Why is Death Row called “The Green Mile” in the book of the same name?

[BrunoWalli]

I’m reading The Green Mile and was curious why the Death Row is referred to as “The Green Mile.” Does anyone know the reason behind this name?

 

[niyati]

The Green Mile in Stephen Kings novel of the same title refers to the Death Row as the Green Mile due to the green linoleum flooring running between the cells of the prisoners and the execution chamber. This is the last walk of the inmates, which the prisoners refer to as the Green Mile as they walk towards death.