June 1, 2023

MNPD investigating Saturday murder at Bellevue apartment complex

A Nashville man was shot and killed early Saturday morning at Slate Apartments in Bellevue, and now police are seeking the public’s help in investigating the case.

According to a Metro Nashville Police Department news release, 60-yearold Rodrigo Ernesto “Ernie” Aguilar was found dead outside of an apartment by an unidentified civilian at 7:15 a.m. on Saturday, May 27.

Police responded to the scene and reviewed surveillance video, which they said showed Aguilar returning home from work around 1:30 a.m. He was then seen unloading his vehicle before he appeared to

MBA defeats CPA for boys soccer DII-AA state title

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notice something off screen. He was seen walking towards the area where he was shot. Aguilar died at the scene.

Police previously responded to the area for a “shots fired” call just after 2 a.m. on Saturday, but they did not find a crime scene or victim.

On the evening of May 28, more than 100 friends, family members, neighbors and fellow Bellevue community members gathered outside of Bellevue Middle School to remember Aguilar, noting his kindness, his musical talent and his impact on many lives in the Bellevue community.

A GoFundMe account has been created in order to collect donations for Aguilar’s funeral expenses.

Police ask that anyone with information about Aguilar’s murder call Nashville Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463. Callers to Crime Stoppers can remain anonymous and qualify for a $5,000 reward for homicide and cold cases.

Montgomery Bell Academy and Christ Presbyterian Academy left it all out on the field on Thursday evening in the Division II-AA boys soccer championship game. MBA prevailed 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw through regulation and overtime.

The Big Red (14-1-1) rescued their season right as it was about to reach the brink, as Richard Aylward headed in the tying goal with under three minutes left in the match.

The Lions (11-2-3) led for nearly 73 minutes before MBA’s tying goal. CPA’s Jack Harvey scored on an assist from Davis Rody in the fifth minute of action.

CPA goalkeeper Hunter Walker notched 10 saves and the Lions defense held strong for most of regulation, fitting for a team that had allowed just six goals for the entire season heading into the title match.

MBA’s defense, led by centerback Sayan Dalai, gave CPA trouble late. Goalkeeper Graham Smith made three saves in regulation and overtime, then made a huge stop on CPA’s first penalty. The save proved to be the difference as it was the only miss for either side in the shootout.

MBA’s program now has two state trophies in seven finals appearances, the first title coming in 2015. It was CPA’s sixth appearance, but first since moving up to DII-AA.

More than 100 community members gathered outside of Bellevue Middle School on May 28 at a vigil for BMS employee Rodrigo Ernesto “Ernie” Aguilar who was fatally shot on May 27.

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Rodrigo Ernesto “Ernie” Aguilar

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Community members hold candles at a vigil outside of Bellevue Middle School on May 28 for BMS employee Rodrigo Ernesto “Ernie” Aguilar who was fatally shot on May 27.

PHOTO BY MATT MASTERS

MBA celebrates their win over CPA on May 25 in the 2023 Division II-AA soccer state championship match at Spring Fling. PHOTO BY MATT MASTERS

Tennesseans honor sacrifice of service members in Memorial Day ceremonies

BY MATT MASTERS

Tennesseans across the state remembered service members of all generations who paid the ultimate sacrifice for the nation over Memorial Day weekend.

On Thursday, May 25, Gov. Bill Lee attended the state’s memorial service at War Memorial Auditorium, which featured other dignitaries including Tennessee Department of Veterans Services Commissioner Tommy Baker and Tennessee Military Department Adjutant General Brigadier General Warner A. Ross II.

Among those memorialized was United States Marine Corps Corporal William R. Ragsdale of Nashville, who was killed in action on June 28, 1944, during the World War II battle for Saipan.

“Today, we honor the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice to defend and protect our nation,” Lee said. “As we reflect on their service, may we never forget their courage to faithfully serve our country and secure the freedoms that we hold dear.”

“For one day a year, our nation pauses to remember and honor those service members

Where to see the mayoral candidates

BY CONNOR DARYANI, NASHVILLE BANNER

This story is a partnership between the Nashville Banner and the Nashville Post. The Banner is a nonprofit, nonpartisan news organization focused on civic news and will launch later this year. For more information, visit NashvilleBanner.com.

Election season is underway. With Mayor John Cooper’s decision not to seek reelection, 12 candidates have thrown their name in the hat for mayor. While a few mayoral forums and meet and greets have already taken place, there are still a lot of upcoming opportunities to get to know the candidates.

The deadline to register to vote in this election is July 5. Early voting begins on Friday, July 14, with Election Day on Aug. 3. For anyone unsure of their district, that information can be found here.

Here’s a list of upcoming forums that many of the mayoral field have committed to attending. Keep in mind, more are likely to be scheduled between now and Election Day.

June 1

Nashville Jewish Social Justice Roundtable, discussing affordable housing and transportation. 7-9 p.m. at West End Synagogue, 3810 West End Ave. Open to the public? Yes, but registration is required at the link.

June 3

Black Nashville Assembly, 1-3 p.m. at Pleasant Green Baptist Church, 1410

Jefferson St. Open to the public? Yes, register at the link.

June 5

Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition, discussing immigrants and walks of life. 6-8:30 p.m. at Plaza Mariachi, 3955 Nolensville Pike. Open to the public? Yes.

June 6

Nashville Business Journal, 8-10 a.m. at Vanderbilt University Student Life Center, 310 25th Ave. S. Open to the public? Yes, with the purchase of a ticket.

