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Old Lebanon Pike Sidewalk Project

I’m happy to announce a new Old Lebanon Pike sidewalk project will begin this winter from JB Estille Dr to Lebanon Pike.  The sidewalk will be five feet wide, approximately 898 feet long, and the construction within the right of way will require the installation of approximately 447 linear feet of underground storm drainage and related water/sanitary system relocations.  The project should be substantially complete within 210 days and finally complete within 240 days from commencement. 

Donelson Infrastructure, Donelson Neighborhood News, Sidewalk Project

The Vision for Donelson Station is Coming to Life

I am very excited to share that the vision for Donelson Station that the community put in place in 2009 as part of the “Downtown Donelson” Urban Design Overlay is finally going to happen.  After the attempt I made in my first term to bring revitalization to Donelson Station, I learned a great deal and took a more streamlined and focused approach.  This approach does not include MDHA involvement and just focuses on Donelson Station and the contiguous properties.  Not only will Donelson Station be transformed into a regional transit center, but there are also ongoing discussions to create a new FiftyForward Donelson Station center and theater, plus additional retail, restaurant, and housing options.  The press release that went out is below.

Donelson Station, Downtown Donelson, H.G. Hill Realty Company, Regional Transportation Authority, Southeast Venture

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Tennessee Titans and WeGo Partnering with the Titans Express

The Tennessee Titans and WeGo Public Transit are partnering once again to offer the most convenient and comfortable ride to and from home games with the Titans Express.  The special event train will operate for all preseason and regular season home games, beginning with the August 20 preseason game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.  

Music City Star, Tennessee Titans, Titans Express, WeGo Public Transit

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McGavock High School PTO New Website & Fundraising

McGavock High School’s PTO has a new website and way for you to stay connected via newsletters. Check out the new website here and sign up for newsletters here. Below is McGavock’s PTO effort to begin critical fundraising efforts. Please spread the word and help out as we rebuild the needed resources to give our kids the best experience possible.

Donelson School News January 2016, McGavock High School

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Live Music on the Grounds

Donelson Heights Methodist Church will be hosting The Moonlighters big band for a “Live Music on the Grounds” event, free and open to the community.  Bring a picnic meal and a lawn chair and enjoy an evening of live big band music.  Event starts at 6 PM and ends at 8 PM on Saturday September the 10th.

Donelson Heights Methodist Church, Donelson Neighborhood News, Donelson Non-Profit News

Community Meeting for Fairway Development Proposals

The HJL Properties family is looking to rezone and develop two neighboring properties and to protect them from high-intensity development. They are looking at neighborhood-centric development that maintains the appearance and quality of the neighborhood. The two development sites are 110 Fairway Drive and the combined lots of 121, 119, and 117 Fairway Drive.

Donelson Neighborhood News, Fairway Neighborhood, HJL Properties

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Community Day of Action

Please join our Donelson – Hermitage – Old Hickory Beautification Commissioners in partnership with the Donelson Hermitage Neighborhood Alliance on Saturday, August 20th at 9am for a Community Day of Action to clean up and beautify our community.  Donelson neighbors are encouraged to meet at FiftyForward Donelson Station.

Community Day Of Action, Donelson Hermitage Neighborhood Alliance, Donelson Neighborhood News, Hermitage – Old Hickory Beautification Commissioners

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New Donelson Library Site

Fencing is finally going around the new Donelson Branch Library site.  We are slowly but surely getting there.  Meanwhile, here’s a nice piece about Amber Lelli, the artist who will design the interior art piece in our new library that will hang from the second floor and be very visible as you walk into the library. 

Donelson Council News, Donelson Library, Donelson Neighborhood News

Metropolitan Development & Housing Agency (MDHA) Programs

Our Metropolitan Development & Housing Agency (MDHA) has a few programs that few know about.  Home improvement, weatherization, building ramps for disabled neighbors, and more.  Below are flyers that describes these programs.  There are income limits to qualify.  Contact MDHA for more information.

Donelson Neighborhood News, MDHA Programs

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Metro Nashville 2023 Budget Recap

July 1, 2022 begins our FY2023 fiscal year for Metro Government.  As reported in my last newsletter, overall, I was generally pleased with the budget proposal from Mayor Cooper.  I want to thank Council Member At Large Burkley Allen for leading Council through the budget process as Budget & Finance Chair and crafting a substitute budget that made some important tweaks to address critical issues, specifically the $22.6 million gap in funding for MNPS that we had to address.  It was unfortunate that the issue was caused by the timing of when the Mayor was required to send his budget proposal to Council and when the final new calculation from the State came in, which created the deficit.

Donelson Council News, Nashville Metro Budget

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