New outdoor fitness area coming to Glade Spring

The YWCA of Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia was awarded a $23,000 HOPE grant by the Wellspring Foundation of Southwest Virginia, an organization that works to enhance the health and well-being of residents in Washington, Grayson, Russell and Smyth counties. The grant funding will be used to construct an outdoor fitness area in Glade Spring. It is being called “Motivation Station”, will provide 24/7 access to fitness equipment for community members of all ages. Shared spaces like Motivation Station encourage interaction and activity—which in turn support improved mental, emotional and physical health.