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Please consult the website HistoricGermantown.org.

Christmas Eve Invitation

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

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

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

Streetscape Unveiling - Sunday, Sep 23

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

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

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

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.

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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

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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

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Please email with any questions.
Cheers,
Gen & Mario

Mayor Purcell to Join Us for Night Out Against Crime

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

House Number:  Street:  Zipcode: 

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

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

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

District 19 Council Candidates Debate

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.

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1704 Heiman Street · Nashville, TN 37208

More Local Favorites

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

There were two incidences of car crimes reported last week.

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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...

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

Political Debate - Candidates for Metro Council District 19

Political Debate
Candidates for Metro Council District 19

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

All neighbors welcome!

Tennessee Sexual Offender Registry

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.

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

One Neighbor's Favorite Local Shops

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.

1. "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!
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. "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!
5. 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

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.

Reception, Local Artist Jack Isenhour

Join us for a reception featuring local artist
Jack Isenhour
in the model townhome of
Morgan Park Place West

404 VanBuren St
Off 5th Ave in Historic Germantown
Sunday, June 24, 4-6 PM

for more info or directions: www.mppwest.com

Salemtown-Germantown Block Party

All Salemtown and germantown residents are invited to the
1st Annual
Salemtown-Germantown Block Party
Saturday, June 23rd
5PM - 9PM
1600 block of 5th Ave N
Food, Music, Games, & Fun!

Please bring your own lawn chair and with a side dish or dessert to share. We'll provide the beverages plus burgers, hot dogs, and vegetarian options.

Sponsored by he Salemtown and germantown neighborhood organizations.
Questions? Contcat social@historicgermantown.org

House for Sale: 1213 6th Ave N

Mignon and Francois at are selling their home by owner. The 4 bedroom 2 bath home is located at 1213 Sixth Avenue North. Interested parties should contact Francois at 615-456-4472. The home is also listed on owners.com and Craigslist.org

"Green Living" in Germantown in the news

The Tennessean recently had an article, Green living trends come to Germantown, discussing how the developers of Morgan Park Place have won the 2007 Tennessee Governor's Environmental Stewardship Award from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.

Nashville Farmers' Market Newsletter

The latest Nashville Farmers' Market News includes information about products available at the Market and entertainment that will be there as well!

Invitation to House Party for Mayoral Candidate David Briley

New Local Business- Fresh Pasta

A new business has opened its doors here in Germantown: Lazzaroli Pasta

Good Morning Pasta Lovers.

We are writing today to advise you of our new permanent location. And, yes, we are now open for business.

Our address is 1314 5th Avenue North in the Germantown community, just 1.5 blocks past the Germantown Café on your right - driving out of the city.

We apologize for not being available at the Farmers Market over the past couple months as we prepared our shop. We hope you will find it worth the wait.

Lazzaroli Pasta will carry our usual assortment of fresh pastas, raviolis and sauces 5 days a week from 10-6, Tuesday to Saturday. In Addition you will find over 17 varieties of olive oils, fresh grated cheese, take and bake pasta meals, olives, homemade biscotti and tiramisu, Provence bread, pantry items such as imported tomatoes, artichoke hearts, vinegars, and more.

Meeting for the Proposed Development at 7th & Monroe

Neighborhood Meeting for the proposed development Monroe at 7th
Thursday June 14th, 6:00 pm
On the lot at Monroe & 7th
Alternate rain location: Monroe Street United Methodist Church, Fellowship Hall

River District Development (RDD) would like to invite the neighborhood to join them "on the lot" at Monroe & 7th to discuss their new residential project for Germantown, Monroe at 7th. Sam Nugent and Todd Stutts from RDD, along with Ben Mosley of Carnell Mosley Architects, will be there to present the plans for development. Come see the plans, ask questions and enjoy some refreshments!

Germantown Mobile Auto-detailing Service

Kenny Curran of 405 Taylor St. is now providing a mobile auto-detailing service.

