The Memphis Zoo recently found itself in the mouth of controversy after Memphis City Councilman Lee Harris highlighted in the news he thinks admission prices to get into the zoo are too expensive.

This week, Councilman Harris called for a review of the city's contract with the zoo and the zoo's prices, calling the facility "inaccessible" for people who can't afford admission. I, however, disagree.

Last year, my cousin and his best friend, who's become like one to me, made the trip from Louisiana up to Memphis to check out all the hot spots, especially the restaurants. One day during their visit we decided to go to the zoo, and I was especially excited because it was my first time going as well.

(WMC-TV) – A portion of the Germantown greenway will be closed temporarily as work is done to stabilize the banks of the river where erosion is causing concern.

The south bank of the Wolf River is the area the city is concerned about.  Large equipment will be moved into the area in order to fix the river break and prevent future erosion.

Fences will be put up to alert people using the greenway that the section from the main trail head to the west trail head will be closed.

The path will reopen Wednesday September 12.

Germantown’s newest park is officially open for visitors. The Bobby Lanier Farm Park opened to the public on June 20, with a summer solstice celebration. Visitors enjoyed cooking demonstrations, garden talks, farm animals, garden tours and a lemonade stand.

The farm park is the city’s education and demonstration center for sustainable living through agriculture and stewardship. The park is an example of the City’s progressive and forward thinking land conservation strategy. There are opportunities for everyone to enjoy the new park.