Greenways for Nashville

Last Updated: 2/6/2013 5:10:31 PM

Nonprofit

Greenways for Nashville

Address

c/o Parks and Recreation Department
P.O. Box 196340

Nashville, TN 37219-6340
Davidson County

Primary Phone

(615) 862-8400 xx439

Primary Fax

(615) 862-8414

Web Site

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Contact Email

renee.bates@nashville.gov

CEO/Executive Director

Ms. Renee Bates

Board Chair

Mr. Mark Deutschmann

Board Chair Company Affiliation

Village Real Estate Services

Board Members

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Year of Incorporation

1994

Former Names

Organization received a competitive grant from the community foundation in the past five years

Community Foundation Staff Conducted Site Visit when Developing Profile

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