Greenprint Spring 2019 • No. 21

A PUBLICATION OF GREENWAYS FOR NASHVILLE Making Connections on Nashville’s Greenways t does not take long to look around Nashville and • They also provide a safe corridor for pedestrians Isee that we are in a period of dynamic change and cyclists to move in our city safely, away from and growth. Announcements of corporate reloca- traffic. tions and new commercial and residential develop- As important as all of those things are, our ments are in the air. Big things are happening in greenways also provide a real sense of place and our built environment and people from all over the connection in Nashville. That may be the most country (and world) are discovering that Nashville is critical thing for us to consider at this moment. a welcoming and a great place to live and to work. As we see examples of division around us in the news every day, perhaps we as Nashvillians should “We can all agree that now is a very important consider the things that can connect us; connect our time for us to come together as a community. neighborhoods; make us all feel a part of this place and of each other. Our greenways provide us with Part of this is connecting our neighborhoods – connection and when we put these investments in all areas of our community that want them, it helps Greenway investments in our community benefit us physically connect to one another. The benefits of all of Nashville’s residents.” our greenways can accrue for all of us.

PETE WOOTEN GREENWAYS FOR NASHVILLE BOARD PRESIDENT At over 90 miles, our greenways are truly a gem of Nashville. We have made real progress over the years thanks to the vision and work of many in this Many of us sense that there has never been a more city. We have big ideas for the future and those ideas important time to balance this growth and change will require the vision and effort of many more in with investments in our greenways — linear parks our community to bring them to life. It is exciting to with paved multi-use trails. Greenways are THE consider. MOST requested amenity by Nashvillians of our Parks Department, and for good reason: Let us know your thoughts. If you would like to become more involved with Greenways for Nashville • They provide respite from our increasingly dense let us know that too. We would love to hear from you. urban environment. photo of richland — Pete Wooten creek greenway by • They are a place for recreation, for exercise, and Greenways For Nashville Board President mike noble they enhance our health and well-being.

Creating, preserving, and promoting Nashville’s greenways since 1994 www.greenwaysfornashville.org | [email protected] | 615-862-8400 Celebrating 25 Years: From “Not in My Backyard” to “Where is My Greenway?”

Morton Mill Trailhead at ot too many years ago, Nashville did not have a single greenway. Most of us were not aware Harpeth River Greenway, of the benefits of public trails for connectivity, health, and the environment. But Former Mayor Photo by Charlie Curry N was! In 1991, he and the Metro Council created the Greenways Commission and added a Greenways Division of Metro Parks. Unfortunately, as the first greenway was being planned, some residents expressed fear regarding the access that greenways would provide. “What if someone broke into my house, stole my television, and took off with it down the greenway?” Clearly, if a greenway system were to succeed, we needed educational “As Nashville experiences dynamic and public relations activities. So in 1994, the Greenways Commission established a not-for-profit friends group — Greenways for Nashville growth, we must increase preservation — to spread the word, to advocate to our leaders, and to provide of open space, save land for parks, and support for the whole greenway system. We brought experts from secure walkable connections before other cities and held fascinating symposiums on greenways that were free and open to the public. We invited members of the Metro Council they disappear.” and other leaders on bus trips to other cities. (We were all shocked to discover that Chattanooga and Knoxville were both way ahead ANN TIDWELL GREENWAYS FOR NASHVILLE VICE-PRESIDENT of Nashville! We walked on beautiful connecting trails, public parks throughout the city cores, and even a pedestrian bridge!) We held a contest to determine which neighborhood groups most wanted greenways in their area, and would also work toward their completion. Nearly a dozen neighborhood groups made presentations to the Greenways Commission, and the Commission chose three to work on — Morton Mill at Harpeth River, Shelby Bottoms and the Stones River Greenway. Now, celebrating 25 years as an organization, Greenways for Nashville can reflect on the progress that has been made to preserve greenspace in Nashville and the greenways system that our city has estab- lished. Looking forward, there is much work to be done. Creating and preserving public green space enriches people’s everyday lives and echoes our collective desire to be a more equitable, connected, and healthy community. We hope that as our city grows, so too does the land and open space that is allocated for parks and greenways. — Ann Tidwell Greenways for Nashville Vice-President & Greenways and Open Space Commission Chair u Greenways and Open Space Commission: tinyurl.com/greenwaysopenspacecommission

