The following news items about the Greenway and its progress
 have appeared in the Cleveland Daily Banner. They are listed chronologically,
dating back to 2000. Simply click on the hyperlink to learn more...
 

Greenway contributes to success
As the popularity of the Cleveland/Bradley County Greenway has grown, so has the number of individuals and organizations who recognize ways to enhance the experience and have taken action to see it happen.  (Published

Greenway update given to the Sunrise Rotarians
Cameron Fisher, chairman of the Greenway board of directors, delivered a PowerPoint presentation to the Bradley Sunrise Rotary Club, with updates on Phase III of the project.  (Published January 25, 2008 10:58 AM EDT)

Named for Dr. Ashley Smith Jr.: Greenway, Nature Center opens at CMS 
The Dr. Ashley Smith Jr. Greenway and Nature Center was opened  recently at Cleveland Middle School. The center is located behind the school next to Candies Creek.  The center will be used as an outdoor classroom and includes a 0.6 mile walking trail that is part of the Cleveland Greenway Network.  (Published November 15, 2007 12:14 PM EDT)

Groundbreaking begins official start of work on Phase III of the Greenway
Friends, elected officials and members of the Mouse Creek Greenway Committee lined up for pictures with their shovels Tuesday morning for the ceremonial groundbreaking for Phase III. The new phase  will extend the walking trail between 17th and Willow streets.  (Published August 08, 2007 10:33 AM EDT)

Southeastern Palm Society adopts portion of Greenway
Members of the Southeastern Palm Society have adopted a section of the Cleveland/Bradley County Greenway and have planted palms in a bed just off of Raider Drive at the northern starting point of the Greenway. (May 21, 2007 11:04 AM EDT)

Greenway Board Hears Update on Phase III

‘Greenway Network’ includes six charter walking pathways
Six area walking paths have become charter members of a new “Greenway Network” established to raise awareness of the availability of such recreational entities in the county. (March 05, 2007 10:21 AM EDT)

2006 Progress Prepares Greenway for 2007

Greenway board proposes timeline
Members of the Cleveland/Bradley County Greenway Board gathered for their monthly meeting on Thursday at the Leadership and Communications Center at the Church of God International Offices. (January 29, 2007 10:47 AM EDT)

City, county continue Greenway partnership
Since the idea was first proposed several years ago, the implementation and completion of a Greenway in Cleveland and Bradley County has been a priority of both governing bodies. (December 21, 2006 10:32 AM EDT)

Greenway Board Hears Report From Environment Club
The Cleveland/Bradley County Greenway Board, in their regularly-scheduled monthly meeting last week, heard a report from Cleveland High School biology teacher Jeannie Long on the identification of animal and plant life along the Greenway. (October 29, 2006)

Fisher says Greenway functional 
The Bradley/Cleveland Greenway received a grant from the state of Tennessee to complete the third phase of the cross-country walkway. The state gave a $619,000 grant to extend the Greenway 4,000 feet from 20th Street to Willow Street. (September 15, 2006 10:58 AM EDT)

Greenway board discusses funding  
Cleveland/Bradley County Greenway Board members met Aug. 17 to discuss further funding of the ongoing project. (August 28, 2006 10:58 AM EDT)

$495,987 grant funds Phase III of the Greenway
Gov. Phil Bredesen announced Wednesday the state will provide the city of Cleveland with an enhancement grant in the amount of $495,987 for Phase III Cleveland-Bradley County Greenway. (Published August 10, 2006 9:53 AM EDT)

Greenway Board Reports on Several Projects

Downtown Greenway Connector Unveiled
Members of the Cleveland/Bradley County Greenway Committee and local government officials Monday inaugurated a 3.6-mile "downtown connector" which will take in historic downtown sites, as well as Centenary Avenue and Ocoee Street homes, Arnold School and Lee University. (April 05, 2006 10:28 AM EDT)

Greenway Board Hears Path Plan 
Members of the Cleveland/Bradley County Greenway Board heard a proposal earlier this month from a local developer for a possible extension of the Greenway. (July 04, 2006 9:36 AM EDT)

