Wasioto Park Ramp Project Removes About 80 Trees
Construction of a new connector ramp near the Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge is prompting the removal of roughly 80 trees in Nashville.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in National Parks
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About 80 trees at Wasioto Park in Nashville will be removed to make way for a new ramp connecting the Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge to the park and the East Bank Greenway. Construction on the connector began earlier in November 2026.
Why it matters
The ramp is intended to give pedestrians and bicyclists a direct link between the bridge, Wasioto Park, and the East Bank Greenway. Residents of Nashville who use the park and greenway will see changes to access and landscape during the project.
About 80 trees are slated for removal, and about half of them are in poor or fair condition according to a review by the East Bank Development Authority. About a dozen, including magnolias, are expected to be relocated with help from Metro Parks, while the rest are not addressed in the extraction.
The players
Metro Parks
Metro Parks is the Nashville agency that manages the city's public parks and provides tree-removal and relocation guidance for Wasioto Park.
Tennessee Titans
The Tennessee Titans are the National Football League franchise based in Nashville that is managing the design and construction of the connector ramp.
The details
The East Bank Development Authority says it will follow Metro's tree ordinance and plant a diverse mix of trees as the ramp project is completed. The authority attributes poor tree condition to last winter's ice storm, recent drought, and heat.
Timeline
Construction on the connector began earlier in November 2026.
Wasioto Park closes for improvements on Nov. 2, 2026.
Wasioto Park closure is scheduled to end in January 2028.
The new connector is expected to open by the end of 2027.
Roadmap
The project follows Metro's tree ordinance, which governs how trees are removed and replaced on public land in Nashville. The ramp adds to the city's growing network of pedestrian and bike links along the Cumberland River.
Wasioto Park is closed for improvements from Nov. 2, 2026, through January 2028, but Metro Parks says greenway access is not affected. Visitors planning trips to the East Bank Greenway should use that route while the park is closed.
The takeaway
Residents can follow the project timeline and use the East Bank Greenway as an uninterrupted route while Wasioto Park is closed. The tree replanting plan is the item to watch as the connector nears its expected 2027 opening.
What happens next
The new connector ramp is expected to open by the end of 2027, and Wasioto Park closure is scheduled to end in January 2028.
Further reading
For more on local green space, see National Parks coverage across Nashville.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WZTV.
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