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Wolf River Day: It’s Cool to Go Green

By MemphisConnect on August 30, 2010

Wrap up your summer by celebrating Wolf River Day—It’s Cool to Go Green! on Saturday, September 25, 2010, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. This fall festival will be held on the V&E Geenline, Memphis’ first rails-to-trails project in the historic Vollintine-Evergreen neighborhood at Avalon and Tutwiler. Event include the Wolf-Stock local music stage, kids’ games and bike parade, green living exhibits and Ghost River beer! Visit www.wolfriver.org for additional details.

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