12South Neighborhood Association
A neighborhood association serving the 12South Neighborhood between Wedgewood Avenue and Gale Lane

March 2008 Newsletter

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12South Neighborhood Association Meeting
12South Neighborhood Association Meeting The March neighborhood meeting will take place March 11 at 7 p.m. at 816 Halycon Ave., the home of John Schweikert and Alyssa Gilliam. Please join us!

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News from the Neighborhood By Tarek El Gammal
The commercial district of 12South is undergoing another significant transformation. It’s been roughly ten years since Metro Public Works began a multi-year, multi-million dollar streetscape improvements project designed to improve pedestrian access and reduce traffic speeds. Since then, the district has added new retailers and restaurants mainly in the existing structures that have been a staple of its charm and uniqueness. The latest round of news includes two new major development projects that will represent a significant investment to the area and will further diversify the area’s already eclectic feel.
First to take shape will be 12 South Station, a 30,000 square foot office/retail development, to be built by Baker, Story McDonald Properties. The project will be on the property currently occupied by the Middle Tennessee Roofing Company and this writer’s favorite neighborhood merchant, 12 South Taproom. The first floor of 12 South Station will be dedicated to retail which the developer has indicated will likely be filled by local merchants while the developer and the project’s general contractor, the Carter Group, will occupy space in the top two floors, which are dedicated for office users. The project will feature a handsome exterior and will include nearly 100 parking spaces. Parking will be located behind the building and the building will be constructed in close proximity to the sidewalk to engage the building with the street front much like many of the existing buildings in the district. What will be the most significant change to the streetscape will be the building’s height — over 40 feet along some
sections of the building’s elevations — and how well the building incorporates itself with those it neighbors will prove to be a challenge. The project will add more parking to the area — a scarce commodity and something that is desperately needed. While the thought of losing the Taproom to another neighborhood or all together is disappointing, I am hopeful that the project will deliver to the neighborhood better parking alternatives as well as other great merchants that help to improve the livability of the area and the commercial vitality for other area merchants. If pre-leasing progresses as planned, construction should begin by this summer.
Soon to follow is Core Development’s mixed-use project to be located on the southwest corner of 12th & Paris. The developer plans to introduce the project to the neighborhood on Saturday, March 15th at 3:30 p.m. at the Frothy Monkey at 2509 12th Avenue. Renderings and plans will be made available for the neighborhood to see.
Inevitably, more projects are coming and the best way to stay involved is to attend events such as the one scheduled with Core Development. With neighborhood involvement early, the developer can incorporate the knowledge of local residents who have seen what works and what does not. In the interim, I plan to enjoy the days that remain listening to great music and enjoying good draft beer at the Taproom and wonder what is to come and remember what I liked most about what will no longer be.

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12South Business Changes
Some additional changes to the retail in our district to report: 12South Yoga is expanding into the space adjacent to it in the Paris Building that it used to occupy and that was most recently occupied by Tea Time. Visit www.12southyoga.com for more information. The Art House Gallery & Studio is closing its doors in our neighborhood and will be re-opening at an as-yet undetermined location in East Nashville, in partnership with The Plowhaus Artist Cooperative. According to the Art House, a yoga therapy clinic will be moving into the vacated 12South space in April. And finally, a new clothing, jewelry and home accessory store, MODA, has opened in the space formerly occupied by 12South Mercantile. Welcome, MODA!

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Your Neighborhood Needs Your Help
The 12South Neighborhood Association is currently recruiting volunteers to serve in a variety of ways. Please take a look and contact Tarek El Gammal at tarek@queensquaregroup.com if you are interested in serving in one of these roles.

Membership Administrator: Currently, the 12 South Neighborhood Association has over 100 members. We are working to improve the service the neighborhood association provides to its members as well as grow the membership. As part of the ongoing maintenance of the association’s membership, we need to keep our membership list current and contact information up to date. We are looking for one individual to oversee the process. While the job should only require one to two hours of work per month and the systems are essentially already in place to do the work, a person with good organizational and communication skills would be best suited for this task. This is a great way to meet your neighbors and become more involved in the betterment of our community on an on-going basis.

Tour of Homes Advertising & Promotion Team: We are looking for two to three individuals to sell advertising space in the tour booklet as well as and sponsorship opportunities for the event itself. In addition, we are looking for support in developing the most effective promotion campaign for the event through various media outlets. Since all ads will need to be submitted to Graphic Design by March 15, the commitment will only be for a few weeks. With three qualified persons on the job it is expected this job will take about two to three hours per week.
Home Tour Hosts: The tour of homes will not take place without homes and gardens! We strongly encourage you to participate in the tour as a host — past participants will tell you this is a great way to get involved in your neighborhood and an awful lot of fun.

