WKRN News
Posted: Dec 30, 2011 9:20 PM CST
By Joseph Pleasant, Reporter
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -
Concerned neighbors living near the Nashboro Village Golf Course are fighting a plan by Metro Nashville to purchase the golf course and turn it into green space.
Neighbors worry selling the golf course will hurt property values and community safety.
The Metro Nashville's Board of Parks and Recreation plan to take up a proposal to buy the 144-acre golf course at its January 10th meeting.
The city plans to pay $595,000 for the land, according to parks officials.
"This is a beautiful course," said Bob Preston, a 9-year homeowner. "There is no reason for it to close the functionality of it."
Preston, like many of his neighbors, bought his house, in part, because of the access to the golf course.
"I did it so I could enjoy a golf course and the way of life," he said. "That is being taken away."
Neighbors told Nashville's News 2 they first learned of the pending sale from a letter sent to them by District 29 Councilwoman Karen Johnson.
"I don't want a park. I don't want ball fields. I don't want community centers," long-time resident Gary Peterson said. "I want a golf course."
The golf course closed in November. It has been up for sale for about five years, according to neighbors.
Some neighbors would rather have a private buyer take over the golf course. They worry that the city could later rezone the land for commercial development.
"I think it will have a negative impact on our entire village," neighbor Jo Beth Hastings said. "There are 1,970 homes out here."
She continued, "It was built and designed around a golf course, and the impact it's going to have will be huge."
Other neighbors worry about safety. Currently, the golf course is private property and people can be cited for trespassing if they are on the golf course without permission.
The course backs up to the back of many of the residents homes. They worry about having a city park right outside their back doors.
"We would have people in back of our houses were we would have no control," neighbor Jacquelin McCoy said. "My house is one of the homes that is actually sitting on the golf course."
McCoy continued, "I think there will be a lack of security."
McCoy and other neighbors want Metro officials to consider their concerns before finalizing the sale.
They say a private buyer has shown interest in purchasing the golf course. They would not reveal the identity of the buyer.
"We bought into this with our dollars," McCoy said. "I am hoping they will listen to the community and not decide on their own."
The Nashboro Village Golf Course would be the latest course purchased by the city and turned into green space.
Metro Council approved the purchase of Ravenwood Country Club in Hermitage. The city paid nearly $3 million for the 181-acre once private country club earlier this month.
The city plans to adjoin the land with the nearby Stones River greenway.
Councilwoman Johnson did not return a message left by Nashville's News 2 for comment.
She plans to host a community meeting about the sale on January 5, 2012 at Smith Springs Church of Christ, located at 2783 Smith Springs Road.
Friday, December 30, 2011
Letter to Councilwoman Karen Johnson
December 30, 2011
Councilwoman Karen Johnson
Metropolitan Council – District 29
2928 Moss Springs Drive
Antioch, TN 37217
Dear Councilwoman Johnson:
I hope all is well with you and that you had a good holiday break. I am Richie Hoffman, President of the Masters Association of Nashboro Village Golf Community. I have recently heard about your proposal to have Metro purchase the Nashboro Golf Course. It is critical that you please stop this fast movement of the acquisition. I hope that you received my voice mail messages from yesterday, December 29, 2011. Others and I also left you messages with the council staff. We know that you are very busy, but we wanted you to know that there is a private buyer that is interested in the acquisition of the Golf Course. This is huge! And we are very excited about this new development.
Councilwoman Johnson, just consider, if given the opportunity for the private entity it would result in generating positive tax dollars to Metro government, creation of jobs, and the sustainability of a community that is already a form of open green space. Jo Beth Hastings, one of my neighbors from the Nashboro Woods Association says it best if the private acquisition is given the opportunity to purchase, “The federal dollars that were going to be used for the public purchase can now be directed elsewhere which would be a win-win for everyone”.
We asked you and others involved for your support to allow the private acquisition the opportunity. I understand that he has reached out to you and other officials regarding his interest. Please help us save our community. I look forward to hearing from you and would truly appreciate talking with you.
