Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the "12South Neighborhood Association"?
- Do I have to become a member of the Association to participate in its activities?
- Why should I become a member of the Association?
- I want to become a member of the Association. What do I do?
- When does the Association meet?
- I want to join the Association's e-mail list. What do I do?
- I want to post a message to the Association's e-mail list. What do I do?
- I want to submit an item for the monthly newsletter. What do I do?
- I have a question about the Association that isn't covered by this FAQ. What do I do?
- What is the "12South Neighborhood Association"?
The 12South Neighborhood Association is a Tennessee non-profit membership corporation governed by a board of directors. The Association's mission is to promote the common welfare of all residents of the area commonly known as the 12South Neighborhood (generally, areas adjacent to 12th Avenue South between Wedgewood Avenue and Gale Lane) by promoting community, friendship, beautification, public safety, environmental conservation, historic preservation, appropriate development, zoning and codes compliance, and cooperation with business, charitable, religious, and governmental institutions. The Association presently does not have 501(c)(3) tax exempt status but is applying for such status to the Internal Revenue Service.
- Do I have to become a member of the Association to participate in its activities?
No. The Association's monthly neighborhood meetings and other activities are open to everyone in the 12South Neighborhood, regardless of membership in the Association. If you want to participate, the Association wants you! Membership is only required to participate in annual elections of the board of directors and officers. - Why should I become a member of the Association?
Becoming a member of the Association means you have a role in determining its leadership and its mission by electing or being elected to its board of directors or one of its principal offices. Membership dues are also an important source of funds for the Association's activities. - I want to become a member of the Association. What do I do?
Anyone living or owning property or a business in the 12South Neighborhood (generally, areas adjacent to 12th Avenue South between Wedgewood Avenue and Gale Lane) may become a member of the Association. To become a member, just send annual dues ($10 or $5 if you're 65 or older) plus a note with your address and other contact information (telephone and e-mail) to 12South Neighborhood Association, 1004 Montrose Avenue, Nashville, TN 37204. - When does the Association meet?
The Association's board of directors holds neighborhood meetings each second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at locations published by newsletter and e-mail and at www.12south.org. Neighborhood meetings are open to the public. - I want to join the Association's e-mail list. What do I do?
Follow these instructions. - I want to post a message to the Association's e-mail list. What do I do?
The Association's e-mail list is a closed list, i.e., you cannot post messages directly to it. However, if you have a message you wish to post to the list, send it to information@12south.org. - I want to submit an item for the monthly newsletter. What do I do?
Please submit your item by e-mail to news@12south.org. - I have a question about the Association that isn't covered by this FAQ. What do I do?
Please send your question by e-mail to information@12south.org or contact the Association's president, David Thompson, at 244-1713.
