—gathering under the stars for an evening of live music, dancing, specialty cocktails, and delicious bites from local food vendors.

Saturday in the Park 2025 will take place in early fall—stay tuned for updates!

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Young Friends of Warner Parks Board

Executive Committee

Richard Thornton, President
Warner Tidwell, Vice President
Laura Lea Cavopol, Secretary
Molly Viola, Events Chair
Kipper Worthington, Treasurer

Board Members

Gea Cohen-Paci
Mary Cooper Gallisdorfer
Henry Crochierre
Drew Hauser
Baxter Ingram
Bronson Ingram
Lizzy LeBleu
Hall Massey
Valeria Mendizabal
Claire Perrone