From west to east, the passive porch is open space to assist with large scale events, traffic calming measures like speed tables will be incorporated into Riverfront Parkway. The Riverwalk will be defined with shaded walking/biking space along with seating and swings. The river’s edge will be enhanced with picnic and fishing piers. The future development portrayed on the riverfront parking lots will have parking garages built into the buildings to provide ample parking for residents and visitors to the park.

This zoomed in view of the center part of the park showcases how the new trees and plantings create a ribbon of shaded and green space that still accommodates large scale events. There are two new food and beverage concepts bookending Ross’s Landing, along with a one-of-a-kind play zone next to an enhanced pier and waterside experience.

Under Highway 27, there is a prime opportunity to reimagine the space into a recreation zone. The consultants are seeking your feedback - should this space become a pump track, flexible space where multiple activities could be hosted or multi-sport courts like basketball and pickleball. Seating, retractable netting and art could also create a fun space for people to come together.

This incredible new play space will create unique experiences for all ages highlighting our State of Tennessee Reptile, the Eastern Box Turtle, alongside of one of the Tennessee River’s most beautiful fish, the Tangerine Darter. The all abilities playground will allows for children and families to play and explore together while also learning about these two very important species highlighted at the Tennessee Aquarium.

The current commercial dock could be expanded beyond the size of the dock in the image above to accommodate boats to still dock to come ashore, but also provide space for the public to enjoy the water’s edge. In the background, you can see the cafe restaurant that could offer more of a grab-and-go style meals along with new shading and seating on the pier.

The Chestnut Street Restaurant concept provides a full service option for those who would like to enjoy a seated meal while enjoying the incredible views of the river and park. While still in concept phase currently, the future would seek to lease the space to a locally-owned business.

A new shaded entrance to the pier will be attached to a pier café providing a more casual grab-and-go experience. The building also features public restrooms and socializing space.

The current hard edge that follows the stairs down Ross’s Landing is now a flat, flexible space that allows families to easily walk from Riverfront Parkway to the river’s edge. Smaller scale events could use the space for performance but also provide shaded viewing space for larger events.

Shade trees, native plants and colorful flowers will create a new beautiful ribbon that will soften Ross’s Landing. Taller plants will be located on the ridges of the park allowing views to still be clear from multiple levels in the park. Ample lawn space will be preserved to allow for large scale events.