It’s election Day.
Caldwell-Abbay Hall is in Metro County Council District 26. (District 26 PDF map) For Tennessee General Assembly we are in House district 53 and Senate district 21. Our school district is district 6.
Election Commission Our Polling place is Norman Binkley School, 4700 west Longdale dr, 37211
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Brush and Leaf Collection pick-up starts Thursday October 25. During the last couple collection periods the trucks were on our streets the first day of the collection period.
“Residents in Metro Nashville’s Urban and General Services Districts have their brush and yard waste collected three times a year on a rotation schedule along 12 routes. Instead of chippers, Metro Public Works uses knuckle boom trucks equipped with a mechanical arm that lifts brush piles up and into a trailer that’s pulled behind the truck.
Next pick up is February 8 2013.
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Last minute reminder our next meeting is today, October 20, at 10 AM at Southminister Presbyterian Church on Harding and Danby
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Family-Friendly Halloween Event October 18-21 and 25-28 5pm-9pm
Fee
Member: $12
Non-Member: $15
Tickets required for ages 2 and up.
Ghouls at Grassmere is celebrating another year of “spooktacular” family fun! This annual Zoo fundraiser is a community favorite boasting exciting Halloween activities designed to appeal to families with children ages 12 and under. Enjoy the merriment from Carn-Evil, Monster Mash, Haunted Hayride, Monster Lab, Scary-Go-Round, 20 themed treat stations and much more at one price! Put on your costume and “creep” on over for a night of ghoulish fun
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I know it’s early but you can start planning. I’ll repost before the deadline.
The 2012 Ann Chapman Holiday Lights:
A Metro Nashville Tradition for Celebrating the Season
It’s the 25th year of the competition and the Metro Beautification and Environment Commission would like as many Nashville residents as possible to join in the celebration.
The event is open to all residents of Davidson County and sponsored by Mayor Karl Dean, Metro Beautification & Environment, Metro Public Works, NewsChannel 5 and Nashville Electric Service.
The deadline to enter is Wednesday, November 21, and judging begins on December 3. Winners will be selected in each of the 35 Council Districts, and the County Wide Winner will be announced live on NewsChannel 5’s 6:00 p.m. newscast on Friday, December 14.
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Judging will be based on the following criteria:
First Impression 25 points
Design 20 points
Originality 20 points
Environmental Elements 20 points
Suitability to site 15 points
District Judging December 3-4
Regional Judging December 5-6
Final Judging December 7
Regional Winners showcased on NewsChannel 5 December 10-13
Countywide Winner announced on NewsChannel 5 at 6 p.m. December 14
all info provided by Nashville.gov
Nashviile.gov Holiday Lights
2012 Holiday Lights Guidelines and Entry Form
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We have a good neighborhood and we want to make it better. You can help by joining our association. We need your support and want to see you at the meetings.
Our next meeting is Saturday October 20 10 AM at Southminister Presbyterian Church on Harding and Danby.
Thanks to Jennifer Hubbard, we now have a facebook Page
Also this weekend is Music & Molasses Arts & Crafts Festival at the Tenn Agricultural Museum.
9am-4pm
TN AG Museum.org
The annual Music & Molasses Arts & Crafts Festival, a country celebration of the harvest season, is held the third weekend in October, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This event, with two music stages, draws several thousand people to the agricultural museum each year.
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Brush and Leaf Collection pick-up starts Thursday October 25. During the last couple collection periods the trucks were on our streets the first day of the collection period.
“Residents in Metro Nashville’s Urban and General Services Districts have their brush and yard waste collected three times a year on a rotation schedule along 12 routes. Instead of chippers, Metro Public Works uses knuckle boom trucks equipped with a mechanical arm that lifts brush piles up and into a trailer that’s pulled behind the truck.
Next pick up is February 8 2013.
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Ford Motor Company Fund’s Ghouls at Grassmere is back with eight nights of spooktacular fun. Nashville’s largest Halloween celebration featuring 20 trick-or-treat stations, animal shows, costume parades and more is set for October 18 – 21 and 25 – 28 from 5 – 9 p.m. each night.
