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The 12South NA is looking for volunteers to help plant trees tomorrow
in connection with the Nashville Tree Foundation's ReLeafing day.
Meet at the carwash on 12th at 12noon on Saturday, November 17, 2007.
Bring your shovels and muscle.
Thank you.
View the November 2007 Newsletter in PDF format.
12South Neighborhood Association
A neighborhood association serving the 12South Neighborhood between Wedgewood Avenue and Gale Lane
November 2007 Newsletter
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12South Neighborhood Association Meeting
The November meeting will take place at 7 p.m. Nov. 13 at the home of Ken Winter and Callie Charping, 1021 Paris Ave. Please join us!
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News From the Neighborhood
By David Thompson
12South NA Elections
The nomination period for officers and directors has ended. Paid members in the association will receive a ballot in the month of November in order to place a vote for officers and directors.
Fall Fest Followup
Septemberfest was a blast. Held on Saturday, September 29th, the neighborhood association hosted approximately 75 neighbors for the first annual Septemberfest. A good time was had by all and the food from Calypso Cafe was fantastic. Make plans to attend next year.
12South Design Plan
On Tuesday, Oct. 9, the neighborhood association sponsored a discussion on the proposed 12South Design Plan at the Sevier Park Community Center. Councilperson Sandra Moore was in attendance. Members of the Metro Planning commission provided an update on the plan and responded to questions from those in attendance.
More information is available in an article in this issue by Ken Winter. Still have concerns, questions or comments? Send an e-mail to Ken at kcwinter@earthlink.net or let the neighborhood association know. It remains to be seen whether the
association will support the plan—which is long on commercial development and short on protecting our residential neighborhood.
Traffic Island
Last call for landscape plans for the 12South traffic island at 12th and Ashwood. If no plans are received from area neighbors, the neighborhood association will hire a professional landscape company to beautify the traffic island.
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The Greening of 12South
There are two tree planting projects underway in our neighborhood, one through Metro Public Works and one through the Nashville Tree Foundation. Association president David Thompson and neighbor Carol Ashworth, landscape architect, worked with representatives of Metro Public Works and Parks Departments to design and implement the projects.
ReLeafing Day evolved out of the Nashville Tree Foundation’s ReLeaf Nashville project that planted 6,757 shade trees from 1998 to 2001 to replace some of the 20,000 felled by tornadoes April 16, 1998. On ReLeafing Day, the Foundation is planting powerline-approved trees within our neighborhood as a joint project with Metro Tree Advisory Committee, Metro Beautification and Environment Commission, and Nashville Electric Service. The trees are planted by volunteers from the neighborhood as well as Foundation volunteers. WE NEED YOU TO COME OUT AND HELP PLANT TREES!
ReLeafing Day will take place from 12-2 p.m. Nov. 17, rain or shine. Neighbors will meet at the (former) carwash at 2506 12th Ave S. Any and all ages are welcome. If possible, bring your own shovel. Limited supply of tools will be available to check out. For more information contact Libby at the Nashville Tree Foundation 292-5175 or email nashvilletree@earthlink.net.
The second project involves tree plantings along the 12th Ave. S. business corridor from Ashwood to Kirkwood by Metro Public Works. This is the final piece of Public Works’ Phase II street renovation project. Several species of oak will be planted as well as small flowering trees. These trees will be planted by a landscape contractor hired by the city, but the association is committed to watering them for the next two years to assure they survive.
With these projects and others like them, we can look forward to a more beautiful, more shady and cleaner 12South.
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Details on the Corridor Neighborhood Plan
By Ken Winter
In August, 75 neighbors and the Metro Planning Commission tried to develop a “12 Avenue South Corridor…Neighborhood Design Plan.” The corridor neighborhood is tentatively bounded by Wedgewood, 10th, Cedar and I-440, and 15th and Belmont. The eventual plan will “guide, on a parcel-by-parcel basis, the appropriate land use, development character, and design intent based on the neighborhood’s goals.”
The original review date was deferred to allow all interested parties time to examine the plan. Following the deferral, many have read the preliminary draft and neighborhood groups have held further discussions with commission staff members. Copies of the 35-page draft and a discussion paper I wrote summarizing the issues, past studies and diverse comments have been broadly distributed.
