The 37th Annual Music City Invitational Marching Contest was Saturday, October 24th and hosted by McGavock High School. I was honored to be asked to present the Mayors Cups awards. It certainly brought back strong memories of my days marching trumpet and being a drum major. McGavock did a great job at their exhibition and all the bands gave memorable performances. Congratulations to all the participants and winners.
I had another honor at McGavock High School on November 8th as the auditorium was dedicated and renamed for Kent Cathcart, who founded Nashville’s first comprehensive theater and drama program when McGavock High School first opened. I secured a proclamation from Mayor Barry and was humbled to read it during the ceremony and was joined by our School Board Member Anna Shepherd and Councilman Larry Hagar. Read a great article from the Scene here from 1999 about Kent’s inspiring career.
Kudos goes to US Congressman Jim Cooper and State Senator Steve Dickerson for engaging in a bipartisan effort to increase voter registration among our youngest eligible voters. The Davidson County Election Commission is targeting Jan 25-28 for this effort and hoping a friendly competitive spirit helps boost that effort. If you’re a parent of a McGavock High School student or know a student there, encourage them to participate and work towards winning this challenge.
Jeff has called Nashville home since 1998, moving here to complete his music degree at Middle Tennessee State University. He went on to complete his MBA in Technology Management from the Nashville campus of University of Phoenix, located in Donelson. Jeff was a first-time homebuyer in Donelson Hills in 2002 and soon became involved in his neighborhood and community.Jeff was born in Buffalo, New York. Jeff’s Dad retired from the Army as a Lieutenant Colonel while stationed at Fort McPherson, Georgia after serving 20 years of Active and more than 11 years of Reserve service in Buffalo, NY, St Louis, MO and Atlanta, GA. Jeff’s parents are happily retired in Marietta, GA and enjoy the warmer weather. His dad was President of the Georgia Department of the Reserve Officer’s Association and both he and his Mom stay involved in their neighborhood, civic organizations, and church. Jeff has one son, Joey, who attends Meigs Middle Magnet School.Jeff has been very active in the Donelson community for over a decade and has a deep appreciation and understanding of its rich history and a strong vision for a bright future.
Jeff has called Nashville home since 1998, moving here to complete his music degree at Middle Tennessee State University. He went on to complete his MBA in Technology Management from the Nashville campus of University of Phoenix, located in Donelson. Jeff was a first-time homebuyer in Donelson Hills in 2002 and soon became involved in his neighborhood and community.Jeff was born in Buffalo, New York. Jeff’s Dad retired from the Army as a Lieutenant Colonel while stationed at Fort McPherson, Georgia after serving 20 years of Active and more than 11 years of Reserve service in Buffalo, NY, St Louis, MO and Atlanta, GA. Jeff’s parents are happily retired in Marietta, GA and enjoy the warmer weather. His dad was President of the Georgia Department of the Reserve Officer’s Association and both he and his Mom stay involved in their neighborhood, civic organizations, and church. Jeff has one son, Joey, who attends Meigs Middle Magnet School.Jeff has been very active in the Donelson community for over a decade and has a deep appreciation and understanding of its rich history and a strong vision for a bright future.
