Greenways for Nashville
The essential ingredient in achieving our goals
for greenways is public participation. This is why, in 1994,
Greenways for Nashville was created. GFN is a not-for-profit,
citizen-based coalition of individuals and groups - a "friends" group
to the Commission - which is dedicated to facilitating land
acquisition and greenways development through fundraising,
advocacy, and special events. Seven of its twenty-member
board of directors are the citizen representatives on the Greenways
Commission; this overlap ensures good coordination and communication
between GFN and the Commission.
Long-time Greenways for Nashville member, Bob Brown and "Trouble"
GFN offers the opportunity to become involved in a very tangible contribution to the quality of life in Nashville. Members receive periodic newsletters and updates on greenways activities and opportunities to get involved, and reduced-rate invitations to special events such as preview walks, runs, and parties at new greenway sites. The organization hires one staff person, the Greenways for Nashville coordinator, who has an office in the Parks and Recreation department administrative building along with the Greenways Commission staff.
To become a member of Greenways for Nashville, use this form. You may also contact GFN coordinator Renee Bates, or call (615) 862-8400.
Greenways for Nashville membership categories begin at $35, and move up to $100, $250 and $500. Annual donors of $1000 or more become patrons of GFN and are entitled to special benefits.
Board of Directors
- Ben Armistead
- Eileen Beehan
- Albert Berry
- Bob Brandt
- Eliza Brunson
- Martha Cooper
- Anne Davis
- Sam Davis
- Mark Deutschmann
- Sandra Duncan
- Jim Kelley
- Christine Kreyling
- Kathy Nevill
- John Norris
- Phil Ponder
- Ann Roberts
- Kay Simmons
- Steve Sirls
- Ann Tidwell
- Patricia Totty
- Ron Turner
Ex Officio:
- Shain Dennison, Greenways Director
- Roy Wilson, Director of Metro Parks
GFN Executive Coordinator
- Renee Bates