Church of God Installs Greenway Connector

2005 Year in Review

Corridor is resource toward healthier life
For those who make New Year's resolutions for a healthier life, Cleveland and Bradley County may offer a resource to help. (December 30, 2005 10:12 AM EDT)

Program gives incentive to walk Greenway
In an effort to spur Cleveland and Bradley County residents into walking and enjoying the first two phases of the Greenway, Bradley County Health Council recently kicked off Cleveland Walks. (Sunday, August 28, 2005 6:00 AM EDT)

TDOT denies funds for Phase 3 of greenway
City and county officials were disappointed this weekend with notification a request for a $625,000 grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation for Phase 3 of the Cleveland/Bradley County Greenway has been denied. (Sunday, October 23, 2005 6:00 AM EDT)

Update given on Greenway
Members of the Greenway Committee met Wednesday at the Church of God Headquarters to discuss progress on the long-term project which will one day benefit all city and county residents visually and physically. (October 20, 2005 10:20 AM EDT)

Grant sought to continue Greenway Phase 3
The Bradley County Commission approved a request for county government officials to work with the city of Cleveland in filing for a grant to continue the Cleveland/Bradley Greenway Project. (October 18, 2005 9:48 AM EDT)

Grants help fund Greenway
With the opening of the Cleveland/Bradley County Greenway Phase II on Wednesday residents have inquired about funding for the phases. (August 05, 2005 9:44 AM EDT)

Greenway connects 'people to places'
A luncheon to celebrate the opening of Phase II on the Cleveland/Bradley County Greenway and to honor project donors was held Wednesday afternoon at the Church of God International Offices. (August 04, 2005 9:57 AM EDT)

Greenway plans are finalized
The Greenway board met Wednesday at Thirsty Thursday's to finalize plans for next Wednesday's noon celebration for the official opening of the second phase of the community walkway. (July 28, 2005 9:58 AM EDT)

Of Greenway: Celebration to mark Phase II completion
The Cleveland/Bradley Greenway Committee is planning celebration for noon Aug. 3 to officially commemorate the completion of Phase II of the Greenway. (July 26, 2005 9:53 AM EDT)

Teen plans bird, bat houses for county Greenway
The committee coordinating the Cleveland/Bradley County Greenway Project added a little youthful enthusiasm at its Monday luncheon meeting. (June 21, 2005 9:57 AM EDT)

Update on Greenway construction
I am excited this week to update you on the progress of the Mouse Creek Greenway. This is a very exciting project that is being implemented through a partnership between Bradley County and the City of Cleveland. (March 15, 2005 11:15 AM EDT)

Earthworks Unlimited gets Greenway Project bids
The first step toward completion of the Mouse Creek Greenway Project behind Home Depot is under way. (December 15, 2004 10:41 AM EDT)

Greenway bid opening is delayed
The city of Cleveland is delaying the opening bid for a part of the Mouse Creek Greenway project near Paul Huff Parkway and Mohawk Drive, according to Melinda Carroll, the city's purchasing agent. (November 30, 2004 9:54 AM EDT)

Greenway project selected by Rotary Club
The Cleveland/Bradley County Greenway Committee approved a request by the Cleveland Rotary Club Friday to participate in the joint city-county Greenway Project along Mouse Creek in downtown Cleveland. (Sunday, October 17, 2004 6:00 AM EDT)

Bids opened Wednesday for proposed Greenway project
It's now a time to pick and choose on Phase 2 of the Cleveland/Bradley County Greenway Project, after the opening of bids Wednesday afternoon at the Cleveland Municipal Building. (July 08, 2004 10:14 AM EDT)

Commission proposes Greenway board
The Bradley County Commission ignored a plea from Cleveland Mayor Tom Rowland Monday to delay support of a resolution to name a governing body for the Cleveland/Bradley County Greenway project. (June 22, 2004 10:24 AM EDT)

Greenway governing committee proposed
Bradley County Planner Amy Conley-Moore, who has been instrumental in the continuation of the Cleveland/Bradley County Greenway Project, proposed a resolution to the County Commission at Monday's work session to provide some governance for the project. (June 15, 2004 10:27 AM EDT)

