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2009-02-08T21:43:00.001-06:00

Please consult the website HistoricGermantown.org.

Christmas Eve Invitation

2007-12-23T09:15:00.000-06:00

Bill and April Mullins invite one and all to
(the 4th anniversary of their final)
Christmas Eve Open House
Their home at
1218 7th Ave N.
will be open from
5:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Feel free to bring dessert, drinks, anything else, or just yourselves.

Merry Christmas!

New Business - Chocolate Expressions

2007-12-02T20:10:00.000-06:00

You have probably already noticed the art & book gallery and internet café at 624-A Jefferson Street: Chocolate Expressions

Here is a bit about them:

Please allow us to introduce ourselves and our company to you. We are Mark Miller and Eleanor “Frederica" Hall, both owners and operators of Chocolate Expressions. Together we had a vision to bring something meaningful and uplifting to the North Nashville Community. Along with that idea in mind, it gave us the enthusiasm to want to encompass the community and the surrounding area schools and universities by presenting them with the opportunity to show and receive acknowledgment for their works in our Gallery. We have a vast ambition to bring something unique and purposeful to our up and coming artist and authors of Nashville. We welcome you to Historic Germantown and the surrounding community.

You can also reach the shop at (615) 291-6561.

Conversation on Bicentennial Mall Safety

2007-12-02T20:05:00.000-06:00

A neighbor wrote in to let us know about this conversation about Bicentennial Mall Safety

Streetscape Unveiling - Sunday, Sep 23

2007-09-19T20:43:00.000-05:00

Streetscape Unveiling and Oktoberfest Volunteer Drive

Join us as we unveil the streetscaping plan for Historic Germantown! This plan was created to beautify and improve upon the quality of life in our neighborhood. We will also have a volunteer drive for Oktoberfest. You will have an opportunity to sign up and see for yourself the reason you work so hard at this event year after year. We need your help to make the event successful again this year!

Sunday, September 23rd
4-6 p.m.
1222 5th Ave North

Historic Germantown Neighborhood Association

Come out and support Team Lederhosen

2007-08-20T21:27:00.000-05:00

Nashville Dragon Boat Races are this Saturday August 25th at Riverfront Park
The event starts at 9:00 am and lasts till 4:00 pm (we will post Team Lederhosen's race time once we receive them)
Your fellow Germantown resident paddlers need your support - 21 of us will be braving the banks of the Cumberland to bring home paddling glory for the neighborhood. Awards will be given for team spirit and we will all hopefully be paddling so we need you to come out and yell.

Why is this important? The Nashville Dragon boat Race is a benefit for
The Cumberland River Compact - the basin's preeminent water education resource for elected officials, developers, builders, architects and engineers and other professionals. We believe that if we work in an atmosphere of open dialogue that is supported by easily understood data about our water quality, we can create imaginative solutions to new and old challenges - solutions that will work for all of us.We encourage you to join us to help speed this important work.

Tennessee Scenic Rivers Association is an all-volunteer organization dedicated to the preservation, protection and restoration of the scenic, free-flowing rivers of our state.

What is Dragon Boat Racing? According to legend, Dragon Boat racing originated in China more than 2,000 years ago when the popular patriot and poet, Qu Yuan, felt disenfranchised by a corrupt government and drowned himself in the Mei Lo River. Upon learning of his death, people raced to the river in their fishing boats and beat the water with their oars and paddles to prevent fish from eating Qu Yuan’s body. According to one myth surrounding this sport, the dragon is said to be the most venerated of the Chinese zodiac and symbolizes control over the water.

A special thanks to Bristol Development Group for their generous donation to the cause in covering the significant cost for the Germantown boat registration.

Overlay Proposal is now a Final Draft

2007-08-20T21:23:00.000-05:00

The Proposal to Change Design Guidelines and Design Review Administration for Germantown Area is now a Final Proposal.

You can view all the details and history of the proposed overlay.

