Stones River Greenway Arboretum

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

Stones River Greenway Arboretum
Stones River Greenway Arboretum is located in Tennessee
Stones River Greenway Arboretum
TypePublic arboretum
LocationRutherford County, Tennessee, United States
Coordinates35°47′11″N 86°24′58″W / 35.7864°N 86.4161°W / 35.7864; -86.4161
Elevation600 to 800 ft (180 to 240 m)
Established2003 (2003)
Operated byCity of Murfreesboro
Parks & Recreation Commission

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 

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