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West Nashville Farmer's Market opens Saturday at Richland Park

noreply@blogger.com (Paige Clancy) — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 01:01:00 +0000

From a press release sent by Audrey Patrick:

Tough economic times have most Nashvillians looking for ways to save money without impacting their quality of life. With food being one of the largest budget items for most families, many shoppers are turning to local farmers for good quality and cheaper prices. As a result, the community-based organization Good Food for Good People, is announcing the grand opening of the West Nashville Farmer’s Market on Saturday, August 15, from 9 a.m. to noon. The market’s creation was a collaborative effort between Good Food for Good People and two west Nashville neighborhood associations, Sylvan Park and R.U.N. (Robertson, Urbandale, Nations).

The West Nashville Farmer’s Market will be held every Saturday at Richland Park, close to the intersection of 46th and Park Avenue near Charlotte Avenue. It will offer customers a variety of choices in local, affordable organic food and wares. Jason Holleman, Metro Councilman for District 24 said, "It's exciting to have a Farmer's Market with locally-grown products right here in Sylvan Park. I hope that visiting this market for fresh fruits and vegetables will become a Saturday morning custom for families in our neighborhood."

The farm vendors at the market will include Delvin Farms, Foggy Hollow Farm, Richland Gardens, Timbertop Farms, and Fresh Harvest. Also partnering with the market are Tennessee Cheesecake, The Green Wagon, Rhino Books, Fido, Portland Brew, and Star Bagel. Sean Siple, founder of Good Food for Good People, explains the value of the partnerships surrounding the new market, "This market is growing out of tremendous community support from both sides of Charlotte. We named it the West Nashville Farmers Market not only because that’s where it is, but also for each of the west Nashvillians who are stepping up to make this community event a reality. This is a community farmers market like no other in the region."

Eric Patrick of Foggy Hollow Farm expressed his excitement with the opening, “We are thrilled to have the opportunity to sell our produce so close to home and look forward to many more Saturdays here in west Nashville.” Residents and local vendors interested in partnering with the new market can contact Sean Siple at (615) 585-1294 or by email at goodfood4@gmail.com.

Good Food for Good People is a community-based organization that works to increase residents’ access to healthy food through their local farmer network activities, community garden development and a variety of educational partnerships with local schools and community groups.

Wild neighbors: Groundhog day in Charlotte Park

noreply@blogger.com (Paige Clancy) — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 18:10:00 +0000

We spotted this furry creature roaming the neighborhood twice in the past week. It looks like a groundhog, or woodchuck, to us. (You can read groundhog info from National Geographic here.) If you've seen similar wildlife around, please post a comment.

Bells Bend benefit concert tonight at Loveless

noreply@blogger.com (Paige Clancy) — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 12:24:00 +0000

From a press release sent by Kip Kirby:

A concert to benefit the Beaman Park to Bells Bend Conservation Community will be held Saturday, July 11 from 6-11 p.m. at the Loveless Barn. Featured artists include Jaime Kyle, Jonell Mosser, Buffalo Rome, Todd Cerney/Casey Kelly/Leslie Ellis, Don Henry, Bill Lloyd, Thom Shepherd, Charlie Morgan, Lance Hoppen, Bill Cumo, Pat Meusel, Beth Hooker, Sally Barris, and Dave Bradley.

Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Advance tickets may be obtained from Adelle Wood, adelleintn@comcast.net, or Ellen Jacobson, erj@skinmdplle.com. There will be a cash bar, as well as Bells Bend t-shirts and merchandise for sale at the event.

Proceeds will help pay the outstanding expenses of the Beaman Park to Bells Bend Conservation Community that accumulated during the group’s ongoing efforts to defeat the proposed May Town Center and to keep Nashville’s scenic Bells Bend area country. Proceeds will also be used to help fund the new cooperative Bells Bend Neighborhood Farm and further development of a Third Vision alternative for recreation and agriculture.

The Loveless Barn is located at 8400 Highway 100 behind the historic Loveless Café. There is plenty of parking available.

May Town Center community meeting tonight

noreply@blogger.com (Paige Clancy) — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 15:19:00 +0000

A community meeting about the proposed May Town Center will be held tonight at 6 p.m. at Cohn School at 4805 Park Ave. (map), according to The Tennessean.

