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12South Neighborhood Association
A neighborhood association serving the 12South Neighborhood between Wedgewood Avenue and Gale Lane
August 2008 Newsletter
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12South Neighborhood Association
Meeting
The August meeting will take place at 7 p.m., August 12 at the home of Todd McEachern, 1101 Montrose Avenue. Please join us!
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News from the Neighborhood
By Tarek El Gammal
An exciting new event, “12 South Concerts,” is kicking off in Sevier Park this month. The concerts will take place from 5-9 p.m. Aug. 23, Sept. 6 and 20, and Oct. 4.
The brains behind this event are Christy Shuff and Whitney Ferré, coowners of Rumour’s Wine Bar. Their idea has spurred the participation of volunteers and musical talent with the shared goal of creating an open, accessible, community event with worldclass, live entertainment.
The full list of volunteers is too long to list here, but members include The Nashville Scene, American Songwriter Magazine and the School of Audio Engineering Institute of Technology—Nashville. We greatly appreciate their enthusiasm and support.
Because this event is all about the music, great care was taken in selecting the various acts that will perform. The list of performers will be made public soon. I’m sure you’ll agree that the music is top notch, not to mention the potential cameos of some big names that have expressed a willingness to participate.
Emma (myemma.com) has committed as one of three corporate sponsors for the event. The organizers are actively seeking additional sponsors and volunteers. Sponsorship dollars will go to the musicians lending their time and talent first and second to the Sevier Park Community Center. Contact Whitney Ferré at creativelyfit@aol.com to volunteer or sponsor the event.
Bring your family, friends, and neighbors. The event is suited for all ages.
Hurry, don’t be late I can hardly wait I said to myself when we’re old. We’ll go dancing in the dark, walking through the park and reminiscing...
[Sorry, I couldn’t resist!]
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Neighbors Are What Distinguish 12South
By John Fairhead
I was recently interviewed for a feature in The Tennessean about helping a young couple find their new home. The writer wanted to know why we, and my clients who needed more space, felt so strongly about staying in the 12South area.
Sure, we have a great location close to downtown, work, schools, hospitals, play, etc. The park is right up the street. Our homes have character and charm. We can walk to awesome shops and restaurants, many owned and operated by residents. All of this is great, but other neighborhoods have similar characteristics. In thinking about this, I realized what really makes 12South special is the people.
Communication among us is open and helpful. We look out for each other by reporting and warning about occasional crime, such as recently when a neighbor’s bicycle was reported stolen and then returned unharmed.
We take pride in our neighborhood. Volunteers worked on the 12South sign and median. Neighbors regularly organize and perform cleanup and dumpster days. During meetings with and about the Planning Commission, we have been open, honest, courteous, respectful and creative even though our opinions differ and the stakes seem so high. Best of all, I can wheel my boys down to the park in the wagon and know that there will be other like-minded folks and kids ready to prove this to be true.
My wife and I moved to Clayton Avenue in 2004 and then over to Paris Avenue with our two boys last year. We too wanted more space without dealing with the headache of renovation so we moved just around the corner. We cried when we thought we had to choose between our house and another neighborhood, so we committed ourselves to staying in the neighborhood and waiting for the right place. Our neighbors were wonderful and we hated to leave them, but we knew our future 12South neighbors would be just as nice. For that I am grateful.
Paris Ave. neighbor John Fairhead is a realtor with Village Real Estate. jfairhead@villagerealestate.com
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Citizen Police Academy Grad Shares Lessons Learned
By Bernadette Welch
As of July 1, 2008, I am now an official graduate of the Citizen Police Academy! This does not give me any special rights to enforce the law—it simply makes me a more informed citizen.
When I wrote my first column on the academy, I mentioned that I have been the “victim” of two attempted break-ins in 12South, most recently in Sept. 2006. Upon arriving home to discover my back window had been broken in, I called 911. Now let me emphasize that if it’s a non-emergency, you should always call 862-8600, but I called 911 because I wasn’t sure if there was someone in my house.
Well... I was put on HOLD! When I visited the official Communications Center during the academy, I asked about this. They said the underlying problem is that, today, essentially everybody owns a cell phone and uses it to call 911 when they see a problem, such as an accident. An average of 30 callers report the same accident, tying up phone lines. Hang ups are also a problem, as the 911 operator must then call you back. The Communications Center suggests only calling about an accident if you are one of the parties involved.
We also learned that there are 13 K-9 Teams in Nashville—working around the clock. The dogs they use are German Shepherds and Belgian Malinois. Their commands are all given in German (never in English). This is for their safety as well as that of citizens and the officers handling them. All dogs live with their handlers and are trained to obey them only. After a shooting several years ago, all K-9 officers now have bulletproof vests.
