October was a productive month!

As part of the onboarding process, I have been meeting with several departments throughout Metro government to learn more about what they are doing every day. I have been very impressed with the passion each of them have for their job, and their ever present love for our city.

I met with Mayor Megan Barry for a wonderful discussion about our District. Her open door policy, authenticity and thoughtfulness will serve us all very well.

Other great meetings that took place for D8 in October:

Metro Public Works Department
Madison Suburban Utility
TN Comptroller of the Treasury on TIF
Music City Center
Nashville Conventions & Visitors Corp
Metro Health Department
MNPD-East Precinct District 6, 8 lunch
Madison History with Jo Ann North
YWCA Domestic Violence
Nossi College of Art
Metro Water Services

Beautiful end of Amqui Station Farmers Market 2nd Season at the Harvest Festival October 4th. Although I will be rolling off the Discover Madison, Inc. Board of Directors at the end of the calendar year, I will be staying on as the Farmers Market Manager. Look for updates on how to be involved next year. The Amqui Station Farmers Market will return Sundays 12-3pm May- August 2016

Neighborhood Meetings in October:

Inglewood Neighboorhood Association Meeting
Jere Baxter Heights Neighborhood Group Meeting
Maynor/Iverson Neighborhood Meeting
Dickerson Road Merchant's Association Meeting
All Together Madison Economic Development Meeting

Convention and Event Welcomes:

Spirit Day
PFLAG National Convention
Fifty Forward Madison Station Adult Coloring Contest

Distirct 8 residence Tracy DeTomasi from the YWCA Domestic Violence Projects

National PFLAG Convention

I had the honor of welcoming about 500 people from across the country to Nashville for the PFLAG Convention. Betty DeGenerous was surprised that she had to order grits special because all they had on the menu was hashbrowns. We had a nice talk about the late Kitty Well's love of the original Shoney's on Gallatin Pike and how it's going to be updated soon -- we'll see if they have grits on the menu.

A representative of the US State Department was present and has invited me to participate in the U. S. Speakers Program.

Ribbon Cuttings

Madison has been enjoying a Neighborhood Health Clinic for some time now at 601 W. Due West Avenue Ph. (615) 227-3000 Monday-Friday 8am-10pm *Also Open Saturday 8am-4pm

I was very happy to have been invited to the ribbon cutting on the new Inglewood Neighborhood Health Clinic. It is just across the street in D7. Councilman Anthony Davis and I are both very happy that neighbors throughout will benefit from these services at 3904 Gallatin Pike Ph. (615)227-3000 Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

NOVEMBER

Currently on the calendar are these meetings and events:

New D8 Beautification Commissioner Nominee
New Industrial Development Board Nominee
Two Drive-arounds with development interests
Affordable Housing Committee Meeting
Celebration of Greenways Nashville
Nashville Community Education Meeting
Metro IT Services Meeting
Hardees Ribbon Cutting with Madison-Rivergate Chamber of Commerce
National League Cities National Congress (several activities)
Food judge at TASTE, the 4th annual food and beverage tasting event for the LGBT Chamber of Commerce
Madison-Rivergate Chamber of Commerce Council Reception
Women In Numbers - Dare to Soar Reception
Nashville & Davidson County Assessor of Property Meeting
Gra-Mar Neighborhood Association Annual Dinner

NEW

DISTRICT 8 -Neighborhood Watch Training and Strategy for Safer Neighborhoods

DATE: November 24, 2015 TIME: 6:30 P.M.
WHERE: MADISON PRECINCT

400 MYATT DRIVE
COMMUNITY ROOM

Sergeant James Vivrette will provide the latest area crime updates and Neighborhood Watch techniques for establishing a safer and stronger neighborhood.

Any questions, please contact Tim Hobrock, at tim.hobrock@pvdsolutions.com, (615) 512-2113

This meeting is for all District 8 Madison residents, businesses, organizations and both established Neighborhood Watch groups and those interested in starting a group. I hope to see you there!

Eyes on:

Ronnie Road Stormwater Improvement Project - Various properties south of Diane Drive - on second reading November 3. Read
Beer Board Permit Requests -
Lesby Josephine Castillo Torres, 3249 Gallatin Pike, El Folklor Restaurant
ON-SALE (NEW LOCATION)
Los Nietos Taqueria, Inc., 4701A Gallatin Pike, Los Nietos Taqueria*
ON-SALE (NEW LOCATION)
*Residences near this area will be notified soon for input.

NOVEMBER

Moving Forward

Metro Council Meetings: Tuesday, Nov 3 and Nov 17 6:30pm Agenda and Detail Found Here

Coffee with NVR!

Tuesday, November 10 and November 24

(2nd and 4th Tuesday mornings)

8am-9am

Sip Cafe 3939 Gallatin Pike

Nashville TN 37216

This will be an informal gathering over coffee to talk about whatever District 8 business you would like. I will occasionally invite special guests to join us.

Smart Development | Community Advancement | Real Representation

Nancy.VanReece@Nashville.gov | 615-576-0488

Chair, Convention, Tourism and Public Entertainment Facilities Committee

Vice Chair, Health, Hospitals & Social Services Committee

Committee Member: Parks, Library & Recreation

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