June 7

Civic Design Center, 6-7:30 p.m. at Boone Convocation Center, 333 Murfreesboro Pike. Open to the public? Yes, free tickets are available on the website.

June 12

Nashville Junior Chamber, 8-9:30 a.m. at The First Amendment Center at Vanderbilt University, 1207 18th Ave. S. #200. Open to the public? Yes, register at the link.

Fox 17 Mayoral Forum, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Boone Center, Trevecca Nazarene University, 333 Murfreesboro Pike. First hour to be broadcast on WZTV-Fox 17, second hour streams on fox17.com and social media channels. Open to the public? Yes.

June 13

Nashville Post/Banner/Scene, 4:30-7 p.m. at Fat Bottom Brewing, 800 33th Ave. N. Open to the public? Yes, RSVP at the link.

June 14

Arts Equity Forum. At the Nashville Children’s Theater. Sponsored by the North Nashville Arts Coalition. 6:30 p.m. reception, 8 p.m. forum start. Open to the public? Yes, but tickets are required.

June 21

Equity Alliance Cocktails with the Candidate, 6-9 p.m. at Roasted Salemtown, 614 Garfield St. Open to the public? Yes, reserve your spot at the link.

June 22

The Tennessean, with NewsChannel 5 and Belmont University, 5-8 p.m. at The Fisher Center, 2020 Belmont Blvd. Open to the public? Yes, free tickets are available on the website.

June 26

Nashville Child and Youth Collaborative, 6-7:30 p.m. at Honey Alexander Center, 2400 Clifton Ave. Open to the public? Yes, free registration will open up at the link.

June 29

Urban Land Institute Nashville, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Belmont University, 1900 Belmont Blvd. Open to the public? No,

who gave their lives to protect the freedoms and liberties all Americans enjoy,” Ross said. “They paid a price we can never repay. I encourage all Americans to stop for a moment today and remember these heroes in a way befitting their service.”

On Monday, May 29, more than 100 community members gathered at Williamson County Veterans Park at Five Points in Franklin for the annual memorial service which included remarks by Williamson County Mayor Rogers Anderson, Franklin Mayor Ken Moore, Williamson County Veterans Service Officer Jeff Vaughn, U.S. Air Force Chaplain Capt. Michael Cauley, Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1140 President Rich Krejsa, based in Franklin. Speakers also specifically recognized 28 people whose names were added to pavers bearing the names of veterans from Williamson County, as well as gave a special recognition to one of the county’s last WWII veterans, 102-year-old Corporal Jay Opie, who served in what was then known as the U.S. Army Air Corps, now the Air Force.

members only.

Nashville Pan-Hellenic Council, 6 p.m. at Olive Branch Baptist Church, 938 Havenhill Dr. Open to the public? Yes.

July 6

The Tennessean, with NewsChannel 5 and American Baptist College. 5-8 p.m. at American Baptist College. Open to the public? Yes, free tickets will be available.

July 9

Nashville Organization for Action and Hope, 3-5 p.m. at 15th Avenue Baptist Church,1203 Ninth Ave N. Open to the public? Yes.

July 10

South Nashville Forum, hosted by Rep. Caleb Hemmer and Rep. Jason Powell. 5:30-7 p.m. at Lifepoint Health, 330 Seven Springs Way. Open to the public? Yes, this will be a free event, more information to come.

July 15

Open Table Nashville, 2-4 p.m. at the Downtown Nashville Public Library, 615 Church St. Open to the public? Yes, free tickets are available at the link.

This story was first published by our sister publication Nashville Post.

A wreath is placed at the Williamson County Memorial Day service in Franklin on May 29

PHOTO BY MATT MASTERS

Sen. Hagerty hosts Nashville roundtable on border security with local leaders, former ICE director

BY MATT MASTERS

Tennessee’s U.S. Senator Bill Hagerty led a roundtable discussion in Nashville on May 22 with former Acting Director of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Tom Homan and various state and local law enforcement and government officials discussing border security.

The discussion took place at the Tennessee State Museum and included among the local leaders were Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Director David Rausch, Williamson County Sheriff Dusty Rhoades, 12th Judicial District Attorney Courtney Lynch and Carter County Mayor Patty Woodby.

Hagerty called the influx of immigration and drug trafficking at the United States southern border with Mexico the “largest national security crisis that our nation has ever seen.”

Homan, who served in the top ICE position from January 2017 through June 2018 called the border “unsecure” and said that many people seeking legal asylum in the U.S. aren’t actually refugees seeking asylum, as economics alone is not enough to guarantee legal asylum protections in the U.S.

“They don’t come here for a better life, they come here for a job,” Homan said.

The U.S. has a long history of official and unofficial political, military and economic influence and intervention in Central and South America, leading to the destabilization of nations and their economies which have in part fueled the

ongoing immigration crisis.

Homan spent much of his time falling back on praises of his former boss, President Trump, blamed “illegal aliens” for contributing to the closing of rural hospitals, and raised concerns that immigration could fuel outbreaks of tuberculosis, measles and chicken pox in schools.

TBI Director Rausch said that Tennessee has become “a hub for those getaways” — people who successfully enter the U.S. illegally — some of whom he said are either members of Mexico’s numerous cartels or associated with them, specifically citing the state and nation’s ongoing opioid crisis, which has evolved with the widespread us of drugs like fentanyl and xylazine, some of which has been linked to China.

“Today, we’re making cases on cartel members that are here in Tennessee that are running operations, and their distribution network, frankly, is better than Amazon,” Rausch said, adding that law enforcement is seeing drug smuggling operations connected to other crimes including human trafficking and leading to violent crimes across the state.