Sincerely,
Richie Hoffman
CC: The Honorable Mayor Karl Dean
The Honorable Vice-Mayor Diane Neighbors
The Honorable Metro Council members
Parks Board Commissioners and Acquisition Committee
Members of the Masters Association
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Councilwoman Karen Johnson
Metropolitan Council – District 29
2928 Moss Springs Drive
Antioch, TN 37217
Dear Councilwoman Johnson:
I hope all is well with you and that you had a good holiday break. I am Richie Hoffman, President of the Masters Association of Nashboro Village Golf Community. I have recently heard about your proposal to have Metro purchase the Nashboro Golf Course. It is critical that you please stop this fast movement of the acquisition. I hope that you received my voice mail messages from yesterday, December 29, 2011. Others and I also left you messages with the council staff. We know that you are very busy, but we wanted you to know that there is a private buyer that is interested in the acquisition of the Golf Course. This is huge! And we are very excited about this new development.
Councilwoman Johnson, just consider, if given the opportunity for the private entity it would result in generating positive tax dollars to Metro government, creation of jobs, and the sustainability of a community that is already a form of open green space. Jo Beth Hastings, one of my neighbors from the Nashboro Woods Association says it best if the private acquisition is given the opportunity to purchase, “The federal dollars that were going to be used for the public purchase can now be directed elsewhere which would be a win-win for everyone”.
We asked you and others involved for your support to allow the private acquisition the opportunity. I understand that he has reached out to you and other officials regarding his interest. Please help us save our community. I look forward to hearing from you and would truly appreciate talking with you.
Sincerely,
Richie Hoffman
CC: The Honorable Mayor Karl Dean
The Honorable Vice-Mayor Diane Neighbors
The Honorable Metro Council members
Parks Board Commissioners and Acquisition Committee
Members of the Masters Association
The Nashboro Village Masters Association is comprised of the Hunters Trace, Fairways, Fairway Pointe, Fairway Villa, Lakeside Villas, Nashboro Woods, The Greens, and Woodridge Homeowners Associations and the Nashboro Village Apartments.
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Press Release Regarding Our Concerns - Golf Course
Concerned Neighbors Want Options Explored
NASHVILLE, TN – Residents of the Nashboro Village Golf community have learned that Metro is interested in the purchase of the Nashboro Golf course to be used as open space and community center. Residents state that they were recently informed of the deal, and are concern about the purchase stating that many brought homes into the community with the value that the golf course community would bring to their home investment. Some residents also stated that they were surprised to learn that Metro had entered into a contract without notification to the community. “I thought that there had to be community and council engagement before any transaction occurs, says Richie Hoffman, President of the Masters Association. “With open space that would increase public accessibility, many of us are concern that home value would plummet in an already shaken economy, with increased traffic and potentially compromise the safety of the community,” Hoffman continues. The Masters Association is comprised of nine separate homeowners associations within the Nashboro Village Golf community. Hoffman and others go on to say that they appreciate the efforts of their governmental officials, but there exists an identified private buyer, who is willing to pay a competitive price to keep the golf course as a golf course. The private buyer has reached out to government officials, including Councilwoman Karen Johnson. The residents are hoping that Mayor Karl Dean, Council woman Karen Johnson, Metro Parks and other officials would entertain this option by giving the private buyer, who is extremely interested, the opportunity to enter into negotiations. That may involve deferring the legislation that would give metro the power to purchase the golf course. Jo Beth Hastings, a resident of the Nashboro Village Homeowners neighborhood says, “The Federal dollars that were going to be used for the Metro acquisition can now be directed elsewhere which is a win-win for everyone.” Hoffman says, “If given the opportunity for the private entity purchase, the Nashboro Golf Course property would result in generating positive tax dollars to Metro government, creation of jobs, and the sustainability of a community that is already a form of open green space. The Masters Association strongly encourages all residents to attend the community meeting that will discuss Metro’s intent to purchase hosted by Councilwoman Karen Johnson.
6:30 pm, Thursday, January 5, 2012
Smith Springs Church of Christ
2783 Smith Springs Road
Nashville, TN
The Nashboro Village Masters Association is comprised of the Hunters Trace, Fairways, Fairway Pointe, Fairway Villa, Lakeside Villas, Nashboro Woods, The Greens, and Woodridge Homeowners Associations and the Nashboro Village Apartments.
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Thursday, December 29, 2011
Metro eyes purchase of 144-acre Nashboro Golf Club for parkland
The City Paper
By Joey Garrison
Metro officials are eyeing the city’s third major open space acquisition in just nine months, with plans to buy southeast Davidson County’s Nashboro Golf Club and convert its 144 acres to parkland.