Kenny's Detail Shop - Cars, Trucks and SUVs

Call 615-244-5140 to make an appointment
Cash and Checks accepted

We also do house cleaning….inside and out, call for an estimate

Neighborhood Picnic Date Change: 6/10 -> 6/23

The date of the neighborhood picnic is changed from June 10th to June 23rd.

We're going to have a joint picnic/block party with our neighbors in Salemtown!

Streetscape Meeting

Topic: Streetscape
Location: Assumption Church Schoolhouse
When: June 12th, 6:00PM

Invitation from Bill & April Mullins & Rich Boyd

We're Crankin' It Up for Ronnie!

Bill & April Mullins & Rich Boyd are making ice cream.....
and a time for you to visit with

Ronnie Steine

Candidate for Metro Council At-Large
Sunday afternoon, June 10th, 3-5 PM
600 Monroe Street
Historic Germantown

Invitation from Ernest and Berdelle Campbell

Please join us:
Ernest and Berdelle Campbell
Chris and Mel Barnes
Nancy Hardaway

For an afternoon with MEGAN BARRY,Candidate for Council at Large
Discuss Nashville`s future with Megan Barry, as well as friends and neighbors who care about out great city.

June 10, 4 - 6 PM
506 Monroe St, Hardaway Residence

contributions appreciated

Morgan Park Place earns governor's award

A recent Nashville Business Journal article talks about the Governer's Award received by Morgan Park Place developers:

Morgan Park Place, a mixed-use development in the historic Germantown neighborhood, has been awarded a 2007 Tennessee Governor's Environmental Stewardship Award from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.

The award recognizes 12 projects in the state and will be presented June 8 at the Ed Jones Auditorium in the Ellington Agricultural Center.

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Education Committee presents: Germantown Grilling

Class starts at 5:30 p.m. Monday, May 28 (Memorial Day)
Behind 506 Monroe Street (rear yard off alley)

Class size limited to 35 participants.

Reservations required by Thursday, May 24, to purchase supplies.
Please . email Nancy Hardaway (or call 256-0096) to reserve your spot in the class.

Confirmed participants may bring a chair -- everything else is included in the class!

Please let us know if you can lend a charcoal grill for the class. We can pick your grill up between 4 and 5 p.m. on Monday and return it to you following clean-up Monday night.

Planned Menu

• Bruschetta on Grilled Tuscan Bread
• Hickory Smoked Apricot Glazed Pork Loin
• Salmon with Dry Rub and with Seeded Mustard and Dill
• Chile Lime Sweet Potato Discs
• Cajun White Potato Discs
• Roasted Vidalia Onions
• Asparagus
• Mixed Summer Squash and Peppers
• Grilled Pineapple and Bananas over Vanilla Ice Cream with Amaretto Chocolate Sauce
• & Drinks

Mayor Purcell's State of Metro Address

Mayor Bill Purcell will deliver his final State of Metro Address Thursday, May 24 at 8 a.m. on the lawn of Nashville’s new Public Square Park. The event is free and open to the public.

This will be the first State of Metro Address delivered at the Public Square. Seating will be provided under a large tent on the lawn in the center of the Square. Breakfast refreshments will be available. Meigs Middle School Choir will perform along with the combined Police and Fire Color Guard.

For more than 40 years, Nashville's mayors have reported on the priorities of the city in annual addresses. Last year, Purcell addressed a crowd of more than 1,000 at the Nashville Convention Center.

Neighborhood Clean-Up

The neighborhood sends out a big "Thank You" to everyone who helped on with the May 5th Neighborhood Clean-Up effort!

Nashville Public Television Gets Jazzy

NPT and the Nashville Jazz Workshop to hold joint fundraiser

Nashville Public Television, long a purveyor of great music programming in Nashville, will join forces with the Nashville Jazz Workshop for a joint fundraiser on Friday, June 1 at 8 p.m. at the Jazz Workshop. Wine and cheese will be provided along with entertainment, door prizes, raffles and much more.