“The violent crime that we’re seeing in Tennessee, 90% or better, can be connected to this issue,” Rausch said.

Concerns that the northern and southern U.S. borders could be exploited by known terrorists or terrorist groups seeking to enter and target the U.S. mainland have been raised for years, and in 2022, the U.S. Border Patrol reported that they encountered 98 people who were on a

“terrorist watch list.”

According to Bloomberg, that number represented just 0.0044% of overall encounters of noncitizens at the northern and southern borders.

In 2021, 16 people on the watch list were encountered at the country’s borders, with three reports in both 2020 and 2019. Despite the relatively low numbers, those concerns remain with law enforcement.

“It’s not about immigration anymore, it’s about national security,” Homan said, while also alleging that the Biden administration is intentionally acting to reduce the security of the southern border.

“I share your concern about terrorism, “ Raucsh said. “We know they’re here and now the question is if we have the systems in place that are going to be able to stop them committing as egregious or worse than what we saw on 9/11; I’m not sure we do.”

Homan and Rausch joined calls from some Republican officials calling for the designation of some or all Mexican cartels as foreign terrorist organizations, a move that could increase the U.S. Federal Government’s ability to prosecute cartel members and those who provide the groups financial or material aid in the U.S., such as American-made and sold guns that often make their way to Mexican cartels.

Homan also joined calls for further direct intervention from the U.S. federal law enforcement officials and U.S. military special forces to combat cartels in Mexico.

In March, Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador pushed back against any suggestion of U.S. military intervention in Mexico, saying that such a move would violate Mexico’s sovereignty.

Following the discussion, Hagerty and Rausch took questions from the press, but failed to directly address the potential impact to Americans on American soil if cartels are targeted further by U.S. law or a military conflict.

“The biggest concern that we have is dealing with these narco-terrorists,” Hagerty said, with Rausch saying, “We are unable to defend ourselves right now, so it’s not an escalation by the U.S. with that designation, it’s actually building our defense to be able to protect ourselves.”

Mexican cartels have long targeted politicians, law enforcement and journalists in brutal and sometimes public attacks which have resulted in hundreds of thousands of deaths over the past decade. Some fear that U.S. intervention could bring that violence not just to America’s doorstep, but inside the nation’s borders.

In March, Washington Examiner National Security Writer Tom Rogan wrote that U.S. intervention in Mexico would be “bloody and difficult” and that “cartels

would almost certainly launch a campaign of violence and terror against Mexicans and Americans.”

“They won’t limit their war to American police officers, politicians, and journalists,” Rogan wrote. “They will kill children and families. Maybe that is an acceptable cost to break the cartels back and save more lives in the future. But the prospective costs should be considered.”

Gov. Authorizes Troop Deployment to Southern Border

On May 25, Gov. Bill Lee authorized the deployment of 100 Tennessee National Guard troops to “secure the U.S. Southern border amid an ongoing national security crisis and surging drug crisis being fueled by an open border.”

While the border is not actually “open,” as evidenced by the presence of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency among other Federal and state law enforcement agencies, the deployment comes as some Republican officials push for increased border funding following the end of the Covid-era Title 42.

Those Tennessee National Guard members will deploy “at the end of May” and will support security efforts through “patrolling and providing additional security presence along the border; assisting road and route clearance, barrier placement and debris removal; and staffing outpost operations.”

“America continues to face an unprecedented border crisis that threatens our nation’s security and the safety of Tennesseans,” Gov. Lee said in a news release. “The federal government owes Americans a plan to secure our country, and in the meantime, states continue to answer this important call to service. I am again authorizing the Tennessee National Guard to help secure the Southern border, and I commend these troops for providing critical support.”

Tennessee service members have participated in similar deployments in the past including in 2021.

“The men and women of the Tennessee National Guard are always ready to serve their country anywhere, anytime,” Tennessee’s Adjutant General Brigadier General Warner Ross said. “These troops are a capable contingent that will continue our long-standing tradition of responding to the call to aid our fellow Americans. The Tennessee National Guard is proud to serve and support our state partners in safeguarding the United States along the U.S. Southern border.”

(Left-Right) Former Acting ICE Director Tom Homan, Sen. Hagerty’s State Director Michael Sullivan, U.S. Sen. Bill Hagerty, and TBI Director David Rausch at a May 22, 2023, roundtable discussion on border security at the Tennessee State Museum

PHOTO BY MATT MASTERS

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Tennessee’s remarkable surge in visitor spending sets new records

BY BILL FREEMAN

As we approach the midpoint of the year, it’s nice to reflect on the years that lie behind us. One particularly significant accomplishment is the control we have gained over the COVID-19 pandemic — control that brings long-awaited relief. There was a time when the future of our tourism industry seemed uncertain. We weren’t sure if our state’s tourism sector would be permanently negatively affected. But if last year’s numbers are any indication, we are back on track.

In 2022, Tennessee experienced an unprecedented surge in visitor spending, firmly establishing the state as a premier travel destination. We were already popular with American tourists and even world travelers, but as WKRN recently reported, last year saw a $3 billion increase in visitor

spending. That means Tennessee’s tourism industry reached a record-making $27.5 billion, an outstanding growth rate of nearly 14 percent from the previous year.

Tennessee’s travel spending shot the state from its previous rank of 14th in the nation up to 11th place. These preliminary rankings, released in April by the U.S. Travel Association, not only demonstrate the state’s rapid ascent, but also solidify Tennessee as one of the fastest-growing states in terms of travel expenditure. Texas, for instance, saw only a 2 percent increase from 2019 to 2022, and Florida saw 9 percent.