2 Greenprint • Spring 2019 City Central Greenway System: Where Nashville Connects

he newly branded City Central Greenway System promises to enhance Tthe lives of all Nashvillians, but especially those who explore, work, live, and learn in the city’s dense urban center. By bringing more greenway connections into Nashville’s core, we will build community and foster unity. The City Central Greenway System will have a transformative effect: • Connecting the dots as a key element of transit and mobility solutions • Promoting improved health and long-term wellness as a more walkable city • Creating opportunities to experience nature and support conservation in the city

The City Central Greenway System is a combination of existing and proposed greenways creating “loops” around Nashville’s urban core.

Partners Matter ur supporting partners are some of Greenways for Nashville’s strongest Oallies in continuing efforts to create, preserve, and promote a system of greenways in Nashville and Davidson County. From sponsoring events, to advocating on behalf of the future of the greenways, we are thankful for the support that they provide. Last year, Greenways for Nashville was honored as a non-profit beneficiary of SuperCoolFunFest, Highland Brewing’s Ales for Trails, and the Village Fund’s 22 in Revue Celebration. Also, we celebrated our 5th year as recipients of a $5,000 matching gift from First Farmers during #GivingTuesday. Because of this concentrated effort by our partners, we are better able to accomplish our shared vision for the greenways. Thank you! •

counter-clockwise, from above: Jim Gardner and Berry Brooks from First Farmers with our Executive Director, Amy Crownover; Highland Brewing’s Ales for Trails at 12 South Taproom benefitted Greenways for Nashville; the 2018 SuperCoolFunFest was a 1990s-themed event held in Cumberland Park, with proceeds benefitting Greenways for Nashville.

Greenprint • Spring 2019 3 Dinner by the Bridge he 12th Annual Dinner by the Bridge, benefiting Greenways for TNashville, was held on September 27th at the Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum. Rain may have taken the party inside, but it did not dampen the festive atmosphere. This magical evening was co-chaired by Celeste Reed and Don Welch, Steve Sirls and Allen DeCuyper, and Sandra Duncan along- side honorary chairs Berdelle Campbell and Dolores Seigenthaler.

Before being seated, guests were greeted with opening remarks by Mayor 1 . Dinner was served at signature farm style tables under beautiful string lights, followed by a dessert selection. Guests sipped on the signature “CityLights” cocktails, an event specialty named after the presenting sponsor, CityLights — marketed by Village. Before and after dinner, guests took their smiles and creativity to an instant photo booth while the Craig Duncan Trio entertained the crowd. Every guest left with a custom tea towel, while Patrons took home attractive tabletop succulent gardens. The event raised more than $171,000 and will assist in the creation, promotion, and preservation of greenways in Nashville. Thank you to our sponsors, patrons, guests, and volunteers for a wonderful evening. • 2 1 Co-Chairs Allen DeCuyper, Sandra Duncan, and Steve Sirls 2 State Senator Brenda Gilmore and Harry Gilmore pose for a photo booth moment 3 Honorary Chairs Dolores Seigenthaler and Berdelle Campbell 4 The VILLAGE Team showing their greenway spirit 3 4 photos: scoobie schneider

Save the date for the 13th Annual Dinner by the Bridge on October 3, 2019

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS

PRESENTING SPONSORS GOLD SPONSORS

Anne Davis Anne and Clark and Tidwell

SILVER SPONSORS Ajax Turner • Bates Nursery • Benesch • The Danner Foundation • The Deane Foundation • Delevante Art & Design First Citizens Bank • First Farmers • H.G. Hill Realty • Holladay Properties • Piedmont Natural Gas • Roy T. Goodwin • Drew and Ann Borsos • Donna and Gerald Nicely • Celeste Reed and Don Welch • Steve Sirls and Allen DeCuyper • Judy and Steve Turner