The Metro Parks and Recreation Board is set to vote Jan. 10 on the parks staff’s recommended purchase of the 18-hole privately owned Nashboro Golf Club, which opened in 1975 but closed in November. Its acquisition would fall under Metro’s Open Space Plan, which guided Metro’s recent purchases of Cornelia Fort Airpark in East Nashville and the Ravenwood Country Club in Hermitage.
Nashboro Golf Club, which the real estate group Southeast Venture owns, is appraised at more than $900,000, according to Metro Parks Director Tommy Lynch. Under the proposed deal, Metro would by the land for $595,000. He said the company has agreed to sell.
Lynch said the city’s open space plan, which seeks to preserve land that could otherwise be developed, identifies southeast Davidson County and Antioch as areas in need of open space preservation.
“From the standpoint of meeting the open space plan and from the point of meeting the parks and greenways master plan, it falls in line with what we should be doing to add space in that part of town for parkland,” Lynch said.
A planning process would help decide the future of the purchased Nashboro Golf Club land, Lynch said. Broadly, he said the land would be used as public open space, retrofitted with trails and walking areas.
“On down the line, we’ll have to assess maybe adding amenities, picnic shelters and things like that,” he said. “But, what we’re thinking about is a 144-acre park.”
Metro’s Open Space Plan began with a balance of $5 million. The Metro Council, which would need to authorize the Nashboro golf course purchase, approved the $2.8 million purchase of the Ravenwood County Club earlier this month. The plan is to adjoin its 181 acres to nearby Stones River Greenway.
In April, Metro finalized the $1.2 million purchase of East Nashville’s Cornelia Fort Airpark to add its 135 acres to Shelby Park’s Shelby Bottoms Greenway.
“We had $5 million to spend on the open space plan,” Lynch said. “This makes it three very good acquisitions: one adjacent to Shelby Bottoms, one adjacent to the Stones River Greenway and one where we don’t have anything.”
By Joey Garrison
Metro officials are eyeing the city’s third major open space acquisition in just nine months, with plans to buy southeast Davidson County’s Nashboro Golf Club and convert its 144 acres to parkland.
The Metro Parks and Recreation Board is set to vote Jan. 10 on the parks staff’s recommended purchase of the 18-hole privately owned Nashboro Golf Club, which opened in 1975 but closed in November. Its acquisition would fall under Metro’s Open Space Plan, which guided Metro’s recent purchases of Cornelia Fort Airpark in East Nashville and the Ravenwood Country Club in Hermitage.
Nashboro Golf Club, which the real estate group Southeast Venture owns, is appraised at more than $900,000, according to Metro Parks Director Tommy Lynch. Under the proposed deal, Metro would by the land for $595,000. He said the company has agreed to sell.
Lynch said the city’s open space plan, which seeks to preserve land that could otherwise be developed, identifies southeast Davidson County and Antioch as areas in need of open space preservation.
“From the standpoint of meeting the open space plan and from the point of meeting the parks and greenways master plan, it falls in line with what we should be doing to add space in that part of town for parkland,” Lynch said.
A planning process would help decide the future of the purchased Nashboro Golf Club land, Lynch said. Broadly, he said the land would be used as public open space, retrofitted with trails and walking areas.
“On down the line, we’ll have to assess maybe adding amenities, picnic shelters and things like that,” he said. “But, what we’re thinking about is a 144-acre park.”
Metro’s Open Space Plan began with a balance of $5 million. The Metro Council, which would need to authorize the Nashboro golf course purchase, approved the $2.8 million purchase of the Ravenwood County Club earlier this month. The plan is to adjoin its 181 acres to nearby Stones River Greenway.
In April, Metro finalized the $1.2 million purchase of East Nashville’s Cornelia Fort Airpark to add its 135 acres to Shelby Park’s Shelby Bottoms Greenway.
“We had $5 million to spend on the open space plan,” Lynch said. “This makes it three very good acquisitions: one adjacent to Shelby Bottoms, one adjacent to the Stones River Greenway and one where we don’t have anything.”
City eyes purchase of Nashboro golf course
Channel 4 WMSVPosted: Dec 29, 2011 5:47 AM CST
Updated: Dec 29, 2011 6:16 AM CST
Posted by Scott Sutton
NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) -
Nashville city leaders are looking again to expand the city's park system.
The Metro Parks Board is considering the purchase of the Nashboro Village golf course.
Park officials tell the Nashville City Paper the owners have agreed to sell the land for $595,000.
The golf club closed for the winter last month.
The park board will vote on the purchase plan next month. The golf course has been in operation since 1975.