FS: Kompressor & Cherokee

2007-08-20T21:01:00.000-05:00

From Mario Stoilovich:

We are sad yet excited to report that CAT is relocating the Stoilovich family temporarily to the Mobile Bay area and is in the process of selling our home and both vehicles.

2004 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Kompressor Sport
Mileage: 24,875 Exterior Color: Black Interior Color: Black Leather
FEATURES: IMMACULATE! RARE!! LOW MILES!!! WARRANTY!!!! Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Steering, Remote Keyless Entry, Leather Interior, Power Seats, Airbag: Driver, Airbag: Passenger, A/C: Front, Airbag: Side, Alarm, Anti-Lock Brakes, Fog Lights, Cassette Radio, CD Changer, CD Player, Premium Sound, Power Windows, Rear Window Defroster, Tinted Glass, Alloy Wheels, Sunroof/Moonroof.
This is a great car w/ both the luxury & sports package and rare find EURO 6-speed and all the EXTRAS (sorry no NAV). The car is under original warranty and was just serviced by Mercedes Benz of Nashville - have all records. Please email with any questions. CONDITION: Excellent condition! Garage kept. Accident free. Mainly used to commute to/from office. Great Price: $22,400

2000 Jeep Cherokee 4X4 Limited
Mileage: 101,320 Body Style: SUV Exterior Color: White Interior Color: Black Leather Engine: 6 Cylinders Transmission: Automatic Drivetrain: 4WD Doors: 4
FEATURES: IMMACULATE! RARE!! A/C: Front, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Steering, Remote Keyless Entry, Leather Interior, Power Seats, Airbag: Driver, Airbag: Passenger, Airbag: Side, Alarm, Anti-Lock Brakes, Fog Lights, Cassette Radio, CD Changer, Premium Sound, Power Windows, Rear Window Defroster, Rear Window Wiper, Tinted Glass, Alloy Wheels, Tow Package
This is an exceptional SUV loaded w/ rare find combo LIMITED & 4x4 package and all the EXTRAS... The Jeep was just serviced by Hansen Chrysler of Nashville - maintain all service records. Collector item - this is your chance to own the last year Jeep Cherokee production model.
Great Price: $8,900

Please email with any questions.
Cheers,
Gen & Mario

Mayor Purcell to Join Us for Night Out Against Crime

2007-08-07T10:10:00.000-05:00

Mayor Purcell plans to walk with Salemtown Neighbors down to the Bicentennial Mall where he will join the Night Out event!

From Alan Maloney in Salemtown:

Just a quick note to remind everyone that we will be meeting at the 5th & Hume corner @ 5:00-5:15 to begin our walk. We have Candy to hand out to the kids, thanks to Jim & Jeremy of Trust Development and a flyer about the SNNA and our next meeting thanks to Kristen Knoll!

Once we've completed the walk, as discussed before in previous e-mails, we are all invited to join the Germantown Association at their party at the Bi-Centennial Mall. (6-8)

I hope many of the Germantown people will join us on the walk. ... We will be walking 6th Ave. No. and back down 5th through Germantown!

Bring your water and walking shoes!! I hope to see everyone tomorrow!!

7th and Taylor Proposed Development

2007-08-06T20:56:00.000-05:00

The developer, Ed Swinger, met with a few neighbors Monday evening after the regular monthly board meeting. He and his development team, along with Coucnilman Ludeye Wallace, discussed their plans for the property.

The plans will next be presented on Tuesday (8/7) for third reading before the Metro Council, where Councilman Wallace has stated he will defer the third reading until the last council meeting on 8/21.

After that, the plans will be re-presented to the planning commision on Thursday (8/9). The planning commission has given their plans an Approval with Conditions.

Correction: Formosa Retail

2007-08-05T22:59:00.000-05:00

Pam Boylan sent in a correction: Formosa Foods does not do retail business during the school year, only the summertime.

