May in District 8
May in District 8
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We Voted.. and we will again.

After a lot of thoughtful comments from pundits, planners, and politicians, we voted.
Y'all know I voted for transit.  The thing is, I think most of you want a solution. You still want a plan, but not this one.  I hear you.
I have asked for the polling stats for the 4 voting precincts in D8. I'm curious to see if the votes were different south of Briley Pkwy than North of Briley Pkway.
Joey Garrison from the Tennesseean ( who lives in D8, BTW) made a profound statement on Twitter today; "Basically, if your neighborhood has Jeni's Ice Cream, it voted for the plan. If it doesn't then it voted against the plan."   For the record, I love Mike's Ice Cream and you should get some at D8's own Sip Cafe.
The thing that stood out to me today was how we are now, only now, calling it "The Plan" as opposed to "Transit".  I don't think Nashville voted "Against Transit".  I think it voted "Against the Plan."  I could tell you that I still think the plan was good, that doesn't matter now.  What does matter is that I hear you.
And so Does Mayor David Briley; "My responsibility as Mayor is to get back to the drawing board and find the common ground to develop consensus on a new way forward. Our transportation problems are not going away; in fact, we know they’re only going to get more challenging as we continue to grow. I’ll get back to work tomorrow on finding a solution for Nashville that we all can agree on."
Friday early voting begins for greatest responsibility a Nashvillian can take, the job of Mayor. Mayor David Briley has my vote.  I'll cast it early at the Fifty Forward Madison Station poll before I head downtown to hear the State of Metro Address on Friday, May 4 at 10 am.
Let's get back on track, Nashville.  Our best days really are still ahead of us.

Community Meeting

Meeting to take place at Studio 615 at 272 Broadmoor Dr,  Wednesday, May 9, 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Please come give your feedback on ideas for the property at  206 Ben Allen.
This is the land between the Magnolia Hill Development and the Proposed "The Hill at Ben Allen" project we have previously discussed.
 6 or 7 units to offer transition is being proposed and we need to talk about it before it is offered to the Planning Commission

What is happening over there?

--> 609 Creative Way (formerly Cheron) has reported that they may be announcing a groundbreaking within the next month. 120 Residential Units Approved in 10/2016
---> Owner of Madison Motel on 625 Gallatin Pike N has indicated a desire to hear from the community about a different use of the property.  Meetings anticipated in the autumn.
---> House of Brews still getting ready on Old Hickory Blvd near North Marthona
--> Oakwood Park construction on Phase 1 has started
--> Interior Renovations are under review at Madison Bowl and they will give updates soon
--> Webster Street Improvements by Madison Suburban Utility should start soon.
--> Hampton Inn and Rock 'n Dough Pizza moving along at Skyline
--> Music City Solar  moving in on Old Due West
--> Talks to soon begin with HCA Foundation for the funding consideration for the new Metro Park near Music City Solar. Tentative name: Skyline Ridge Park
--->  TN State Architect Approved re-evaluate the Mason building on Hart lane at the RS Gass / TBI Property.
--> Repeated requests have been made by both me and the community to see the old Inglewood Bowl on Home Road property demolished. Hope to see that happen soon, it is beyond repair.
--> All new housing developments approved in D8 the last 18-24 months are in financing mode - some dirt should move early Summer on many of them.  Watch NASHVIEW for permit updates
--> Madison Library Renovations are currently on schedule and will reopen in the Fall.
--> New USD Street lights continue. See the phasing here

MADISON LIBRARY RENOVATIONS

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Quick May Calendar Check


  • The Madison Carnival  -  Now through May 6 at Madison Town Center / Madison Square Shopping Center.  This is a fundraiser for the Madison Rivergate Chamber of Commerce. Please go!
  • Metro Council Meeting  - Public Hearing - May 1, 2018,  6:30 pm
  • Early Voting Begins for the Mayoral Election to complete the term.  - May 4, 2018 Please VOTE FOR DAVID BRILEY.  We need continuity and stability as we move forward with this 4th year of the term!
  • Nashville's County-Wide Flood Protection System, presented by Metro Water. -Please join Councilman Bill Pridemore from District 9 and myself at an information session with Metro Water. They will talk about steps that have been taken for mitigation and take questions concerning stormwater issues in our neighborhoods. - May 5, 2018 9:30 am
  • Annual Family Block Pary First Apostolic Church. Across from Maplewood High School on Broadmoor  - May 5, 2018 11 am - 3 pm. They are giving away five cars!
  • Amqui Station Farmers Market Season Begins!  Sunday, May 6, 2018 12- 4 pm every Sunday through August
  • All of Us Nationwide Research Launch at Madison Station Fifty Forward - Sunday, May 6, 2018 2 pm -5 pm  MORE INFORMATION HERE
  • Madison Quarterly Crime Report at Madison Police Precinct  on Myatt Drive - Tuesday, May 8, 2108 6:30 pm
  • Neighborhood Meeting on a Rezoning and Development at 206 Ben Allen Road - Meeting to take place at Studio 615 at 272 Broadmoor Dr,  Wednesday, May 9, 5:30 - 6:30 pm
  • Metro Council Meeting, May 15, 2018 6:30 pm - With Presentation of Honoring Resolution to Nossi Vatandoost and Nossi College of Art.
  • Madison Fifty Forward WhistleStop Dinner - Thursday, May 31 6:30 pm

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  • Election Day for May is May 24th
    PLEASE USE THIS TIME TO VOTE FOR DAVID BRILEY TO CONTINUE THE TERM.
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