SPECIAL THANKS TO B-Cycle • Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum • Metro Parks and Recreation

4 Greenprint • Spring 2019 Volunteerism at Its Finest reenways for Nashville is honored to work alongside an incredible base of individuals and Ggroups that support Nashville’s greenways initiative. From the organizations that devote end- less amounts of time to greenway cleanups, riparian renewal, and tree planting to the volunteers who spend hours helping at events and in the office.… thank you! We extend our appreciation to the Richland Creek Watershed Alliance, Cumberland River Compact, and Friends of Mill Creek Greenway in addition to Montgomery Bell Academy, University School of Nashville, TriStar Summit Medical Center and Deloitte for your tireless efforts. The work that you have done, and continue to do, truly makes a difference in our city! Are you interested in bringing your unique set of skills to the greenways? Become a Greenways for Nashville Ambassador! Visit www.greenwaysfornashville.org/volunteer to learn more. •

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1 Volunteers from TriStar Summit Medical Center helping clean-up the Stones River Greenway 2 Weed Wrangle volunteers at the Cumberland River Greenway 3 Volunteers from Deloitte work with Greenways for Nashville every year on a major clean-up at Stone Hall 4 Volunteer Ambassadors representing Greenways for Nashville at the 2018 WaterFest 5 Nashville college students participated in the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service by cleaning up the Cumberland River Greenway

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Greenprint • Spring 2019 5 Expanding Nashville’s Greenways here’s no doubt about it, our city is growing! This year, we celebrated the opening Tof the 440 Greenway, a vital component of the City Central Greenway System, as well as additional greenway extensions and expansions. We hope you will join us in looking towards a future with a better connected Nashville, and exploring the many greenways that will make that possible.

left: In October, Mayor David Briley was joined by Metro Parks Director Monique Odom, State Representative John Ray Clemmons, Director of Metro Parks Greenways and Open Space Division Cindy Harrison, Greenways for Just Opened Nashville Board President Pete Wooten, Councilmember Burkley Allen, Councilmember Colby Sledge, Park Board Member Tari Hughes, State 440 Greenway — Elmington Park to Centennial Park Senator Jeff Yarbro, Greenways and Open Space Commission Chair Ann On October 27th, Greenways for Nashville joined Metro Tidwell, Greenways for Nashville Executive Director Amy Crownover, and Parks and Recreation in celebrating the opening of the inaugural TDOT Chief of Environment and Planning Toks Omishakin in cutting the section of the 440 Greenway. A segment of the City Central ribbon for the 440 Greenway at Elmington Park. Greenway System, this 1.25 mile off-street greenway paralleling right: Thank you to the generous donors who supported this key segment I-440 takes users from Centennial Park to Elmington Park. of the 440 Greenway This is the first of a planned 7 mile corridor along 440 that will provide green space recreation and meaningful transportation options while connecting numerous neighborhoods that are Cumberland River Blueway Access currently divided by interstates 40 and 440. Last summer, the Cumberland River Blueway Access at McGavock Pike was opened. Made possible through a donation In addition to Metro capital funding, this segment of the 440 by Ryman Hospitality Properties in addition to the support Greenway was made possible through right of way licenses of Councilman Jeff Syracuse and Scenic River generously provided by the Tennessee Department of Association’s advocate and volunteer Patty Shultz, this new Transportation and through public/private partnership support access has created a safer and easier way for users to enjoy the from Greenways for Nashville made possible through a substan- Cumberland River. tial gift from HCA Healthcare. Additional supporters included 1221 Partners, LLC; Laura and John Cooper; Sherry and Mark Whites Creek Greenway at Fontanel Deutschmann; First Advantage Bank; Adam and Trish James; Last spring, .75 miles of greenway was added to the Joel Solomon Company; Janis and Mark McNeely; R.C. Mathews Whites Creek Greenway at Fontanel. Soon, a pedestrian bridge Contractor, LLC; Meredith Libbey and Phil Ryan; Meredith and will be constructed to complete the 2.25 mile loop that will Eric Schultenover; Urban Grout Commercial Real Estate; The connect with an additional 2 miles of hiking trails. Whites Creek Village Fund; Beth Vincent and Jane Anderson; and Mary Beth Greenway at Fontanel is nestled in the heart of a rural historic and James Weinberg. district that includes a music, entertainment, and lodging venue.

