Memphis Greenline: The Urban Trail That's Changing How Memphis Rides

From Old Rail Line to Urban Cycling Lifeline

The Memphis Greenline is proof that a city can reinvent itself one mile of trail at a time. Built on an abandoned railway corridor that once moved freight through Midtown and East Memphis, the Greenline has been transformed into a beloved 7-mile multi-use trail that serves cyclists, joggers, dog walkers, and commuters every single day.

The Route

The Greenline runs east-west through the heart of Memphis, connecting the Midtown neighborhood to Shelby Farms Park. Along the way, you'll pass through diverse residential neighborhoods, see public art installations, and catch glimpses of the city's architectural history. The trail is flat and paved — perfect for cycling at any pace.

Commuting on the Greenline

The Greenline has become a vital commuter corridor for Memphis cyclists who work in Midtown or East Memphis. The car-free path eliminates traffic stress and makes the daily commute something to look forward to. Combined with the Shelby Farms Greenway and Wolf River Greenway, ambitious cyclists can now string together multi-mile car-free routes across a significant portion of the city.

Community and Culture

What makes the Greenline special isn't just the infrastructure — it's the community that's formed around it. Regular users know each other by face, if not by name. Pop-up events, group rides, and community clean-up days keep the Greenline vibrant and connected to the neighborhoods it serves.