The article reported that two Metro Council members and the Metro Planning Department are holding the meeting to help residents in the area understand how the proposed development could affect nearby neighborhoods.

Public hearing on May Town Center Thursday, part two planned for June 25

noreply@blogger.com (Paige Clancy) — Wed, 27 May 2009 21:50:00 +0000

At 4 p.m. on Thursday, The Metro Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on rezoning for the May Town Center during a regular meeting. The meeting will be held at Metro Southeast at Genesco Park at 1417 Murfreesboro Rd. (See on a map here.)

Groups in opposition and in support of the May Town Center are encouraging people to attend.

More info from the Metro Planning Department website:

May Town Center hearing will be spread over two meetings
The Planning Commission will begin its public hearing on agenda item 6, the May Town Center rezoning application, during the regular Commission meeting on May 28, and continue the hearing during the June 25 regular meeting.
At a special meeting May 20, Commissioners voted to limit the June 25 second phase of the hearing to comments on economic issues related to May Town Center; the Commission is scheduled to receive an independent economic study of the May Town Center project on June 1.

Agenda item 5, the Scottsboro/Bells Bend Detailed Design Plan amendment, has been recommended for deferral and will be considered at the same time as the rezoning application, currently planned for June 25. The public hearing on item 5 was held July 24, 2008, and is now closed.

A full schedule and additional information are now available on a new Bells Bend/May Town Center links and information page.

Norm's Second Annual River Road Bluegrass Festival

noreply@blogger.com (Paige Clancy) — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 23:37:00 +0000

This news just in from Mary at Mary Sack Management:

One of the best Bluegrass bands on the planet - The GRASCALS - is playing at Norm's River Road House for the 2nd Annual River Road Bluegrass Festival! In fact, the whole line-up consists of stellar Bluegrass artists.

Festival details:

Saturday, April 18
Norm's Second Annual River Road Bluegrass Festival
with
The GRASCALS,
The FAREWELL DRIFTERS,
MICHELLE CUPIT and
RESCUE UNIT!
@
Norm's River Road House
7695 River Road Pike
West Nashville, TN 37209
615-356-6314
http://www.myspace.com/normsriverroadhouse

* Music from 1:00-9:00 pm
* Outdoor Stage!
* Tent Camping!

--> NEW! Justin's SPECIAL: Slow-Smoked Chicken & Chicken Salad Sandwich!<-- HANDMADE PIZZA, SLOW-SMOKED BBQ and HAND-CUT FRIES! We proudly serve Smoky Cornwall BBQ sauce! PLENTY of PARKING!

More on the artists performing at Norm's Second Annual River Road Bluegrass Festival:
http://www.grascals.com/
http://www.myspace.com/thefarewelldrifters
http://www.michellecupit.com/
http://www.myspace.com/rescueunit1

ABOUT NORM's RIVER ROAD HOUSE:

"BEST NEW SONGWRITERS CLUB" - 2008 Nashville Scene Readers Poll! Since mid-2006, Norm Stannard of Norm's River Road House continues to establish itself as one of Nashville's most delightful, truly underground local establishments with quality, national live music bookings & slow-smoked BBQ. Located in deep West Nashville, the little listening room is burrowed in to a hillside on the banks of the Cumberland River and features an outdoor festival stage with camping and fishing areas available.
http://www.myspace.com/normsriverroadhouse

Coyote spotted on Edsel Drive today

noreply@blogger.com (Paige Clancy) — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 19:13:00 +0000

I wish I could say it was an Urban Cowboy I saw today, but our Gilley's has been closed for years and doesn't John Travolta sleep during the day? Anyway, it was an urban coyote ...

At about 12:30 p.m. today, I spotted what appeared to be a coyote walking northwest on Edsel Drive toward the Cumberland River. I followed the animal in my car until it stopped in front of Rock Harbor Marina on Basswood Avenue.

Other recent coyote sightings in the area have been discussed on the Hillwood Neighborhood Listserv (membership required to view posted messages), and the Charlotte Park Neighborhood Association has emailed much of that information to neighbors to update them on the coyotes in nearby Hillwood.