6 Greenprint • Spring 2019 “I think the greenways are one of Nashville’s best investments — I use my local one nearly every day.” plan to play survey respondent

Mill Creek Greenway — Mill Creek Park to Orchard Bend Park Opening in 2019, this 2.25 mile greenway will connect the existing trailhead at Mill Creek Park to a new trailhead at Orchard Bend Park, a new park that will also be opening this year. This exciting Construction underway to extend the Mill Creek Greenway from Mill Creek Park to extension means that the Mill Creek Greenway Orchard Bend Park will now connect five neighborhoods, two parks, and two schools over the course of four miles Opening Soon along Mill Creek. Browns Creek Greenway Mill Creek Greenway — Low Water Bridge A component of Metro Nashville’s fairgrounds improvements, a .3 mile In partnership with the Cumberland River segment of the Browns Creek Greenway at Fair Park will open this spring. Compact, Metro Parks removed an aging creek This planned greenway will extend alongside the south end of the fairgrounds crossing on Mill Creek Greenway and this that border Browns Creek, and is included in plans for Fair Park that also summer will replace it with a low water bridge provide an urban dog park and multi-purpose athletic fields. which, in the future, will serve as a connection for Gulch Greenway — Frankie Pierce Park nearby neighborhoods to Mill Creek Park via the The Gulch Greenway is being extended and downtown Nashville is Greenway. getting a new park! Located just below the Tennessee State Capitol building, Whites Creek Greenway at Fontanel — the new 2.5 acre Frankie Pierce Park and greenway extension is a partnership Pedestrian Bridge between Metro Nashville and Capitol View. The park will feature volleyball This summer Metro Parks will install a pedestrian courts, a dog park, and playground. Additionally, a new segment of greenway bridge connecting Phase One and Phase Two of will connect this new park with the existing Gulch Greenway on the south the Whites Creek Greenway at Fontanel. side of Charlotte Ave. In Design Under Construction Cumberland River Greenway — Gulch Greenway — 11th Avenue North Opry Mills Connector The Gulch Greenway at Church Street and 11th Avenue is being recon- Metro was awarded a grant from the Tennessee structed as part of the new Asurion corporate hub development. Highwoods Department of Transportation (TDOT) to help Property recently purchased the property where this first Gulch Greenway build a greenway along the Cumberland River segment is located. In a prime example of public-private partnership, the proj- that connects Shelby Bottoms and Stones River ect is funding improvements including realignment and construction of the 12 Greenway with Opry Mills. This greenway will link foot wide off-street multi-use greenway trail, lighting, canopy tree installation Donelson/Hermitage, Downtown Nashville, and and a new vertical connection to the Church Street bridge overhead. This East Nashville to Opry Mills. Once completed, you mixed use development is expected to be completed in 2021. The greenway will probably be able to bike to the mall faster than trail has been temporarily rerouted during construction so that trail users will you can drive! • continue to have an off-street option for traveling through the Gulch. Greenprint • Spring 2019 7 Welcome Your Newest Greenway Drinking Fountains hanks to the support of generous donors, Greenways for TNashville was able to purchase two all-weather drinking foun- tains for the greenways! This fall, the first fountain was installed at the Kohl’s Trailhead on the Stones River Greenway and, coming soon, a second will be placed on the Richland Creek Greenway near the youth baseball fields at McCabe Park. These all-weather drinking fountains feature a bottle refill station, ADA accessible drinking fountains, and even a dog bowl for your furry friend. •

Dewayne Wright and Jackie McKinely of Metro Parks Maintenance Department take a breather after installing the newest water fountain at the Kohl Trailhead on the Stones River Greenway.