Special guest artists will be The Lori Mechem Trio and 3rd Coast Vocals featuring Jeff Hall. Joining Mechem will be Roger Spencer on bass and Jim White on drums. 3rd Coast Vocals includes Darden Purcell, Christina Watson, Mark Stephens and arranger and leader Jeff Hall.

Advance tickets are on sale now for $50. The Nashville Jazz Workshop is located at 1319 Adams Street, Nashville, TN 37208. For more information, or to reserve tickets, please call the Workshop at (615) 242-JAZZ (5299).

Keep an Eye Out Against Crime

Dean Dixon has an alert about recent neighborhood activity and some advice regarding safety:

A gold or bronze Yukon has been spotted circling our neighborhood at odd hours. It is pulling a black trailer behind the vehicle with a water tank on it. In the wee hours of the morning (4am), this vehicle has been shining a red light into windows to detect activity. They could be planning a break-in or could be stealing your water for their business. If you see this vehicle, call the police immediately.

Several break-ins have occurred on 6th Avenue involving cars. Not only have they stolen what was loose in the car, but have done significant damage to the cars beyond breaking windows. Protect your vehicles.

The police want us to know that there is a drug shortage in Nashville, driving up crime for more money to buy what drugs are available. Therefore, if you mix in the new construction, cars parked on the side of the road already broken into, you have a perfect opportunity for more serious break-ins and robbery.

Please be aware, alert and call the police when you are suspicion of anything. It is good for all of us to be protective of our community.

Garden Guzzle a Huge Success

A record number of neighbors came out for the 2007 Garden Guzzle this past Sunday! It was stunning!

The Social & Entertainment committee works hard to bring us these events and your hard work volunteering at events like Oktoberfest make it all possible.

Our appreciation also goes out to the Lawrence Brothers for the use of their truck and Gardens of Babylon for the loan of their landscaping materials!

House for Sale (Soon): 1328 5th Ave

Martha Irwin wrote to let us know that her home at 1328 5th Ave will be going up for sale soon and wanted to give us a preview:

The house is very cute and a great alternative to a condo, as there is a fenced yard. We are asking $209,000. It is 2 big bedrooms, a beautiful bathroom, a big living room that has a fireplace and opens into a gourmet kitchen. We put a new roof on it 6 mos. ago, it has a paved back patio, is entirely fenced and is painted in designer colors. We are willing to include all appliances (washer/dryer, stove, microwave, dishwasher) and would be willing to make a deal for the bbq grill and patio furniture. I'm so upset to leave and we hope that the next buyer loves it as much as we have!!

3rd Informational Meeting and Discussion of Proposed Historic/Conservation Overlay

What

Proposal to Change Design Guidelines and Design Review Administration for Germantown Area

When

Tuesday, May 22nd 2007
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Where

Assumption Church Schoolhouse
(1225 7th Ave N)

Details

A draft copy of the proposed guidelines and the map indicating the proposed boundary visit the overlay information page

Correspondance

If unable to attend, please send any comments or concerns to:

Historic/Conservation Overlay
PO Box 281074
Nashville TN 37228

or via email to

Overlay Correspondance

Annual Neighborhood Garden Guzzle: May 6th

The Historic Germantown Hospitality and Social Committee presents:

The 2007 Annual Neighborhood Garden Guzzle
Sunday, May 6th
Starting at 4 pm at the garden of Doug Himes, 1326 5th Ave N
Concluding with a grill out and lawn games at the Glenmary House, 1307 6th Ave N
4:30 PM

What's the Garden Guzzle all about?

To explore the neighborhood and admire a few of your neighbors' gardens while enjoying refreshing beverages and socializing.

How does the Garden Guzzle work?

A. Arrive at garden
B. Grab some soda, water, wine, beer, etc.
C. Admire garden
D. Repeat
E. Relax at the end with some food and lawn games

What if I fall behind?