The Metro Animal Care and Control website refers readers to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency's website for information on coyotes. There, readers can scroll down to see a pdf publication link for "Controlling Coyotes in Tennessee" and, what I found most helpful, a link to information on Dealing with Urban Coyotes.

Most notably, the TWRA site says coyote attacks are "extremely rare," and "in recorded history only 30 coyote attacks on humans have been recorded." The site also lists more than a dozen tips for dealing with urban coyotes, and "do not feed coyotes" tops the list. Click here to see the TWRA page on Dealing with Urban Coyotes for more information.

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Church: Bluegrass event Saturday, crime meeting Wednesday

noreply@blogger.com (Paige Clancy) — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 16:00:00 +0000

The following information and image was provided via email from Brad Wright at West Nashville United Methodist Church (4710 Charlotte Ave., see on map):

Seventh Annual Bluegrass, Barbecue and Gospel at West Nashville United Methodist Church, 4710 Charlotte Ave., Saturday, October 18, 2008, from 2:00 to 6:00 PM. Join us for a foot stomping good time featuring:

Kathy Chiavola & friends, The Blakemore Boys Bluegrass Band; Carry A. Nation; Charlotte Pike; Greygrass; Switchgrass; Ryan Murphey & friends; Gospel Four and more.

Games for the Kids. Good Music, Good food, Good times.
Stay for an hour or the afternoon.

West Nashville United Methodist church will host a community meeting with the event title, "Coping with Crime in West Nashville," on Wed., October 22nd at 6:30 p.m. The event will be a round table discussion with panelists from religious and civic leadership in the community. Panelists include: Sgt. Connie Tripp, Metro Nashville Police, Community Liason; Jason Holleman, Councilman, District 24; Jeff Blum, Mental Health Coordinator, Metro Nashville Criminal Justice Dept.; Rev. Dennis Meaker, West Nashville UMC; Father Breen, St. Ann Catholic Church.

The church hopes to facilitate discussion around the issues of crime in West Nashville, asking the questions, "What can we do?" and "What should we do?" There will also be a time for question and answer from participants.

West Nashville UMC is located at 48th and Charlotte Ave. (next to McDonald's) Please visit the website at www.westnashvilleumc.org for more information or call 297-3216. Parking is available across the street at Richland Park Library and also on 48th Ave.

Owner: Rhino Books robbed for third time

noreply@blogger.com (Paige Clancy) — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 20:33:00 +0000

The following information was provided via email from Fred Koller, owner of Rhino Booksellers at 4918 Charlotte Ave.

Rhino Booksellers on Charlotte was robbed again last night. Thieves took the cash drawer and kicked in a door. This is our third robbery since opening in Sylvan Park. Sanders furniture was also broken into on 6/9/08 by thieves who only took the cash drawer. I have also heard that other establishments on the block have been frequent crime victims. Rhino Books needs your support in fighting this kind of activity.

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Cumberland River search continues for Hermitage resident

noreply@blogger.com (Paige Clancy) — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 21:04:00 +0000

Information from Metro Police press release, via email from Charlotte Park Neighborhood Association:

West Precinct detectives, the Office of Emergency Management, and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency are working to locate Nashvillian Richard Eric Reece, who may have fallen from a boat into a channel of the Cumberland River late last night.

Reece, 44, of Hermitage, was one of 15 persons drinking and partying on the 40-foot Sea Ray boat as it traveled from Riverfront Park downtown to West Nashville’s Rock Harbor Marina. The owner of the boat said as he cleared the river into the channel leading to Rock Harbor, he asked Reece to step to a lower deck so that he (the owner) could concentrate on docking the vessel. The boat docked at around 10 p.m. Reece’s son, who was one of the passengers, presumed his father left the boat at the dock. By 4:10 a.m., Reece could not be located, police were called, and a missing person report was taken. Surveillance footage from the marina showed the passengers getting off. Reece was not among them.

A police helicopter checked the river and its banks. An OEM boat equipped with sonar checked the channel leading to Rock Harbor. No signs of Reece have been detected.

It is possible Reece fell into the water while making his way to the lower deck. The search is continuing.

