Being Active
NashVitality is the spirit of our active city. It's the spirit of the dedication to support walkable, bikeable and safe neighborhoods in Nashville.
The way our cities and communities are designed affects how healthy its residents can become.
Safe and easy access to places to play and be active can have a profound impact on creating a more active city. Where we live, work, learn, worship and play affects our behavior, and having options to be active available can lead to better overall health - something that benefits all of us.
Whether a new Metro park or greenway, a free bike share program or more opportunities to take public transit, Nashville is building active places by increasing access to safe and convenient places in neighborhoods throughout our city.
4th Annual HEAL Summit on Health and the Built EnvironmentThursday, January 24, 2013 - NashVitality News
The Metro Public Health Department, in partnership with the Nashville Civic Design Center and community partners held the 4th annual Healthy Eating, Active Living Summit (HEALS) on January 17th at the Downtown Public Library. Over 150 city leaders, transportation, public planning, public health and education officials, educators and students and non-profit leaders were in attendance at this year’s HEAL Summit.
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Aud*able Lecture Cancelled tonight, November 8Thursday, November 08, 2012 -
From the Nashville Civic Design Center:
We regret to inform everyone that the lecture by Gregg Pasquarelli scheduled for Thursday, November 8 has been CANCELLED due to the major storm hitting the east coast.
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Nashville GrooveMonday, June 04, 2012 - Mayor's Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
Nashville's new map The Groove is an innovative map of easy-riding routes across Nashville that interconnects neighborhoods and highlights comfortable cycling for all level riders.
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Mayor Dean launches Workplace ChallengeThursday, March 22, 2012 - WTVF NewsChannel 5
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nashville Mayor Karl Dean unveiled a new city initiative Thursday to recognize and encourage healthy living in the workplace.
It's called the "Mayor's Workplace Challenge". Its aim is to improve three areas that contribute to a high quality of life: being green, healthy, and involved in the community.
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Moving in HarmonyThursday, March 15, 2012 -
Nashville announces new share the road media campaign to educate drivers, cyclists and pedestrians on the rules of the road.
Nashville, Tenn. – The Metropolitan Public Health Department (MPHD) and Mayor Karl Dean’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) announce the launch of Moving in Harmony – an educational campaign to increase safety for all users of the road in Nashville Davidson County.
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