Don't forget to pick up a route map at the first stop! Also, watch for the signs and directions between gardens.

How much does it cost?

It's free to all Germantown neighbors!

Neighborhood Clean-up: Saturday, May 5th

Saturday, May 5th

9:00 a.m.

Corner of 5th and Monroe

Our neighborhood needs a Spring Cleaning and we need your help!
We will gather for coffee and donuts and organize a quick sweep of the neighborhood streets and alleys. Bags, gloves and t-shirts will be provided.
See you there!

Reminder: Clean up after your dog!

It hardly needs to be said. We hesitate to even mention it. But, looking around the neighborhood, it is clear that a reminder is necessary:

Please clean up after your dog

You know why it's important, but anyway here are some excerpts from a a public health document distibuted by Metro:

Simply cleaning up after your dog in public places and on private property not only helps keep areas clean and hygienic, failure to do so leaves a mess for someone else to clean up, or step in!

and

Health concerns are also a big motivation to clean up after your dog. There are many parasites that can be transmitted to humans via dog feces (roundworms, tapeworms, etc.). Other pathogens that can be transmitted to humans via dog feces include strains of the bacteria E. coli, Staphylococcus, Salmonella, and Listeria, to name just a few.

Lost Puppy

Pam Boylan has found a lost puppy:

A little reddish brown puppy came up with my dog Haley today. She is in my screened-in porch now. She has the best disposition! My neighbor Kim came over and the pup just sat belly up on Kim for what seemed like forever. Very loving little girl. Jameson has taken to calling her Penny, but mommy doesn't want another dog right now! Soo...if you have lost a little dog or are looking to have a new friend in your home, this girl is for you. She is really precious!

2nd Informational Meeting and Discussion of Proposed Historic/Conservation Overlay

What

Proposal to Change Design Guidelines and Design Review Administration for Germantown Area

When

Tuesday, May 1st 2007
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Where

Monroe Street United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall
(entrance on 7th Avenue)

Details

A draft copy of the proposed guidelines and the map indicating the proposed boundary visit the overlay information page

Correspondance

If unable to attend, please send any comments or concerns to:

Historic/Conservation Overlay
PO Box 281074
Nashville TN 37228

or via email to

Overlay Correspondance

Meeting Notes from March 27th Posted

Meeting notes [PDF] from the March 27th open meeting about the proposed overlay have been posted to the HGN website in the overlay section

Date Correction: Garden Guzzle is Sunday, May 6th

A note from your Social Committee chairperson:

Because I can't tell the difference between Saturday and Sunday, the Garden Guzzle is actually going to be on Sunday May 6th rather than Saturday May 5th.

Construction at 4th and Monroe

Stacy Mosley has a message for residents around 4th Monroe:

I'm sure you have all been early risers this week with construction begin at 5:15 AM. Please know that we have talked to Randy, developer, and he has been very cooperative with a later start time. Legally, it looks like they can begin at 6AM Monday thru Saturday (see Metro codes below)

16.44.030 Construction sites--Restrictions.
It is unlawful for any person engaged in the construction, repair or
demolition of buildings, structures, land, driveways or appurtenances
thereto located within or adjoining a residential zone district within the
area of the metropolitan government, including transportation of materials
to and from a construction site, between the hours of nine p.m. and six
a.m., to emit, cause to be emitted, or permit the emission of any noise in
excess of seventy Db(A) from construction equipment as measured from a point
as close as possible to the outside walls of any residential structure
located on the property affected by the noise at a height of four feet above
the immediate surrounding surface.
(Prior code § 11-1-17.10(a))

16.44.040 Exemptions.
The following activities shall be exempt from the requirements of Section
16.44.030:
A.   Highway, bridge, road, street, dredging in navigable waters, or other
public works construction activities, utility work such as water, sewer,
gas, electrical or telephone construction activities and any vehicles used
to transport materials to and from such construction activities, so long as
the vehicles remain within the highway, road, street or construction
right-of-way or easement;
B.   Emergency work;
C.   Transporting and unloading of construction materials, other than blast
materials, between five a.m. and six a.m.
(Prior code § 11-1-17.10(b))

Cocktail Social @ Werthan

Friday, April 13th
5:30 pm - 7 pm

Enter Werthan off of 8th Ave.

