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Local author Tom Adkinson discusses career, latest edition of Nashville bucket list book BY LOGAN BUTTS

Gov. Bill Lee helps to load a box truck with dozens of Thanksgiving meals for veterans at Operation Stand Down offices in Nashville on Nov. 20. PHOTO BY MATT MASTERS

Middle Tennesseans come together to provide food for Thanksgiving

Earlier this year, local author Tom Adkinson released the third edition of his Nashville bucket list book 100 Things To Do in Nashville Before You Die. The Green Hills resident and longtime Nashvillian was approached to write the second edition of the book, released in 2018, by Reedy Press, the publisher of the nationwide 100 Things series. But with Nashville’s continued growth and constant change, Adkinson believed it was time to write a third (and likely final) edition. “For me, the difference between my first go at it and and the second time around was that there were places that went out of business, while other places rose to prominence,” Adkinson said. >> PAGE 2

BY NICOLLE S. PRAINO AND MATT MASTERS A number of events across Middle Tennessee took place throughout Thanksgiving week and beyond to provide food for those in need around the holidays. On Monday, Gov. Bill Lee and First Lady Maria Lee handed out free Thanksgiving meals to veterans in Nashville. The event took place in conjunction with veterans support organization Operation Stand Down Tennessee and First Lady Lee’s Tennessee Serves initiative, which is “designed to transform our state through service with a special emphasis on meeting the needs of our state’s distressed counties.”

“We put those together last week with about 30 volunteers, state employees from the Treasury Department and then we have about 20 volunteers from the governor’s office and my team today,” First Lady Lee said. Those Thanksgiving meals were then distributed to veterans in Nashville, Clarksville and Columbia. “This is a perfect example of how the community comes and steps up [for veterans,]” Operation Stand Down Tennessee CEO Eden Murrie told The News. “This is an opportunity for the Tennessee Serves team to inspire people in our

community, especially this time of year.” Gov. Lee said. The 24th annual Turkey Trot in Franklin will take place at on Thanksgiving at 3000 Meridian Blvd. in Cool Springs. The 10K run begins first at 7 a.m. with the 5K run and walk following at 8 a.m. and the Kids Turkey Chase at 9:00 a.m. Registration is $50 for the 10K, $45 for the 5K and $15 for the Kids Turkey Chase. For the first time, runners can agree to fundraise and invite others to donate to win prizes. Packet pickup is on Wednesday, Nov. 22 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on >> PAGE 2

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“Everything got rewritten, for my peace of mind. I couldn’t label it a second edition if it was just a pickup of the old copy.” The book is broken down into five categories – music and entertainment, food and drink, history and culture, shopping, and sports and recreation – each of which features a mix of world-famous attractions and local favorites from all over the city. The book explores every nook and cranny of Music City, including Green Hills establishments like the Bluebird Cafe and an entire entry on the Belle Meade Historic Site. “It’s the thing of - what’s truly us. What’s Nashville, what’s going to be around.” Adkinson said. With a city as interesting and full of history as Nashville, the biggest challenge wasn’t coming up with enough entries for the list, but whittling it down to the essential items. “It was with a lot of consultation,” Adkinson said. “I have the perspective of somebody from this side of the city, and I’ve been around a lot, but I didn’t know all the

corners of the city.” Even for someone as well versed in local history as Adkinson, he still needed help compiling the list. “I’m glad I have friends,” Adkinson said. “I could make a list of something to put in each of those five categories, but, truly, my knowledge is limited. I went to various friends and contacts and I said, look at this list.” Even if he doesn’t quite know every single thing about the city, Adkinson still possesses a wealth of interesting stories and tidbits about Nashville, citing such far-ranging concepts as the Dutchman’s Curve train wreck - considered the worst rail accident in American history - and Fisk’s Carl Van Vechten Art Gallery during our conversation. That knowledge partially stems his long career as a writer in the area, which began with Hillsboro High School’s student newspaper Hill Topics. Following stints with the Birmingham News and as a travel editor for Souther Living Magazine, Adkinson decided to leave the news business and returned home

to work in communications for Ryman Hospitality, then known as Gaylord Entertainment, the company behind the Grand Ole Opry, the Ryman Auditorium, and Opryland USA, among other properties. It was an easy decision for the native Nashvillian. “I didn’t have to think terribly long,” Adkinson said. “I had not thought about leaving newspapers, but Nashville was home. And I figured if I cannot do a good representative job for a theme park and Roy Acuff and Minnie Pearl, then I’ll know that I don’t like that profession.” Adkinson helped tell the stories of some of Nashville’s most iconic brands for more than 20 years, helping oversee a number of important projects, perhaps none more notable than the campaign to save the Ryman. “I think that was, to me, the most gratifying thing that we did,” Adkinson said. “Because we saved a piece of history.” 100 Things To Do in Nashville Before You Die can be found wherever books are sold, including Nashville’s own independent

bookstore (and 100 Things entry) Parnassus Books.

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Gov. Bill Lee loads a Thanksgiving meals for veterans into an SUV at Operation Stand Down offices in Nashville on Nov. 20. PHOTO BY MATT MASTERS

Volunteers, including First Lady Maria Lee (Center), deliver dozens of Thanksgiving meals for veterans at Operation Stand Down offices in Nashville on Nov. 20. PHOTO BY MATT MASTERS

race day at 6:15 a.m. More than 3,000 people have run the race in past years and the proceeds support GraceWorks Mobile Food Pantry. Graceworks held their November pickup on Saturday, Nov. 18 at Fairview Middle School. The next one is set to take place on Dec. 16 from 8-10 a.m. or until food runs out. Franklin-based OneGenAway distributes food in Middle Tennessee, Northern Alabama and the Florida panhandle with a network of schools, shelters, other pantries

and organizations. The organization held two November food pantries in the area. One was held on Saturday, Nov. 18 at Church of the City Franklin and the other was took place at Columbia State Community College. Another mobile pantry will be held at Nashville State Community College on Dec. 9 from 9-10 a.m. and they ask for volunteers to start at 7:30. In Spring Hill on Sunday, The Well Outreach handed out Thanksgiving dinner

items to more than 450 families. Using more than 100 volunteers, the team also hand delivered meals to about half of the families in need. The pickup for the others was held at Thompson Station Church. The Well will hold a mobile food pantry on Dec. 2 at 9 a.m. at Mt. Pleasant Middle School with volunteers starting at 8 a.m. Across Nashville and other surrounding counties, the United Way has been providing meals for families for the Thanksgiving season. The organization announced on Friday it received a $2,000 Feeding the Hungry grant from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation. The foundation was established in 2001 and provides financial support for programs dedicated to feeding local Food Lion communities. On Nov. 10, the United Way provided

meals to more than 1,300 families and gave away 225 additional gift cards. “A staggering one in six children in Middle Tennessee lacks access to enough food to grow healthy and strong,” Brian Hassett, United Way of Greater Nashville’s president and CEO, said in a release. “That’s just unacceptable in a community as thriving as Nashville. We’re so grateful to our generous donors and volunteers who step up each year to provide meals for families who need it most. We’re especially thankful to Ingram Charities, Nashville Soccer Club and Piedmont Natural Gas for their generous support this year.” If you or someone you know is struggling to access food, United Way has the option to call 211 or visit unitedwaygreaternashville. org/211-helpline for help.

