Suggest Your Tennessee Gatlinburg GreenWays Trail Idea
Gatlinburg Tennessee has spent millions to pretty up. They moved cables and power lines underground, instituted new laws on building decor, took timeshare staff off the streets and more. Well 2009 was a year for “Green” efforts and they are continuing in those steps.
Gatlinburg is holding a second workshop, next Tuesday January 26th, to get citizens ideas as what a Gatlinburg Greenways Trail should include. Greenways are generally described as corridors of protected land along waterways, ridge-lines and utility corridors used for recreation purposes. These greenways normally contain trails serving walkers, runners, bicyclists, skaters and hikers.
What a great opportunity for people such as yourself whom either visits the Gatlinburg area or owns property to add your ideas to the Gatlinburg Greenways Master Plan. You can do so by contacting:
Marty Nicely, Parks and Recreation Director City of Gatlinburg
1230 Parkway East, Suite 2, P. O. Box 5
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
Phone: (865) 436-4990 or (865) 430-1390
Gatlinburg And Tennessee Smoky Mountain News
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Gatlinburg City Hall held a public meeting for the proposed 15.6 mile , 12 segment, Gatlinburg Greenways Master Plan. Efforts are underway to seek interest and support for 12 segmented stretches of property that would form Greenways, multipurpose trails, throughout the Gatlinburg area.
Seems promoters of the idea are quick to share the Greenways would service hikers, while skateboarders and skaters would not be allowed. Considering most visitors to Gatlinburg bring families with children and there is little room for bikes in the trunk. What is your opinion as to if provisions were made to allow skateboards and skates? Please post opinions and refer back for updates as this story develops. Constructive comments, pro or con, will be posted.
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