The tourism industry’s extraordinary growth in Tennessee also significantly contributes to the state’s economic prosperity. Last year, the industry’s prosperity was exemplified by its contribution of

$1.8 billion in actual sales tax collections, according to the Tennessee Department of Tourism. This revenue represents a tangible benefit to the state, enabling the government to invest in infrastructure, education, health, safety and other public services that benefit residents and visitors alike.

To celebrate this milestone, state leaders gathered two weeks ago at one of Tennessee’s most revered tourist attractions, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. While there, Tennessee Department of Tourist Development Commissioner Mark Ezell expressed his gratitude toward the hardworking individuals within the tourism, leisure and hospitality industry. Their relentless efforts and dedication played a pivotal role in propelling Tennessee to these new milestones.

The success of Tennessee’s tourism industry translates into a multitude of employment opportunities. Currently, 352,000 individuals are employed in the state’s leisure and hospitality sector. With the summer travel season approaching, these numbers are poised to grow even further, offering job seekers and aspiring professionals a chance to be part of a thriving industry. The exponential rise in visitor spending not only benefits the state’s economy but also positively impacts various supporting sectors, including accommodations, transportation, dining and entertainment.

Oak Steakhouse’s Nashville-area director Gabriel Raven also attended the event, and was quoted as saying, “2022 has been our highest-grossing year to date since opening in 2017.” Raven said her employer “gained 8,000 more diners than previous years — a 14 percent increase.” That is just one business owner, but many others no doubt experienced similar results.

The achievements of 2022 set the stage for a promising future for Tennessee’s tourism industry. According to WKRN, county-by-county numbers will be released this fall and will no doubt provide further insight into the geographical distribution of visitor spending. Tennessee’s 2022 travelspending numbers are what I call a shining testament to our state’s irresistible appeal and the unshakable spirit of our tourism industry. The increase in visitor spending keeps us firmly established among the nation’s elite travel destinations. We have so much to offer those who visit, from our beautiful landscapes to trend-setting food establishments, museums and, of course, our music and entertainment scenes.

I take great pride in the triumphs and

achievements of our state. Short of another pandemic, we will continue to experience growth and increased livelihood, which will undoubtedly solidify our city and state’s prominent position in the rankings. Still, we all have a role to play in this success by embracing our hospitable nature and warmly welcoming visitors to our city. Together we can contribute to the ongoing prosperity and reputation of both our beloved city and state.

Bill Freeman

Bill Freeman is the owner of FW Publishing, the publishing company that produces the Nashville Scene, Nfocus, the Nashville Post and The News.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

THE RIGHT TO TURN TEN

American children live in a world unimaginable to those of us who grew up in previous eras. Even though most kids now experience active shooter drills and many have heard about school tragedies that have occurred somewhere else, always somewhere else, most of their parents probably don’t believe that their own children will ever experience gun violence first-hand.

It was an ordinary day in early spring when a Tennessee community was faced with the agonizing realization that this time the horror and pain hadn’t been visited on some distant community, that it wasn’t people someplace else reeling yet again from a mass shooting. This time it had happened in their city, at their school, to their own precious children.

There was a time before. Back then, sending a child off to school didn’t require a daily act of intestinal fortitude, the tamping down of terrifying “what if” thoughts.

My favorite photo taken during our son’s growing up years was snapped at a water park where we were celebrating Seth’s ninth birthday. The photo depicts eight little boys jostling one another, grinning and mugging for the camera. Every one of them appears as full of joy and energy as any living creatures could be. The boys reminded me of puppies at the peak of their adorableness.

~Katherine Willey

TICKED OFF!

BELLE MEADE PLAZA FIASCO COMING

Every damn member of the council, zoning board and development company should be required to drive from Belle Meade on Harding Pike to White Bridge Rd. and be forced to make a left turn at the intersection between 4 and 4:30 pm every weekday for a month. THEN, and not before, there should be public discussions on the fiasco that the proposed development of Belle Meade Plaza will create. Until then, this is utter B.S.

A FALSE CRISIS -UGH!

I am ticked-off that once again those most vulnerable in Nashville and throughout the country are put into fear mode due to the “Debt Crisis” that (once again) the Republicans have artificially created.

The expenditures that must now be paid were bipartisan approved and to say we need to renege on our debt as part of a show to garner political points is silly, sad and geared toward the suckered.

The debt limit was raised three times during the Trump regime with no crisis. The defense budget is ripe for cutback as costs certainly can be cut given massive overcharges ravishing taxpayers as deficits and spending have always been higher during Republican administration’s that are often supported by Defense Contractors. MAGA = Make America Gullible Again imho!

WHERE THE WILD THINGS LIVE

I have lived for decades in wonderful harmony with nature thanks to a wooded parcel of land next to my property in the heart of Greenhills. The ownership of this parcel is clear but the city has skillfully maneuvered the responsibility for this little slice of tranquility in my direction. I have always called it where the wild things live until a few weeks ago I noticed the hint of pale blue (tarp). The city reports that a human has entered paradise and he refused their offer of other accommodations. The squirrels are upset.

N.O.R.A.D.

The Republicans want N.O.R.A.D. to track Trump’s return just like they track Santa every Christmas Eve and they want he’s not a rebel playing in the audio (instead of Here Comes Santa Claus) as Trump comes in for a landing.

The comments in the Ticked Off column do not reflect the views of FW Publishing.

Local athletes excel at 30th Spring Fling

The 30th annual Spring Fling took place in Murfreesboro from May 23-26. The best student-athletes from across the state in baseball, softball, boys soccer, tennis, and track and field gathered for TSSAA state tournaments in each of their respective sports and classes.

