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Local news headlines
 

Renters likely to pay more too with proposed property tax hike

A 53-cent increase would on average increase property tax payments annually by $192, or $16 per month


At Vanderbilt, all-comers policy and athletics butt heads

Policy faces heavy criticism from Christian groups who say it discriminates by allowing nonbelievers to run for leadership positions


Small businesses make progress securing loans, refinancing debt

Efforts often include sources other than conventional banks


Erat injured on final weekend of World Championship tournament

Czech national team general manager says Predators' leading scorer in 2011-12 has a concussion


Symphony to use thermal plant site for Fourth of July concert

The former thermal plant site would replace the existing Riverfront Stage, which was situated on a platform on the Cumberland River’s edge.


Music City Bowl figures released: Vols pushed 2010 gate higher

Gate receipts at UT vs. UNC were roughly $700,000 more than Clemson vs. Kentucky the year before.


Councilman to Vanderbilt: 'Do the right thing' for dining workers

Anthony Davis wants chancellor to meet with workers and to try to find the summer employment


Councilman Tygard wants new Metro hires to live in Nashville

Waivers may be considered for special circumstances, and current Metro workers would not be affected


Report: Abuse pushes Pepsi to pull sponsorship of Walking Horse Celebration

Undercover video showed prominent walking horse trainer Jackie McConnell beating horses with sticks and electric cattle rods.


Calendar
 

Third Wednesday of the month

Recycling pick up
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Nov 1, 2010

Brush collection begins
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Recent Blog Posts
 

Cat Found - September 24

Is anyone missing a cat? There is a cat who has decided that he or she lives at my house. I already have three cats and really wasn’t planning on taking on another. He looks like he’s been lost or abandoned for a while. His coloring is orange tabby, but he [...]

Posted on 24 September 2010 | 3:08 pm

Lost Cat - Shy’s Hill / Harding PL

If you have or have seen “Josie” please call 615.429.6137 or email ferrara.chris@gmail.com She has been missing since Sunday, August 15th 2010 She is Gray with black/dark gray stripes on the back and white underside. She has yellow eyes with black stripes on the side, weighs about 12 pounds and has her claws. UPDATE: Cat has been found [...]

Posted on 16 August 2010 | 6:17 pm

Dog found on Benton Smith

We found a small dog without a collar running up the middle of Benton Smith on Sunday evening. He looks like a miniature Rat Terrier (red coat with a white chest). He is very active and affectionate. He also appears to be paper trained so this is someone’s pet. We have looked for a posting [...]

Posted on 25 June 2009 | 1:27 pm

Metro Water to begin major project on Harding Place

Metro Water Services is holding a Community Information Meeting on Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at 6:30pm at the Julia Green Elementary School cafeteria located at 3500 Hobbs Road in order to answer questions and go over details of 12 and 16 inch water main replacement project. A copy of the letter announcing the meeting [...]

Posted on 28 April 2009 | 4:20 pm

Dog found 3/31/09

A young male vizsla dog has been found in the vicinity of Harding Place and Belmont Park Terrace around 6:30pm yesterday, Tuesday.  He is red in color with a white chest without a collar. If this is your dog please contact Peggy at 298-4499 or newmanpe@aol.com

Posted on 1 April 2009 | 7:05 pm

Kitten available to good home.

Jon Seaman has a kitten that is available to a good home. “Topaz” is about 12 weeks old, healthy and has had all her shots. She is very friendly, enthusiastic, and very cute. Please contact Jon Seaman if you are interested in adopting “Topaz”.

Posted on 1 December 2008 | 5:08 pm

Bobcat Sighting

There was a bobcat on Shy’s Hill at 9am yesterday morning (September 15th) in a neighbor’s front yard. You can see more photos here: http://ping.fm/MXXVJ You can read more about bobcats here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bobcat This one (probably the same cat) was spotted in Jon Seaman’s back yard on Shy’s Hill in April 22.

Posted on 16 September 2008 | 3:33 am

Coyotes

Coyotes: The Wild Becomes Urban There have been many sitings of coyotes in our area recently. Click on the link above to read an essay on coyote habitat. Chris

Posted on 24 June 2008 | 10:36 pm


Community Board
 

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Links
 

Metro Voter identity theft resources
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Carter Todd, Metro Councilman
District 34 Representative
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Karl Dean, Mayor Of Nashville
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Metro Public Works
Customer Service Desk »
Brush Collection routes and dates »

Battle Of Nashville / Shy's Hill
BONPS web site »
Account of The Battle of Nashville »
Web page with reference links »
Another account of The Battle of Nashville »

Neighborhood Defense Fund
Political Action Committee dedicated to the preservation of Nashville Neighborhoods
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The Green Hills Action Partners
Community organization of concerned neighbors and businesses working together to make Green Hills a safer and more enjoyable place.
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Seven Hills Swim and Tennis Club
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