All property and business owners and residents should investigate this matter and help set standards to ensure community features we appreciate and change those we don’t.
The preliminary draft and subsequent discussion give greatest attention to the 12th Avenue business district. The trenchant question there is how to mesh the emerging, vigorous building boom with the traditional structure and lifestyle on the avenue. Specifically at issue are the height, mass, and scale of new buildings and related traffic and parking, and how they will affect existing historical storefronts and homes. Optimally some combination of 21st Century commerce, traffic and pedestrian safety, architectural preservation, and neighbor and visitor enjoyment will emerge.
Conversely, the draft inadequately covers the aspects of residential neighborhood wholeness embraced in prior plans: compatible housing styles, front-porch culture, friendly arterials, civic spaces, and services and work integral to a self-sufficient community. There are no historical architecture types, schools, libraries, parental involvement, elder services, affordable housing, libraries, day cares centers, and police operations in this plan as yet.
Please involve yourself as you wish. Study the materials produced thus far (if you need them, contact me). Discuss issues with your friends. Communicate your concerns with neighborhood associations and political representatives, or with me if you wish to comment on the discussion paper. Attend future meetings. Ken Winter, 385-9762, kcwinter@earthlink.net.
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Removing Abandoned Vehicles
Neighbor Mark Thien recently went through the process of trying to have an abandoned car removed from 10th Ave. South between Lawrence and Bradford Streets. He reported that any neighbors wanting to do the same should follow the process below:
1. Call the Property Standards division at 862-6590; this begins the proper legal procedures. They will dispatch an investigator who will mark the vehicle with a sticker and take a photograph of it.
2. The owner must respond to the investigator within the timeframe indicated on the sticker. If not, a certified letter is sent to the last owner on record.
3. If no one responds to the letter, the pending seizure must be advertised in the newspaper of record for 10 days.
4. If no one responds to the advertisement, a hearing is scheduled at Metro Codes for pending disposal.
5. If approved, the vehicle is put on a list to be seized within a few days.
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E-mail List, Website & Newsletter:
Join the Email List: 12SouthNeighborhoodAssociation-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
View the Website: www.12South.org
Get the Newsletter: Bill Compton/ Barbara Whiteman at 385-1990
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November Calendar
Nov. 4: Daylight Savings Time Ends
Nov. 11: Veterans Day
Nov. 13: 12South Neighborhood Assoc. Meeting, 7 p.m., 1021 Paris Ave.
Nov. 17: ReLeaf Nashville Day, 12-2pm, former carwash on 12South
Nov. 22: Happy Thanksgiving!
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Writers Wanted
Do you have a story about our neighborhood you would like to share? Tips for homeowners? Neighborhood history? Consider contributing to your neighborhood newsletter. Please e-mail your stories or ideas to Melanie Moran, Melanie.moran@vanderbilt.edu.
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Homes For Sale
By Alyssa Gilliam
2016 12th Ave, $149K, 1,120 sq. ft., 425-2168
2502 9th Ave. S, $175K, 948 sq. ft., 383-3142
1010 S. Douglas, $174.9K, 1,273 sq. ft., 425-3600
1005 Lawrence, $199.9K, 1,420 sq. ft., 329-4909
2107 11th Ave, $199.9K, 868 sq. ft., 333-7400
928 Waldkirch, $229.9K, 1,275 sq. ft., 824-8008
926 Benton, $229.9K, 1,406 sq. ft., 212-8788
911 Montrose, $232.9K, 1,270 sq. ft., 383-2050
821 S. Douglas, $238.9K, 1,420 sq. ft., 327-4800
2402 9th Ave. S, $249K, 1,916 sq. ft., 333-7400
902 S. Douglas, $259.9K, 1,146 sq. ft., 292-7300
1006 S. Douglas, $268,440, 1,270 sq. ft., 298-9800
911 Knox, $272.9K, 1,842 sq. ft., 661-4400
