MRCT is pleased to offer our website visitors the
Mid-South Existing Greenways Map—our Region’s first web-based interactive map of existing greenways, parks and open space facilities. This map is produced by the Mid-South Greenways Steering Committee, of which MRCT is a member, with data provided by municipalities and parks and greenways organizations throughout the region. Map development and maintenance is generously supported by the Hyde Family Foundations with technical assistance provided by The University of Memphis Center for Partnerships in GIS.

The Committee is dedicated to improving the scope and connectivity of green infrastructure in the Mid South and works to promote more extensive and integrated use of existing projects by the public.

We are constantly improving the coverage and quality of our data, so any corrections are welcome. Likewise, our chief goal is to increase the interconnectivity of our trails, and your suggestions for future trail connections are essential to future development.  Please send your comments to Tara Wohlgemuth, Coordinator for the Mid-South Greenways Steering Committee at midsouthgreenways@gmail.com.

Please take a look at the suggested route for the Mississippi River Trail in Shelby County. We’d like your feedback. Send your comments to Glenn Cox at wglenncox@comcast.net.

The initial Concept and Feasibility Plan for the MRCT Trail in Shelby County involves various components that include: any land acquisition/conservation easement needs, right of way considerations, signage, materials, cost analysis, potential economic development, educational materials, political advocacy efforts, new bike lanes, sustainability issues, public safety, community meetings, identification of funding resources for implementation, partner development, marketing, art, urban design and environmental impact studies/permits.

The new route for the MRT will travel north to Tipton County, along Riverside Drive in downtown Memphis and eventually over the Harahan Bridge, and then head south to the State line of Mississippi to connect with Greenway projects in Desoto County.

The Trail will also offer new public awareness and connections to the two Shelby County Tennessee State Parks: TO Fuller and Meeman-Shelby Forest.

The Plan is being funded by the Hyde Family Foundations, Shelby County Government, FedEx, Sustainable Shelby and Estie and John Sheahan.

Download the Map