Monument Remvoal (City Council)

Mr Hoover:

We have received your request for a public record. It is our goal to respond to these requests as soon as possible or within 5 business days. However, please note that certain requests may take longer to process due to the size of the records requested or current request volumes. Your request has been given the following reference number W027181-060223 for tracking purposes.

Record Requested: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Tennessee Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:

I am requesting all records pertaining to the removal of both the statue and remains of Nathan Bedford Forrest and his wife Mary Ann from Health Sciences Park (formerly known as Forrest Park) between 2017 and 2022. This includes, but is not limited to, all associated correspondence and names of those involved in the process of removal.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 7 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Kent Hoover, a citizen of Tennessee, in coordination with Katie King.

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06/02/2023
Mr Kent Hoover
MuckRock News DEPT MR#146545 263 Huntington Ave
Boston MA 02115
RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of 6/2/2023, Reference # W027181-060223
Dear Mr Kent Hoover,
The City received a public records request from you on 6/2/2023. Your request mentioned “To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Tennessee Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:

I am requesting all records pertaining to the removal of both the statue and remains of Nathan Bedford Forrest and his wife Mary Ann from Health Sciences Park (formerly known as Forrest Park) between 2017 and 2022. This includes, but is not limited to, all associated correspondence and names of those involved in the process of removal.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 7 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Kent Hoover, a citizen of Tennessee, in coordination with Katie King.” The City has reviewed its files and has determined there are no responsive records to satisfy your request.
This completes your public records request with the City of Memphis.
Sincerely,
Public Records Office
City of Memphis