Eagleville baseball

(Class DII-AA), Valor College Prep soccer (Class AA), Brentwood soccer (Class AAA), Green Hill softball (Class 4A), and a number of individuals in track and field and tennis.

To see all of our coverage from Spring Fling, including full photo galleries, visit TheNewsTN.com.

(Class A), MBA soccer

MBA and CPA soccer face off in the DIIAA state championship final

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Franklin Road Academy’s Shelby Franklin competes in the DII-A championship match.

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Ensworth’s Hank Trodson competes in the DII-AA championship match.

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Ensworth’s Jaloni Cambridge and Harpth Hall’s Lauren Wynn finish second and third in the DII-AA 100m dash.

PHOTO BY DAVID RUSSELL

CPA’s Ondre Evans and London Humphreys place second and third in the DII-AA 100m dash.

PHOTO BY DAVID RUSSELL

CPA baseball celebrates a win in the DII-AA quarterfinals.

PHOTO BY KAITLYN HUNGERFORD

A Lipscomb Academy base runner scores in the DII-AA semifinals.

PHOTO BY KAITLYN HUNGERFORD

Nolensville’s Rylan Smith led the Knights to the Class 4A semifinals

PHOTO BY MATT MASTERS

MBA’s Martin Grier and Daniel Torre win the DII-AA doubles title.

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Claire Stegall of Nolensville wins the Class AAA 1600m state title.

PHOTO BY DAVID RUSSELL

Brentwood soccer lifts AAA state championship plaque.

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Jousting’s collision of sport and entertainment draws crowds at Tennessee Renaissance Festival

BY MATT MASTERS

As the 37th annual Tennessee Renaissance Festival wrapped up its final weekend, one of the most popular attractions has been the jousting demonstrations, pitting knights and squires against each other in competitive displays on horseback.

The exhibition is presented by Tennessee-

based Free Lancers Jousting Company, with one of their performers, Leland Coleman, portraying Lord Thomas Howard, the 4th Duke of Norfolk, an English nobleman and politician who lived from 1536-1572.

Coleman, a South Carolina native, has lived in Middle Tennessee for more than

two decades, having attended the Tennessee Renaissance Festival for 21 years and jousting for 15 of them.

Coleman lovingly described being “tricked” into jousting by the company’s owner Roy Cox who was giving Coleman horse riding lessons.

“I didn’t realize at the time that all of his lessons led to jousting,” Coleman said.

“In 2008, I had a local company here that I closed up, I was helping him train a student. He certified me, I went on the road with him to Maryland and never looked back.”

Coleman said that it’s the challenge of the sport-meets-performance that keeps him coming back, describing the sensation of making contact with another jouster’s lance as similar to being in a car crash with a semi-truck — all while wearing around 100 pounds of armor on a 2000-pound horse, surrounded by hundreds of cheering audience members.

“It’s a 50,000 psi hit to your upper torso, sometimes your head,” Coleman said. “When you get a good hit and you feel that lance break, you’re pumped up.

“You’re communicating with a 2000-pound animal that doesn’t speak your language and you’ve got to build a partnership with them,” Coleman said. “It’s about the partnership with the horses, the squires and the other knights; it’s a real brotherhood, a troupe. There’s a lot of camaraderie in the things we do.”

That camaraderie is evident when watching the group of 10 performers, adults and children, preparing for the show, discussing what went right and wrong in previous performances, tips on how to stay safe, tending to the horses, and taking direction from Cox, whose booming voice and blunt leadership style makes it clear that while they are entertaining people, they have serious work to be done.

Cox makes the majority of the armor the troupe wears, much of it based on authentic, historically accurate pieces, along with recreations of family seals and coats of arms. The troupe works together to outfit the horses and each other, strapping on armor and leather boots, saddles and reins.

“We’re going out there trying to knock each other off of a horse, but at the end of the day we’re all friends and we don’t want to hurt each other,” Coleman said. “We want to go out there and put on a good joust so that we can entertain a lot of people.”

Jousters compete at the 2023 Tennessee Renissance Festival. PHOTO BY MATT MASTERS

Justin Sadler (left) and Jaeger Willis (right) help fit Louis Martino with armor at the Tennessee Renaissance Festival on May 13, 2023.

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Jamie Willis, Julie Willis, Becky Martino, Brenda Willis, Jada Willis and Joy Willis discuss thier upcoming jousting perfomance at the Tennessee Renaissance Festival on May 13, 2023.

PHOTO BY MATT MASTERS

BUSINESS BRIEFS

Work continues on Green Hills tower

BY WILLIAM WILLIAMS

Construction continues on an 22-story mixed-use building located adjacent to the retail strip center home to Bluebird Café in Green Hills.

Houston-based Transwestern Development Company is undertaking the development, with the future building to include retail and apartment spaces and rising on a 1.57-acre three-parcel site with addresses of 4094, 4100 and 4102 Hillsboro Pike. The name of the project is Hillsboro Town Centre.

A permit, valued at about $11.12 million, has been issued to allow for construction of the structure’s shell for the fifth floor deck up to the 22nd floor. The local office of Birmingham-based Hoar Construction is the general contractor for the project.

Transwestern paid $14.35 million the property in August 2022 (read more here).

Hillsboro Town Centre will rise about 265 feet, thus being Green Hills’ tallest building if standing today. The current tallest is Vertis, which stands 230 feet and sits near the Transwestern site at the intersection of Hillsboro Pike and Richard Jones Road.