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Agreements with auto makers ratified by UAW members BY NICOLLE S. PRAINO

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The United Auto Workers announced ratified deals with all of the Big Three auto makers on Monday morning. On Oct. 30, the UAW and General Motors came to a tentative agreement ending the nationwide Standup Strike that included workers at the Spring Hill GM plant. That agreement, as well as the deals with Stellantis, which makes Dodge, Ram, Chrysler and Jeep vehicles, and Ford, were voted on by union members and have now been officially accepted. 64 percent of the UAW voting members from all three auto makers were in favor of the agreements, according to a statement. There are 150,000 UAW autoworkers at the Big Three, including 4,000 manufacturing employees in Spring Hill. “The members have spoken,” UAW President Shawn Fain said in the statement. “After years of cutbacks, months of our Stand Up campaign, and weeks on the picket line, we have turned the tide for the American autoworker.”

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The Local 1853 in Spring Hill said in a Facebook post that members will see a pay increase this week. The local workers walked off their jobs on Saturday, Oct. 28 and a deal was announced Monday afternoon. “The Stand Up Strike was just the beginning,” Fain said. “The UAW is back to setting the standard. Now, we take our strike muscle and our fighting spirit to the rest of the industries we represent, and to millions of non-union workers ready to Stand Up and fight for a better way of life.” The agreement also brings commitments from the Big Three to allow electric vehicle and battery jobs to fall under the union’s national agreements. That will allow Spring Hill’s Ultium Cells employees to join the union, which the UAW said it had been told would never be allowed. Ultium, a joint venture between General Motors and LG Energy Solution of South Korea, first announced plans to build a battery plant in Spring Hill in 2021. In 2022, the company announced an additional $275 million investment expected to yield additional jobs for a total of 1,700 in Spring Hill. The union also secured raises and a three-year wage progression to the top pay rate, down from eight years, among improvements to retirement for both active and already retired members. “We are pleased our team members have ratified the new agreement that rewards our employees, protects the future of the business and allows us to continue to provide good jobs in communities across the U.S.,” GM Chair and CEO Mary Barra said in a statement. “We can now move forward as one team doing what we do best - delivering great products for our customers and winning together.”

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Lawmakers conclude meetings on rejecting federal education funds BY KELSEY BEYELER

A joint task force called by Republican state leaders to consider rejecting more than $1 billion in annual federal education funding wrapped its final scheduled meeting Wednesday afternoon. In the task force’s second week, members heard from representatives of Tennessee’s Office of Research and Education Accountability and the Tennessee Department of Education — including Tennessee’s new education commissioner Lizette Gonzalez Reynolds. “Many federal requirements are also codified in Tennessee state law, and the issue of accepting or rejecting federal funding is a complicated one, with numerous legal implications and uncertainties,” Reynolds told the committee Tuesday.

Lawmakers also heard from speakers representing two out-of-state think tanks: the Center for Practical Federalism, which is a part of the State Policy Network, and the James Madison Institute, a think tank dedicated to “free markets, limited government, and economic liberty.” A bipartisan group of local parents expressed concern that they were not allowed to testify before the working group, and held a press conference Wednesday to express their concerns around the possibility of rejecting federal funding. “Nothing that I have heard so far has specifically described how this body and the governor plan to make up the difference if these federal funds go away, and that they

can guarantee that my son will continue to get at least the same level of support as he does now,” said Eleese Meschery. “This is terrifying as a parent of a special needs child. I know that these federal funds have helped my son thrive in a tangible, meaningful way, and that will impact the rest of his life.” The U.S. Department of Education told Post sister publication the Nashville Scene it wasn’t invited to present to the working group despite claims from Senate co-chair Jon Lundberg (R-Bristol) that the department had declined an invitation to do so. “Our students need more — not less — to support their academic recovery and address the youth mental health crisis,” said a Department of Education spokesperson

via email. “This political posturing will impede the basic education of young people throughout the entire K-12 school system and limit opportunities — particularly for students most in need — to access tutoring and academic support, afterschool and summer programs, school counselors, mental health professionals, and other assistance. Any elected leader in any state threatening to reject federal public education funds should speak with their local educators and parents about the detrimental impact it would have on their community’s education system and their students’ futures.” This story was first published by our sister publication Nashville Scene.

Airport hits turbulence during rapid expansion BY ELI MOTYCKA

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Passengers hit Nashville International Airport’s growing pains well before checking bags or fumbling for a driver’s license in the security line. During peak hours on either side of the weekend, airport traffic clogs Exit 216A hundreds of yards up I-40 East. In a pinch, you might even see a desperate traveler saddled with luggage walking the highway ramp. Airport planning documents refer to I-40 as an “incompatible object” that is outside the airport’s control — one of many stumbling blocks the airport contends with as it scrambles to update, upgrade and scale facilities to meet explosive demand. In December, Metro sold $600 million in bonds to support the airport’s breakneck expansion plans. A revamped main terminal, massive new garages, an on-site Hilton hotel and the new Concourse D are Nashville’s latest offerings, the culmination of “BNA Vision 1.0,” the $1.3 billion overhaul laid out in 2017 to keep BNA on pace as a modern metropolitan airport. A new sixgate international terminal pairs well with Nashville’s ambition to land more nonstop flights around the world, specifically direct flights to Asia, a goal that’s eluded BNA

because its runways aren’t quite long enough. Other renovations included a light rail station on top of Terminal Garage 1, a key hookup that could introduce the city to rail transit and relieve the I-40 traffic crisis that’s getting worse by the year. “The status of a future light rail is currently unknown,” BNA documents read, a polite way of saying that there is a need and an opportunity but no plan. Knee-deep in a generational moment, BNA’s board has lost two veteran board members, Bobby Joslin and Jimmy Granbery, amid an ongoing governing battle for airport control. After state lawmakers moved to create their own MNAA Board of Commissioners in the spring, Joslin and Granbery — both prominent conservative businessmen in Nashville — jumped ship, betting on state lawmakers’ dubiously legal takeover attempt. “I don’t want to say anything that might add more fuel to this fire,” Joslin tells the Scene, referring to the ongoing court battle. “Let’s wait and let the big guys handle it.” Granbery did not return a request for comment left with his PR firm.

