Stones River Greenway Arboretum

Stones River Greenway Arboretum
Type Public arboretum
Location Rutherford County, Tennessee, United States
Coordinates 35°47′11″N 86°24′58″W / 35.7864°N 86.4161°W / 35.7864; -86.4161Coordinates: 35°47′11″N 86°24′58″W / 35.7864°N 86.4161°W / 35.7864; -86.4161
Elevation 600 to 800 ft (180 to 240 m)
Established 2003 (2003)
Operated by City of Murfreesboro
Parks & Recreation Commission

The Stones River Greenway Arboretum is an arboretum located along the Stones River Greenway, beside the Stones River, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

The arboretum contains species native to the area, many were originally on the site when it was established. Species include hardwoods at the higher elevations, and softwoods in the lower areas. This arboretum was certified as a Level 1 arboretum by the Tennessee Urban Forestry Council in 2003. Access is available through a number of Greenway trailheads throughout Murfreesboro.[1]:4

See also

References

  1. "List of Tennessee Certified Arboreta" (PDF). Tennessee Urban Forestry Council. Retrieved 28 April 2012.


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