Final phase underway for Red Bank greenway project

RED BANK, Tennessee (WDEF) – Red Bank officials announce that construction is underway for the final phase of a trail system through the city.

The new, one mile trail will connect White Oak Park to Stringer’s Ridge.

The “White Oak Connector” links up the two green spaces north of the River.

It’s been in the works for more than a decade.

The Trust for Public Land has partnered with both Red Bank and Chattanooga to create shared public space to protect the 100 acre Stringer’s Ridge Park.

The new connector will link 700 residents to either park with just a ten minute walk.

“This connector trail will be heavily used by runners, bikers, walkers, hikers and the community more generally,” says Red Bank City Manager Martin Granum. “It provides an amazing link from Red Bank into Chattanooga’s North Shore and with a wonderful nature experience along the way.  The underlying partnership between the Trust for Public Land and the City of Red Bank is an example of how great ideas come to life and the entire community benefits. This path is nothing short of a huge win for the entire community and, as a trail runner myself, I can’t wait to incorporate it into my Little Debbie Ironman training runs!”