Come share cocktails and appetizers with your neighbors!
We promise no black cats or ladders to walk under for a lucky Friday th 13th.

Question? E-mail the social committee of call 615.476.8787.

A social event co-sponsored by Historic Germantown and Werthan HOA

Save the Date! 2007 Social Events

Upcoming Germantown Social Events

April 13th	Happy Hour @ Werthan
May 6th	Garden Guzzle
June 10th June 23rd	Picnic in the Park
July 22nd	Ice Cream Sunday
August	Indoor Movie Night
Suptember 23rd	Neighborhood Slide Show
October 4th	Blessing of the Animals
October 13th	Oktoberfest
October 31st	Halloween on 5th
December 16th	Neighborhood Holiday Party
December 31st	New Year's Eve
January 27 (2008)	Souper Bowl Sunday

Get to know your neighbors!

Events and dates might change! Please check your mailbox and the neighborhood blog for more information as events approach.

Contest: Design Our Bumper Sticker

$100 PRIZE

Submit your best slogans for a bumper sticker for Historic Germantown. The deadline for submissions is May 1st. We're looking for a short, snappy phrase that embodies Germantown's past, present and future. Any and all ideas are welcome. In addition to a prize of $100, the winning slogan will be featured on a bumper sticker printed by the neighborhood association. Contest open to neighborhood residents. Please send submissions with a subject line of "BUMPER STICKER" to contest@historicgermantown.org.

Crime Report: Taylor St

Michael Darling sent in this report:

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Auto break-in at 409 Taylor St.

In the early AM hours of Monday morning (sometime between 12:00-6:00 a.m.) a perp ransacked one of our vehicles that was inadvertently left unlocked. Satellite radio and all its components were stolen and the car interior was ransacked. Police report was filed. Remember to lock your vehicles, secure valuables left in your car in your home, and keep outside security lights on at all times.

Pizza Delivery (Continued)

Michaelangelos Pizza
(615) 329-2979
205 22nd Avenue North

Michaelangelos Pizza off Elliston Place also delivers in Germantown.

Teresa Blackburn says,

They are fast and their pizzas are good...both regular kinds and gourmets as well plus a variety of baked pasta dishes, Greek Salad, etc...large servings.

Litter Patrol

Germantown needs your help to stay clean!

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The neighborhood needs a chairperson for the Clean-up & Litter Control Committee. If you can help your neighbors by

• co-ordinating a few neighborhood clean-up days
• managing clean-up volunteers
• keeping an eye on neighborhood litter

please let us know!

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If you're not the co-ordinating type, think about what you can do to improve the appearance of the neighborhood as you're out, walking around, enjoying the Spring weather: keep a bag with you for stashing unsightly litter and tossing it away in the corner trash cans.

Pasta Store Opening Soon

Lazzaroli Pasta is moving into the space in the 1300 block of 5th Avenue formerly occupied by Enchanted Gingerbread (1314 5th Ave N).

They've been selling their fresh pasta on Saturdays at the Farmer's Market for the past year or so, but their new store will also have fresh pasta sauces, Take & Bake meals, fresh bread, olives, and cheese. We'll keep you posted when we get more details on their opening date.

Welcome to the neighborhood, Lazzaroli Pasta!

Pizza (and More) Delivery to Germantown

My Dad's Pizza
1601 Buchanan St
(615) 770-2882

From Kim Unertl:

We recently tried out My Dad's Pizza after reading about it in a Salemtown blog. Their menu includes pizzas, subs, wings, and Middle Eastern specialities. One of the owners made the delivery himself - he and his brother own the restaurant and they've been open since last June. Both the pizza and the Middle Eastern dish we tried out were tasty, and it was nice to find someplace this good that delivers to our area. Thanks to Salemtown Mike for posting about this!

