LEIGHTON-Singing River Trail and the Town of Leighton invite members of the media and the public
to attend a special groundbreaking celebration during Sledgefest on Saturday, June 14 at 5:30
pm.
This groundbreaking marks the beginning of an exciting downtown revitalization project made
possible by a $1 million Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) grant. The project will
reimagine part of downtown Leighton to help drive economic activity and tourism.
Once complete, the town will have a new multiuse path that is part of the larger Singing River
Trail, a 200+ mile greenway system that connects communities across North Alabama.
Event Details
Who: Singing River Trail & Town of Leighton Officials
What: Groundbreaking Ceremony for Downtown Revitalization Project
When: Saturday, June 14 at 5:30 pm
Where: Beside the Leighton Public Library, 8740 Main St, Leighton, AL 35646
About Singing River Trail:
Established in 2018, Singing River Trail is a 200+ mile greenway
system that strengthens regional bonds and creates new health and wellness, educational,
economic, tourism, and entrepreneurial opportunities for the people and communities in the
Tennessee Valley region.
Media Release/Kelly Richard