A three-judge panel sided with the city in a 36-page decision handed down on Halloween. Nashville’s airport board is a domain of the city government, judges decided, and enjoys Home Rule protections from targeted legislation passed by the state. It was another win for Metro Legal’s Wally Dietz and a valuable precedent as the city fights an extremely similar case to keep control of its sports authority. The dualboard crisis also got the city crossways with the Federal Aviation Administration, which alluded to BNA’s operating certificate in a letter sent to the city and state in the spring. “Director Dietz clearly believes that those two members, in joining the other board, vacated their seats and has conveyed such to those individuals,” Mayor Freddie O’Connell told reporters in early November. “At this time, we would expect there are two vacant seats, and that is how this administration is assessing the situation.” O’Connell’s office has not yet offered any names to the Metro Council to replace Joslin or Granbery. Both are still listed as board members on the airport’s website. Meanwhile, BNA is busier than at any point in its 86-year history. The airport fully bounced back from a COVID-era decrease in air travel, serving nearly 22 million passengers in 2022, up from 18.5 million in 2019. Nashville does it all with relatively few gates — just 43 compared to Salt Lake City’s 71 or Baltimore’s 72, the country’s next two busiest airports. Nashville is firmly the territory of Southwest Airlines, which announced Nashville as a crew hub earlier this year and controls 53 percent of market share at BNA. Additional upgrades (including a second terminal) plan for 31

million annual passengers, the airport’s next big target. “Are you going to start the next ‘Fortune 500’ company in a city with no air service, or one flight a day, to Orlando?” says Ganesh Sitaraman, a law professor at Vanderbilt University who has spent the past year writing a book explaining the importance of air travel to American cities. “People need to get to you. Employees need to be able to go home for Thanksgiving. Your suppliers need to get to you. Places need basic transportation services in order to grow and flourish.” Sitaraman’s new book, Why Flying Is Miserable: And How to Fix It, explains how deregulation in the 1980s turned a stable airline industry into today’s much-hated oligopoly marked by spotty service and unpredictable fares. Air travel, he argues, can define the success of a city in today’s national and global economy. A bustling international airport goes hand in hand with a thriving metropolis. Airlines run six nonstop flights from Nashville to New York City and five to LAX on a given day, as well as regular direct flights to Cancun, London and, seasonally, Yampa Valley, a regional airport in Colorado ski country. BNA has also signaled its intention to expand nonstop air service to Europe, Asia, Latin America and beyond. Connections to national and international centers of business and wealth reflect a city’s clientele. Seen through its airport, Nashville is punching above its weight. To stay on course, city leaders have to steer BNA through a little bit of turbulence. This story was first published by our sister publication Nashville Scene.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Roger Page announces plan to retire BY STEPHEN ELLIOTT

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Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Roger Page on Monday announced plans to retire on Aug. 31, 2024. Page was first appointed to the bench in 2016 by then-Gov. Bill Haslam and was chief justice from 2021 until earlier this year. Haslam also appointed Page to the Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals in 2011. In addition, Page served as a trial court judge in his native West Tennessee. Formerly a pharmacist, Page later graduated from law school at the University of Memphis. “I have been a pharmacist, an attorney and a judge,” Page said in a release. “If I hurry, I might have time for one more career.” Gov. Bill Lee will have the opportunity to nominate a successor. Upon confirmation, the new justice will mean Lee has appointed three of the five members of the Tennessee Supreme Court. This story was first published by our sister publication Nashville Post.

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Churches, schools could drive housing development BY NICOLLE S. PRAINO

As many as 10,000 housing units could be built in Nashville on land owned by churches, schools, hospitals and other institutions, according to a new report from the Urban Institute, a Washington, D.C.based nonprofit research organization. The researchers open the findings by recalling the city’s 2021 affordable housing task force findings that Nashville needs to add more than 53,000 housing units by

2030, with 18,000 needing to be affordable. The Urban Institute researchers found that more than 5,500 housing units could be built on 986 parcels of land owned by academic, faith-based and health care anchor institutions under current zoning policies. If Metro Government rezoned parcels that are currently zoned for commercial and retail usage into multi-family districts, institutionowned land could provide 9,750 units.

“As we know, all sorts of rezoning policies can have a number of impacts,” Gabe Samuels, one of the researchers, told the Post. “We’re not necessarily endorsing one policy to be immediately enacted or anything like that.” The research shows a range of how the data might change under different types of zoning policies. For example, the report shows more than 14,000 units would be allowed if the same land is zoned up even further. Samuels said the researchers used local property assessor data to examine institutionowned land on a parcel-by-parcel basis. He added that the researchers were unable to determine whether parcels had specific development limitations that would prevent them from becoming housing. “These calculations are not exact and are not necessarily what will be built and what could be built,” Samuels said. “Any opportunities to reconsider ways to bring more housing, specifically affordable housing, to Nashville is absolutely worth considering.” Findings from the report also point out only 1,834 of the 5,539 units would be possible on transit-adjacent parcels, meaning they are located within one-quarter mile of frequent bus transit routes. Ninety-five percent of the potential units are possible on faith-based and academic land, with health care institutions accounting for just 303 potential units. “[For] most of these institutions, housing

is not their main mission,” said Peter Tatian, another researcher. “And it can be very challenging and daunting to get into housing development. So, there are some resources and approaches that have been developed.” The report points out institutional partnership models the groups can look to for examples of affordable housing advancements. But, Tatian also told the Post this is why the government has to be involved in the conversation regarding affordable housing, because private development costs can often be too high to make those units affordable. “That’s where public sector needs to get involved to help provide some of the support and financing,” Tatian said. “It just also illustrates that it’s possible to do this and institutions that may be thinking, ‘Oh, well we can’t do this kind of development,’ can see real examples of groups like themselves who’ve actually done it. And, I think that can be very empowering.” The research was funded by a grant from Amazon to the Urban Institute to study affordable housing development. In 2021 after the local task force announcement, Amazon announced a commitment of $75 million to fund below-market loans to developers for housing in Nashville. This story was first published by our sister publication Nashville Post.

