Redbud Park Renamed in Honor of James W. Brummett

OLIVER SPRINGS, Tenn. — Family members, friends, city leaders and residents gathered Monday morning for a special ceremony officially renaming Redbud Park in honor of former Oliver Springs Alderman and Roane County Commissioner James W. Brummett.

The ceremony followed a resolution approved last month by the Oliver Springs Board of Mayor and Aldermen.

Brummett dedicated many years to public service, serving the Town of Oliver Springs as an alderman and completing several terms on the Roane County Commission. He was also a longtime local businessman.

During his time as an alderman, Brummett envisioned creating a neighborhood park in the ward he represented. That vision eventually became Redbud Park. He continued working throughout his public service career to secure funding and improvements that helped transform the property into a place where families could gather and children could play.

After Brummett’s death, his daughter, Becky DeVaney, was appointed to fill his seat on the Oliver Springs Board of Mayor and Aldermen, continuing her father’s commitment to community service.

Monday’s ceremony brought together Brummett’s family and friends, Oliver Springs Mayor Jason Stiltner, members of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen, city officials and local residents as the property was officially dedicated as James W. Brummett Memorial Park.

Brummett’s family expressed appreciation to the town for recognizing his legacy and lasting contributions to Oliver Springs. Family members said he deeply loved his community and would have been honored to know that the park he worked so hard to establish will now bear his name for generations.

James W. Brummett Memorial Park will continue serving as a gathering place for Oliver Springs families while standing as a lasting tribute to one of the community’s dedicated public servants.