Open Space: A Precious Commodity ashville’s public open space acreage continues to expand, and we are thrilled to announce the Naddition of two new acquisitions! Metro Parks is to receive 51 acres on the Harpeth River in Bellevue for public open space and recreational use. Generously donated by the Dorothy Cate and Thomas F. Frist Foundation, the property boasts a substantial tree canopy. The acquisition of this land, and future greenway, will provide an important connection to the Harpeth River Greenway. Thank you to the Foundation for your generous donation; this land will be a treasured component of Nashville’s parks and greenways for generations to come. In addition, 53.72 acres of land is being acquired near the Stones River Regional Park. The property has potential to become an expansion of Lytle/ Ravenwood Park, with a proposed extension of the Stones River Greenway. This land was part of the 1803-1807 Clover Bottom racetrack, tavern, and general store developed by Andrew Jackson before he became president. Additionally, the property was once home to a covered bridge at Dodson’s Ferry and the 1927 Clover Bottom Beach, a popular destination for Nashvillians who took to country roads in search of ideal picnic spots or swimming holes in the early 1900’s. Its preservation was made possible through Charles Smith, 1929-2017, a steward of this natural and scenic respite for many years. •

51 acres in Bellevue donated by the Dorothy Cate and Thomas F. Frist Foundation

8 Greenprint • Spring 2019 A New Way to Navigate: Nashville’s Greenways Map

ast year we distributed almost 20,000 maps featuring nearly THANK YOU TO OUR 2019 MAP SPONSORS: L90 miles of greenways across Davidson County. This year, we are revamping Nashville’s Greenways map to highlight our greenway system and the connectivity that current and future greenways will provide. Due out this spring, the new map will be indispensable in

Established navigating Nashville’s growing greenway network. 1901 While you’re waiting for the updates, don’t forget we have an app! NashGr was launched in 2017 as an accompaniment to the Nashville’s Greenways Map. The free app is available for download from the Android or iTunes Stores. NashGr also connects to real- time schedules of the Nashville MTA bus system. With longer days and sunny skies just around the corner, grab a new Download the NashGR App for your map, download the app, and enjoy Nashville’s beauty through the phone — it’s free! greenways. •

Leave No Trace: Even on the Greenways Join the Fun! n the 1980’s, the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics coined the • Get to know 20 unique Greenways along 8 phrase “Leave No Trace” to encourage National Park users to understand I waterways, all in Davidson County the effects of our actions on plants, animals, other people, and even entire ecosystems. The principles behind Leave No Trace can be applied anywhere • Explore the city through urban Greenway and at any time — even on the greenways! Remember to adhere to the trail connections rules, pack out what you bring in, properly dispose of all waste (including • Enjoy paved, off-street Greenways for scooping your pet waste), respect wildlife, and always be considerate of other exercise or transportation routes greenway users. When these principles are followed, we can minimize our impacts on the natural environment and ensure that the greenways are safe • Support the goal of a Greenway within one and accessible for all. • mile of all Nashville neighborhoods • Receive invitations to Greenway and Park openings and an invite to the best fund- raiser in town — Dinner by the Bridge! • Attend the annual Members’ Celebration, always held at a fun Nashville venue • Stay connected through e-news, printed annual newsletter, and special invitations and alerts Annual memberships begin at $35. You can use the enclosed envelope or donate online at greenwaysfornashville.org. Thank you for connecting Nashville the green way! • Great Blue Heron photographed from the Harpeth River Greenway Photo: Charlie Curry