If it passes, this would be the city's third park purchase in recent months. Nashville has already acquired the Cornelia Fort Airpark and the Ravenwood Country Club in Hermitage.
Copyright WSMV 2011. All rights reserved
Updated: Dec 29, 2011 6:16 AM CST
Posted by Scott Sutton
NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) -
Nashville city leaders are looking again to expand the city's park system.
The Metro Parks Board is considering the purchase of the Nashboro Village golf course.
Park officials tell the Nashville City Paper the owners have agreed to sell the land for $595,000.
The golf club closed for the winter last month.
The park board will vote on the purchase plan next month. The golf course has been in operation since 1975.
If it passes, this would be the city's third park purchase in recent months. Nashville has already acquired the Cornelia Fort Airpark and the Ravenwood Country Club in Hermitage.
Copyright WSMV 2011. All rights reserved
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
DISTRICT 29 COMMUNITY MEETING----Urgent - Please pass on
What: Proposed Purchase of Nashboro Village Golf Course Property
When: Thursday, January 5, 2012
Time: 6:30 pm
Location: Smith Springs Church of Christ (Gym) - 2783 Smith Springs Road.
In Attendance will be Metro Park Police, Metro Parks and Recreation Director Tommy Lynch, and other Government Officials
Southeast Ventures on behalf of Private Property owner Great Oaks Golf has entered into official negotiations for the purchase of the Nashboro Village Golf Property. Parcel 276 the pond property is included in the proposed acquisition and purchase.
This property is scheduled to be heard at the next Metro Planning Commission Meeting January 12, 2012 at 4:00 pm , 800 2nd Avenue South.
A meeting was held with Neighborhood Leaders and Association Presidents from every area of District 29 on Saturday December 10 to discuss this property as well as other projects in District 29. Every Neighborhood was invited. Only 3 neighborhood Presidents attended - Mr. Dave Kuhlman with Nashboro Woods, Mr. Mike Hassell with Priest Lake Neighborhood Association and Angeline Burns with Percy Priest Meadows Neighborhood Association. Concerns and ideas were shared and this information was given to Metro Government officials working on this proposed purchase.
Thank You!
www.District29Community.Blogspot.com
Monday, December 26, 2011
DISTRICT 29 COMMUNITY MEETING - Urgent
What: Proposed Purchase of Nashboro Village Golf Course Property
When: Thursday, January 5, 2012
Time: 6:30 pm
Location: Still being confirmed - Will post the location by Tuesday after the Christmas Holiday, so Save the Date and Time
In Attendance will be Metro Park Police, Metro Parks and Recreation Director Tommy Lynch, and other Government Officials
Southeast Ventures on behalf of Private Property owner Great Oaks Golf has entered into official negotiations for the purchase of the Nashboro Village Golf Property. Parcel 276 the pond property is included in the proposed acquisition and purchase.
This property is scheduled to be heard at the next Metro Planning Commission Meeting January 12, 2012 at 4:00 pm , 800 2nd Avenue South.
A meeting was held with Neighborhood Leaders and Association Presidents from every area of District 29 on Saturday December 10 to discuss this property as well as other projects in District 29. Every Neighborhood was invited. Only 3 neighborhood Presidents attended - Mr. Dave Kuhlman with Nashboro Woods, Mr. Mike Hassell with Priest Lake Neighborhood Association and Angeline Burns with Percy Priest Meadows Neighborhood Association. Concerns and ideas were shared and this information was given to Metro Government officials working on this proposed purchase.
Thank You!
Councilwoman Karen Y Johnson District 29
Email: JohnsonKarenY@gmail.com
Blog: District29Community.blogspot.com
Website: www.KarenJohnson.org
Telephone: 615-977-6721/862-6780
When: Thursday, January 5, 2012
Time: 6:30 pm
Location: Still being confirmed - Will post the location by Tuesday after the Christmas Holiday, so Save the Date and Time
In Attendance will be Metro Park Police, Metro Parks and Recreation Director Tommy Lynch, and other Government Officials
Southeast Ventures on behalf of Private Property owner Great Oaks Golf has entered into official negotiations for the purchase of the Nashboro Village Golf Property. Parcel 276 the pond property is included in the proposed acquisition and purchase.
This property is scheduled to be heard at the next Metro Planning Commission Meeting January 12, 2012 at 4:00 pm , 800 2nd Avenue South.