Do you know of other restaurants that deliver to Germantown that we should mention here? Let me know!

Metro Emergency Support Unit Seeking New Members

Metro's Emergency Support Unit (ESU), one of city's long-standing volunteer rescue units, is looking for a few good men and women to join the team.

Established in 1951, ESU is an organization of non-paid professionals who augment regular emergency management services provided by the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) during periods of actual or threatened emergencies, search and recovery operations and public events throughout Nashville.

More information available at ESU's website.

6th Annual Crawfish Boil

The Boylans have announced their annual event:

Yep, It's that time again! The 6th Annual Crawfish Boil will be happening Saturday, May 5th (what better way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo than with crawfish and beer?), starting at 2pm. Come and go as you please. Eat and drink as you please. Besides the regular fare, we'll also have red beans and rice, snacks and desserts. Some come, enjoy, sit back, relax and let the good times roll!

What: 6th Annual Crawfish Boil
Where: 1323 3rd Avenue North; Germantown (backyard and deck...might spill out into the street)
When: Saturday, May 5th, starting at 2pm, ending at ???

Mark your calendars, and see you there!!!

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A bit o Cajun humor to get you going:

Boudreaux and Thibodeaux were once again spending Saturday night at the City Bar, and after several hours of steady drinking, Thibodeaux suddenly fell backwards off of the bar stool and onto the floor, passed out cold. Boudreaux looks at Thib, looks up at the bartender, and remarks, "Dat's what I like about Thibodeaux. He knows when he done had enough to drink."

Reminder: Don't Forget Your Friends with Foliage

New Additions to our Arboretum

As you know, with thanks to the Arboretum committee, Historic Germantown has thirty-six new trees this year. But, this season, they need water more than ever!

This is especially true because these past winter months have been officially declared the driest in a century.

Please Water the Trees

Walking about the neighborhood, you will see fourteen new flowering Yoshino
Cherries. Also, the Maples are sending out leaf buds and the Crepe Myrtles will come along soon.

All those trees need a good long drink on a regular basis. So, if there is a tree in front of your home, please take a moment to give it some water and keep the neighborhood green!

Informational Meeting and Discussion of Proposed Historic/Conservation Overlay

What

Proposal to Change Design Guidelines and Design Review Administration for Germantown Area

When

Tuesday, March 27th 2007
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Where

Monroe Street United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall
(entrance on 7th Avenue)

Details

A draft copy of the proposed guidelines and the map indicating the proposed boundary visit the overlay information page

Correspondance

If unable to attend, please send any comments or concerns to:

Historic/Conservation Overlay
PO Box 281074
Nashville TN 37228

or via email to

Overlay Correspondance

Plastic Recycling and Composting

Don't forget that CURBY now recycles all kinds of plastic.

From the Metro Recycling Program site:

You can now put the following kinds of PLASTIC into your curbside recycling cart and in the PLASTIC bins at drop off centers:

• YES: All plastic bottles, and all dairy containers (margarine, butter, yogurt, cottage cheese, sour cream, etc.) labeled 1 – 7.
• NO: No black plastic, baskets, clamshells (fast food take out), or Styrofoam.

Also, Metro has compost bins for sale!

The Earth Machine Compost Bin can be purchased through Metro Beautification & Environment Commission.

Richland Creek Run, April 7

Greenways for Nashville announces the Richland Creek Run on April 7th:

Attached you will find the News Release for the Richland Creek Run planned for April 7, 2007, and organized by the Sylvan Park, Cheokee Park, and Richland West End neighborhood associations. The event will be a Celebrate Nashvile event, held in conjunction with the Mayor's Walk on the Richland Creek Greenway that day. The Mayor is also the start official for the race.