United Methodist Church: Backpack Collection Drive

2007-08-05T22:40:00.000-05:00

In Tennessee, 291,000 children live in poverty. Tennessee ranks 47th among the states in the well being of children.

You are invited …

Without our help, many children will begin school August 13 without the basic supplies they need. For many years, the people of Monroe Street United Methodist Church in Germantown have collected backpacks bursting with notebooks, paper, pencils, and crayons so that more children could have a bright start. This year, we invite our neighbors in Germantown to join us in this important effort.

If you’re willing to help, fill a backpack or two or three with the supplies listed below and drop them off by August 19th to one of the locations below:
· Monroe Street United Methodist Church, corner of 7th and Monroe, any Sunday morning from 9 to 11
· Werthan Lofts #407, Sam Nugent, Todd Stutts
· 1320 7th Avenue North, Robert and Tina Benson
· 506 Monroe Street, Nancy Hardaway

This list of supplies was developed by a Metro 3rd grade teacher:
· backpack
· pencils- 24 count at least
· supply box, small
· spiral notebooks, 2-4
· notebook paper, 2-4 packs
· crayons, 24 count
· colored pencils
· scissors
· glue bottle
· glue sticks
· folders, 2 with prongs and pockets, 2 without prongs, but with pockets
· 1 inch 3 ring notebook

It is not essential that the packs be filled with every item on the list, but it certainly is helpful when they are.

Optional, but fun:
· small pencil sharpener, highlighters, pencil grips, ruler, markers

The packs will be delivered to the Board of Education and then distributed to schools most in need. Thank you for your help with this worthwhile cause!

Germantown Developers Offer Tour

2007-08-05T21:56:00.000-05:00

Discover Germantown: Eat, Drink, and Tour with a Jazz Chaser

What: The developers and retail businesses in Historic Germantown will host a tour of the neighborhood’s new residential developments, to be followed by a musical performance and art exhibit.

Attendees can tour lofts, townhomes and single family homes in Monroe, Madison Square, Summer Street Lofts, 4th & Monroe, Morgan Park Place East, Morgan Park Place West, Werthan Lofts, 8th & Monroe and Metropolitan 8. A shuttle will be available to transport visitors to tour stops. Each stop on the tour will include refreshments and giveaways.

The tour features a wide variety of contemporary and historic homes, including a $1.2 million mansion and $159,000 lofts. Seven units are decorated by designers such as Mad Mod, Euro Décor, KatZeit Designs and Accentuate Your Home.

When: Sunday, August 12, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Samba Nové, a nine-piece Brazilian ensemble, will perform at 3 p.m. at the Nashville Jazz Workshop.

Who: The public is invited to attend this free event.

Where: Information and shuttles will be available at the intersection of Fifth Ave North and Madison Street, directly across from Germantown Café.

Why: Recently listed as the Hottest Neighborhood by Nashville Lifestyles Magazine, Germantown has historic homes and new construction available to potential residents.

For more
information: Fred Lawrence, Morgan Park Place East, (615) 668-6060
Tony Werthan, Morgan Park Place West, (615) 533-3776
Lori Mechem, Director of the Nashville Jazz Workshop, (615) 403-8922
Brian Parker, Parker Designs, (615) 262-7400

Night Out Against Crime

2007-08-05T21:33:00.000-05:00

Tuesday, August 7th

6-8 PM

Bicentennial Mall

UPDATE: Mayor Purcell plans to walk with Salemtown Neighbors down to the Bicentennial Mall where he will join the Night Out event

Historic Germantown has partnered with the Nashville Farmers Market, US Smokeless Tobacco, SalemTown Neighbors, JUMP and Hope Gardens to celebrate National “Night Out” Against Crime.

This is a night for neighborhoods to come out and stand united against crime. It’s a wonderful opportunity for our community to promote police-community partnerships, crime prevention, and neighborhood camaraderie.