Nashville Post: H2O developer closes on 24-acre purchase

noreply@blogger.com (Paige Clancy) — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 21:26:00 +0000

NashvillePost.com today reported (subscription required) developer Alpha LLC has purchased for $5 million the 24 acres on Charlotte Pike near River Road where it plans to build the H2O Urban Waterfront District (with sound), a "smart" waterfront community.

"Alpha owners Mark Hemphill and Ron Sapp hope to break ground on the project’s first phase within the year," the report said.

For previous coverage of H2O, click here. To see the location on a map, click here.

Saturday: Drop off small hazardous waste items

noreply@blogger.com (Paige Clancy) — Fri, 30 May 2008 19:35:00 +0000

Information from Metro Public Works press release, via email from Charlotte Park Neighborhood Association:

SATURDAY IS HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION DAY
Metro residents can recycle items at Bellevue, Green Hills and Old Hickory drop-offs

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - This weekend is the time to dispose of any household batteries, old cell phones, fluorescent light bulbs and unwanted over-the-counter and prescription medications you've been wanting to get rid of.

"Hazardous Waste Education & Collection Day" events are planned between 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. this Saturday at three Metro Public Works (MPW) recycle drop-off sites. The effort is intended to educate residents about how to properly dispose of household hazardous waste items, and make it as convenient as possible for them to do so.

Volunteers will be accepting the following items:

. Small batteries (A, AA, AAA, C, D, 9-volt, button)

. Compact Fluorescent Bulbs (CFLs) & Fluorescent tubes

. Cell phones

. Mercury Thermometers can be exchanged for a digital thermometer

. Over the counter & prescription medications

(Only household waste - no business waste - from Davidson County residents will be accepted. Car batteries, paint, tires and other hazardous waste will NOT be accepted at the drop-offs.)

The three sites hosting Saturday's events are: the MTA Park & Ride Lot at Coley Davis Road and Highway 70 South in Bellevue; Hillsboro High School in Green Hills (entrance is on Hillmont Drive behind the school); and Dupont-Hadley Middle School, 1901 Old Hickory Blvd, Old Hickory.

Metro police officers will be at each site to ensure the safe and secure disposal of medications, and volunteers will also provide information about how and where to dispose of all types of household hazardous waste.

MPW's East Convenience Center, located at 943 Dr Richard Adams Drive (off Ellington Parkway and Trinity Lane), is Metro's designated household hazardous waste disposal site and is open seven days a week.

Maps and driving directions to all Metro recycle drop-off sites, as well as more information about Metro's Household Hazardous Waste disposal program and guidelines, is available at www.nashville.gov/recycle.

May 31: Clean up Richland Creek

noreply@blogger.com (Paige Clancy) — Wed, 28 May 2008 13:10:00 +0000

Saturday Cleanup event details provided via email from Kip Campbell (links added by editor):

Richland Creek Cleanup, May 31, 10 a.m. Volunteers are needed to clean up the area at the intersection of Richland Creek and Charlotte Avenue (near 5409 Charlotte Pike). The cleanup is being organized by the Richland Creek Watershed Alliance through Metro Nashville's Adopt A Stream program. Cleanup will be between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. We need your help to un-trash this area! Volunteers last year removed 1.3 tons of waste. The area is steep, at a busy intersection, and has other safety hazards to be considered. Pre-registration is encouraged. To register by email, send to rcwa@comcast.net. Participants under age 18 will need supervision and waivers required from all participants. To learn more, go to www.richlandcreekwatershedalliance.org.

Click here to view a flier for the event.

Saturday: NormFest Folk Festival

noreply@blogger.com (Paige Clancy) — Thu, 22 May 2008 19:19:00 +0000

Music, barbecue and camping, oh my! Details and poster image provided by neighbor Mary Sack. Thanks, Mary! (Also see location on map, event on calendar.)

NORMFEST a/k/a The 2nd Annual West Nashville Folk Festival will feature 10+ hours of live music, smokin' BBQ, camping and more on Sat., May 24., at Norm's River Road House in West Nashville.

