Getting Involved
Young cyclists at Shelby Bottoms
Anyone interested is welcome to get involved in the friends group, Greenways for Nashville’s various working committees, including Fundraising and Special Events. The committees are where a lot of the hands-on work gets done and (usually) where a lot of fun is had. The Fundraising Committee focuses on funding sources - public, private, and non-profit -- for land acquisition and greenway development. Some of this committee's activities may merge with those of the Special Events Committee.
The Special Events Committee organizes GFN membership activities like parties or hikes, annual meeting, Richland Creek Run fundraiser or ground-breakings. In the future, we'll also plan grand openings, runs and other activities.
There are also citizen groups which have formed to support specific greenway projects. These groups include the Friends of Beaman Park, Friends of Shelby Park and Bottoms, and the Bordeaux/Whites Creek Greenway Alliance. For information on joining any of these groups, contact the groups thru their websites or contact the Greenways Commission staff.
Of course, the easiest way to get involved with greenways is by becoming a member of Greenways for Nashville. On-line membership processing or mail-in form available or email Renee Bates for membership information.
To get involved, contact the Greenways for Nashville Coordinator:
Greenways for Nashville
PO Box 196340
Nashville, TN 37219-6340
Phone 862-8400
Fax 862-8430
e-mail: Sherry Walker or Renee Bates