GET  INTO  NATURE

(Shelby Bottoms Greenway)

As women, and as a people in general, it so very important for us to get ourselves into nature! Nature helps us to relieve stress, lower blood pressure, and reduce the amount of toxins we breathe in our city's air on a daily basis.

There are so many breathtaking places we can go right here in our town of Nashville that are scenic, kid-friendly, educational, and ..umm.. FREE. Pack a lunch and get out there!

1.) My MOST FAVORITE place to go is the Shelby Bottoms Greenway! Located in Shelby Park in East Nashville, The Shelby Bottoms Greenway is a somewhat hidden trail along the Cumberland River that offers a place for people to walk their dogs, ride bikes and roller skate. At the head of this trail is the Shelby Bottoms Nature Center. In the nature center, you and your children can learn about the park, There are also events held here weekly. There's also an outdoor play area for small children.
With their low inclines, it's a perfect place for beginners to walk or run, as there is a one-mile loop that offers scenic and level grounds. If you continue to walk the full trail it will lead you straight to Two Rivers Park and Wave Country, which is only about 3 miles away!!

2.) Another awesome greenway is located around McCabe golf course in the Sylvan Park area of west Nashville. It's called McCabe Park. McCabe Park has a trail that is around 2.8 miles with some heavy inclines. It's very scenic with a stream that flows through the walking areas. There's also a community center that offers a location for fitness classes and a gym.