Since mid-2006, Norm Stannard of Norm's River Road House continues to establish itself as one of Nashville's most delightful, truly underground local establishments with quality, national live music bookings & slow-cooked BBQ. Located in deep West Nashville - on your way to Cumberland Heights Rehab Center - the little listening room is burrowed in to a hillside on the banks of the Cumberland River and features an outdoor festival stage with camping and fishing areas available.

NORMFEST was launched on Memorial Day Weekend 2007 with music from noon to midnight, featuring performance from Justin Townes Earle, Irene Kelley, David Olney & Sergio Webb and others.

The festival will feature: John Scott Sherrill & The Flat River Band; David Olney & Sergio Webb with Jack Irwin; Tommy Womack Band; Davis Raines & Mark Robinson; Jeff & Vida; The Limitations; Jon Byrd & Used Auto Parts; Warren Wilken & others

Norm's River Road House
7695 River Road Pike
Nashville, TN
http://www.myspace.com/normsriverroadhouse
615-356-6314
All Day Access Wristband: $20
ALL DAY MUSIC/CAMPING - MANY BANDS/ARTISTS!!
OUTDOOR STAGE! Rain or Shine
MUSIC STARTS @ 1 p.m. through 11 p.m.

Updated: Police helicopter searching West Nashville

noreply@blogger.com (Paige Clancy) — Wed, 14 May 2008 04:05:00 +0000

UPDATE May 14: Don Aaron, Metro Police spokesperson, said in an email, "Aviation reports that the helicopter was assisting in the search for a missing suicidal person. The individual was located."

Original post follows ...

For at least a half hour, a Metro Police helicopter has been flying overhead, shining a spotlight onto parts of West Nashville. An operator who answered an 11 p.m. call to Metro's non-emergency phone number 615-862-8600 said, "They're looking for somebody." He said residents should stay inside and lock their doors.

When asked about the nature of the search, the operator said he could not provide additional details.

Neighborhood Association meeting tonight, not Thursday

noreply@blogger.com (Paige Clancy) — Tue, 13 May 2008 12:45:00 +0000

The Charlotte Park Neighborhood Association meeting this month will be tonight, May 13, at 7 p.m. at the Metro Police West Precinct Roll Call Building, according to Janice Lampley, association treasurer. The association is not meeting on Thursday, as it typically does, because of another group meeting at that time.

Meeting dates and times can be viewed here.

Bulk item, appliance collection Monday 6 a.m.

noreply@blogger.com (Paige Clancy) — Sun, 11 May 2008 15:23:00 +0000

Fliers placed on Charlotte Park mailboxes Saturday informed neighbors about "Bulk Item Cleanup," scheduled for Monday morning.

The collection of bulk items and major appliances is sponsored by Metro Beautification and Metro Public Works in conjunction with the neighborhood association, according to the flier, which said:

District 20 Neighborhood Cleanup
Monday, May 12, 2008

Boundaries include: American Road/Charlotte Avenue to Richland Creek (From Briley Parkway to Cumberland River)

All items must be placed at the curb of the street by 6 a.m. on Monday. Please do not place items near mailboxes or underneath trees or phone/electrical lines.

Bulk items that WILL be picked up include: Old furniture, mattresses/box springs, sofas/couches, televisions, lawn furniture, lawn mowers, bicycles, baby furniture, exercise equipment, toilets, refrigerators, freezers, water heaters, air conditioners, ranges, washers, dryers, and automobile parts, including fenders, hoods, metal bumpers, motor frames, transmissions, starters, alternators, radiators, rear ends, drive shafts, and brake rotors.

Bulk items that WILL NOT be picked up include: Dirt and sand, rocks and concrete, lumber, landscaping timbers/crossties, tree limbs, batteries and motor oil, tires, paint or empty paint cans, commercial or household chemicals, household hazardous materials, chicken and fencing wire, storage sheds (wooden, tin or vinyl), roofing, carpets and carpet pads, and no remodeling, building or construction debris of any kind.

For further information, call Metro Beautification & Environment Commission 862-8418

Image from Metro Beautification website.

