FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 8, 2012
Councilwoman Karen Johnson confirms Attorney David Waynick haspurchased Nashboro Golf Course
Attorney David Waynick praised Councilwoman Johnson Wednesday for helping
remove obstacles to keeping the golf course in the community.
Nashville, Tennessee – Councilwoman Karen Y. Johnson announced today that Nashville
attorney David Waynick has purchased the Nashboro Village golf course, thereby protecting the
area as a golf course/green space for years to come.
“Our community is extremely grateful to Attorney Waynick, again, as he has saved yet another
treasure in our community,” Johnson said. “The residents of the 29th have shown resounding
support for keeping this part of Nashboro Village green and free from development. “Thanks to
David Waynick, it will remain that way for generations to come in our community.”
David Waynick praised Councilwoman Johnson Wednesday for helping remove obstacles to
keeping the golf course in the community.
“Karen is in touch on a daily basis with the residents of her district,” Waynick said. “She listened to the community and her leadership in withdrawing the bill before Metro Council helped pave the way for me to acquire and save the golf course."
“I am proud to stand with her and the entire community as we move forward on this project.”
The golf course is expected to open March 2012 and plans are being developed to ensure long
term success.
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Councilwoman Karen Y. Johnson is a 1st term member of the 13th Metropolitan Nashville Davidson County Council and represents the 29th District located in Southeast Nashville. The Metropolitan Council is the legislative body of Nashville and Davidson County, with 5 at-large and 35 district members, each elected to serve a term of four years.
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Karen Y. Johnson Appointed to National League of Cities’ Community and Economic Development Steering Committee
Washington, DC – National League of Cities President Ted Ellis, has announced the appointment of Councilwoman Karen Y. Johnson to the National League of Cities’ (NLC) 2012 Community and Economic Development Steering Committee. The Community and Economic Development committee is responsible for developing policy positions on issues involving housing, community and economic development, land use, recreation and parks, historic preservation and international competitiveness. The appointment was announced by NLC President Ted Ellis, Mayor, Bluffton, Ind.
As a member of the committee, Karen Y. Johnson will play a key role in shaping NLC’s policy positions, while advocating on behalf of America’s cities and towns on Capitol Hill, with the Administration, and at home.
The chair of this year’s Community and Economic Development Committee is Neal Andrews, Council Member, Ventura, CA. Serving as this year’s vice chairs are Frank “Tony” Thomas, Alderman, Savannah, GA, and Priscilla R. Tyson, Council Member, Columbus, OH.
For more information on NLC’s other committees and councils, visit http://www.nlc.org/inside_nlc/committeescouncils.aspx.
The National League of Cities is the nation’s oldest and largest organization devoted to strengthening and promoting cities as centers of opportunity, leadership and governance. NLC is a resource and advocate for 19,000 cities, towns and villages, representing more than 218 million Americans.
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Office Hours Scheduled - Special Invite has been sent to all neighborhood leaders for a update on projects in District 29. We have lots of exciting things that are getting ready to take shape. I will work to meet with Neighborhood Leaders every other month. For all in District 29 Office Hours will be every 4th Saturday from 10 am-12 noon. (should there be a change in this schedule, it will be communicated timely. Thank you.
First Tennessee Bank
Nashboro Location
2360 Murfreesboro Pike
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THE SOUTHEAST NASHVILLE EASTER EVENT PLANNING COMMITTEE WELCOMES YOUR HELP, SUPPORT AND PARTICIPATION
If you are interested in volunteering to help with this year's Easter Event which is hosted by 8 Metro Council Members - Jacobia Dowell, Robert Duvall, Karen Johnson, Duane Dominy, Jason Potts, Josh Stites, Fabian Bedne, Davette Blalock, please call 615-501-0641 or email southeasteasterevent@gmail.com. Save the below Date, time and location and share with others you know. More info to come!
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Information coming soon! We are the next district in Nashville to GO Green!! Look forward to District 29 being the greenest in Nashville!
www.GoGreen-Nashville.comhttp://energytomorrow.org/energy/#/type/all
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Afterschool Programs Coming to Southeast Nashville Priest Lake/Antioch/Cane Ridge
This is a positive step forward for our children in Nashville!
Mayor Karl Dean expands after-school programs
Dean announced Wednesday that Nashville is one of nine cities awarded a Wallace Foundation grant, which will be used to open programs in the Whites Creek and Pearl-Cohn clusters this fall and Cane Ridge and Antioch area in 2013.
“There are far too many kids who go home to an empty apartment or house … vulnerable and not making the best use of their time,” Dean said. “After-school programs help kids stay on track in school and ultimately help more kids graduate from high school and on to college, which is good for the city and students.”
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Don’t forget to bring a PHOTO ID in order to Vote in the Upcoming Election. To learn more about the new law and its exceptions, call the Davidson County Election Commission as this became effective January 1, 2012 or visit http://nashvilleclerk.com/davidson-county-clerk%E2%80%99s-office-to-provide-id-upgrades-for-voting/
e ID upgrades for voting. Read for more information.
Davidson County Clerk Office to provide ID upgrades for voting. Read for more information. EARLY VOTING IS FEBRUARY 15 – FEBRUARY 28. ELECTION DAY IS MARCH 6, 2012
Federal or State government issued photo ID is now required to vote, unless an exception applies. College student ID’s will not be accepted.