Passive park plan is possible at Greenway's southern end
Plans for Phase 2 of the Cleveland Greenway Project are on the drawing board, with expectations for a summer start on construction. This second phase will expand the existing one-half-mile walkway to two miles (each way). (May 21, 2004 1:18 PM EDT)

Plans for next phase of the Greenway ready for bids
Plans for Phase 2 of the Cleveland Greenway have been completed and bids will be let in the near future to extend the current one-half-mile walkway north and south along Mouse Creek. (May 21, 2004 12:38 PM EDT)

Greenway is a treat for trail users
Walking along the paved path as it snakes its way through Mouse Creek Greenway, a person can see the water bubble and foam as it runs through, around and over rocks in Mouse Creek. Small rapids form in the choke points, but the water is too shallow and too slow to generate whitewater or the rushing, roaring sounds of the Ocoee River. This is Mouse Creek, a small, lazy stream that gurgles as it flows through Cleveland between 20th and 25th streets. (Sunday, January 04, 2004 6:00 AM EDT)

Davidson: Greenway becoming a reality
The Mouse Creek Greenway is a new and exciting project that is slowly becoming a reality for the citizens of Cleveland and Bradley County. (September 02, 2003 10:06 AM EDT)

Greenway now facing Phase II, to Tinsley Park
Plans for Phase II of the Greenway Project are well underway, according to David Jones, spokesman for the city of Cleveland. He adds that the city is currently waiting on various clearances from the state before they can began with Phase II. (April 18, 2003 10:29 AM EDT)

Mouse Creek getting face-lift
As part of Phase II of the Mouse Creek Greenway, Bowater has funded a stream bank restoration project at Tinsley Park. (April 25, 2002 10:00 AM EDT)

Rowland: Greenway is working together
Greenways come in many forms across the country because property and space restrictions sometimes present problems. (January 10, 2002 8:44 AM EDT)

Greenway project got a start in 2001
The Mouse Creek Greenway which was planned and discussed for many years, finally became a reality in 2001 with the completion of Phase I of the project. (January 02, 2002 9:22 AM EDT)

Mouse Creek Greenway a reality
The Mouse Creek Greenway has been discussed for many years. Finally it is a reality. Paving of Phase I is now complete and open for walking, bicycling and rollerblading. (October 30, 2001 9:51 AM EDT)

Greenway bridge is on site and in place
Construction of the Mouse Creek Greenway is finally underway, according to Bradley County Planning Director Amy Conley-Moore, with the installation of a footbridge over Mouse Creek Thursday. (July 27, 2001 9:32 AM EDT)

Davis: Phase I of greenway begins this month
The Mouse Creek Greenway is a new and exciting project that is soon to be a reality for the citizens of Cleveland and Bradley County. (June 05, 2001 10:02 AM EDT)

City offers summer programs
With summer right around the corner, the city's Parks and Recreation Department is gearing up for softball tournaments, swimming, tennis clinics, golf excursions and the greenway project. (April 27, 2001 10:13 AM EDT)

City planner explains benefits of the Mouse Creek Greenway project
Functional benefits of having a greenway in the community include environmental protection, recreational opportunities and aesthetic appeal, according to Cleveland City Planner Greg Thomas. (April 17, 2001 10:49 AM EDT)

Editorial: Local Greenway plan gets needed funding
The second phase of the Mouse Creek Greenway, which will run from 25th Street to Tinsley Park, received a welcome boost last week with the announcement of a $706,200 grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation. (January 18, 2001 9:55 AM EDT)

Mayor provides Rotarians with update on greenway, downtown
Mayor Tom Rowland gave an update Tuesday on the greenway system being developed in the area. (March 22, 2000 10:21 AM EDT)

Grant to expand Greenway plans
Cleveland and Bradley County have been approved for a $64,000 state grant that will help them purchase a 2-acre tract of land to be used to expand the Mouse Creek Greenway. (March 02, 2000 9:49 AM EDT)