Greenprint • Spring 2019 9 THANK YOU

Harlan Dodson and Amy and John Ramsay Donations and Contributions Margaret L. Behm Lisa and Bill Ramsey Sandra Duncan Thank you for your generous support of Greenways for Nashville — connecting Richland-West End Ann Eaden Neighborhood Association Nashville the green way. This list includes gifts and donations in 2018. Elite Martial Arts, Bellevue Karin and David Roland Laurie and Steve Eskind Cynthia P. Sewell $5,000 and above Carolyn and Drew Goddard Jane and Richard Eskind Sheraton Grand Nashville Adam and Trish James Gay and John Greer Vanderbilt University Terry and Alex Fardon Frances and Jimmy Spradley Medical Center Ann and Clark Tidwell Kathy and John Griffin Patricia and Pete Flynn Kate Stephenson VCA Murphy Road Collier Engineering Co. Inc. H.G. Hill Realty Company, Lisa and Rick Forberg Sump Coffee LLC Animal Hospital Core Development Shelley and Dennis Freeman Ibba and Tom Surface Hastings Architecture The Village Fund Karl Dean and Anne Davis Susan and Thom Garrison Sylvan Park Neighborhood Associates, LLC Sandy and Tom White Dowdle Construction Group, GasLamp Antique & Association The HCA Foundation Tyler and Jeff Yarbro LLC Decorating Mall Mary Pat and Phil Teague Highwoods Properties, Inc. First Farmers and Greater Nashville Realtors Maureen and Tom Turnbull Lela M. Hollabaugh $250 to $999 Merchants Bank Michelle Griffith WC Dillon Company Holladay Properties The Frist Foundation 51 North Taproom LLC Kathleen and John Harkey Beverly Wells Horatio B. & Willie J. Marie Griffin and Bob Coffey Burkley Allen and Penny Harrington and White Bridge Neighborhood Buntin Foundation Littlebranch Farm Newton Allen Michael Hodges Assoc. Ingram Industries, Inc. Pinnacle Financial Partners Lee Ann and George Jeanne R. Hawkins Lynne and Gary Wilkinson KCI Technologies, Inc. Anderson SuperCoolFunFest Highland Brewing Company Lyndsay Wilkinson Jim Kelley and Anne O’Duffy Tara and Ben Armistead Wilson Group Shirley and David Horowitz Dena and Paul Williamson Robin and Bill King Asphalt Beach Skate Shop Real Estate Services Hutton Hotel Wilmot Inc. Sharon and David Kipp Leigh and Hunter Atkins Lyn and Fred James Barbara and Justin Wilson Liberty Party Rental Kim and Bert Bailey $1,000 to $4,999 Johnny Haffner Catering Linda and Don Wirth Brooks and Bert Mathews Stephanie and David Bailey 12South Patrons At Play, Inc. Diana Johnson Woodson Gilchrist Architects MSB Cockayne Fund, Inc. Sally and Clay Bailey A. Ray Hospitality, LLC Patrick Kennedy Pete Wooten and The Barbara J. Mapp Ajax Turner Company, Inc. Kathy and Pat Nevill Renata Soto Foundation Ellen and Buddy Koonce Alfred Benesch & Company Donna and Gerald Nicely Work Out 24/7, Bellevue Chris F. Barnes Neil Krugman and Lee Pratt AlphaGraphics Franklin Niche Food Group Eileen Beehan and Bill Sinclair Kelly and MacRae Linton Atticus Trust Chris and John Norris $100 to $249 Menié and Steve Bell Jane and Steve Logan Barbara Owen Smith Ryan OneC1TY Nashville Gareth S. Aden Cathleen and Bruce Berglund Lael Luedtke Family Foundation Piedmont Natural Gas Co. Kathi and Edgar Allen Claudia and Gordon Paul and Saralyn Luehrsen Bates Nursery & Celeste Reed and Don Welch Bonnyman Aimee and Stephen Lurey Gayle Alley Garden Center The Rich Foundation Kevin Bowden and Jim Mathis and Patricia and Jay Armstrong Shannon and Dan Ann V. Roberts Candice Ethridge Stephen McClure Beauchamp Marge and Warner Bass Roy T. Goodwin Contractors, Anne and Bob Brandt Katherine and Bruce McCrea Kathy and Jim Bauerly Drew Ann and Dan Borsos Inc. Phil Bredesen and Susan McDonald Suzanne and Glenn Buckspan Christy and Andrew Beaird S & S Property Management, Andrea Conte Trevor Mikula Community Foundation Inc. David Bender Connie and Berry Brooks Linda Morphis of Middle Tennessee Dolores Seigenthaler Dorie Bolze and Jan and Stuart Bushing Nashville BCycle Claude Carmichael Laura and John Cooper Steve Sirls and Calypso Cafe Charlotte Covington Allen DeCuyper Jeanie Nelson and James Boswell Jeanie and Bill Cammack Will Martin Alix and Tom Cross Sport Seasons Russelle Bradbury Pamela and Mark Carver Neptune Society Danner Foundation SWBC Mortgage Corporation Rick and Alesandra Bradley Bette and Mark Christofersen Network For Good Josephine and John Darwin Sandra Sweeney Bob Brodie Marjean Coddon and Maddie Nooner Ann and Kirby Davis Dawn and Shane Tinnin Heidi Campbell and Henry E. Johs Jeff and Julie Ottman Andrew Pflaum Natasha and John Deane Touchstone Medical Imaging, Mary and Charlie Cook Parks in the Gulch Elizabeth Cato Delevante Creative LLC Martha and Charlie and Connally Penley Centennial Sportsplex Endeavor Real Estate Group Tri Star Energy, LLC Vicki Crumpton Maryann Perry Donna and Tom Christensen Mary L. Ferris Judy and Steve Turner Madeline DeCuyper Picture Frame Warehouse Connie Cloak First Citizens Bank UL EHS Sustainability Nancy Dekalb Susan Pogue SallyLou and David Cloyd Mark and Brooke Gilliam United Way of Fred and Kathryn Dettwiller Metropolitan Nashville Dot and Phil Ponder CREMA