Being constructed on the site previously home to The Bradford Building, Hillsboro Town Centre will offer 82 studio residential units, 110 one-bedroom units, 72 twobedroom unit and 10 three-bedroom units.

The local office of Kimley-Horn is providing land-planning and engineering services, with assistance from RaganSmith, I.C. Thomasson Associates Inc. (mechanical, electrical and plumbing), Structural Design (structural engineering) and MaRS (interior design). Dunwoody, Ga.-based The Preston Partnership is the architect and has undertaken the design of various Nashville buildings, including Adelicia in Midtown.

The project is being undertaken in Metro Councilmember Russ Pulley’s District 25.

Transwestern, which owns two suburban properties in the local market, ranks among the 20 largest (in terms of offices, employees, dollar value of holdings and/or revenues) privately held commercial real estate firms in the United States.

This story was first published by our sister publication Nashville Post.

Taziki’s Mediterranean Café opens in Bellevue

BY WILLIAM WILLIAMS

Birmingham-based Taziki’s Mediterranean Café has opened at Bellevue Manor Shopping Center.

The address is 7626 Highway 70 S.

“My family and I have been honored to be a part of the Nashville community for some time and are thrilled to bring our fresh, Mediterranean fare to everyone in Bellevue,” local franchisee Jose Cantu said in a release. “This entire area has welcomed Taziki’s with open arms, so we are eager to reach more of

that loyal following with this new location.”

Taziki’s is open Mondays through Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The Bellevue Taziki’s is one of four Nashville-area restaurants that were announced in mid-2022. The chain now has 20 locations in Tennessee. It opened its first Nashville about 11 years ago.

This story was first published by our sister publication Nashville Post.

Hillsboro Town Centre COURTESY OF TRANSWESTERN, THE PRESTON PARTNERSHIP

Music company Napster moving HQ to Nashville

BY STEPHEN ELLIOTT

Napster, the successor to the file-sharing program that disrupted the music industry at about the turn of the century, is moving its headquarters to Music City.

According to a company representative, Napster does not yet have an office in Nashville. But Jon Vlassopulos, named CEO late last year, lives in Brentwood and is evaluating potential areas of the city. Beyond Vlassopulos, Napster has not started hiring locally but has open job listings in the city.

Mayor’s office moves on NASCAR deal

BY ELI MOTYCKA

Mayor John Cooper will try to pass a new city deal with Speedway Motorsports, the regional track operator that runs Bristol Motor Speedway, to bring NASCAR to The Fairgrounds Nashville before he leaves office. Cooper’s agreement with Speedway — hammered out over the past few years — appeared to stop and start several times over the course of his term.

In March, the deal narrowly passed the Fair Commission over vocal opposition from neighbors. For the deal to pass this term, it will have to pass on three required readings over the span of four Metro Council meetings in July and August. Neighborhood groups have fought track expansion, relaying fears about noise and the track’s event schedule. A final cost for the track expansion has not been made public, but the city budgeted $164 million for debt service over the 30-year life of the lease in March. The mayor’s office and Speedway Motorsports tout new sound-mitigation measures and have described the deal as a strong investment for Nashville.

“Mayor Cooper is optimistic that later this summer council will review and approve this unique opportunity to bring private investment to a part of the fairgrounds that has been neglected and forgotten for years,” said TJ Ducklo, a communications adviser for Cooper, in a written statement. “The proposed agreement, which has already been approved by the Fair Board, shifts facility improvement and ongoing maintenance costs from Metro to Bristol, while not

increasing racing at the fairgrounds.”

The mayor’s office filed its proposed lease and associated documents for council consideration Friday afternoon. At the same time, Metro Legal Director Wally Dietz is litigating against a new state law that seeks to lower the bar for council approval for the project from 27 votes to 21 votes. The city plans to recoup its money via sales taxes collected on site, advertising and sponsorship revenue, ticket taxes, gross revenue sharing and yearly payments from Speedway and the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp. Metro will receive $17 million from the state of Tennessee and $17 million from NCVC for the racetrack buildout.

The mayor needs council approval to issue a new round of bonds to finance the project. The council will have its first chance to publicly debate the legislation in July. Current Metro law requires the councilmember in whose district the property is located to convene a public meeting ahead of the body’s vote. The mayor’s legislation seeks to amend that provision, allowing Vice Mayor Jim Shulman to choose a councilmember to convene the required public meeting if District 17’s Colby Sledge is “unable or unwilling to do so within the time required” by law. Sledge did not respond to a request for comment.

Shulman said that, last he heard, Sledge and the mayor’s office were trying to nail down a time. The council can’t consider the legislation until that community meeting has occurred.

“We can’t do anything on it until after we pass the budget,” Shulman said. “It will come up for first reading June 6 but will be pulled off the calendar — we can’t take it up because of the operations budget. It will be referred to the July 6 meeting.” The council can’t approve new bonds until the city has passed next year’s operating budget.

Representatives from the South Nashville Action People (SNAP), 12South Neighborhood Association and Chestnut Hill Neighborhood Association released a statement opposing the track expansion earlier this year. A few months ago, thousands of Nashvillians came home to flyers from anti-racetrack group Citizens Against Racetrack Expansion for Nashville.

Cooper’s senior adviser Ben Eagles helped shepherd the deal through the Fair Board, where it faced questions about noise levels, events scheduling and financial sturdiness. In support of the NASCAR buildout, Eagles points to the fairgrounds’ long history of racing and the legal requirement, enshrined in the charter by a 2011 referendum, that racing continue at the site.

This story was first published by our sister publication Nashville Scene.

