Cumberland River Greenway:
Tennessee
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Description:
The Cumberland River Greenway is one of many forming Nashville's system of greenways throughout the city. Nashville's greenways link neighborhoods, schools, shopping areas, the downtown area, offices, recreation areas, open spaces and other points of interest.

The Cumberland River Greenway is a multi-use trail that follows the winding course of the Cumberland River through downtown Nashville. Most of the trail lies on the west/south bank of the river, but it does cross over the Shelby Street Bridge and continues to LP Field. This part of the trail is known locally as the East Bank Greenway.

The trail runs from Ted Rhodes Park to Metro Riverfront Park and LP Field, providing wonderful views of the river and access to Morgan Park and Bicentennial Mall State Park, each via a short spur.

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Parking & Trail Access:
You can access the greenway at several points along the route, including the following:
Riverfront Park, 100 First Avenue North
Morgan Park, 411 Hume Street, next to Morgan Park Community Center
Freeland Station Trailhead,766 Freelands Station Road
Great Circle Road Trailhead, 231 Great Circle Road
50 Titans Way (near LP Field)

For more information, contact:

Nashville Parks & Recreation
511 Oman Street
Nashville, Tennessee 37203
615-862-8400
www.nashville.gov/parks/about/contactus.asp

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Wonderful!
By libu in November, 2011
Honestly, I didn't think I was going to enjoy this trail. Most Nashville residents don't go downtown unless it's for a show or work. What I found were almost endless opportunities for photography (my personal image folder for this trail has hundreds of photos), people watching, and learning about my city from ancient geology to river commerce. I also grabbed some fresh veggies at our Farmer's Market before I drove off for the day.
The trail surface is well maintained asphalt. It's pretty much flat which makes for an easy ramble. Any hills are totally workable. There are several portalets so no need to worry about finding a bush.
The Metrocenter levee trail is closed until summer of next year (2012) for reconstruction that I assume is due to damage from the flood.
If you're a visitor or even a long time resident, please take a few hours to meander about. Maybe even pack a lunch for kicking back on the riverfront lawn and enjoying the sunshine.
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