A meeting was held with Neighborhood Leaders and Association Presidents from every area of District 29 on Saturday December 10 to discuss this property as well as other projects in District 29. Every Neighborhood was invited. Only 3 neighborhood Presidents attended - Mr. Dave Kuhlman with Nashboro Woods, Mr. Mike Hassell with Priest Lake Neighborhood Association and Angeline Burns with Percy Priest Meadows Neighborhood Association. Concerns and ideas were shared and this information was given to Metro Government officials working on this proposed purchase.
Thank You!
Councilwoman Karen Y Johnson District 29
Email: JohnsonKarenY@gmail.com
Blog: District29Community.blogspot.com
Website: www.KarenJohnson.org
Telephone: 615-977-6721/862-6780
Friday, December 16, 2011
Fire Destroys Duplex, Claims Family Pet
Channel 5 News
Posted: Dec 14, 2011 8:39 PM CST
Updated: Dec 15, 2011 9:18 AM CST
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - A grease fire destroyed a duplex in south Nashville on Wednesday night.
Fire crews responded to the duplex on Longhunter Court Nashboro Village around 8 p.m.
Officials said it appears that a man was visiting his brother and was cooking, when something caught fire and the fire quickly got out of control and spread throughout the duplex.
Multiple engines and fire crews were called to the scene.
Three adults were home at the time of the fire and were able to escape. Fire officials said the family's dog died in the fire.
The duplex was a total loss.
The Red Cross came out to help the family who lost all its possessions so close to Christmas.
"It's very sad to have people to lose everything that they have anytime of the year, but it's extremely hard during the holiday season," said Nashville Fire Captain Ricky Taylor.
Although the other side of the duplex didn't have any serious damage, power was turned off to the entire building, so both families didn't have a place to stay.
The fire rekindled around 8 a.m. Thursday morning, but was put out quickly.
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Posted: Dec 14, 2011 8:39 PM CST
Updated: Dec 15, 2011 9:18 AM CST
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - A grease fire destroyed a duplex in south Nashville on Wednesday night.
Fire crews responded to the duplex on Longhunter Court Nashboro Village around 8 p.m.
Officials said it appears that a man was visiting his brother and was cooking, when something caught fire and the fire quickly got out of control and spread throughout the duplex.
Multiple engines and fire crews were called to the scene.
Three adults were home at the time of the fire and were able to escape. Fire officials said the family's dog died in the fire.
The duplex was a total loss.
The Red Cross came out to help the family who lost all its possessions so close to Christmas.
"It's very sad to have people to lose everything that they have anytime of the year, but it's extremely hard during the holiday season," said Nashville Fire Captain Ricky Taylor.
Although the other side of the duplex didn't have any serious damage, power was turned off to the entire building, so both families didn't have a place to stay.
The fire rekindled around 8 a.m. Thursday morning, but was put out quickly.
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Thursday, December 15, 2011
Breaking News Two School Buses Crash In Antioch, Injuries Reported
News Channel 5
Posted: Dec 15, 2011 5:26 PM CST
Updated: Dec 15, 2011 5:26 PM CST
NASHVILLE, Tenn.- Emergency Crews are on the scene of a two school bus crash in Antioch where at least four people have been injured.
Police said the crash happened on Hobson Pike around 5 p.m. Thursday. It was unclear what caused the crash.
Officials said at least four people were injured in the crash and were transported by ambulance to the hospital.
Police have not released the name of the school the bus were from.
Posted: Dec 15, 2011 5:26 PM CST
Updated: Dec 15, 2011 5:26 PM CST
NASHVILLE, Tenn.- Emergency Crews are on the scene of a two school bus crash in Antioch where at least four people have been injured.
Police said the crash happened on Hobson Pike around 5 p.m. Thursday. It was unclear what caused the crash.
Officials said at least four people were injured in the crash and were transported by ambulance to the hospital.
Police have not released the name of the school the bus were from.
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Smartphone suicide prevention app being announced
WKRN Channel 2
Posted: Dec 13, 2011 3:13 AM CST
Updated: Dec 13, 2011 3:13 AM CST
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - State officials are announcing a new suicide prevention smartphone app for soldiers.
Gov. Bill Haslam and Maj. Gen. Terry "Max" Haston, the state adjutant general, will announce "Guard Your Buddy" Tuesday afternoon. According to a news release from the Tennessee National Guard, it is the first app of its kind in the country.
The announcement will coincide with a celebration of the 375th birthday of the National Guard.