TennCare requests funding for provider pay, program expansion BY HANNAH HERNER The Division of TennCare made its case for funding increases to Gov. Bill Lee and his advisers in a Wednesday budget hearing. In total, TennCare is asking for increases of $185.49 million in recurring funds and $64.58 million in non-recurring funds, in addition to $485.26 million coming from the federal government. This represents an overall budget increase of $735 million. TennCare’s full budget for fiscal year 202324 was $15.4 billion. TennCare also released its August renewal numbers this week, with nearly 50,000 people losing coverage out of a possible 150,000 due for renewal. In July, 37,000 members lost coverage out of a possible 150,000 up for redetermination. The Division of TennCare asked for funding for providers, including $69.58 million to account for inflation costs for care delivery. The department requested $2.42 million to raise pay rates for home- and community-based service professionals from

$15 per hour to $15.25. In an effort to raise pay rates for primary care providers and dental providers, the department requested $2.3 million and $5.45 million, respectively. TennCare has asked the state for $7.6 million to reduce the wait list for the Employment and Community First CHOICES program for those with intellectual or developmental disabilities from 700 people to 500. It also requested $9.36 million to provide crisis services for ECF Choices participants. In addition, TennCare seeks to establish a diaper distribution program for new parents with $10.88 million in non-recurring funds. The TennCare unwinding process was seemingly not part of the presentation until Lee asked for an update on the process. TennCare did not request any new funding related to the process. TennCare executives noted that the program has been able to avoid pausing the reverification process while federal regulators have required 30 states to

pause their reenrollment processes. Still, at the halfway point of the unwinding, clerical and communication errors have hindered the renewal process in Tennessee. “Investments that we made to our IT systems over the past two years leading up to this unwinding is the primary reason that we are only one of a handful of states that the federal government has not expressed serious concerns with,” said Zane Seals, chief financial officer for TennCare. “We’ve seen serious payoff and cost avoidance as a direct result of our IT investments.” Seals announced plans to add two new fraud, waste and abuse investigators to the staff, which TennCare anticipated will recover $5 million. The staff works with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit. The TBI reported in its own budget hearing last week that 26 new positions in the Medicaid Fraud Control Division funded in the 2020 budget have delivered

“enormous value” as the division has handled more than 800 fraud referrals and secured more than $234 million in criminal and civil recoveries since 2019. Still, WPLN reporting showed that TennCare fraud investigators have incorrectly targeted low-income recipients and struggled to deliver a return on investment for taxpayers. “I don’t think you’re ever going to completely eliminate fraud in the $15 billion program, which is why it’s important for us to be proactive and continue to look for those opportunities and things that we can close the loop on,” Seals said. “I think we are seeing progress. There’s not as much low hanging fruit anymore. It’s harder and harder to find those examples of fraud, waste and abuse.” This story was first published by our sister publication Nashville Post.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

‘No Small Endeavor’ annual Thanksgiving show features bestselling author Malcolm Gladwell

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No Small Endeavor, the popular Nashville Public Radio interview podcast formerly known as Tokens, returned to the Schermerhorn Symphony Hall on Nov. 19

for its annual Thanksgiving variety show. Creator and host Lee C. Camp was joined by a star-studded lineup which included New York Times bestselling author Malcolm Gladwell and a musical bill featuring an all-star Nashville band, Vince Gill, Bryan Sutton, Wendy Moten, Jenny Littleton, and Nashville Symphony players. Camp, a professor of theology and ethics at Lipscomb University, began Tokens Show in 2008. In the years since, the show has featured a variety of high-profile guests, eventually leading to weekly public radio broadcasts on Nashville Public Radio. The show began syndication in 2023. It even won Best Local Variety Show in The News sister publication Nashville Scene’s Best of Nashville awards in in 2013. The sold-out Thanksgiving performance is available to purchase online at nosmallendeavor.ticketspice.com/nse-at-thesymphony-center.

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Veterans Day — a quiet tribute to sacrifice BY BILL FREEMAN

While many may view Veterans Day as just another holiday, I hope most of us took it as an opportunity to understand its historical context and the significance it holds. It’s important to remember the courage and sacrifice of our military. Veterans Day allows us to pause and acknowledge the debt we owe to those who have served — and those who are still serving — and to express our gratitude for the freedoms they have safeguarded 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.

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Veterans Day, often overshadowed by more flamboyant holidays like the Fourth of July, quietly stands as a testament to the unwavering dedication and sacrifice of the men and women who have served in the United States military. When thinking of veterans and Veterans Day, I feel an obligation to delve into the historical roots of this holiday and reflect on its significance. I also think about how grateful I am that our military personnel are well-trained, ready and willing to put their lives on the line to safeguard Americans and the freedoms we enjoy on a daily basis. And if you think about it for long, you’ll likely feel a little gratitude also. Veterans Day is now celebrated on Nov. 11 — a date that carries historical weight. On Nov. 11, 1918, Germany and the Allies signed an armistice signaling the end of hostilities in World War I. This day of remembrance, initially coined Armistice Day by President Woodrow Wilson, was dedicated to honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Great War. As President Wilson so aptly stated, “To

us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory.” If you’re into history, you probably know that in 1938, Nov. 11 was declared a legal holiday, but it wasn’t until 1954 — in the aftermath of World War II and the Korean War — that Congress officially renamed it Veterans Day. This broadened the scope of the holiday, extending recognition to American veterans from all wars. On Oct. 8, 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower issued the first Veterans Day Proclamation, thereby giving it a place on the national calendar. I’m proud to say that our city — though well-known for tourism, sports, music and health care — also has many incredible organizations that stand ready to assist veterans. Operation Stand Down Tennessee offers career services, transitional housing, recovery assistance and much more. The Wounded Warrior Project also comes to mind, with its mission “to honor and empower Wounded Warriors who incurred

a physical or mental injury, illnesses, or wound, co-incident to your military service on or after September 11, 2001.” Nashville Serving Veterans has partnered with multiple veterans organizations to form something of a one-stop shop for service members. These are just a few of many organizations with presences here to aid our veterans regardless of their circumstances. To me, this says a lot about our city and the people in it. It tells me that we don’t simply nod at the ill that has transpired in the lives of others, but rather take action to take care of our own. While we always want to honor our veterans, I believe it’s good to understand the distinction between Veterans Day and Memorial Day. While both are times to pay homage to the men and women of the U.S. military, Memorial Day is specifically designed to pay tribute to those who sacrificed their lives in various wars throughout American history. In contrast, Veterans Day serves as a broader acknowledgment, celebrating the dedication and service of all military personnel, living and deceased.