10 Greenprint • Spring 2019 THANK YOU

Sondra and Doug Brian Ochs Nancy and Stephen Brenner Jaime McDaniel Greenways for Cruickshanks Carolyn and Phil Orr Betsy Burrus Daniel McDonell Nashville Karen B. Davis Trish Parker Bill Calhoun Heather and Jason McGovern Board of Directors Jewel Dedmon David A. Parra Chad Camp Jessie and Jonathan Pete Wooten Suzanne G. Deutschmann Kathy and Tom Patten Craig Canan Mehaffey president Theresa and Chris Dickens Cheryl and Allen Patton Brian Casner Elizabeth Merritt Ann Tidwell* Lee and Wally Dietz Mary and Mark Peters Julie and Marty Cavallo Emma Munderloh vice-president Tracey E. Doering Cheryl and Bernard Pickney Jeremy Cox Anne and Pete Murphy Jennifer Westerholm secretary Robert and Mavis Duthie Brian S. Poynter Amy P. Crownover Jennifer Neenan Berry Books Ken Fagan and Andy Proctor and Katherine Cunningham Robert K. Oermann and Susan B. Solomon Mary A. Bufwack treasurer Stacy Dorris Lori and Jeff Davis Cathey and Wilford Fuqua Robert O’Gorman Gayle Ray and Sandy and Bob Dimick Robert Brandt Becky Fyke James V. Smith Anjona Pal Kelly Brockman John Doerge Kay Gaines Debbie and Louis Rieke Bob Parrish and Sandy Bivens Natasha Deane Mike Drews Brian Gant Laura Riley Nancy and Burton Pauly Mark Deutschmann* Jennifer Eberle Bobby Garfinkle and Laurie R. Samuels and Brent Peterson and Senator Brenda Gilmore* May Eberling Pat Snyder Lisa Dordal Randy Moore Sandra Duncan Joe Fareed Dolores and Jeff Goold Stephanie and Karl Schultz Mary Philip Dr. Marie Griffin Howard Fox Kellie and Lyle Graves Sue and Dan Smith Michelle and Mark Phillips Brandon Haumschilt Wayne Francis Dan W. Grecco and Greg Smith and Janice Read Jessica Rabb Jacob Kassinger Mary E. Divittorio Susan Geraghty Sperry’s Restaurant JW Randolph Sharon Kipp Debra Grimes Vickie and Phil Spickard Jeanie Graham Nina Reed Jeanie Nelson* Joan Guth Sprouts Farmers Market Sarah Grantham Noell Rembert Donna Nicely Joe P. Hamilton Barry Sulkin Kent Gunderson Restorative Strength, LLC John L. Norris* Cindy M. Harrison Nancy and Mickey Sullivan Jason Guthrie Carey Rogers Phil Ponder Ashley and Jeff Heeren Frank Sutherland Jane Haggard Steven Rollins Ann Roberts Susan and Bill Henry Virginia and Bobo Tanner Meagan Hall Chris Rouser Steve Sirls Reggie Hill Lisa Taylor Rob Hamer Phil Sanders Charles Sueing* Connie and Hank Hipp Rena and John Thomison Maggie Harris Julia Sanz De Soto Lyndsay Wilkinson Alice W. Hooker Martha J. Trammell Hattie B’s Hot Chicken Teris Schery Grant L. Winrow* Bonnie Johnson Jennie and Steven Turner Karen Hayes Schneider Electric Tyler Yarbro* Barbara