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A Special thanks to community Partners Hershey Foods
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Land for the stationhouse was purchased from our community partner, MLGW

Website Design by Wendy Holden

The V&E Greenline is a 1.7-mile rails-to-trails park that is owned by the neighborhood and was purchased by the neighborhood in 1996. The trail runs from Springdale to Watkins, with intersections at Stonewall, Evergreen, Mclean, and Jackson, in Memphis, TN.  Visit the V&E Greenline history page.   We hope to see you on the Greenline.


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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

SPRUCE UP

To be Announced

 

 

COMMITTEE MEETING (Click to see Calendar)

We are always looking for new Committee Members. 

Monday May 16th at the Stationhouse (Tutwiler & Avalon) , 6:30

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO HELP MAINTAIN THE GREENLINE  

ADOPT A GARBAGE CAN

 


NEWS AND EVENTS

 Please email us if you would like to assist with fundraising or other projects related to the V&E Greenline. 

 

Visit the Sculpture Unveiling Page from April 30, 2011

 

Walk the Line Event This is the V&E Greenline's Annual Thank You event for our contributors and volunteers.  This year, the event will be held on the West End of the Greenline (close to Watkins/Cleveland) on Saturday April 30th from 12:00 to 2:00.  The event will include a BBQ lunch, Annual Meeting, Honoring the Outstanding Volunteer and the official unveiling of the artwork created by Rhodes College students.  Parking is free on the "Old Sears" Lot.  Come out and see us, Rain or Shine.  Please see the Flyer for Additional Details. 

 

Mclean Baptist Church is sponsoring an Easter Egg Hunt for ages 1 to 12 on the V&E Greenline at 11:30 on Saturday April 23rd.  The location is the Garden Section (between Auburndale and McLean).

 

March is Contribution Month

Please take a moment to read the Friends of the Greenline Contribution Letter and then complete the Contribution Brochure.  We need your help.   

 

 

Download the 2011 Annual Report

 


2010 News

 

Visit the Wolf River Conservancy for more information about Wolf River Days 2010 to be held on the V&E Greenline (Tutwiler & Avalon) on September 25. 

 

May 2010 VECA Newsletter.  First page story in the newsletter about Clay Keeler volunteering to help improve drainage, Hershey Corporation donation, and memories of Craig Jordan, a former volunteer and committee member.  You can also read this story, as well as keep up with VECA news, at http://veca.org/ .

 

Heavy Flooding near the Greenline (May 1, 2010).

 

The youngest Greenline Volunteer helping to mow.

With the beginning of Spring, our volunteers are out mowing, trimming, performing trail maintenance, etc.  Please be mindful of our workers by not using the trail if marked by caution tape and avoid walking too close to individuals working on the trail, especially with power equipment.  Remember it is easier for you to see them, then for our volunteers to see you.  

 

Memphis Flyer Story on AmeriCorp assistance in VECA, including the Greenline. 

 

Download the 2010 Contribution Form

March is Contribution Month.  Your donation helps us make the Greenline better.

 

Download the 2010 Annual Report

 

Ice Covered Greenline

Winter storm in Memphis on January 29 2010.  Enjoy the pictures of the Greenline covered in Sleet and Snow. February 8 Snow pictures have been added to this page.

 

 

The Greenline phone number is changing to 901-276-1782.  This is the VECA Welcome Center phone number located at 1680 Jackson and is shared with other VECA Neighborhood Organizations.

 

Wildlife on the Greenline

Recently seen walking on the Greenline is what we believe to be a Muscovy Duck.  Check out the pictures of him by clicking the link.  He was between Belvedere and Evergreen.


2009 and Previous

"Walk the Line" 2009 Event Flyer

 

February 2 and March 1 Snowfall

 

 

Thanks to Breakaway Running for adopting two trash cans on the Greenline.  Please visit their website and stores. 

 

Memphis Flyer December 18, 2008  The V&E Greenline is profiled in an article about What Works in Midtown. 

 

Commercial Appeal September 7, 2008

 

On August 25, 2008, areas of Memphis received three inches of rain.  This led to high water (and some urban and basement flooding) in neighborhoods near Lick Creek, including sections of the Greenline.  This picture shows the rushing water under the Lick Creek Bridge.  It is approximately 15 feet above normal.  Thanks to the Coonin family for the picture.   

 

Recognition in Fall 2008 Rails to Trails

 

Mentioned in June 15th, 2008 Commercial Appeal Editorial

 

Thanks to All that attended the May 17th spruce

up.

 

Thanks to All that braved the weather and participated in the March 15th Spruce Up.  

 

State Grant Awarded for Water and Sewer at the Stationhouse

 

Thank you for making the 2007 yard sale one of the most successful yards sales we have had! 

 

Greenline Recognition in 2007 Spring Memphis Business Quarterly Magazine

Greenline Recognition in Rails to Trails Spring 2007 Magazine

Board Members Win Awards--1/22/2007

Station House and Keeler Bridge Dedication--11/11/2006


DOWNLOADS

Using the Greenline Brochure

Map of the Greenline


CONTRIBUTIONS

The V&E Greenline depends upon contributions. Take a minutes to send in a check to the V&E Greenline. 



Rails-to-Trails, the most prestigious organization in the field, honored the V&E Greenline as its trail of the month in March 2005: http://www.railtrails.org/find/totm/archives/05-03.asp

 

To get involved, call 901-276-1784 or Click Here to email us


Benches


Keeler Bridge built by Will and Rob Keeler of Keeler Ironworks


Photos on the Trail


 

Photo of the Gardens


A Program of VECA CDC--a 501(c)(3)


 

 

 

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