West Meade Neighborhood Association and TN Rep. Caleb Hemmer are attempting to fund a research project proposed by the Center for Earthquake Research and Information at the University of Memphis. The legislature did not approve the budget to fund the research, and I suspect that is partly because we, as residents, have not been loud […]
West Meade Neighborhood Association (WMNA) has discussed tightening the regulation on blasting to address the concerns of residents of West Nashville. Many feel the strong blasts coming from the River Road Vulcan Materials Quarry is causing damage to their homes, either foundational, which can be very expensive to fix, or cosmetic, like cracks in walls […]
The school is partnering with Lowe’s and the Cumberland River Compact to plant 100 trees on our campus. We’d love to have some neighbors join us! Matt DempseySenior Director of OperationsNashville Classical Charter Schoolswork: 615-538-5841 fax: 615-534-8755 cell: 502-409-0687www.nashvilleclassical.org
WMNA is aggressively pursuing a resolution to the continued blasting affecting homes in West Meade / Hillwood and surrounding neighborhoods. To date there have been 63 residents who have reported damage to their homes, driveways, patios, etc. This is out of nearly 1800 homes – not a staggering number. If you have not filed your […]
Brook Hollow Baptist Church
For the last several years I have played TAPS from my front porch on Memorial Day at 3PM, to honor the fallen. This year, I will again have as my special guest, our West Meade neighbor Mr. James Caldwell, a WWII veteran. Feel free to join us in memory of those that never made it […]
When suspicious activities are not reported, they will continue. Let’s give the police a chance to stop criminal activity. Here’s how: First and Foremost – If you fear you are in danger – CALL 911 If you wish to report suspicious activity, you can a) File a report online by going to https://www.nashville.gov/departments/police/file-police-report-online Look for […]
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 […]