Tennessee
Photo credit: Mark Gilliland Photography The Trust for Public Land has preserved over 20,000 acres of land in Tennessee. In partnership with the City of Chattanooga, we’ve created a network of greenways and trails that connect people to some of the city’s most cherished natural and cultural resources. The Tennessee Riverwalk, Stringer's Ridge and the South Chickamauga Greenway are all a result of our efforts. Our Healthy Connected Chattanooga mapping tool helps policymakers, planners and community advocates understand the challenges experienced by neighborhoods across the city so they can plan and prioritize investments. By creating open space, The Trust for Public Land has played a crucial role in Chattanooga’s renaissance, securing a higher quality of life for generations to come.
We also work in Nashville, where we recently acquired 11 acres on the Cumberland River to become the city’s next downtown waterfront park. Meanwhile, our national Climate-Smart Cities program is providing key planning and decision-making support to help the city achieve climate resiliency by leveraging the power of green infrastructure for those who need it most. It’s our goal to connect communities to nature, to each other, and to the opportunities just beyond their reach.