Clark Flatt, founder of the Jason Foundation, is also scheduled to discuss the app. The foundation works to prevent youth suicide.
Copyright 2011 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Posted: Dec 13, 2011 3:13 AM CST
Updated: Dec 13, 2011 3:13 AM CST
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - State officials are announcing a new suicide prevention smartphone app for soldiers.
Gov. Bill Haslam and Maj. Gen. Terry "Max" Haston, the state adjutant general, will announce "Guard Your Buddy" Tuesday afternoon. According to a news release from the Tennessee National Guard, it is the first app of its kind in the country.
The announcement will coincide with a celebration of the 375th birthday of the National Guard.
Clark Flatt, founder of the Jason Foundation, is also scheduled to discuss the app. The foundation works to prevent youth suicide.
Copyright 2011 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Monday, December 12, 2011
Tennesseans reminded to test smoke alarms monthly
Tennessean
Posted: Dec 12, 2011 3:11 AM CST
Updated: Dec 12, 2011 3:11 AM CST
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee Fire Marshal Julie Mix McPeak reminds homeowners that smoke alarms should be tested at least monthly.
The suggestion is listed in a safety checklist she provided with the onset of cold weather. Tennessee, she said, has a high rate of fire deaths.
Other recommendations:
Don't leave decorative candles unattended.
Fireplaces should be professionally cleaned before using them during the season.
Furniture, clothing and other combustible materials should not be placed in front of permanent heaters like those on walls or on baseboards. If vents blow warm air, this way there will be little worry about the items catching fire.
Don't smoke in bed or in a chair.
Posted: Dec 12, 2011 3:11 AM CST
Updated: Dec 12, 2011 3:11 AM CST
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee Fire Marshal Julie Mix McPeak reminds homeowners that smoke alarms should be tested at least monthly.
The suggestion is listed in a safety checklist she provided with the onset of cold weather. Tennessee, she said, has a high rate of fire deaths.
Other recommendations:
Don't leave decorative candles unattended.
Fireplaces should be professionally cleaned before using them during the season.
Furniture, clothing and other combustible materials should not be placed in front of permanent heaters like those on walls or on baseboards. If vents blow warm air, this way there will be little worry about the items catching fire.
Don't smoke in bed or in a chair.
Sunday, December 11, 2011
You're Invited to the Historic UNA Community's Annual Lighting of the Star of UNA
LIGHTING OF THE "STAR OF UNA".
Come Enjoy a tradition with hot cider and our neighbors in the Historic Una Community.
TIME: 6:00PM
DATE: MONDAY, DECEMBER12TH
LOCATION: 2211 SMITH SPRINGS RD
Look for the bonfire!
For more information please contact Jan Cain or Richard Curran at 361-6406 or 361-4310. Thank You!
Friday, December 9, 2011
Reminder Tonight District29 Christmas Party at Camp Widjiwagan Clark Baker Bldg 6:30p - 8:30p - Please bring canned goods for Second Harvest Food Bank
You're Invited to our Annual District 29 Christmas Party tonight Friday December 9th from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at the Beautiful Joe C. Davis YMCA Camp Widjiwagan Clark Baker Building. Please Come Out, Enjoy the Festivities and Please consider bringing Canned food items to support our Second Harvest Food Banks at Una Church of Christ and Hamilton United Methodist Church.While donations lag in a sluggish economy, demand on food bank rises
http://nashvillecitypaper.com/content/city-news/while-donations-lag-sluggish-economy-demand-food-bank-rises
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Planners urge approval for backyard hen bill
Tennessean
The Metro Planning Commission has voted to recommend a bill allowing Davidson County residents to raise domesticated hens at home after two councilmen spoke in favor of it.
No one spoke in opposition to the bill.
“I think urban chickens are a wonderful thing for Nashville,” said Councilman Anthony Davis. “Karen Bennett has drafted a good bill and I’m supporting it.”
Davis said the chickens will provide educational opportunities and fresh produce for residents.
Councilman Scott Davis agreed and also urged approval.
The Metro Planning Commission has voted to recommend a bill allowing Davidson County residents to raise domesticated hens at home after two councilmen spoke in favor of it.
No one spoke in opposition to the bill.
“I think urban chickens are a wonderful thing for Nashville,” said Councilman Anthony Davis. “Karen Bennett has drafted a good bill and I’m supporting it.”
Davis said the chickens will provide educational opportunities and fresh produce for residents.