May 12: Final meeting on Charlotte Ave. design plan

noreply@blogger.com (Paige Clancy) — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:28:00 +0000

Community members are invited to a May 12 meeting during which Metro Planners will discuss a Charlotte Avenue/Richland Park Detailed Corridor Design Plan (DCDP). The plan focuses on possible growth and development along Charlotte Pike between 42nd Avenue North and Richland Creek. (See area on a map.)

The Draft Plan Presentation Meeting will begin at 6 p.m. Monday, May 12, at St. Ann Catholic Community, 5101 Charlotte Pike. It will be the last in a series of scheduled community meetings for a Design Plan process aimed at creating "a plan for future growth and development outlining appropriate land use and urban design that complements and enhances the character of the corridor," according to a Metro meeting schedule and map document.

The blog Charlotte Avenue is Shaping Up has been covering this Charlotte Avenue revitalization effort since February. A recent post about the upcoming meeting said:

... The community will have the opportunity to offer feedback on the draft plan. This is your chance to come and see what the future holds for Charlotte Avenue. All are encouraged to attend. Please get the word out!

According to information on Metro's "West Nashville Community Plan" website, a draft Charlotte Pike plan will be presented at the meeting. The Charlotte Avenue/Richland Park DCDP is a part of the West Nashville Community Plan that was adopted in 2000 by the Metro Planning Commission.

Image from Metro's Draft Corridor Design Plan.

16-year-old home burglar arrested on River Rouge Drive

noreply@blogger.com (Paige Clancy) — Wed, 07 May 2008 13:36:00 +0000

May 6 press release from Metro Police, via email from Charlotte Park Neighborhood Association:

A 16-year-old burglar is in Juvenile Detention this afternoon after an alert citizen saw a strange car at her neighbor’s River Rouge Drive home and quickly called police.

West Precinct Sergeant Mike Swoner was in the area at 10:30 a.m. addressing traffic issues when he heard the call go out and immediately responded. He found the car with the trunk open backed up to the back door of the home. As Swoner approached the car with gun drawn, the 16-year-old came out of the residence carrying a 32-inch flat screen television. Swoner asked the teenager what he was doing. He replied, “Stealing.”

Swoner took the teenager into custody after having him gently put the television on the ground. He subsequently learned that the suspect is in state custody and was living in a Portland, Tennessee, foster home.

West Precinct detectives believe the 16-year-old is also responsible for a home burglary on Annex Avenue earlier in the day. South Precinct detectives are investigating his likely involvement in as many as six home burglaries earlier in the week.

“This teenage criminal is in custody now because an alert citizen saw a strange car in her neighborhood, called police, and kept and eye on it until Sergeant Swoner arrived,” Chief Ronal Serpas said. “The partnership between the citizen and Sergeant Swoner was simply outstanding.”

Thus far, the teen is charged with aggravated burglary, marijuana possession, and felony theft as a result of today’s arrest. His prior charges include domestic assault, assault, resisting police, evading arrest, and disorderly conduct.

Meeting tonight about H2O development

noreply@blogger.com (Paige Clancy) — Thu, 01 May 2008 20:58:00 +0000

Residents of Charlotte Park and Beacon Square tonight will have the opportunity to meet with the developer of H2O Urban Waterfront Development. The Charlotte Park Neighborhood Association said in an email that neighbors with questions about the development are invited to attend.

The meeting will be held tonight at 7 p.m. at St. John United Methodist Church, 6300 Charlotte Pike at the corner of Westboro Drive.

H2O is planned for property at 6950 Charlotte Pike, adjacent to Cabot Drive, Interstate 40 and the Cumberland River (see on map). According to the H2O website (with sound), the planned development will include lofts, row homes, condominiums, single-family houses, office space and a 150-room boutique hotel. The website also describes plans for clothing stores, "urban restaurants," an "urban grocery store," a river taxi, open-air markets, a park and green spaces.

But the plan needs more work before it moves ahead, according to Wallace and Janice Lampley of the Charlotte Park Neighborhood Association.

"You can do the math and see that there is no way that this area and the roads could handle this type of dense development," the Lampleys wrote in an email to Metro officials.

