Welcome to BlueCross Healthy Places
The BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Foundation wants to provide our neighbors with places that help them get to know one another, form new connections and enjoy healthy activity. That’s why we’re building BlueCross Healthy Places, including parks with fitness elements and playgrounds, across the state.

10
Projects
for 2021
Awarding
$750,000
Each
6 PROJECT
Templates

Welcome to BlueCross Healthy Places
The BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Foundation wants to provide our neighbors with places that help them get to know one another, form new connections and enjoy healthy activity. That’s why we’re building BlueCross Healthy Places, including parks with fitness elements and playgrounds, across the state.
10
Projects
for 2021
Awarding
$750,000
Each
6 PROJECT
Templates

2021 BlueCross Healthy Place Projects
In honor of our 75th anniversary, the BlueCross Foundation is building 10 BlueCross Healthy Places across Tennessee. The foundation will invest $750,000 in each project, and each space will be constructed based on one of six project templates.

6 PROJECT TEMPLATES
2021 Projects
Applicants will select from one of the following designs depending on their area’s needs and desired focus. Each design includes accessible elements and will provide fun, healthy activity for visitors of any age.
The application period for 2021 BlueCross Healthy Place projects is closed. For more information email bluecrosshealthyplaces@bcbst.com.
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Thrive & play
- Fully-inclusive large play area
- Thrive fitness station
- Community pavilion
- Swing set and freestanding play

Family fun
- Large play area
- Thrive fitness station
- Swing Set
- Freestanding and climbing areas

Tri-star activity
- Branded activity track
- Fitness stations
- Freestanding play
- Small play area
- Community pavilion

Elite fitness
- Challenge course
- 40-yard dash
- Fitness station
- Balance and climbing play area

Community hub
- Community pavilion
- Ages 2-5 play area
- Ages 5-12 play area
- Fitness stations
- Swing set

Fitness & fun
- Challenge course
- Fitness station
- Ages 2-5 play area
- Ages 5-12 play area
- Community Lawn
See where we're building BlueCross Healthy Places near you
See where we're building BlueCross Healthy Places near you
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Click on the location to see more information about each park
- Alamo, TN BlueCross Healthy Place at Crockett County High School
- Baxter, TN BlueCross Healthy Place at Baxter Seminary Park
- Chattanooga, TN BlueCross Healthy Place at Highland Park
- Chattanooga, TN BlueCross Healthy Place at St. Elmo Park
- Chapel Hill, TN BlueCross Healthy Place at Henry Horton State Park
- Farragut, TN BlueCross Healthy Place at Town Hall Park
- Huntland, TN BlueCross Healthy Place at Town of Huntland
- Johnson City, TN BlueCross Healthy Place at Kiwanis Park
- Kingsport, TN BlueCross Healthy Place at Kingsport Miracle League Complex
- Knoxville, TN BlueCross Healthy Place at Morningside Park
- Memphis, TN BlueCross Healthy Place at David Carnes Park
- Memphis, TN BlueCross Healthy Place at Foote Park
- Murfreesboro, TN BlueCross Healthy Place at Crescent Park
- Nashville, TN BlueCross Healthy Place at Northwest Family YMCA
- Paris, TN BlueCross Healthy Place at Eiffel Tower Park
- Shelbyville, TN BlueCross Healthy Place at H.V Griffin Park
- Woodlawn, TN BlueCross Healthy Place at Woodlawn Park
Strong bodies, stronger community bonds
We love Tennessee and the people we share it with. That’s why we work to keep our friends, neighbors and communities healthy and strong. BlueCross Healthy Places allow us to have a bigger impact on the lives of our communities – both urban and rural – across Tennessee.
Each project is designed to meet the needs of the area it serves, and every BlueCross Healthy Place is inclusive and designed for all, so visitors of all ages and abilities can enjoy them.

We encourage communities to practice social distancing measures to help curb the spread of COVID-19, but we recognize there will be a time in the future when it’s more important than ever for our neighbors to have places to gather.
Strong bodies, stronger community bonds
We love Tennessee and the people we share it with. That’s why we work to keep our friends, neighbors and communities healthy and strong. BlueCross Healthy Places allow us to have a bigger impact on the lives of our communities – both urban and rural – across Tennessee.
Each project is designed to meet the needs of the area it serves, and every BlueCross Healthy Place is inclusive and designed for all, so visitors of all ages and abilities can enjoy them.
We encourage communities to practice social distancing measures to help curb the spread of COVID-19, but we recognize there will be a time in the future when it’s more important than ever for our neighbors to have places to gather.


FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Let’s build BlueCross Healthy Places and care for our communities together
BlueCross Healthy Places
If your organization wants to create spaces where your neighbors can come together, we’d like to work with you to make it happen.
BlueCross Community Trust
Through the BlueCross Community Trust, we serve our neighbors by supporting charitable and civic efforts across the state.