Councilman Scott Davis agreed and also urged approval.
Free flu shots offered at 3 Nashville health centers
Written by Tom Wilemon | The Tennessean
Metro Public Health Department is offering free flu shots.
Health departments in suburban counties also plan to drop their charges for the vaccinations.
The shots are available on a walk-in basis at three health centers in Nashville: 1015 E. Trinity Lane, 224 Oriel Ave. and 311 23rd Ave. N. The shots are offered from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m weekdays at the first two locations. The Lentz Health Center at 23rd Ave. N. opens and closes at the same time, but does not offer the vaccinations from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Metro stopped charging for the shots after learning that the Tennessee Department of Health is offering its remaining vaccines to county health departments for free.
Although the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that all Americans get vaccinated, some groups are especially vulnerable to deadly complications from the flu. They include pregnant women, people with certain chronic medical conditions, people in households with a child younger than 6 months and people who come into contact with vulnerable individuals.
Metro Public Health Department is offering free flu shots.
Health departments in suburban counties also plan to drop their charges for the vaccinations.
The shots are available on a walk-in basis at three health centers in Nashville: 1015 E. Trinity Lane, 224 Oriel Ave. and 311 23rd Ave. N. The shots are offered from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m weekdays at the first two locations. The Lentz Health Center at 23rd Ave. N. opens and closes at the same time, but does not offer the vaccinations from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Metro stopped charging for the shots after learning that the Tennessee Department of Health is offering its remaining vaccines to county health departments for free.
Although the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that all Americans get vaccinated, some groups are especially vulnerable to deadly complications from the flu. They include pregnant women, people with certain chronic medical conditions, people in households with a child younger than 6 months and people who come into contact with vulnerable individuals.
Sunday, December 4, 2011
You're Invited to the District 29 Christmas Party - Please bring canned goods for Second Harvest Food Bank
While donations lag in a sluggish economy, demand on food bank rises
http://nashvillecitypaper.com/content/city-news/while-donations-lag-sluggish-economy-demand-food-bank-rises
Below are Directions to the Joe C. Davis YMCA Camp Widjiwagan Clark Baker Buildinghttp://www.ymcacampwidjiwagan.org/directions
Saturday, December 3, 2011
Updated Information on Adjacent Metro Council District 33 Cleanup - which is a Roadside Cleanup ONLY with no dumpsters
Please Accept my Apologies. The Flyer received was not clear that the cleanup planned for tomorrow is only for Roadside Pickup for District 33 Residents to help pick up signs and trash along Murfreesboro Road. I had made plans like many of you to clean out and take items to a dumpster but new information was shared with me this evening that their cleanup on tomorrow is not the same as the cleanup we had for our district back in October. I am just getting an opportunity to send this email since receiving the information due to my participation tonight in the Nashville Gas Christmas Parade and Christmas Tree Lighting at Public Square with Mayor Dean and Metro Council members. Additionally I attended a neighbors 50th Birthday party tonight immediately following and I am just getting home to send you this update. Again, I apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you.
Metro Beautification Commissioner Sidney Ames
Councilmember Robert Duvall
Metro Public Works
Metro Beautification
TDOT Litter Grant
Publix - Mount View Market Place
District 33 Neighborhood Cleanup
Keep Nashville Clean and Beautiful because Cleaning up is Everyone’s Business!
visit www.nashville.gov/beautification
Date: Saturday, December 3, 2011
Time: 9 AM to 1 PM
Location: Publix - Mount View Market Place
3352 Murfreesboro Pike
For More Information and to Volunteer your services.
Please Contact: Sidney Ames 870-8942
Trash Pickup (Murfreesboro Road from Lavergne City limit to Hamilton Church Pike)
Illegal Sign Drop-off (Remove from Public Right of Way and Utility Poles ONLY)
Supplies will be provided.
Coffee and Donuts will be Served.
The refreshments are being provided by our Publix in support of this clean-up event.
Friday, December 2, 2011
October 2011 Minute Meetings
Present at the board meeting of October 20, 2011 at the Deerfield Clubhouse were: Lin Rutherford, Gary Peterson, Justin Sauer, Robert Wolfgang, Fran Oroson and Jim Curley, of Jim Curley Properties.
Items discussed –
1) Proposed operating budget for 2012, a copy of which is attached to these minutes. There will be an increase of $10.00 in the monthly maintenance fee, which will now be $120.00 starting in January of 2012. Approval of budget was motioned by Fran and seconded by Bob. This budget was approved.
