Heather McDonald interviews the WMNA Vice President about the blasting damage in West Meade that resulted from 40+ years of quarry activity at the Vulcan Materials River Road facility.
The West Meade/Hillwood neighborhoods, when first developed, were part of the post WWII economy when young families sought a place in suburban Nashville for a place to raise their children that was a true neighborhood with all the amenities that they desired – a big lot, lots of trees, and quiet space to enjoy the […]
There has been a proposed ordinance, BL2024-186, described as: “An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, to add the two-family use as a conditionally permitted use to the RS and RS-A zoning districts and amend the conditions for […]
West Meade has been named among the most friendly neighborhoods in the United States, according an analysis by All Star Home. All Star Home compiled a list of the 200 most-viewed city neighborhoods on Zillow in 2022 and analyzed nearly 150,000 Google reviews from 2023 for businesses in those neighborhoods to determine which were the […]
As we wrap up the first semester, I’m bursting with pride as I reflect on all we’ve achieved together. Explore our newsletter for inspiring snapshots of Westmeade’s first semester, showcasing academic triumphs, artistic expressions, and the power of community collaboration. Thank you for celebrating Westmeade and I look forward to all the 2nd semester has […]
On November 28, there was a meeting held at the Vulcan Materials plant on River Road. Attendees included Paul Garland, Sheryl Garland, Councilman Thom Druffel and representatives from Vulcan Materials, including the VP, Permitting and External Relations, the Plant Manager, the Plant Supervisor and the Manager of Community and Government Relations. The topic was the […]
The Beautification Team masterminds a makeover for the Metro Pump House at the corner of Jocelyn Hollow and West Meade. Not too long ago, Patricia Knight reached out to a fellow Master Gardener, Julie Berbiglia, who works at Metro Water, with questions about this property and the likelihood of making it a focal point of […]
As many of you know, the Vulcan Materials quarry on River Road has produced some rather large blasts lately. In particular, in April and October, and more recently in November, there were some blasts that caused quite a stir (pardon the pun) in the neighborhood. The West Meade Neighborhood Association Board has been talking with […]
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Greetings fellow West Meade Neighbors, Our neighborhood has definitely had a noticeable facelift since we moved in West Meade Subdivision in 2009. You can see new construction on almost every block throughout West Meade. Who is moving into these elaborate new homes you may be wondering. We have but to welcome them when the property […]