by Sara-Jane Kerstetter | Mar 18, 2015 | News Slider, Opinion
Stephen Warnik knows the importance of Nashville’s greenways. “I come here [to the Bells Bend trail] daily,” Warnik said. “As long as it’s above 32 degrees you’ll find me out here making the most of these beautiful trails. You just cannot beat it.” Warnik, a Nashville resident, said that the greenways are a daily escape from his routine. Nashville is doing its part to help residents live healthier lifesyles by seeking to expand the number of greenways in Davidson county. There are currently 190 miles of trails throughout the county. Greenways are linear parks and paths that link schools, shopping areas, offices and parks within a community. Not only do the greenways provide benefits of recreation but also conserve green space and provide a green system of transportation. Nashville’s greenways are built by Metro Parks and supported by the non-profit group, Greenways for Nashville. The greenways provide opportunities for biking, hiking, running and exploring trails and anyone. The greenways are located all over the city, with a goal of having a greenway trail within two miles of every community. Lipscomb students have easy access to the the greenways, as the Forest Hills trail is less than a mile from campus. Students can walk just under a mile to get to the entrance on Hillsboro Pike. This provides students with a safe and convenient opportunity to adventure and see another side of Nashville. There is also nearby Woodmont Park greenway, which is located off of Woodmont Boulevard. “It’s so peaceful out here [on the greenways],” Warnik said. “Sometimes I will see people and other times it will be just me and God’s...