2) Demolition and installation of new post and anchor systems on decks at #’s 101, 111, 113, 115, 117, 119, 125, 149, 151, 153, 155, 157, and 159. A copy of the estimate is attached. The estimate was approved.
3) An insurance claim has been approved for the deck at unit #109, including a new air conditioner. The deductible will be paid by the residents of #109.
4) Mack Enterprises to check drainage on Westminster section homes.
5) Lin Rutherford volunteered to get estimates on painting and caulking all homes in Westminster section with bay windows.
6) There was a discussion regarding changing all visitor parking to “overflow parking” due to continued parking by residents in visitor parking. This issue has not been voted on yet.
7) Pruning pear trees at some point.
8) Possible assessment next year if needed to cover unexpected expenses.
The annual meeting will be January, 2012 at Metro Library Branch off Bell Road. Nominations for open positions for the board of The Greens to be made at this meeting, if there is a quorum.
Bob moved for homeowners meetings every other month in 2012. Motion seconded and approved.
Items discussed –
1) Proposed operating budget for 2012, a copy of which is attached to these minutes. There will be an increase of $10.00 in the monthly maintenance fee, which will now be $120.00 starting in January of 2012. Approval of budget was motioned by Fran and seconded by Bob. This budget was approved.
2) Demolition and installation of new post and anchor systems on decks at #’s 101, 111, 113, 115, 117, 119, 125, 149, 151, 153, 155, 157, and 159. A copy of the estimate is attached. The estimate was approved.
3) An insurance claim has been approved for the deck at unit #109, including a new air conditioner. The deductible will be paid by the residents of #109.
4) Mack Enterprises to check drainage on Westminster section homes.
5) Lin Rutherford volunteered to get estimates on painting and caulking all homes in Westminster section with bay windows.
6) There was a discussion regarding changing all visitor parking to “overflow parking” due to continued parking by residents in visitor parking. This issue has not been voted on yet.
7) Pruning pear trees at some point.
8) Possible assessment next year if needed to cover unexpected expenses.
The annual meeting will be January, 2012 at Metro Library Branch off Bell Road. Nominations for open positions for the board of The Greens to be made at this meeting, if there is a quorum.
Bob moved for homeowners meetings every other month in 2012. Motion seconded and approved.
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Your Help is needed for our Newly Expanded Library proposed for Hickory Hollow
District Christmas Party Dec 9 at Gran Dale Manor from 6:30 pm until 8:30 pm More information will be shared in my next newsletter
The library is conducting surveys to gauge what programs and services the residents of the Hickory Hollow/Antioch area would like to see in their new library building. This is the first step in designing the new library.
The survey will take place at the Southeast Branch Library and the Kroger on Mount View Road. Each volunteer is required to get a minimum of 20 surveys, after which they may leave from their shift if they like. We have had some interest from our regular, library volunteer but have been unable to fill all of the openings.
The following openings are still available:
Wednesday, November 30th: 10:00am to 1:00pm
Wednesday, November 30th: 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Wednesday, November 30th: 4:00pm to 7:00pm
Thursday, December 1st: 10:00am to 1:00pm
Thursday, December 1st: 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Thursday, December 1st: 4:00pm to 7:00pm
Saturday, December 3rd: 10:00am to 1:00pm
Saturday, December 3rd: 1:00pm to 4:00pm
The times are not set in stone, and I would be happy to take any and all help I can get. If you know of anyone interested, please feel free to send them my contact information (in the email signature below) or forward their email address or phone number to me and I will follow-up!
Thank you for any help you can provide!
http://www.library.nashville.org/locations/loc_southeast.asp
Ryan
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Ryan Darrow
Library Volunteer Services
615 Church Street
Nashville, TN 37219
(615) 862-5769
District 29 - The 59th Annual Nashville Christmas Parade - Metro Nashville Parks and Arts in the Park
The 59th Annual Nashville Christmas Parade hosted by Piedmont Natural Gas will be held Friday, December 2nd beginning at 7:00 p.m. On the same evening, the Mayor’s Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place on the Public Square in front of the Courthouse at 6:00. p.m.
Hope Everyone had a wonderfully blessed Thanksgiving Holiday. The next newsletter will share updated information on our District 29 Christmas Party, Legislation and our next District 29 Community Meeting being planned for early 2012 with our Metro Hermitage Police Precinct and apartment managers and more. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to serve you!
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