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NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Gov. Lee won’t push for extreme risk protection order bill in 2024

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Gov. Bill Lee will not propose a renewed extreme risk protection order bill when the Tennessee General Assembly returns in January. Lee addressed the gun safety measure during a Monday event at which he and First Lady Maria Lee handed out free

Thanksgiving meals to veterans in Nashville. Prompted by a question from a Tennessean reporter, the governor said that while he won’t push for ERPO legislation — also known as red-flag laws — he is “looking for an opportunity in this next session to continue to work on public safety.” Following March’s deadly Covenant School shooting in Nashville, Lee offered proposed language that would have allowed guns to be confiscated from someone for up to 180 days following a court ruling that the person was a risk to public safety based on their mental health. Lee’s proposal was met with Republican opposition prior to the start of an August special session ostensibly called to address gun reform. The special session resulted in little action related to gun violence or public safety. “The special session produced a lot of bills that I suspect we’re going to see again in the regular session to look at ways to provide a safer environment in Tennessee,” said Lee. “The General Assembly is very interested in that. We should never stop talking about public safety, and I suspect we won’t.”

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CHRIST PRESBYTERIAN ACADEMY 37 FRANKLIN ROAD ACADEMY 16 (DII-AA) The CPA Lions (12-1) clinched their sixth consecutive state championship game appearance with the Division II-AA semifinal win over FRA (11-2) at the Den on Friday night. North Carolina commit Crews Law was

an absolute force for CPA, scoring four touchdowns out of a lethal Lions Wildcat formation and racking up a team-high nine tackles on defense. After the two-way star’s first two scores, the Lions were up 16-0 with nearly four minutes still left in the first quarter. But the Panthers stormed back to tie the game before halftime thanks to a pair

MCCALLIE 33 MONTGOMERY BELL ACADEMY 15 (DII-AAA) The clock struck midnight on MBA’s (5-7) Cinderella run, but not before the Big Red could give McCallie (11-1) a scare in the first half of the Division II-AAA semifinals. MBA held a 9-7 lead heading into the halftime break, but consecutive third quarter scores gave the Blue Tornado the lead for good.

The Big Red cut the deficit back down to five points (20-15) with a touchdown to open up the fourth quarter, but two more scores clinched the win for McCallie. McCallie will take on Baylor (10-2) in an all-Chattanooga final. FRIENDSHIP CHRISTIAN 56 NASHVILLE CHRISTIAN 14 (DII-A) Nashville Christian (6-7) was unable to secure a third-consecutive Division II-A state championship game appearance despite starting out with a 14-0 lead over Friendship Christian (11-2). Five-star quarterback Jared Curtis ran for a pair of touchdowns in the opening frame, but those were the only points on the night for the Eagles. FCA responded with a backto-back three-touchdown quarters. The Commanders success largely came off the back of Mr. Football candidate Tyson Wolcott, who ran the ball 26 times for 228 yards and six touchdowns and added a teamhigh eight tackles on defense. FCA and MTCS (11-1) will square off in the championship game.

Lipscomb men’s soccer falls at Indiana in NCAA first round BY LOGAN BUTTS The Lipscomb men’s soccer team’s season came to an end on Thursday night with a 2-1 loss at Indiana in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The Bisons peppered the Hoosier goal early in the match with a pair of threatening attempts from ASUN Tournament MVP Javanne Smith and ASUN Player of the Year Tyrese Spicer, but they were unable to break through until late in the action. Lipscomb allowed Hoosier goals from Collins Oduro and Maouloune Goumballe in the 32nd and 74th minutes, respectively. Spicer responded with a left-footed rocket off a free kick in the 84th minute, but it was the only score the Bisons were able to manage. The goal extended Spicer’s single-season

program record to 14. Indiana out-shot Lipscomb 18 to 11 overall, but the shots-on-goal advantage was just 6 to 5 for the Hoosiers. Lipscomb goalkeeper Harrison Gough, filling in for starter Juan Carlos Rodriguez who missed the match due to a red card received in the ASUN championship, made four saves on the night. The match marked Lipscomb’s third consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance and fifth overall in program history.

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TSU football makes positive strides in 2023 despite unimpressive final month BY LOGAN BUTTS

The Tennessee State University (TSU) football season came to an end with a whimper on Saturday at Nissan Stadium as the Tigers were shutout by in-state conference foe Tennessee Tech 35-0. It was the culmination of a three-game, season-ending losing streak for TSU that came on the heels of an optimistic 6-2 start to the season, a stretch that saw the Tigers lose to just one Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) opponent. Despite the tough ending to the schedule, the Tigers made major strides in 2023. Even with three consecutive losses to end the year, TSU finished 6-5 for the program’s first winning season since Eddie George took over as head coach and the first overall since 2017. TSU started out 2-1 in conference play in the first season of the newly formed Big South-OVC Football Association, which included a 27-25 win over eventual conference champion Gardner-Webb. Even in their losses, the Tigers made history. TSU travelled to Notre Dame for

the first game of the season. The final score wasn’t close, a 56-3 loss, but TSU became the first HBCU or FCS program to play the Fighting Irish in South Bend. Next year will be a crucial test case for George, who, in his fourth season, will have a full roster of players he recruited. The former Titans star has made it a priority to sign notable local prospects. 12 members of this season’s freshmen class were from Tennessee schools, including nine from the Nashville area. One of those local freshmen was George’s son Eriq, an MBA alum who made 25 tackles, including six for a loss, 2.5 sacks, and recovered a fumble this season. George and his staff have also landed some instant-impact transfers, most notably former Austin Peay standout Terrell Allen. At the end of the regular season, the senior defensive lineman leads all of FCS in both sacks with 14.5 and tackles for loss with a whopping 28. He’s the most destructive pass rusher TSU has employed since NFL legend Ed “Too Tall” Jones was racking up sacks in the ‘70s.

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TSU has not qualified or been selected for the FCS playoffs in 10 years, last making it in 2013 under longtime coach Rod Reed. The Tigers last conference championship? Backto-back OVC titles in 1998 and 1999 during L.C. Cole’s last two seasons in Nashville. With improvements at a few key

positions, another year of development for the roster’s young players, and a bit more depth, TSU could head into 2024 more prepared to finish the season strong and potentially qualify for that elusive postseason berth.