“My mother is from Kentucky and I have been coming to the Nashville area since I was a boy to visit relatives,” Vlassopulos said in a release. “During the pandemic, I had the opportunity to move my family here from California. I think Nashville is the most exciting city in America right now both culturally and economically. Looking at how the city of Nashville supports businesses, especially those involved in the music industry, the decision to move Napster’s headquarters here was a no-brainer. I’m thrilled to be able to collaborate with the incoming mayor, the city of Nashville, Launch Tennessee, local venture capital firms, colleagues within the music industry, and other startups that have also made Nashville their home.”

According to company materials, Napster was “acquired in April 2022 by some of the biggest investors in Web3” and is working to “incorporate Web3 functionality into the core service,” a subscription streaming service similar to Spotify or Apple Music.

The release notes Napster operates offices worldwide, including in London, Seattle and Sao Paolo. The brand has gone through several iterations since it first shut down in the early 2000s when it faced multiple copyright lawsuits, including its 2008 purchase by Best Buy and its later merger with streaming service Rhapsody.

“Bringing Napster to Nashville reinforces Tennessee’s role as a formidable player in the innovation economy nationally,” said Monique Villa, chief investment officer of Launch Tennessee. “Launch Tennessee is committed to providing companies with the resources they need to embed themselves locally and make connections statewide, ultimately creating sustainable economic growth for decades to come.

This story was first published by our sister publication Nashville Post.

The Fairgrounds Nashville PHOTO BY ERIC ENGLAND

Five free and cheap family things to do in middle Tennessee

BY AMANDA HAGGARD

This week is all about outdoor song, dance and film. Our pals at the Nashville Scene are kicking off their annual Movies in the Park, which is always a great place to take the family. Musicians Corner continues with the family-friendly tunes and vibes. Hendersonville also begins its annual concert series this weekend. Centennial Park is continuing the summer tradition of Big Band Dances, where you can come out and learn some skills or show off your best moves. And then there’s a big day of

climbing on construction vehicles to be had down in Rutherford County.

As part of our series on free and cheap things to do with the family, here is our weekly roundup of places to spend time together over the next week:

MOVIES IN THE PARK

Movies in the Park, which is hosted by the Nashville Scene, begins June 1 at Elmington Park. On that date, they’ll be screening Minions: The Rise of Gru and

there are three more movies throughout the summer. There’ll also be snacks from food trucks, drinks, games and giveaways throughout the evening. Attendees are welcome to bring blankets and their own snacks to munch on as well. The event is dog friendly

MUSICIANS CORNER

Nashville’s free concert series Musicians Corner continues this weekend at Centennial Park. This weekend attendees can see Jordy Searcy, Sam Tinnesz, Amy Stroup, Rock Eupora, Saaneah, Tré Burt, Caroline Spence, Maya de Vitry, Karina Daza, Hayes Peebles and more. Over five weeks, 12 shows will host dozens of artists each Friday from 5-9 p.m. and Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. from May 19 to June 17. All shows are at Centennial Park, and the vibe is extremely family friendly.

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

In Hendersonville, they’re hosting the first weekend of their annual Summer Concert Series on June 1. The series will start at 6:30 p.m. and a show will happen each week through the end of the summer. The stages are set up at Indian Lake surrounded by

shops and restaurants. The Billy Gaines Band will kick things off on June 1 and the Vicki Reid Band will play on June 8. Concerts may change the lineup without notice.

BIG BAND DANCES

Every Saturday throughout the summer, there’ll be free Big Band Dances at Centennial Park beginning at 7 p.m. The dances are put on by Metro Parks Music and are a multi-generational series where dancers and spectators can enjoy watching or participating in swing and jazz favorites. There are free dance lessons at every performance.

KID’S CONSTRUCTION FUN FEST

At Lucky Ladd Farms on June 3, they’re hosting a Kid’s Construction Fun Fest. Beginning at 10 a.m., kiddos can come and climb on farm and construction equipment, hammer and drill at activity centers and more. The site will have excavators, a bulldozer, a life size Jenga game and giant Lincoln log building sets. All the farm’s standard attractions are also included. Admission to the construction fest comes with regular ticket purchase to the farm.

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Garlic Herb Marinated Chicken Tenders

BY EDIBLE NASHVILLE

With school out and summer in full swing, chances are you’re heading to the beach, or the mountains or just the lake. Here is a perfect recipe that is packable and gets better as it marinates. Combine the

ingredients in a plastic container with a secure lid, toss in the cooler and saute up when you get to your destination. You can use any summer herbs such as mint, chives, basil, oregano, even cilantro.

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INGREDIENTS

2 pounds boneless chicken breasts (or thighs)

4 large cloves garlic, chopped (green garlic works well too)

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1. Cut chicken insto strips or bite-size pieces. The smaller you cut the chicken the better the marinade with penetrate the meat. Combine herbs, garlic, chives, olive oil, slat and pepper. Toss throughly

1/4 cup olive oil

Juice of 1 lemon salt and pepper

with chicken. Pack in a plastic reuseable tub or a zip-top plastic bag. Chill for up to 24 hours. Remove chicken from marinade and saute until done.

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Rocketown’s Comedy for a Cause Leadership Luncheon

BY BRENDA BATEY

PHOTOS BY BRENDA BATEY

Charlotte Goldston, Judith Bracken and Kent Wood hosted a kick off luncheon for Rocketown’s Comedy for a Cause fundraiser.

Rocketown is a faith-based youth outreach facility in the heart of downtown Nashville, founded in 1994 by Christian and mainstream music artist Michael W. Smith.