922 Bradford, $288.9K 2,270 sq. ft., 242-1929
1514 Clayton, $309K, 1,650 sq. ft., 425-3600
925 Waldkirch, $325K, 1,571 sq. ft., 661-9494
2119 12th Ave S, $344K, 1,500 sq. ft., 383-6964
2207 10th Ave S, $350K, 1,858 sq. ft., 445-8888
2401 Elliott, $369.9K, 2,422 sq. ft., 297-8744
932 Benton, $379.9K, 2,310 sq. ft., 383-6964
922 Montrose, $389K, 2,307 sq. ft., 383-6964
1109 S. Douglas, $375K, 4,416 sq. ft., 356-6000
845 Glen, $369K, 2,085 sq. ft., 872-0766
911 Lawrence, $399.9K, 2,160 sq. ft., 228-3723
2034 Elliott, $389K, 2,250 sq. ft., 263-4800
924A S. Douglas, $433.9K, 2,250 sq. ft., 383-6964
901 Halcyon, $449K, 2,054 sq. ft., 385-9010
840 Clayton, $449.5K, 2,128 sq. ft., 297-3574
2803 9th Ave S, $449.9K, 2,650 sq. ft., 385-9010
1001 Caruthers, $449.9K, 3,479 sq. ft., 327-4800
912 Benton, $449.9K, 2,800 sq. ft., 385-9010
924 S. Douglas, $469.9K, 2,510 sq. ft., 383-6964
917 Knox, $499K 2,849 sq. ft., 383-6964
913 Caruthers, $474.9K, 2,449 sq. ft., 444-0909
2903 Vaulx, $475K, 2,480 sq. ft., 327-4800
916 Gilmore, $479,999, 3,010 sq. ft.. 834-0845
918 Waldkirch, $489.9, 2,616 sq. ft., 778-1818
900 Montrose, $499.5, 2,505 sq. ft., 383-6964
1003 Halcyon, $519K, 3,000 sq. ft., 383-6964
920 Montrose, $539.9K, 2,930 sq. ft., 661-4400
935 Kirkwood, $569.9K, 3,100 sq. ft., 383-6964
815 Halcyon, $647.5K, 3,214 sq. ft., 771-7955
829B Clayton, $635K, 3,207 sq. ft., 386-7152
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3 is the Magic Number
It is very important that every incident of crime be reported to three phone numbers.
1) Police Non-emergency: 862-8600
2) Sgt. Connie Tripp: 862-7747, ctripp@police.nashville.org
3) 12South Neighborhood Association: 298-2144, 12southneighbors@bellsouth.net
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Clip & Save: Important Phone Numbers
Bulk-item pick up: 880-3897
Report illegal dumping, sewage, excessive vegetation & littered vacant lots to the Metro Health Dept. (Metro will investigate within 24 hours.): 340-5644
Police: Non-emergency: 862-8600
Larry Cole, Metro’s Vector Control (rodent problems): 340-5668
Abandoned Cars (on street/private property): 862-6590
Call-before-you-dig: 1-800-351-1111
Animal Control: 862-7928
Chipper Service: 862-8971
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Advertise With Us! Make the most of your free, widely distributed, neighborhood newsletter—advertise your business and classified items with us! Business rates: $20 / month or $200 / year for a display ad; $10 / month or $100 / year for a three-lined classified ad. Resident rates: $5/ month for a classified ad. Please send a jpeg of any artwork/business card, etc. you would like the ad to include. The deadline for the December newsletter is 5 p.m., Friday, Nov.16. The deadline for the January newsletter is 5 p.m., Friday, December 14. Send ads or questions to Melanie Moran at melanie.moran@12South.org or call her at 297-8204.
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The 12South Neighborhood Association is a Tennessee non-profit membership corporation governed by a board of directors. The board holds neighborhood meetings each second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at locations published by newsletter and e-mail. Anyone living in or owning property or a business in the 12South Neighborhood (generally, areas adjacent to 12th Ave. South between Wedgewood Ave. and Gale Lane) may become a voting member of the Association by paying annual dues of $10 per person or $5 per person if 65 or older. The Association’s meetings, events, and e-mail list are open to everyone in the 12South Neighborhood regardless of membership. Contact Bernadette Welch at bernadettewelch@yahoo.com for more information. Send neighborhood news to Melanie Moran at melanie.moran@12South.org or 297-8204.
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Officers/Staff
President: David Thompson, dthompson@nealharwell.com
Treasurer / Secretary: Bernadette Welch, bernadettewelch@yahoo.com
Newsletter Editor: Melanie Moran, 297-8204 or melanie.moran@12South.org
Newsletter Designer: Wendy Stamberger, stamco@bellsouth.net