Runners Mark Your Calendars:
Inaugural Richland Creek Run Set for April 7, 2007

A five-mile timed and measured run through the new Richland Creek Greenway and Sylvan Park neighborhood is scheduled for April 7, 2007. This inaugural race will celebrate the Richland Creek Greenway and provide participants with the opportunity to preview the newest segment of the Greenway, which will officially open later this year. Net proceeds from this Celebrate Nashville event will benefit Greenways for Nashville, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the creation, protection, preservation, and promotion of Nashville greenways.

The race will begin at 8:00 a.m. outside of the Cohn Adult Learning Center, 4805 Park Avenue, and will wind through parts of Sylvan Park neighborhood before heading onto the Richland Creek Greenway and finishing back at Cohn. Mayor Bill Purcell will be the official race starter.

St. Thomas Hospital, The Wilson Group, Vanderbilt University and Montgomery Bell Academy are primary sponsors of the Richland Creek Run, which is being organized by the Sylvan Park, Cherokee Park and Richland-West End Neighborhood Associations. The race’s media sponsors are the Nashville Scene, Lightning 100, and Team Green.

The Richland Creek Run is one of the few five-mile events in the middle Tennessee area. The run will be an excellent pre-Country Music Marathon training event.

“The neighborhoods’ involvement in organizing the Richland Creek Run demonstrates the enthusiasm and anticipation the community has for this new greenway,” said Jane Laub, Coordinator for Greenways for Nashville, “and we hope to see the Run become an annual event and fundraiser for GFN.” Greenways for Nashville works in partnership with the Metro Parks Greenways Commission and is a member organization raising awareness of and support for the Nashville greenways initiative.

Participants can register in advance online at www.active.com or by completing and mailing a registration form downloaded from www.richlandcreekrun.com. Pre-registration is $17, and Race-day registration is $25. T-shirts are guaranteed to all pre-registered participants.

"We are very fortunate to have a community asset like the Richland Creek Greenway, and we want to encourage runners from across the city to come share in our celebration as we near the opening of the next phase of the city's greenway system," said race-committee chair Jason Holleman. "I think that everyone who comes out for this event will find that a tremendous effort has been made by a dedicated coalition of area neighborhood associations, local schools and businesses, and individual volunteers."

The Richland Creek Greenway's first segment opened to the public in the fall of 2005. The second and largest segment of the Richland Creek Greenway is scheduled to be completed by early summer 2007. The Greenway will connect the neighborhoods of Sylvan Park and Cherokee Park with the schools and businesses along White Bridge Road. This 2.5 mile greenway provides a scenic, natural experience in the midst of a bustling community.

For additional information about the Richland Creek Run, visit www.richlandcreekrun.com or contact Jason Holleman at 269-6365. For additional information about Greenways for Nashville, contact Jane Laub at 862-8400 or visit www.greenwaysfornashville.org.

Report Any Crime You See!

• Life-or-death Emergency: dial 911
• Non-Emergency Police: 862-8600

In the past month, neighbors have observed two incidents of theft (from a car and from a home) and one incident of lewd activity (in a parked vehicle) in and around Germantown, but all went unreported to the police.

Officer Chris Locke with the Nashville Police emphasized to the board at our last meeting the importance of reporting all incidents of crime to the police as soon as possible. He reminded us that the Nashville Police track patterns of crime across the Metro area and allocate resources on that basis.

So, if we don't report crimes when they happen in our neighborhood, we won't get the police presence that we need, so don't hesitate to dial 862-8600 when you've witnessed a crime!

SkyWarn Storm Spotter Class, Openings April 14th

The Mayor's Office of Emergency Management is running classes to train people in spotting storms.

This is a program sponsored by the National Weather Service Forecast Service
in order to get the most people trained before our main storm
season is here (more eyes on the skies), we have scheduled YET ANOTHER
SkyWarn Storm Spotter (Advanced and Basic) class!