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The home of fictional country singer Rayna James, played by Connie Britton on CMT’s television show Nashville went up for auction on Nov. 17. Details of the buyer will not be released and the purchase will close after 30 days, according to Platinum Luxury Auctions. It was originally listed on the market at $22.5 million but sold at auction to the highest bidder regardless of the high-bid price. The house sits on six acres across the street from Percy Warner Park and was custom built by its previous owners. It is nearly 20,000 square-feet and has three levels with six bedrooms, eight full bathrooms and two half-baths. It also features a gourmet kitchen, fitness room, billiards room, wine cellar and tasting area. There is also a guest apartment above the three-car garage, outdoor living

spaces including a pool and a “cottage barn” with two stalls, a tack room, office and upper-level loft. Aside from being featured in the TV show, it was where Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler filmed his 2016 Super Bowl commercial for Skittles and both Adele and Ed Sheeran have leased the home while touring. It has hosted many charity and fundraising events with performances by Sheryl Crow, Paul Simon, Keith Urban and Luke Bryan. Even political elites like George W. Bush and Al Gore have been guests in the home. Miami-based Platinum Luxury Auctions handled the sale with listing agents Tim King of French King Fine Properties and Trudy Byrd of Fridrich and Clark Realty Company in Nashville.

Fitness champ pays $6.5M for Berry Hill building BY WILLIAM WILLIAMS A Berry Hill commercial building previously accommodating 8th and Berry Wine and Spirits has sold for $6.5 million — with one of the buyers a six-time CrossFit Games champion and world-class weightlifter. With an address of 2600-2602 Fessey Park Road and located near a Goodwill Outlet Store, the building sits on 1.02 acres. According to a Davidson County Register of Deeds document, the new owner is an LLC affiliated with Tia-Clair Toomey and her husband, fitness trainer Shane Orr. The couple lives in East Nashville, with Orr (who created fitness program PRVN) a trainer of CrossFit athletes. A native Austrailian who is loosely referred to as the “Fittest Woman on Earth,” the now30-year-old Toomey participated in the 2016 Summer Olympics in the women’s 58 kg class (128 pounds) weightlifting competition, finishing 14th. Toomey holds more CrossFit Games titles than any other woman. Founded in 2007, the CrossFit Games are

broadcast by ESPN and paid a total purse of $2.85 million in 2022. Fessey Park Partners LLC was the seller, having paid $3.38 million for it in December 2021, Metro records show. The LLC is affiliated with Bret Moore, the former owner of 8th and Berry Wine and Spirits who now serves as president and chief executive officer of Cool Springs Wines & Spirits in Williamson County. The 21,168-square-foot Berry Hill commercial building, which seemingly offers no tenant, was constructed in 1953 and given an upgrade this year, marketing materials note. On adjacent sites sit 8th and Berry Apartments and Bransford on Berry Apartments. The Goodwill store is located at 780 Berry Road. Neither Toomey nor Orr could be reached for comment regarding their plans for the building. As the Post reported in May, the property had been offered for sale for $7.75 million.

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The deal is the equivalent of about $307 per foot, based on the building’s size. Charles Hawkins Co. brokers Stephen Prather (first vice president) and Tee Patterson (senior vice president) seemingly represented

the selling LLC. The Post was unable to determine if the buyers were represented. This story was first published by our sister publication Nashville Post.

Investor buys west side apartment complex on river BY WILLIAM WILLIAMS West Nashville’s River West Apartments complex has sold for $20.75 million, with veteran local investor Jack May one of the new owners. According to a Davidson County Register of Deeds document, the seller was an LLC that paid about $10 million for the

Charlotte Park property in late 2020 and then undertook some upgrades. The Post was unable to determine details about the LLC. Opened in 1970 and overlooking the Cumberland River at 411 Annex Ave., River West Apartments offers 80 units in multiple two-story buildings. As such, the transaction

is the equivalent of about $134,375 per unit. That figure ranks among the lower such marks recorded for similar deals of the last year or so. May has been involved in multiple real estate transactions for many years, most recently having sold with brother Frank

May the Belle Meade Plaza shopping center for $87 million (read here). AJ Capital Partners is eyeing a multi-building mixed-use development for the site. This story was first published by our sister publication Nashville Post.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Five free and cheap family things to do in middle Tennessee BY AMANDA HAGGARD

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA Community Child Care Services, Inc, is slated to host its 17th annual Breakfast with Santa at Bluegrass Country Club in Hendersonville. This includes a breakfast of pancakes, eggs, potatoes, bacon, sausage, juice, hot chocolate and coffee as well as individual photos with Santa, and craft bags with fun holiday activities for the kids. Attendees should bring a new and unwrapped gift for ages infants to teens that will be given to local foster families through the Foster Families Assistance Network. FRIENDSGIVING YOGA CLASS

Santa is making his way all over town this weekend: At Learning Express Toys, he’ll be hanging out for free photo opportunities for a couple of hours. You can see him at Breakfast with Santa as you eat a delicious breakfast and gather toys for families in need. And he’ll also be at the Harpeth Hotel’s restaurant every weekend through Christmas Eve, visiting folks as they eat North Pole-inspired treats. It’s also the last weekend to see Three Little Kittens at the Nashville Children’s Theatre and you can get a few stretches over in West Nashville as part of a Friendsgiving Yoga Class. 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: SANTA AT LEARNING EXPRESS TOYS Santa Claus is coming to Learning Express Toys in Franklin for a visit with all the good kiddos and a free photo opportunity for parents. There’ll be a chance for kids to fill out a wish list and mail it in the Santa mailbox as well as a special on-site gift from Santa. Santa will be donned in his best and hanging out in a North Pole decorated castle.

THREE LITTLE KITTENS AT NCT This is the closing weekend for “Three Little Kittens” at Nashville Children’s Theatre. A four-pack of tickets for $60, and this’ll be a great little outing with the family while they’re in town. As the story goes: When three little kittens discover they’re missing their mittens, they go on an adventure to find them before Mother Cat finds out. The play is interactive and it takes viewers to meet neighbors and build unexpected friendships. The story is best for kids until 5, but could be enjoyed by all.

There will be a donation-based Friendsgiving Yoga Class on Nov. 26 at 11:30 a.m. at the Shay at One City in West Nashville. The indoor class will be held in the Group Fitness Studio at 9 City Place. There is free parking in the parking garage next door to the apartment complex. This could be a great chance to bond with your older kids: Attendees should bring a yoga mat and an unwrapped toy to benefit Stuff the Truck, which is run by Metro Police Christmas Charities. SANTA BRUNCH AT HARPETH HOTEL This one won’t be free, exactly, but some of the added Christmas cheer comes at no charge at the North Pole-inspired brunch at the Harpeth Hotel in Franklin. Santa Brunch includes themed drinks and food on the menu as Santa makes his way around the restaurant making sure he has all of the last-minute requests for those on the nice list. Brunch opens at 10:30 a.m., and Santa arrives at 11 a.m., and it’ll be going on every Saturday and Sunday through Christmas Eve.