Image of H2O infrastructure plan from H2O website

Bells Bend meeting tonight

noreply@blogger.com (Paige Clancy) — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:43:00 +0000

In recent meetings, developers eying Bells Bend (located across the Cumberland River from Charlotte Park) have proposed plans that included constructing a Cumberland River bridge connecting Bells Bend to West Nashville.

From the Metro Planning Department's website, with links added by The Charlotte Parker:

The latest in a series of community meetings on growth and development in the Bells Bend area begins at 6 pm Tuesday, April 29, at the Scottsboro Community Club, 5201 Old Hydes Ferry Pike. Planners will continue their discussion of development and economic issues, and a revised plan for the May Town Center will be presented.

Additional meetings are scheduled on May 15 and June 17.

For tonight's agenda and details from previous meetings, visit the Planning Department's website.

Previous coverage of Bells Bend can be read here.

Biannual sale at World Market: 25% off this weekend

noreply@blogger.com (Paige Clancy) — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:27:00 +0000

World Market, the home entertaining and gifts retailer in Nashville West shopping center, is hosting a "Friends and Family Days" sale today through Sunday. The 25% discount promotion is offered twice a year -- now and right before Christmas, according to manager Beth Wannemacher.

Wannemacher added that customers can take advantage of the discount by simply mentioning the "Friends and Family online promotion" to the cashier if they don't bring a coupon.

"And they have to wink," Wannemacher said, laughing. "Just kidding."

Store hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday. To sign up for World Market promotional emails, click here. For a map, click here.

Curbside recycling accepts plastic

noreply@blogger.com (Paige Clancy) — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 21:26:00 +0000

From Metro Public Works, via email from Charlotte Park Neighborhood Association:

CURBY RECYCLING NOW ACCEPTS PLASTIC

You can recycle PLASTIC BOTTLES & CONTAINERS in Metro's Curbside Recycling Program. In addition to newspaper, cardboard, all types of mixed paper, aluminum cans, and metal food cans, PLASTIC BOTTLES & CONTAINERS are now also included in the recycling carts.

Recycling PLASTIC BOTTLES & CONTAINERS with Curby is easy:
1. Empty contents. You do not need to remove the labels or lids.
2. Place empty PLASTIC BOTTLES & CONTAINERS in your Curby cart along with your other recyclables.

YES:
All plastic bottles and containers (margarine, butter, yogurt, cottage cheese, sour cream, etc.) labeled 1-7

NO:
No black plastic, baskets, clamshells (fast food take out), or Styrofoam.

For more information, please call 880-1000 or visit our website at www.nashville.gov/recycle.

Fun Times at Blue Moon Lagoon!

noreply@blogger.com (Kate) — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 02:44:00 +0000

Our first Charlotte Park neighborhood meet-up on Sunday afternoon was a great success! We sat out on the dock at the Blue Moon Lagoon restaurant and enjoyed live music, great food, and most of all, great company. On my walk through the neighborhood today, I was so pleased to be able to point to several more houses and say, "I know who lives there!" For those of you who couldn't make it, fear not -- I'll be planning another get-together sometime soon. I hope everyone had a great weekend!

Neighborhood Get-together!

noreply@blogger.com (Kate) — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 02:26:00 +0000

Hello fellow Charlotte Parkers!

My family and I have lived in Charlotte Park for seven years now, and I've often lamented the fact that besides our immediate neighbors, we don't know many people in the neighborhood. I'd like to change that, and I thought a get-together at the fabulous Blue Moon might be a good way to start.

A few weeks ago, I sent out an email suggesting a neighborhood get-together, and since then, several members have responded to me indicating their interest. So I thought I'd put it out there again, with a date this time!

Mark it down on your calendars: Blue Moon Lagoon, Sunday, April 20, at 4:00 pm. The Blue Moon Lagoon website is http://bluemoonlagoontn.com/, and the restaurant is located at the Rock Harbor Marina, at 525 Basswood Drive.

If you know folks in the neighborhood who aren't on this listserv but who you think would like to attend, by all means extend the invitation. The more the merrier!

If you would, please let me know if you plan on coming, and how many people you'll bring, so I can have as accurate a head-count as possible. Feel free to email me with any questions/comments as well. I hope to see many of you there!

Best,
Kate Wingate
kzwingate@yahoo.com