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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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March Calendar
March 9: Daylight Savings Time Begins
March 11: 12South Neighborhood Association Meeting, 7 p.m., 816 Halcyon
March 15: Core Development meeting on 12th & Paris project, 3:30 p.m., Frothy Monkey
March 17: St. Patrick’s Day
March 23: Easter

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Writers Wanted
Do you have a story about our neighborhood you would like to share? Tips for homeowners? News about interesting neighbors? Neighborhood history? Consider contributing to your neighborhood newsletter—even if it’s just a few paragraphs, we would love to share your work. Please e-mail your stories or ideas to Melanie Moran, melanie.moran@vanderbilt.edu. The deadline for the April newsletter is 5 p.m., Friday, March 14.

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Homes For Sale by Alyssa Gilliam
2016 12th Ave. S, $139.999K, 1,120 sq. ft., 425-2168
2502 9th Ave. S, $159.9K, 948 sq. ft., 383-3142
1516 Paris, $169K, 862 sq. ft., 385-9010
1005 Lawrence, $199.9K, 1,420 sq. ft., 329-4909
2312 10th Ave. S, $225K, 1,979 sq. ft., 373-4722
821 S. Douglas, $234.9K, 1,420 sq. ft., 327-4800
2402 9th Ave. S, $242.9K, 1,916 sq. ft., 333-7400
2110 11th Ave. S, $249.9K, 1,041 sq. ft., 383-6964 x125
922 Bradford, $288.9K 2,270 sq. ft., 242-1929
835 DeWees, $299.9K, 2,000 sq. ft., 538-1100
909 Caruthers, $324.9K, 1,589 sq. ft., 383-7914
925 Waldkirch, $339K, 2,032 sq. ft., 371-2474
928 Kirkwood, $344.9K, 2,079 sq. ft., 656-3000
1001 Caldwell, $359.9K, 1,510 sq. ft., 292-7300
2034 Elliott, $369.9K, 2,250 sq. ft., 263-4800
1202 Clayton, $374.9K, 2,157 sq. ft., 465-3700
2924 Vaulx, $377K, 1,940 sq. ft., 327-4800
916 Gilmore, $379.9, 3,010 sq. ft.. 834-0845
1710 Gale, $389K, 1,903 sq. ft., 263-4800
733 Benton, $389K, 2,485 sq. ft., 337-1254
911 Lawrence, $389.9K, 2,160 sq. ft., 228-3723
1518B Kirkwood, $399.9K, 2,700 sq. ft., 250-7880
846 Bradford, $419.9K, 2,300 sq. ft., 656-3000
901 Halcyon, $419.9K, 2,054 sq. ft., 385-9010
2606 Vaulx, $429.9K, 2,213 sq. ft., 337-1254
2803 9th Ave S, $449.9K, 2,650 sq. ft., 385-9010
924A S. Douglas, $449.9K, 2,510 sq. ft., 426-0797
828A&B Clayton, $469.9K, 2,406 sq. ft., 383-7914
2905 Vaulx, $475K, 2,480 sq. ft., 327-4800
900 Montrose, $499.5, 2,505 sq. ft., 383-6964
918 Waldkirch, $499.9K, 2,616 sq. ft., 778-1818
920 Montrose, $499.9K, 2,930 sq. ft., 661-4400
912 S. Douglas, $499.9K, 2,673 sq. ft., 228-3723
1001 Gilmore, $529K, 2,930 sq. ft., 397-8744
1003 Halcyon, $549K, 3,000 sq. ft., 383-6964
1511 Gale, $549K, 2,829 sq. ft., 383-6964
1513 Gale, $549K, 2,829 sq. ft., 383-6964
2820 Sherbourne, $595K, 3,297 sq. ft., 383-6964
1105 Bate, $598.5K, 3,208 sq. ft., 383-6964 x125
2501 Vaulx, $649.9K, 3,972 sq. ft., 778-1818
1102 Caldwell, $675K, 3,592 sq. ft., 405-0332
1006 Lawrence, $675K, 3,592 sq. ft., 405-0332

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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! 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 April newsletter is 5 p.m., Friday, March 14. The deadline for the May newsletter is 5 p.m., Friday, April 18. 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: Tarek El Gammal, tarek@queensquaregroup.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