and David Jones United Way of Mary and Robert Hemminger North America Foundation Mary Herbert and Mark Kelly Williamson County Frances and Robert Hoff Michelle Schweitzer ex-officio Vaden M. Lackey Jeremy Warner and Nancy Jackson and Tamara Scott Monique Odom Director, Metro Parks Jane and Rob Laub Sarah Cremer Eberhard Ramm Paula and Robert Snyder and Recreation Jula and Bruce Libonn Jennifer and Peter Linda Jameson Suzanne and Mike Spore Westerholm Cindy Harrison Jill and Bruce Long Robin Johnson Brenda and Jeff Stein Peg and Harry Williams Director, Metro Patricia Lynch and Bruce and Kari Jones Shannon Stephenson David Williams and Greenways and Open James Trigg Audrey and Frank Jones Lisa Pellegrin Joyce and Glen Stewart Space Division M Restaurant Group Korree and David Kennington Terri and Gordon Worden Jay Taylor Theresa and Joe MacCurdy Candis and Gene Lee Gina and Arthur Tek Staff Barbara and Peter Martin Benjamin Lee Carol and Bill Titus Amy Crownover Up to $99 Executive Director Kathryn and Robert Dorothy and Jim Lesch Patricia Totty McCarthy Brent Adair Stephanie Schultz, CMP Tad Lisella Ellen and Don Trotter Thorunn and Roger McCoy Shirley and Bill Akin Program & Community Leah London Laurie Tyson Louise and Donald McKenzie AmazonSmile Events Manager Ellen Hobbs Lyle Linda Vanlandingham Bonnie and Bruce Meriwether Joanne and Harry Ballard Elisabeth McClain Neil Macdonald Mary Vavra Communications & Amy and Thomas Meyer Babs Behar Kim Maltempo David Wells Outreach Coordinator Miel Restaurant David Birnbaum Jeffrey Martin Elaine Wood Lisa Robertson Diane Mosley Adam Blair Rachel and Joseph McAllister Business Accountant Neighbors Sylvan Park Maureen Boling Carol McCoy and *Mayoral Citizen Appointees Scott and Leslie Newman David Bordenkircher Roger A. Page to Greenway and Open Space Commission greenways for nashville profile and financials available on givingmatters.com

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Preceded by the Kids “Dinky Dash” at Register Now! 7:30am, the 5-mile race begins at 8am. resented by The Wilson Group, the The race is followed by an after party and 2019 Richland Creek Run will be P silent auction at M.L. Rose. held on Saturday, April 20th. Now in its 13th year, the event brings together Join us to celebrate health and fitness SILVER SPONSORS runners, walkers, parents with strollers, on one of Nashville’s most popular and dogs alike. greenways. • Ajax Turner Co. • Bates Nursery & Garden Center H.G Hill Realty Co. • Ingram Charities Register at www.richlandcreekrun.com Sport Seasons • VCA Murphy Road Animal Hospital