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greenways for nashville
We give people the
opportunity to support and enjoy walking and bicycling
through Nashville’s natural resources.
Celebrate Today…With
over 46 miles of paved and 20 miles of primitive
greenway trails and 119 miles more of primitive and
paved park trails, Nashville has a lot to be proud of,
including completions this year:
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Richland Creek Greenway
expansion – Knob Road and McCabe
Community Center Connections
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Cumberland River
Greenway TSU Connector
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Cornelia Fort Airpark
addition to Shelby Bottoms
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Open Space Plan
completion calling for 25 miles of trails in 5 years
and the addition of 3,000 acres of park land in ten
years
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New Blueway accesses:
Mill Creek at Thompson Lane and Harpeth River Coley
Davis Canoe Launch
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Flood repairs complete
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New users and members
through the Mayor’s Walk 100 Miles initiative
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Peeler Park connective
wetland boardwalk
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Seven Mile Creek
primitive trail
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Stones River Greenway
final stretch completion including the Lebanon Road
underpass and bridge
Coming
Soon...
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Gulch greenway phase
one
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Mill Creek trail at
Lenox Village
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Harpeth River expansion
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Whites Creek expansion
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On street way finding
signage to greenway accesses
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More bikeways and
pedestrian links through the Mayor’s Bicycle and
Pedestrian Advisory Committee efforts
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Comprehensive trail
users guide and map
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Projects on flood
buyout properties on Richland Creek and Mill Creek
Five
more reasons to support:
· Seventeen years ago no one knew what a greenway was. Now
there are greenways touching the lives of people all
over the city.
· Greenways
attract people of all ages and abilities and they are widely used
for walking, running, bicycling, hiking, and enjoying
the outdoors.
·
GFN fundraising has leveraged private donations to
assist the Metro Greenways Commission in building over
46.5 miles of paved trail, and over 20 miles of
primitive trails to get us 63% of the way toward meeting
the goal of having a greenway within two miles of every
neighborhood.
· The linear spaces along waterways or natural features,
such as ridge lines, conserve green space and often
include trails that connect destinations. Equal parts
about conservation; green open space and natural habitat
features, such as floodplains and trails.
· Good for the environment, for air and water quality, as
they preserve riparian zones, and nature for habitat
conservation.
friends of the
greenway trail system in Davidson County
If you are
enjoying greenways, you know how much they mean for
Nashville and what a tangible way they address complex
needs for connectivity, environment and health.
photo credit: Jeffrey
Bennett
Won’t you inspire us with a gift today?
Click now
to
become
a member
or make a contribution
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the Community Foundation:
or with Paypal:
or mail a check to:
Greenways for Nashville
P.O. Box 196340
Nashville, TN 37219-6340
Thank
you!
Do you have questions? Call us at 862-8400, x439.
Want to Volunteer? click
here
to learn more
Other
facts about GFN:
Greenways for Nashville exists because obtaining funding
is a perpetual quest. One of the most important
functions of Greenways for Nashville as the friends to
Metro is the private fundraising it does.
GFN raises
seed money for capital and grant funds. GFN also raises
funds for enhancements; such as a grant just awarded for
building a boardwalk in Peeler Park that will connect
sections of the paved trail system.
GFN’s seed money has helped leverage about 20 million in
federal, state and local government funds.
GFN provides important educational opportunities for the
Metro Council and general public.
GFN is seeking
partners to support educational efforts including a map,
website and newsletter.
GFN plays an important role in keeping the greenways
momentum going, educating about the value of greenways,
engaging the public and keeping the demand going.
Please consider getting involved! We need you and you
are appreciated. You may read more about our history and
who we are today by clicking
here.
So, what are Greenways anyway?
Greenways are linear corridors of land that are
permanently maintained in a relatively undeveloped,
natural condition as open space. These linear parks and
trails connect neighborhoods to schools, shopping areas,
downtown, offices, recreation areas, open spaces and
other points of activity. Most greenways include
publicly accessible trails that can accommodate walking,
running, bicycling, skating, and enjoyment of the
out-of-doors. Often located along natural landscape
features like streams, rivers and ridges, or along built
features, such as railroad corridors and scenic
highways, greenways provide valuable green space for
conservation, recreation and alternative transportation.
Greenways provide all citizens with barrier-free access
to natural resources and recreational opportunities.
The Greenways Commission of Metro Parks with the support
of Greenways for Nashville is working to expand its
system of multi-use paved trails and primitive hiking
trails along the Cumberland, Stones and Harpeth rivers,
as well as Richland, Whites, Seven Mile and Mill creeks.
These trails will eventually form a network of corridors
which will link communities throughout Nashville.
Everyone's
experience on the trails may be pleasant by following
some simple guidelines set forth by the Metropolitan
Parks and Greenways Commission. The trails are multi-use
paths,
shared by a variety of outdoor enthusiasts including pedestrians enjoying nature, runners,
bicyclists, roller bladers, children, and dog walkers.
By following these simple rules, everyone may safely enjoy our
greenways:
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