Local group pitches new plan for Fairgrounds Speedway BY STEPHEN ELLIOTT A new local group called Fairgrounds Preservation Partners is proposing a redevelopment plan for the Fairgrounds Speedway. The group is pitching Cumberland Yards, which would replace the centuryold Nashville racetrack with a campus including a park, live-work space for artists and musicians, and a new straight-line track for electric vehicle racing. Supporters of the proposal include musician Ruby Amanfu and Shay Sapp, president of neighborhood group South Nashville Action Partners. Cumberland Yards would be an alternative to an earlier proposal by track

operator Speedway Motorsports, which called for more than $100 million in upgrades to the track to allow for the return of top-level NASCAR races to the city circuit. That plan has stalled with the departure of former Mayor John Cooper. “The Nashville Fairgrounds belongs to all Nashvillians,” Mike Kopp, FPP chair, said in a release. “The future of this public property should be determined by the local community in partnership with the Fair Board and surrounding neighborhoods — and in a way that acknowledges the Fairgrounds’ complete history while addressing the city’s current needs.” The group has met with new Mayor

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Freddie O’Connell’s chief development officer Bob Mendes, Axios reported. O’Connell has been noncommittal about plans for the racetrack since taking office in September. Nashville voters in 2011 overwhelmingly voted to protect the Fairgrounds, including

the racetrack, after then-Mayor Karl Dean pitched a redevelopment plan for the site. This story was first published by our sister publication Nashville Post.

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City tackles downtown traffic in new plan BY ELI MOTYCKA

City planners sometimes refer to downtown Nashville as a “black box” — people go in and people come out, but it’s not clear what exactly happens in between. Reactive traffic controls, street conversions, expanded vehicle permitting, new pedestrian and cyclists routes, and loading zone management all feature in the latest long-term strategy from the city’s transportation department. Managing the public right-of-way is one of Metro’s really big responsibilities and among the most obvious city services in residents’ day-to-day lives. Known as the Nashville Department of Transportation

and Multimodal Infrastructure (NDOT) after a 2021 rebrand under then-Mayor John Cooper, Metro’s transit team faces the daunting effects of a decade of explosive city growth and a growing residential neighborhood downtown. The unique boom-and-bust of weekend tourism presents an additional challenge of how to efficiently inject and extract thousands of people over a few hours on a few blocks. Lacking a signature mass transit network — and spurned by the historic failure to get one started five years ago — the city is left to work with what it has. In its latest Connect Downtown plan, the city bets on expanded

bus service, tightly managed street space and networks for scooters, bikes and pedestrians. To solve downtown, Connect Downtown aims to get people out of cars with safer and expanded infrastructure for pedestrians, scooters and bikes. The plan includes wider sidewalks, scooter corrals and a connected downtown greenway, and Metro will continue its push to make WeGo a desirable option with efficient and reliable routes that operate in dedicated lanes between the SoBro transit center, WeGo Central and a new East Bank bus center. From there, buses can send people out to the rest of Davidson County. The cars that do come downtown will be managed more tightly. NDOT references an expanded permitting system that will govern loading zones used by commercial vehicles and pickup-dropoff areas used by taxis and rideshare apps. Airports, including BNA, use a similar strategy to manage taxis, Ubers and Lyfts. Connect Downtown also references an additional fee charged to rides that begin or end downtown during peak hours. Updated traffic signals and patterns, managed by the city’s first Traffic Management Center, will marshal vehicles through downtown’s dense street grid. Second Avenue, a key connector, will be converted to two-way traffic, while Third, Fourth and Seventh avenues will become dedicated one-way streets. A few themes emerge based on how the city is thinking about downtown in its latest 70-page report. First, downtown has officially become a residential umbrella — like Bellevue or East Nashville, populous

enough to have its own neighborhoods, like a real city. Connect Downtown claims the downtown population has grown an eye-popping 365 percent between 2013 and 2023. This statistically strong trend marks a definitive shift from the urban core’s days primarily as a workday destination for commuters, a time as recent as the early 2000s. Second, Nashvillians across the city frequently need to get to or through downtown. Right now, those goals are colliding, creating a free-for-all such that both car and bus trips downtown are “wildly unpredictable,” to quote the report. Third, people look to their personal vehicles to fill transportation needs — despite complaining about traffic and saying they want viable other options, like biking, walking or public transportation. The result is constantly clogged streets and confusing, inconsistent navigation inside the interstate loop. The plan is still technically a draft, and NDOT invites comments via an online survey. The plan does not include a vision for mass transit, like the failed 2018 Let’s Move Nashville referendum, or any reference to rail travel. Recently elected Mayor Freddie O’Connell has spoken numerous times about exploring potential hookups to the limited railway infrastructure in the region, and recent upgrades at BNA include a possible light rail terminal. This story was first published by our sister publication Nashville Scene.

O’Connell’s transition committees offer policy recommendations BY STEPHEN ELLIOTT

Nearly two months into his mayoral term, Mayor Freddie O’Connell on Tuesday released recommendations from his three transition committees. The groups presented their policy briefs at a public meeting at the downtown library. HOW NASHVILLE GROWS This committee, focused on development, the East Bank and neighborhoods, was made up of David Esquivel, Adolpho Birch, Jacky Gomez, Robert Higgins, Mike Hodge, Clay Richards, Wesley Smith and Kinika Young. Their policy recommendations: The mayor’s office and its partners should clearly communicate the costs Metro will need to front for East Bank infrastructure investments and how, if at all, these costs can be recouped. The O’Connell administration should maintain its focus on the Imagine East Bank Vision Plan, ensuring that the East Bank becomes a vibrant neighborhood that reflects

Nashville’s rich diversity and prioritizes affordable housing. The mayor’s office and its partners should empower Nashville’s neighborhoods to articulate and advocate for their priorities. The O’Connell administration should identify or create a team or entity that can bring Metro’s plans to reality. The O’Connell administration should maximize the utility of underused Metro-owned land and buildings. The O’Connell administration should prioritize investments across Nashville that are equivalent in impact to those made in the East Bank. HOW NASHVILLE WORKS Made up of Christy Pruitt-Haynes, Jim Gingrich, Edward Henley, Leshuan Oliver, Gini Pupo-Walker, Sydney Rogers and Marcus Whitney, this group was tasked with examining how Metro can best serve residents.

