Town of Henning and BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Foundation Open New BlueCross Healthy Place

Space provides area for community members to enjoy connection and activity

HENNING, Tenn. - Representatives from the Town of Henning and the BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Foundation recently gathered to celebrate the grand opening of the BlueCross Healthy Place at Town of Henning Park.

The Town of Henning in West Tennessee is expected to undergo significant expansion over the next several years, and the new space will provide the community with a gathering place to accommodate its future growth.

The investment from the BlueCross Foundation has added several new amenities to the park, including:

• Inclusive play areas for ages 2-5 and 5-12
• Adult fitness equipment
• Community pavilion
• Sidewalk
• Landscaping

"This investment by the BlueCross Foundation benefits the residents of Henning by providing a healthy outdoor space that serves as a catalyst for the town's revitalization," said Isa Reeb, consultant with West TN Planning. "As we engaged the community for the town's master plan, we saw both the need and the opportunity for parks and youth facilities to help bring Main Street back to its former glory. We are so excited for the residents to have a safe neighborhood park to gather, exercise, and play, and to see a great organization care about their health and wellbeing."

Kevin Woods, Memphis market president for BlueCross added, "There are a lot of great things on the horizon for the Henning area, and we're glad the BlueCross Healthy Place at Town of Henning Park will be part of the community's transformation. We're excited to open this new space, and we hope it serves the town for years to come."

Established in 2018, the BlueCross Healthy Place program creates and revitalizes public spaces that encourage neighbors to come together, connect with one another and enjoy healthy activity.

To date, the BlueCross Foundation has invested $70 million in BlueCross Healthy Place projects across the state. There are now 28 projects open or in progress statewide with more on the way.

The BlueCross Foundation will accept applications for BlueCross Healthy Place funding August 1-31, 2026. For more on the BlueCross Healthy Place program, see BlueCrossHealthyPlacesTN.com.

About BlueCross®
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee is a taxpaying, not-for-profit health plan serving more than 3.4 million members in Tennessee and around the country. The Chattanooga-based company was founded in 1945 and has brought peace of mind to its members and local communities for more than 80 years. BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Inc. is an independent licensee of the BlueCross BlueShield Association. For more information, visit the company's news center at bcbstnews.com.

About BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Foundation, Inc.

The BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation organized to promote the philanthropic mission of BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee. The foundation's funding is separate from health plan operations and must be used to benefit Tennessee communities. It has awarded $120 million in grants since 2005 and provides funding for the BlueCross Healthy Place program, which creates active, healthy spaces across Tennessee.