The meeting was at Richland Country Club, where it was announced Comedy for a Cause is set for Monday, October 23 at Rocketown. The featured performer will be comedian Brad Upton, who has headlined in Las Vegas and taken his standup routine on the road with numerous well-known celebrities.

It also was announced that a new patron party will be held this year, hosted by Betty and Marty Dickens at their lovely home.

After time to chat and check out the Kendra Scott jewelry on display to benefit Rocketown, everyone enjoyed crepes with chicken and mushrooms and chocolate mousse cake.

Then committee members heard from the various chairs of the event, with a focus on the live and silent auctions, which help the event bring in 47% of the annual operating budget for Rocketown.

About 500 people are expected to attend Comedy for a Cause, where they will enjoy dinner, the comedy performance, and bidding on special experiences, fitness and beauty items, sports gear and packages, clothing, accessories, autographed memorabilia, restaurant gift certificates, and much more.

The committee is seeking donated items for the auction and volunteers who would like to serve on the committee. To participate, email Charlotte Goldston at ccgoldston@comcast.net.

Committee members in addition to

those pictured include: Anne Shepard, Betty Dickens, Bob Yeager, Brent Sperlich, Brian Church, Brian Peterson, Carole Kent, Caroline Hamburg, Mark Blaze, Matt Logan, Steven McClurg, Patsy Weigel, Sandra Gardner, Sharon Sandahl, Susan Joy, Vicki Stout, and others.

Since its inception, Rocketown has served more than one million youth on site and through community outreaches representing every social demographic of the greater Nashville area and surrounding counties.

Averaging participation by at least 800 teens per week, Rocketown volunteers and staff work with youth using programs and services that nurture the mind, body and spirit. Young people are engaged through programs such as the Sixth Avenue Skatepark and Skate Shop, concerts and live entertainment, Skate Church, family dinners, a recording studio, art, computer and jam lab studios, summer camps, volunteer opportunities, and college internships.

In addition hot meals are provided for the teens, who often have absent fathers and unstable families with food insecurity. More than 11,000 meals were served last year.

“Although we know the breadth of impact is important, we strive every day to look beyond just the number of people in the building to what we believe is most important - the individual lives that are changed,” said Kenny Alonzo, Rocketown executive director.

“Here teens find what they’re searching for - acceptance, a place to be themselves, and people who care and listen,” he added.

For more information, call 615-8434001, email info@rocketown.org, or visit www.rocketown.org.

Charlotte Goldston and Mark G’Francisco

Judith and Richard Bracken, and Mark Weller

Chaz Corzine, Nancy Russell, and Kent Wood

Beth Smith, Addison Reed, Kaylee Franzen, and Sara Hay

Rocketown Executive Director Kenny Alonzo and Cookie Richardson

Sandra Reidy and Sydney Ball

ABSOLUTE AUCTION

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The Prosser’s are retiring after over 45 years of serving Nashville. All equipment is in working condition and was in use until they closed. Some memorabilia and furniture from the Margit Prosser Estate will be included in the sale. Go to www.colsonauctions.com for photos.

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Claws, Paws, and Jaws Donor Society

PHOTOS BY JAYME FOLTZ

The Nashville Zoo held its annual Claws, Paws, and Jaws Donor Society celebration at the home of longtime supporters Jamie and Jimmy Granbery on Thursday, May 25. Attendees had the opportunity to meet some of the zoo’s permanent residents - like Fern, a two-toed Sloth, and Archimedes, a Eurasian Eagle Owl - as they celebrated their 20th anniversary as a society.

“This is our way to thank them for their support,” Chief Development Officer Suzanne Iller said.

“We bring in animals and it’s just a fun relaxed evening for them to visit with one another and hear about the zoo and interact with the animals.”

Jason Maxedon, Executive Director of the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, expressed his appreciation for their longstanding partnership with the Nashville Zoo. They have worked together to preserve native species like the Hellbender, the largest salamander in North America.

Zoo President Rick Schwartz updated the donors on zoo attendance, conservation efforts, and property developments.

“We have plans for developing African

[the exhibit],” Schwartz said. “We’ve only developed half the property, so we have an enormous amount of room to grow as the ninth largest zoo in the country.”

A Komodo dragon exhibit will open this July featuring four dragons and indoor and outdoor viewing so they can be seen year-round. The expanded parking lot is on track to open in April 2024 alongside a new exhibit featuring an Amur leopard, one of the rarest cats in the world.

CPJ has raised about $6.5 billion through its 700 members since its inception. About 10 families have been members of CPJ since its formation 20 years ago. Schwartz took a moment to recognize three of the families in attendance: Laurie and Steven Eskind, Sally and Jim Hunt, and Elizabeth and Larry Papel.

“We have nothing but bright things in the future and it’s all because of you guys,” said Schwartz as he ended his speech.

Claws, Paws, and Jaws Society continues to play an invaluable role in the growth and expansion of Nashville Zoo and the future of Nashville tourism.

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Woody and Kim Pridgen, Laurie Seabury and Linda Cochran

Susan and Doug Kreulen, Stacy Nickens, Jamie and Jimmy Granbery

Rick Schwartz gives donors an update on zoo development

Doug Kreulen gives update on Nashville Airport construction

Gardener and Amy Lee

Jason Maxedon exspresses his thanks to donors

Jeff Greene and Kerry Foth

Teffany and Jason Maxedon, Jimmy Granbery, Susan and Doug Kreulen

Kim Pridgen, Suzanne Iller, Rick Schwartz, Andy Tillman, and Heather Schwartz

Jimmy Granbery addresses the crowd

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