Activities will include:

Appearances and demonstrations by MNPD, MNFD and Army National Guard
Scooby Doo Mystery Machine Bounce Center and Huge Slide
Neighborhood Watch materials and Child ID Kits

Salemtown residents have invited us to join them for their walk through the neighborhoods. They will be meeting on the corner of 5th & Hume at 5:00PM. They will be walking 6th Avenue North to the end, coming back down 5th all the way through Germantown, and ending at Bicentennial Mall.

Metro General Election Day is Thurs, Aug 2

2007-08-01T14:03:00.001-05:00

The Metro General Election is Thursday, August 2nd! Don't forget to go to the polls and vote for the mayor, our council district 19, the at-large candidates, and a ballot amendment. The election commission has the list of all candidates.

Be prepared! Here is the sample ballot for District 19 [PDF].

Metro provides a web page to help you find your polling place.
You should check your own address, but most addresses in Germantown will vote at: 15TH AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH, 1203 9TH AV N, 37208

Zoning Hearing, Thursday July 26, 7th & Taylor

2007-07-24T19:46:00.000-05:00

Re: Case 2006SP-075U-08, Map 081-12, Parcel(s) 441, Subarea 8 (2002), Council District 19 (Wallace)

Ed Swinger, the owner of the property at the southwest corner of 7th and Taylor, is for the third time asking for a re-zoning from R6 to SP. His plan describes four single-family homes on .18 acre. At the Second Reading before the Metro Council last November, he and his sponsor, Ludyue Wallace, agreed to re-submit his plan to the Planning Commission for approval and to meet with the neighbors about the project.

To this date, he has not attempted to contact the neighborhood.

The hearing will be held Thursday, July 26 at 4p.m. at Metro Southeast Building 1417 Murfreesboro Pike in the Green Hills Conference Room.

If you can attend, please do.
If you cannot attend, will you please contact the Metro Planning Commission? or 862-7190.

Planning commission meetings are listed on the Planning Commission agenda page.
There, you can see the agenda [PDF] and the staff recommendations [PDF] for this meeting.

Farmers' Market Newsletter

2007-07-24T19:43:00.001-05:00

Plenty of events going on at the Farmer's Market!

District 19 Council Candidates Debate

2007-07-24T19:40:00.000-05:00

JULY 26, 2007: 6 p.m.-7:15 p.m.

District 19 Council Candidates will participate in a community forum/council debate at St. Vincent de Paul School in North Nashville. A moderator will be present and the audience can ask questions.

1704 Heiman Street · Nashville, TN 37208

More Local Favorites

2007-07-24T19:38:00.001-05:00

Update: Angelo Formosa's Foods does not do retail business while school is in session

Pam Boylan writes with her own addition to Teresa's local favorites:

Just last week my husband Jason stepped in to Angelo M Formosa's Foods (1300 4th Ave N 254-1416) to let them know about his house calls business. He found out that you can shop in there as well!
So, I got my big radio flyer wagon and walked right down the alley. You need to arrive M-F before 12 noon because I think they close the gates after that. This is a warehouse that ships to the grocery stores (kind of like the Floral Shop). I got 3 pineapples, half a dozen apples, a bunch of celery, 2 avocados, an onion, and I think one more thing for under $15 dollars! And...they were the best tasting pineapples and avocados I've ever had!
So another local place besides farmer's markets to get fresh fruits and veggies. Family owned and have been in business for a long time...They will also do a veggie or fruit gift basket if needed (not sure of the cost on that one). So check it out on the corner of 4th and Monroe...we were very happy with the fruits and veggies there. Ask for Pam if she's there...she was very helpful and wonderful. They were so tickled that I came with my wagon that they asked to take a picture to put on their wall! Great little place right in our neighborhood that I've driven by forever and never knew what was inside

Car Crimes

2007-07-08T16:55:00.001-05:00

There were two incidences of car crimes reported last week.