The Mounted Patrol (all Tennessee Walking Horses, donated to the police department) was created 10 years ago. They are mainly used for crowd control at approximately 600 events a year, and sometimes in search and rescue operations. Currently the unit is made up of five full-time officers plus Sgt. J.D. Harber who oversees the program. This unit not only trains horses for its own use, but also trains and places them with youth camps and with other police departments throughout the U.S.
The Citizen Police Academy will be offered again next spring. More information is available at http://www.police.nashville.gov/citizen/apply.htm.
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Meet & Greet with Councilwoman Moore Sept. 9
The 12 South Neighborhood Association invites you to join us during our September board meeting, Sept. 9 at 7 p.m., at the home of Jimmy and Tina Patterson, 2112 11th Ave. South, to meet Councilwoman Sandra Moore. Light refreshments and snacks will be served. This is a great chance to hear about exciting events in the neighborhood, learn about opportunities to get involved, and share what is important to you. We look forward to seeing you there.
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Tax Tip
Did you know that the Tennessee Department of Revenue works in conjunction with local county clerks with respect to vehicle titling, registration and remission of taxes due? For more information go to: http://www.state.tn.us/revenue/vehicle/index.htm
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E-mail List, Website & Newsletter:
Join the Email List: 12SouthNeighborhoodAssociationsubscribe@yahoogroups.com
View the Website: www.12South.org
Get the Newsletter: Bill Compton/Barbara Whiteman at 385-1990
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August/Early Sept. Calendar
August 12: 12South Neighborhood Assoc. Meeting, 7 p.m. 1101 Montrose Ave.
August 23: 12South Concert, 5-9 p.m., Sevier Park
Sept. 1: Labor Day
Sept. 6: 12South Concert, 5-9 p.m., Sevier Park
Sept. 6: Christ the King Community Festival, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., 3001 Belmont Blvd.
Sept. 9: Meet and Greet with Councilwoman Moore, 7 p.m., 2112 11th Ave. South
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Writers Wanted
Do you have neighborhood news or a story to share? Tips for homeowners? News about interesting neighbors? Consider contributing to your neighborhood newsletter. Please e-mail your stories or ideas to Melanie Moran, melanie.moran@12South.org. Sept. deadline: 5 p.m., Friday, Aug 15.
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Homes For Sale
By Alyssa Gilliam
2206 11th Ave. S, $189.9K, 984 sq ft, 361-6641
1401 Dallas, $232.5K, 905 sq ft, 383-0183
2402 9th Ave. S, $242.9K, 1916 sq ft, 333-7400
600 Inverness, $259K, 2129 sq ft, 347-5800
2109 11th Ave, $282.5K, 1353 sq ft, 538-1100
2810 Vaulx, $289K, 1707 sq ft, 329-1694
906 Knox, $289K, 1200 sq ft, 714-8937
952 Clayton $327K, 1300 sq ft, 383-6964
1001 Caldwell, $329,950K, 1510 sq ft, 292-7300
926 Waldkirch, $355K, 1770 sq ft, 877-657-4298
1202 Clayton, $364.9K, 2157 sq ft, 465-3700
932 Benton, $385K, 3210 sq ft, 268-5033
1710 Gale, $385K, 1903 sq ft, 263-4800
901 Halcyon, $419.9K, 2054 sq ft, 385-9010
2219 11th Ave S, $420K, 3339 sq ft, 337-4347
2812 Vaulx, $439K, 1957 sq ft, 292-7300
1005 Montrose, $439.9K, 3208 sq ft, 771-3047
2803 9th Ave S, $449.9K, 2650 sq ft, 385-9010
912 S. Douglas, $450K, 2673 sq ft, 228-3723
900 Montrose, $499.5K, 2505 sq ft, 426-0797
1513 A Gale, $549K, 2829 sq ft, 383-6964
1513 B Gale, $549K, 2829 sq ft, 383-6964
1006 Montrose $569.9K, 2900 sq ft, 425-3600
820 Clayton, $579.9K, 2960 sq ft, 376-4500
829 Clayton #D, $579.9K, 3269 sq ft 491-7355
2820 Sherbourne, $589K, 3297 sq ft, 337-1254
824 Kirkwood, $649K, 4032 sq ft, 406-3212
1006 Gilmore, $659K, 3801 sq ft, 859-9522
1507B Paris, $699.9K, 4447 sq ft, 425-3600
1507 Paris, $899.9K, 3902 sq ft, 263-4800
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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 September newsletter is 5 p.m., Friday, August 15. The deadline for the October newsletter is 5 p.m., Friday, Sept. 19. 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: Bernadette Welch, bernadettewelch@yahoo.com
Secretary: Caroline Duley, cvduley@yahoo.com
Membership: Katherine Moffat, katherinemoffat@yahoo.com
Newsletter Editor: Melanie Moran, 297-8204 or melanie.moran@12South.org
Newsletter Designer: Wendy Stamberger, stamco@bellsouth.net