Their policy recommendations: The O’Connell administration should ensure that every Metro department delivers excellent customer service, and that every Nashvillian can interact with Metro Government in the way that works best for them. Mayor O’Connell should adequately resource hubNashville, and he should empower its team to clearly communicate with Nashvillians and proactively address their requests. The O’Connell administration should prioritize openness and accountability in all of Metro’s policy decisions. Mayor O’Connell should lead efforts to increase collaboration and problem-solving among Metro leaders. HOW NASHVILLE MOVES This committee discussed the city’s transportation network. Members included Alex Jahangir, Glenn Farner, Erin Hafkenschiel, Shanna Singh Hughey, Ashley Northington,

Stephanie Teatro, Gail Carr Williams and Jeff Yarbro. Their policy recommendations: Mayor O’Connell should use his platform to help rebuild Nashvillians’ trust in our transportation system. Mayor O’Connell should make an early determination about a transit referendum and then work with key stakeholders — including transit-dependent riders — to shape a plan that works for Nashville. Mayor O’Connell and his team should regularly convene leaders at relevant Metro departments to prioritize and tackle current challenges and accelerate solutions related to transportation infrastructure and transit. Mayor O’Connell should partner with other Middle Tennessee elected officials to deepen the regional commitment to transit. This story was first published by our sister publication Nashville Post.

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Goodwill’s Impact Lunch BY BRENDA BATEY

PHOTOS BY STEVE LOWRY Goodwill’s Impact Lunch, co-chaired by Robin Andrews and Ryan McLaughlin Wood, was held at the Music City Center, where more than 600 people filled the Davidson Ballroom. Sponsor spokesmen Courtney Ross, of Amazon, and Clay Hart, with Pinnacle, welcomed everyone with enthusiasm. The Music City Center had preset the hearty lunch and delicious desserts (tiramisu and apple pie), so there were no breaks in the program. Rhori Johnston, of NewsChannel5, was recognized with his own Impact Award for his decade of devotion as emcee of the program. A Goodwill donor himself, he quipped, “Hundreds of guys might be wearing ties right now that formerly appeared on the news.” A short video depicted three young women who had been desperate with young children, and were helped by Goodwill. Each one enrolled in digital training and found a way out of poverty, with their

lives transformed through hard work and determination. The three award winners were stellar examples of the potential of Goodwill’s programming. Achiever of the Year Amber Grant took the stage to thank her parents and mentors for working with her to overcome a sightless life to continue her record of achievement and secure a career. Jose Ortega was recognized for building a career of leadership at Goodwill. Jessica Lentz, who was formerly incarcerated, admitted to making bad choices that caused many to turn her away from the workforce. However, she excelled in Goodwill’s Construction class and was invited to participate in its welding program. She showed an artistic skill for working with materials, and loves her new job building cabinets. For more information about Goodwill Industries, visit https://giveit2goodwill. org/ or call (615) 742-4151 or Toll Free 1-800-545-9231.

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Harpeth Conservancy Awards STAFF REPORTS

PHOTOS COURTESY OF HARPETH CONSERVANCY The Harpeth Conservancy announced the 20 awardees of the 2023 River Steward Awards, presented by Amazon. Since 2004, the River Steward Awards event has been a tradition, acknowledging outstanding contributions from individuals, groups, and corporate partners who share a commitment to safeguarding Tennessee’s waterways. These awards exemplify how Harpeth Conservancy fulfills its mission of protecting clean water and the state’s invaluable rivers and water resources, thanks to the unwavering dedication of its community leaders and volunteers. “Our River Steward Awards event is a special night where we get to celebrate and show gratitude to our community of supporters, without whom our work to protect clean water wouldn’t be possible,” said Marie Campbell, community engagement manager and host of this year’s event. Founded in 1999, the Harpeth Conservancy is a science-based non-profit conservation organization. Its mission is to restore and protect clean water and healthy ecosystems for rivers in Tennessee by employing scientific expertise and collaborative relationships to develop, promote, and support broad community stewardship and action. The Harpeth Conservancy works with landowners, businesses, community, local, state, and federal decision-makers, and its members to foster solutions that reduce pollution and maintain healthy areas.

The rivers in Tennessee, including the Harpeth, are part of the unique freshwater river systems of the Southeast that contain some of the greatest variety of aquatic life in the world. The Harpeth Conservancy has expertise in a range of disciplines, including water quality science, environmental and conservation law and policy, sustainable land use planning, agricultural best management practices, and volunteer and community engagement. www.harpethconservancy.org

Harpeth Conservancy’s CEO Grace Stranch (left) poses with awardee Paul Davis (right) who received the Knowledge is Power Award, for his excellence in in historical and subject matter expertise.

A group shot of some of the awardees (not all pictured). Front (L to R): David Frazier, Hardaway Construction; Jane Polansky; Seaver Harp; Dan McEwan Back (L to R): George Nolan, Stephanie Biggs, Amanda Laginess, Sydney Moore, Andy Runyan, Nina Anoll-Runyan, Jim Rossi, Tori Staggs, Will Kiessling, and Paul Davis.

Marie Campbell (left), Community Engagement Manager, presented the Outreach Award to Seaver Harp (right) whose passion for protecting clean water and healthy ecosystems for rivers in Tennessee has made him an invaluable part of the HC family.

Founder, Dorie Bolze (left), speaks as Jane Polansky (center-right) is honored with the Jane Polansky Service Award by Marie Campbell (left-right) and Grace Stranch (right-right) for her lifelong commitment and excellence in service.

Harpeth Conservancy’s Science Director, Dr. Ryan Jackwood (right), presentsthe Citizen Scientist of the Year award to Andy Runyan (left) and daughter, Nina AnollRunyan, for their efforts in collecting water samples and excellence in citizen science.

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Four Seasons Hotel Nashville First Anniversary PHOTOS COURTESY OF FOUR SEASONS HOTEL NASHVILLE Four Seasons Hotel Nashville celebrated its first anniversary on November 1 with a lively reception at Mimo Bar. Guests toasted with Prosecco and enjoyed passed canapes, in addition to whiskey tastings and specialty cocktails from Uncle Nearest Distillery. The centerpiece of the event was the unveiling of the framed handmade custom ribbon, created by world-renowned fashion designer

Manuel Cuevas, from the Hotel’s ribboncutting ceremony last fall. The embroidered ribbon, which was originally 15 feet in length and includes nods to Music City, was framed in three parts and will be on display as a piece of artwork at the Hotel. Cuevas, accompanied by his wife Ofelia, was among the guests celebrating the Hotel’s success at the gathering.

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