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STONES RIVER GREENWAY TRAIL |  |
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With ten miles of paved trail (not continuous yet), breathtaking views, bridges, picnic pavilions, forests and stream banks, the Stones River Greenway offers one of Nashville's most unique outdoor experiences. Beginning at the Percy Priest dam and following the historic Stones River corridor, the meandering path connects neighborhoods, schools, parks, shopping areas and historic sites. A journey along this route reveals a glimpse of the rich and diverse history of the river and land around it, from ancient Native Americans and early European settlers, the days of Andrew Jackson to the development of today, the Stones River has helped shape the land and lives of this community. |
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President Andrew Jackson pictured here on "Sam Patch", had a great love of horses. In fact, his home track that once occupied land along the greenway route was the scene of many famed races. |
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The Clover Bottom Mansion, shown here circa 1928, has long been a major landmark along the Stones River. Today, the mansion houses the Tennessee Historical Commission offices. |
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Mr A F Stanford, owner of the Clover Bottom farm during the early 20th century, spend a great deal of time exploring the Stones River on the houseboat he built. In this 1927 photo he and a family friend relax on the bow of the boat. |
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Through the early 20th century, Crowley's three point ferry carried passengers across two river channels, connecting land on both banks of the Stones River with Neely's Bend on the north bank of the Cumberland River. |
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Three miles of Nature's best... provides a good description of the Stones River Greenway. The start of the adventure is at the Percy Priest Dam Trailhead, and the end is at the Lebanon Road Terminus. Eventually, this trail will connect with the Shelby Bottoms Greenway via a pedestrian bridge across the Cumberland River. |
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We approach the trail from the Stewarts Ferry Pike exit from Interstate 40. Follow the signs to Percy Priest Dam where the Greenway begins. |
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Looking down river you can see the I-40 bridge with its mindless traffic... not realizing what beauty lies underneath, this... just another bridge on their destinations to everywhere. |
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Portable toilets are available for pottie-trained bicyclers at the trailhead. |
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Percy Priest Dam looms large and overwhelms the skyline up-river from the start of the trail. |
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So, with a flourish, we say adieu to a-dam and peddle off down the trail. |
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At three tenths of a mile we encounter our first structure on the trail, the I-40 Bridge. As we pass from bright sunlight into welcome shade we encounter a magic world of massive pillars and posts and feel the cool air rising from the rippling Stones River below our feet. |
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A rushing side stream greets us at mile 0.80. |
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The trail splits here to the YMCA or the Lebanon Road terminus. |
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| The trail splits at this point. |
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The trails half-way point is marked by majestic stone piers that once supported a railroad bridge across Stones River. |
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| This might be a good point in the trail to sit and take a rest before pedaling on. |
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Huge rocks, looking like giant turtles, stand guard near the YMCA Trailhead exit from the main trail. If you sit on a "turtle rock" and make a wish... It will most likely come true. |
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| The left fork ends at the YMCA terminus (4 & 5). |
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The right fork leads to the Lebanon Road terminus (6 & 7) |
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About two tenths of a mile along the YMCA trailhead we are confronted by a rather testy upslope called... a hill. |
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At about one half mile into the YMCA Terminus section, we encounter another split of the trail |
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| At about the one half mile point of the side trail we again find a trail juncture. |
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To the left leads to Stewarts Ferry Pike |
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| To the right the YMCA Trailhead |
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Some interesting abandoned farm buildings are sprinkled along the trail. |
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| At mile 0.7 the trail makes a hard left turn and skirts the property of the Police Training Academy |
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As we approach the trailhead, the Police Academy is seen on the right |
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The YMCA complex is to the left |
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At the one mile point from the main trail split we reach the YMCA Terminus and parking area. |
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| The YMCA Trailhead is reached at about one mile from our exit at the Greenway. |  |
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And meanwhile... back at the Main Trail Split we make tracks on the way to the Lebanon Road Terminus. |
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| A short distance down the trail we encounter a road hazard sign. |
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After checking for "wet", we cautiously proceed on our quest. |
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At mile 1.7, we pass under an old steel railroad bridge perched high in the air |  |
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| Imagine the surprise, on this mid-July day, with the temperature climbing into the mid '90's, finding a sign along the trail that stated... "Warning... Ice on Trail 50 Feet Ahead"... Ah. but one could only wish... |
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You can look forward to this real huff-'n-puff hill a little beyond the halfway point on the quest for the Lebanon Road Trailhead. |  |
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| Some lucky apartment complexes have their own private access to the Greenway. |  |
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You may not be able to walk on water, put you can peddle just above the water on the boardwalk that hugs the river bank at mile 2.5. |
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You can really get up close and personal with the Stones River along this extended stretch of boardwalk positioned just above the water. |  |
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One of the most memorable sights along the trail occurred at the boardwalk. Hundreds of fish... big fish, were resting quietly as if in a trance all along the boardwalk... where's your fishing pole when you really need it. |  |
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A toast with the old water bottle marks the end of the Greenway at the Lebanon Road Terminus... and the beginning of the way back to the car. |
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| At mile 3.00 we finally arrive at the temporary end of the trail, a juncture of Lebanon Road |
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A modern upscale shopping center borders the trailhead parking area |
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| In earlier times, the whole area bordered by Stones river, encompassing the shopping center was a part of Andrew Jackson's famous horse racing track. |
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Can't you just picture old Andy sliding down off his panting horse to grab a cup of coffee at Starbucks... |
| FLOWERS ALONG THE STONES RIVER GREENWAY |
| A close look at the small and strange reveals an abundance of natures wild flowers peeking up at us as we cruise by on our peddling machines. |
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| Two Rivers Parkway off Briley
Parkway Surf action swimming facility with 3 waterslides, including 2 corkscrew slides Snack bar Floats for rent Admission charged |
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WAVE COUNTRY |
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3150 Mcgavock Pike Ball Fields (Lighted) Golf Course (Public) Picnic Shelters |
Playground Basketball courts Lake fishing Community center |
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TWO RIVERS PARK |
 Operated by the Donelson Civitan Club Ball fields-- Picnic areas |
 3001 Lebanon Pike Ball fields-- Outdoor swimming pool with slide-- Soccer fields |
| DONELSON GIRLS SOFTBALL PARK | DONELSON YMCA |
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 Paved walk/jog path around pond with fountain |
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| HAMILTON CREEK PARK | CENTURY CITY MINI-PARK | LOCK TWO PARK |
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