From the Mayor's Office:

Who: ANYONE interested in becoming a storm spotter and
learning how to help save lives
When: Saturday, April 14th, 1pm - approx. 4pm
Where: Emergency Operations Center, 2060 15th Avenue South,
Nashville.
How much: FREE!!

Pre-Registration is required for this class, and can be done by calling me at 615-880-2950 or emailing me back with your name, agency affiliation (or neighborhood watch groups etc.), email address and phone number in the event the class gets cancelled due to any unforeseen events. Please bring your drivers license or photo ID with you to class. If you do not pre register before class, you may not be allowed into the facility, so please make sure you pre-register.

If you have any questions, please feel free to let me know.

Thank you and I look forward to seeing everyone at the class!

Heidi J. Jordan
Mayor's Office of Emergency Management
2060 15th Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 880-2950 Office Direct
(615) 862-8530 Main Office
(615) 566-8614 Cellular
(615) 862-8534 Fax
www.nashville.gov/oem

Last Chance: Predators Cup offer from NAJCC

Michael Darling sent us information about an offer for the Predators Cup from Nashville Area Junior Chamber of Commerce:

This is a one-of-a-kind event – the Predators Cup is the State High School Hockey Championship game and the Nashville Area Junior Chamber of Commerce is a co-sponsor. These are great prices on tickets – the event also includes a pre-game reception with pizza/hot dogs/sodas for $4! It also goes without saying that this is a great match up between two NHL Western Conference Powerhouse teams – Preds v. Stars!

More importantly, $5 from proceeds of each ticket sold will go to Nashville Area Junior Chamber of Commerce (NAJCC) Charities.

Folks can call our office or Tim Wilson, with the Predators, with any questions.

Use this 2007 Predators Cup Exclusive Offer order form to get your tickets.

New Grocery Store at 4th & Church

Teresa Blackburn let us know that a new H.G. Hill Food Store opened on Feb 6th in the Viridian Building on Church St.:

The hours as of now are weekdays from 6am to 8pm and weekends from 7am to 6pm, although they are planning to try staying open longer on weekends. They have a full service meat counter, deli selections including pre-made goodies for dinner or lunch; a coffee bar area; bakery area among other goodies as well as a good selection of beer.

Here is another report about the store from a blogger at the Tennessean.

Adbandoned Puppy Looking for a Home

Update:A kind Nashvillian has opened his home to this little dog. His new name is "Bandit."

This puppy was abandoned around 7th & Monroe on Wednesday morning.

Contact Tim Coffman (476-8787) if you know of a someone who would like to give him a home.

Meet Congressman Cooper - New Location

This event has moved to a new location. It will be held in the meeting hall at the methodist Church across Monroe St. The date and time have not changed.

Tuesday, February 20th
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Methodist Church Meeting Hall
7th Ave N & Monroe St.
in Historic Germantown

Meet Your Congressman: Jim Cooper

Tuesday, February 20th
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Assumption Church School
new location: Methodist Church Meeting Hall
7th Ave N & Monroe St.
in Historic Germantown

Congressman Jim Cooper will be on hand to meet residents of Germantown and answer questions. This is a great opportunity for neighbors to voice concerns and show their support of the neighborhood and its future.

Please join us!

Predators Cup offer from NAJCC

Michael Darling sent us information about an offer for the Predators Cup from Nashville Area Junior Chamber of Commerce:

This is a one-of-a-kind event – the Predators Cup is the State High School Hockey Championship game and the Nashville Area Junior Chamber of Commerce is a co-sponsor. These are great prices on tickets – the event also includes a pre-game reception with pizza/hot dogs/sodas for $4! It also goes without saying that this is a great match up between two NHL Western Conference Powerhouse teams – Preds v. Stars!

More importantly, $5 from proceeds of each ticket sold will go to Nashville Area Junior Chamber of Commerce (NAJCC) Charities.

Folks can call our office or Tim Wilson, with the Predators, with any questions.

Use this 2007 Predators Cup Exclusive Offer order form to get your tickets.