Cumberland River Master Plan
In partnership with the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Greenways Commission hired the Landscape Architecture firm, Hawkins Partners, Inc. to develop a conceptual plan for a greenway system following the entire length of the Cumberland River in Davidson County. This plan can be seen at the Greenways office. Currently, there are several greenway projects completed or underway on the banks of the Cumberland.

Cumberland River: Brookmeade Park at Kelley's Point Battlefield
This scenic and historic park on a bluff overlooking the Cumberland features a one-half-mile trail leading to an overlook at the site of a key Civil War battle between Confederate troops and Union Navy gunboats. The site is also rich in early Native American history.

Cumberland River: Downtown Riverfront Park Connector
This one-mile urban multi-use trail connects the exciting downtown riverfront area with the Tennessee Bicentennial Mall and Farmers Market. Located along this route are restaurants, offices, historic sites, shopping and entertainment areas.

Cumberland River: East Bank Greenway
This one-half mile trail adjacent to the Coliseum provides great views of the Cumberland river and downtown Nashville. It also features interesting artworks reflecting the industrial history of Nashville on the Cumberland.

Cumberland River: Old Hickory Nature Trail
This 1.5 mile trail adjacent to the Old Hickory dam consists of a 0.3 mile paved section that connects three short primitive nature trails. Boardwalks allow hikers to travel through natural wetlands and a pond observation platform provides views of wildlife.

Cumberland River: Shelby Street Bridge
The historic Shelby Street bridge, long the main connection between downtown and the neighborhoods of East Nashville, has been renovated for use as a pedestrian and non-motorized vehicle bridge. This exciting project provides a safe connection to attractions on the east bank, breath-taking views of the city skyline and gathering spaces for downtown events.

Cumberland River: MetroCenter Levee Trail
A cooperative project with the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, this greenway provides over 3 miles of riverfront trail in the heart of a booming industrial and office complex.

Davidson Street Bicycle Connector
This 3.75 mile route includes both dedicated bike lanes and shared roadways to provide bicyclists with a connection between downtown and the Shelby Bottoms Greenway and Nature Park.

Harpeth River Greenway
Currently, this greenway consists of a one-mile trail with over 800 feet of boardwalk along Morton Mill Road. This greenway also provides scenic overlooks of the Harpeth River and quiet sitting areas along its length. The current expansion of this project includes a connection to Old Harding Road, an extension to retail areas in Bellevue and more trail along the banks of the river.

Mill Creek Greenway
This greenway currently includes three distinct segments which are either completed or under construction.

Blue Hole Road
Beginning at the new Antioch Community center, this greenway offers a one-mile paved loop through forests, meadows and wetlands along Mill Creek and Whittemore Branch. The trail also connects Antioch Middle School and neighborhood recreational facilities.

Ezell Park
This one-mile paved trail follows Mill Creek along one of its more scenic stretches. The trail is convenient to the new southeast police station, as well as to many businesses. The connection between this existing trail and the Blue Hole Road segment is currently under development.

Richland Creek Greenway
Currently under construction, this greenway will connect the neighborhoods of Sylvan Park and Cherokee Park with the shopping centers, entertainment areas and schools along White Bridge Road. This two-mile greenway will provide a scenic, natural experience in the midst of a bustling community.

Shelby Bottoms Greenway and Nature Park
One of the true jewels of Metro’s Park and Greenway system, this 810 acre park offers 5 miles of paved multi-use trails and another 5 miles of primitive hiking trails. Along the trails, visitors can enjoy boardwalks, scenic overlooks, interpretive stations and seven rustic bridges. The area is well known as a haven for migrating birds and other wildlife.

Stones River Greenway
This ambitious project will add over 10 miles of paved multi-use trail to Metro’s growing network of greenways. Starting at the Percy Priest Dam, this trail will follow the Stones River, connecting neighborhoods, shopping areas, schools and parks, until it reaches the Cumberland River at Opry Mills, and connects across the river to Shelby Bottoms. Several sections of the project have been completed, and the entire trail system should be completed over the coming months. Also, design has begun on the Cumberland River pedestrian bridge that will connect the Stones River Greenway to Shelby Bottoms. This bridge is scheduled for completion in 2006.

Whites Creek Greenway
Currently under construction, this greenway project on Whites Creek will connect the neighborhoods of Bordeaux and North Nashville with the library and shopping areas along Clarksville Highway. This trail will start at Richard T. Hartman Park and provide two miles of paved multi-use greenway along a beautiful creek. Interested citizens can get involved with this project by contacting the Bordeaux/Whites Creek Greenway Alliance at 876-1014.