Pigeon Forge’s Greenway will be a true asset for locals and tourist
Pigeon Forge has joined Gatlinburg and Sevierville in recognizing what a valuable asset the river is to its community. In Gatlinburg you can stroll along the river in places on the two main streets through downtown. In Sevierville you can walk up and down the river on a scenic river walk built by the city.
Now Pigeon Forge is taking advantage of its river, often hidden by the Parkway development. The first phase of the city’s greenway project was dedicated on Monday, as officials gathered at the plaza and cut the ribbon to open the trail. The first section of what one-day will be almost four miles of greenway trail goes from Jake Thomas Road to Ashley Avenue. The plaza includes flags and a plaque honoring former City Commissioner English McCarter.
The greenway will be a bonus for local residents, but over time, especially as the length grows during the ensuing phases of construction, we’ll see visitors discover this treasure too.
Sevierville’s river walk draws tourist as well as locals. The Parkway through Gatlinburg is naturally a Mecca for tourist. And so too will be Pigeon Forge's greenway, because it will go from Ole Mill down to Jehu Street. That will be a much more accessible and visible stretch of the trail. Work on that will begin in about a year.
Imagine a greenway walk of four miles or so, much of it along the scenic river with views of attractions as well as nature. How peaceful that walk will be for those seeking an escape from the buzz of Parkway activity.
Pigeon Forge has done a great thing with its greenway project. We can’t wait for the rest of it to come along.
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thank you for being there where your at in life.
Posted by: patricia ann holloway | August 27, 2007 05:02 PM