Nancy Hardway wrote to let us know about an incident on Monroe St.:

My nephew Michael Bridges' Camero was stolen last night about 10:30 or 11:00, over on 4th. He had just come home, and was in the process of unloading his car, and "poof" it was gone. He did not leave the keys in it. The police did not get there for some time because of the crowd downtown. Hopefully, this was just a "4th of July thing", and is not indicative of things to come...

Anthony Cherry's truck (on 5th Ave) was broken into this week.

Political Debate - Candidates for Metro Council District 19

2007-07-08T16:52:00.000-05:00

Political Debate
Candidates for Metro Council District 19

Tuesday, July 10th
6:30 p.m.
Assumption School at 7th Ave North and Monroe

All neighbors welcome!

Tennessee Sexual Offender Registry

2007-07-08T16:22:00.000-05:00

The Tennessee Internet Crime Information Center (TICIC) consists of toll free number and multiple web pages that are all designed to educate citizens about potential threats to the community. There, you can search the Tennessee Sexual Offender Registry.

Here is a quick link to perfom a Tennessee Sexual Offender Registry search in zipcode 37208. Results are sorted alphabetically.

There is also a service to show Tennessee Sexual Offender Registry results on a map.

New Neighbor: Bryan Robert Eckerd, Jr.

2007-07-08T16:18:00.000-05:00

In June, the Eckerd family welcomed Bryan Robert Eckerd, Jr. into the world! Congratulations to Brian & Nancy!

One Neighbor's Favorite Local Shops

2007-07-08T14:23:00.000-05:00

Teresa Blackburn of 5th Ave, sent in this report of some of her favorite shops that are right around the corner.

These are things I would like to share with others in the neighborhood that I think make our neighborhood and its environs a nicer place to live. As I find out about new, additional shopping opportunities I will send them along to share.
"Lazzaroli's" is now open on the 1300 block of 5th Avenue - selling homemade Raviolis, fresh pasta noodles & sauces, cheeses, olive oils and pre-made pasta meals to go that just need to popped into the oven or microwave for dinner. Hours : 10 am until 6 pm Tuesday through Saturday. Another chance to eat local!
Fans of "Fire Finch" in Hillsboro Village - a chic, fun, art, clothing, housewares, jewelry, Nashvillian-owned shopping experience - will be very happy to know they are opening a new store downtown on the corner of 3rd and Church the week after 4th of July week...they will carry even more home decorating items in the new store including Jonathan Adler! More information to come.
Did you know that you can buy fresh flowers 6 days a week from our local floral wholesaler on 3rd Ave? All you have to do is tell them you live in the neighborhood and they will sell to you...they have fantastic choices, many walk-in coolers and are open until noon on Saturday. Prices are the best. "Metro Floral Wholesale", 1119 3rd Avenue North.
"Christie Cookies" - 1205 3rd Avenue North - now sells retail out of their corporate headquarters - you
can just walk into their lobby and purchase a selection of cookies and brownies between 9am and 4pm weekdays. The brownies heated in the microwave or oven with a scoop of ice cream is fantastic!
If you love coffee and dream of the day when we will have our own little coffee corner here in Germantown then this might interest you. "The Standard" (of the restaurant The Standard) has opened a "cafe" at 162 8th Avenue North (inside the MadMod building). Free easy parking on both sides of the building, hours are great - 7am until 3pm Monday thru Saturday..they have regular coffee, expresso and
its many variations, pastries, salads, sandwiches, hot & cold teas, etc... very artistic tables & chairs, seating outside in nice
weather, await you! We have been a few times and the coffee is delicious, the service fast and again keeps it local! It's also a
nice walk on Saturday morning.
Thanks Teresa Blackburn, World Shopper

Groundbreaking for 4th & Monroe

2007-06-18T21:37:00.000-05:00

Karol Faragalli with Zietlin InTown wanted to let us know about an event for their development at 4th and Monroe:

We have our VIP Ground Breaking on June 22 at the Germantown Cafe, this would be a time that neighbors would have the first opportunity to see the development for themselves. I can be reached by email or at 289-3359.