Ghouls at Grassmere is community favorite designed to appeal to families with children
ages 12 and under. Guests can brave a ride on the Haunted Hayride through the Zoo’s back roads, go for a spin on the Scary-Go-Round, play frightening games at Carn-Evil and shake their “ghoul” thing at the Monster Mash. New to Ghouls this year is Eerie Estate, a 3-D Chromadepth experience designed by students at O’More College of Design. Other activities include Trick-or-Treat Trail, Monster Lab, shows at Monsterpiece Theater, Kookie Kiddie Cove, Dying Traditions and Superstitions Tour, and a souvenir giveaway for kids and parents alike.
Ghouls at Grassmere is $12 for members and $15 for non-members, and includes all activities, rides and parking. Tickets purchased before Oct. 18 receive a $2 discount. Tickets can be purchased at www.nashvillezoo.org until Oct. 18 or at the Zoo’s Guest Services hut daily before 3 p.m. Ford Motor Company Fund’s Ghouls at Grassmere is presented by Target, Piedmont Gas, Outback Steakhouse and HCA TriStar, and supported by GooGoo Clusters, Gaylord Entertainment, Party Patrol and YP.
Nashville Zoo is accredited by the prestigious Association of Zoos and Aquariums, assuring the highest standards of animal care and husbandry. Attracting more than 640,000 visitors annually, the Zoo is considered one of the top things to do in Nashville. The Zoo is a non-profit organization located at 3777 Nolensville Pike and is open every day except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. The mission of Nashville Zoo is to inspire a culture of understanding and discovery of our natural world through conservation, innovation and leadership. For more information about Nashville Zoo, call 615-833-1534 or visit www.nashvillezoo.org.
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Have a safe and happy Independence day everyone! Try to stay cool.
Remember since it’s a holiday Trash will not be picked up on Wednesday.
Metro trash and recycling customers whose collection day falls on a holiday (Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Years Day or July 4th) will have trash and recycling pickup on the Saturday of that week. Residents who have questions or need further assistance should call (615) 880-1000.
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Nashville Zoo and Kroger are teaming up for Safari Fridays, a special promotion that gives Kroger Plus Card members one free Zoo admission with the purchase of a regularly priced ticket each Friday during July and August.
Kroger Safari Fridays celebrates several new animals on exhibit this summer, including a baby Masai giraffe, five clouded leopard cubs and red ruffed lemurs. Kroger Plus Card holders can present their card and any Kroger receipt at Nashville Zoo’s ticket booth to receive the “buy one, get one” deal. The offer is valid only on Fridays in July and August (July 6, 13, 20, 27 and Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31) and cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion. Kroger Plus Card holders are permitted one “buy one, get one” deal per Friday. For more information, visit www.nashvillezoo.org.
Kroger, the nation’s largest traditional grocery retailer, employs more than 334,000 associates who serve customers in 2,470 supermarkets and multi-department stores in 31 states under two dozen local banner names including Kroger, City Market, Dillons, Jay C, Food 4 Less, Fred Meyer, Fry’s, King Soopers, QFC, Ralphs and Smith’s. In Middle Tennessee, the company has 59 stores and 48 Fuel Centers. Kroger, headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, focuses its charitable efforts on supporting hunger relief, health and wellness initiatives, and local organizations in the communities it serves. For more information about Kroger, please visit www.kroger.com.
Nashville Zoo is accredited by the prestigious Association of Zoos and Aquariums, assuring the highest standards of animal care and husbandry. Attracting more than 640,000 visitors annually, the Zoo is considered one of the top things to do in Nashville. The Zoo is a non-profit organization located at 3777 Nolensville Pike and is open every day except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. The mission of Nashville Zoo is to inspire a culture of understanding and discovery of our natural world through conservation, innovation and leadership. For more information about Nashville Zoo, call 615-833-1534 or visit www.nashvillezoo.org.
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