Just north of Nashville, there are three paved greenway paths that are popular with locals and also a worth-it destination run.
Hendersonville Greenway. Hendersonville is city and also a suburb of Nashville, located on the Cumberland River. The Hendersonville Greenway is a worth-it destination run! The paved multi-use path passes through several parks along the Columbia River. The nicest section is the 1-mile loop at Memorial Park, with its nice water views, to the end of Drakes Creek Park. From Memorial Park, continue north for 0.8 miles alongside Cherokee Rd., then rejoining the dedicated path. After another 1 mile, at the end of Drakes Creek Park, there’s a choice: continue north for 1 mile to Veterans Park, or head east for 1.5 miles to Saundersville Rd., just past the Public Library. Past Drakes Creek Park, the path isn’t as scenic, as it passes by numerous strip malls. Terrain is mainly open.
White House Greenway. Google Street View
White House Greenway. White House is a small city located 22 miles north of Nashville. The best bet for a run here is the White House Greenway. The multi-use path runs for 3.8 miles between Revolution Church off Highway 31w and Stadium Rd., just past Michael L. Arnold Municipal Park. Combination paved & gravel surface.
Springfield Greenway. This is a pleasant, paved multi-use trail in Springfield, located 30 miles north of Nashville. The path runs for 2.5 miles from Garner Street Park Trailhead to Travis Price Park, alongside Sulphur Creek. The terrain is pleasantly open. There are markers every 1/4 mile. The run can be extended at Travis Price Park by following the paved surface past the Pavilion. Run the paved loop around soccer fields or follow the loop around the Park Road. Both loops ~1 mile. Our thanks to Joe Rushing for suggesting this route!
Just north of Nashville, there are three paved greenway paths that are popular with locals and also a worth-it destination run.
Hendersonville Greenway. Hendersonville is city and also a suburb of Nashville, located on the Cumberland River. The Hendersonville Greenway is a worth-it destination run! The paved multi-use path passes through several parks along the Columbia River. The nicest section is the 1-mile loop at Memorial Park, with its nice water views, to the end of Drakes Creek Park. From Memorial Park, continue north for 0.8 miles alongside Cherokee Rd., then rejoining the dedicated path. After another 1 mile, at the end of Drakes Creek Park, there’s a choice: continue north for 1 mile to Veterans Park, or head east for 1.5 miles to Saundersville Rd., just past the Public Library. Past Drakes Creek Park, the path isn’t as scenic, as it passes by numerous strip malls. Terrain is mainly open.
White House Greenway. Google Street View
White House Greenway. White House is a small city located 22 miles north of Nashville. The best bet for a run here is the White House Greenway. The multi-use path runs for 3.8 miles between Revolution Church off Highway 31w and Stadium Rd., just past Michael L. Arnold Municipal Park. Combination paved & gravel surface.
Springfield Greenway. This is a pleasant, paved multi-use trail in Springfield, located 30 miles north of Nashville. The path runs for 2.5 miles from Garner Street Park Trailhead to Travis Price Park, alongside Sulphur Creek. The terrain is pleasantly open. There are markers every 1/4 mile. The run can be extended at Travis Price Park by following the paved surface past the Pavilion. Run the paved loop around soccer fields or follow the loop around the Park Road. Both loops ~1 mile. Our thanks to Joe Rushing for suggesting this route!
An overview of some of Nashville's prettiest residential neighborhoods for running, adapted from Neighborhoods.com: Belle Meade, Belmont-Hillsboro, Sylvan Park, and East Nashville. Pretty streets, homes, history.
A tour of downtown, several 'country music' sights, and paths/greenways, including the Cumberland River Greenway and the East Bank Greenway. Shorter & longer versions, all accessible from downtown. Cherry blossoms in spring!
A flat, 6.6 mile one-way trail, between the Country Music Hall of Fame, north to Rhodes Park. Some parts alongside the road and some on the river, with options to cross over to the east side in sections.
A great tour of some of the music landmarks of Nashville, including Music Square East and West, the Wyatt Center, and Owen Bradley Park. Campus of Vanderbilt University is a nice add-on.
A nice run combining Centennial Park, home to Nashville’s Parthenon — a replica of the Athenian Parthenon and featuring American art galleries, with the 300-acre Vanderbilt campus, which doubles as an arboretum. Also a running track.
2600 acres of forest and field located minutes south of downtown. The historic entrance is marked by “The Allee”, an impressive set of stone steps, leading to great views of the Nashville skyline. Can also connect to Harpeth River Greenway. Popular 11.2 mile road loop option.
A beautiful, paved trail with impressive views of the Cumberland River. Keep your eye out for Spot Opryland’s General Jackson Riverboat. A good option on a hot day.
A multi-use trail that runs parallel to the Stones River for much of its length. 12 miles east of downtown and 5 miles south of the airport, and connects to the Shelby Bottoms Greenway.
One of many of Nashville’s evolving system of greenways, about 15 minutes West of downtown. The multi-use trail loops around McCabe Park, along Richland Creek, and a section cool for railroad buffs.
A multi-use trail in the city of Brentwood, features rolling hills and a wide, paved path. Includes River Park, a section along the Little Harpeth River, and Crockett Park.
This historic town 20 miles south of Nashville has some nice running! Combine Pinkerton Park, Fort Granger, downtown, & the Franklin Greenway for an 8-miler. The Park at Harlinsdale Farm is a historic horse farm with a 5k soft track across rolling farmland.
Run the section of this 444-mile recreational road and scenic drive that passes close to Nashville. The road is also a designated cycling road, so it's runnable. Pretty views and foliage. A dirt trail runs alongside the road from Franklin to Garrison Creek.
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