Mill Ridge Park Joins The Ranks As One Of Nashville's Newest City Parks
By Meghan Kraft|Published January 18, 2021
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Meghan Kraft
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Meghan Kraft loves to travel the world, but she makes her home right here in Nashville, Tennessee. She holds a degree in English, and has worked in the digital marketing realm with companies such as Apartments.com, USA Today and HarperCollins Publishing.
Nashville is known for being a beautiful city, and that’s in no small part due to the incredible beauty of the natural area that surrounds it. You’ll find everything from rocky riverfronts to expansive bluffs – even along the highway! – and lush, verdant valleys in the Middle Tennessee Area. In 2018, Mill Ridge Park became one of the newest parks in the city, and it tends to be one of the most underrated. Learn more about it below!
Mill Ridge Park is an oft-overlooked Nashville park that's located in the suburb of Antioch. The 600-acre expanse is the final product of years of planning from Nashville City officials.
Southeast Nashville has been in long need of a park, with its burgeoning population and incredible, diverse community. Mill Ridge Park was designed to be one of the premier green spaces in the city.
Considered a "destination park," Mill Ridge Park focuses on providing quality facilities, community programs, local services, and outdoor recreation events to the family's that make their homes in southeast Davidson County.
Friends of Mill Ridge Park is an Antioch-based non-profit that services the park and the local community. From guided hikes to educational experiences, this is one community organization that is truly invested in the city.
Book clubs and gardening experiences are on the docket, which means there's a little something for everyone here at Mill Ridge Park. Come to simply wander the ridge, or meander the lush fields with your camera. The opportunities for great photos are endless!
Mill Ridge Park is truly a hidden gem that we can't recommend enough. Get outside of the city and get outside, folks. There's a whole new world beyond downtown!