Sponsorships & Booths Still Available for 32Nd Annual Bellevue
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U.S. Postage PRSRT STD Franklin, TN Permit #357 PAID WIN FREE Wednesday, MOVIE TICKETS April 15, 2009 See the Where’s Wally ad for details on how to win FREE Movie Vol. 33 No. 14 Passes to Bellevue Regal 12! Old White Bridge part of Richland Greenway By Betsy Thorpe and private land owners. As of On April 8th Mayor Karl today, the Old White Bridge is Dean and Councilman Jason one of the oldest concrete gird- Holleman joined other mem- er bridges known to remain in bers of Nashville’s city govern- Tennessee. ment, local residents and repre- Today thanks in part to the Belleview sentatives from neighboring efforts of Councilman Jason business on Nashville’s Old Holleman, the Old White White Bridge to celebrate the Bridge now serves as a pedes- Masonic bridges history and the recent trian bridge connecting shop- completion of it’s restoration ping centers and residential Lodge Fish and renovation. areas and marks the trails end of The historic bridge, erected the Richland Park Greenway. Fry Saturday in 1913 now serves as an Following Wednesday’s important connector to the celebration, Councilman Richland Creek Greenway. The Holleman said “The Old White Nashville Mayor, Karl Dean, Councilman Jason Holleman, Councilman Belleview Masonic Lodge 512-feet long, 48-feet high Bridge served as a vital thor- Ronnie Stein, on West Nashville's Historic White Bridge, April 8, 2009. #716 is having its annual Fish structure was built to span oughfare for decades before the zens’ transportation needs. It rants.” Fry on Saturday, April 18th Richland Creek and the new bridge along White Bridge will be a tremendous benefit to To read more article by 2009, starting at 11:00am at the Nashville-Chattanooga and the Road was built. Now, with its runners, walkers, and cyclists freelance writer Betsy Thorpe, lodge located at 7420 Old St. Louis Railroad. The bridge reopening as part of the — better connecting our neigh- visit nashvillepastand Harding Road. The cost is was funded as a joint effort by Richland Creek Greenway, it borhoods and improving pedes- present.blogspot.com $7.00 per plate. Davidson County, the railroad will once again serve our citi- trian access to retail and restau- Sponsorships & Booths Still Available SpringFest For 32nd Annual Bellevue Community Picnic at Senior The 32nd Annual Bellevue Bradley at 202-5697 for more Arch Tennessee Community Picnic, Saturday, information. Microtel Hotel North American Merchant Renaissance May 16th at Red Caboose Park Great news…the Picnic Our Kids’ Art & Crafts Place Services, Inc. is sponsored by the Bellevue Vendor booth rental prices have YMCA of Bellevue Ferris Wheel Center Chamber of Commerce. been rolled back to pre-April Pony Ride Moore and Moore Garden The list of 2009 Picnic 1st so now is a perfect time to Bill Robertson, DDS Center Sponsors is growing fast but reserve your business, artisan, Mappes Orthodontics Watermelon Feast The Spring Fest to benefit time is running out with less or food booth at last month’s Chamber Booth Tim Garrett, Metro Council- Cohn Senior Renaissance than 5 weeks to go! prices. This is a very economi- Costco, In-Kind at-Large Center will be held on With more than 15,000 cal way to promote a business, Bronze Sponsor Chamber May Meeting Saturday, April 18. there will be guests each year, the Bellevue cause, and/or organization. Dr. Dan Gift Catering a pancake breakfast, a silent Commuity Picnic is a great Spaces are filling up and First Tennessee Corner Pub in the Woods, In- auction, a flea market and opportunity to highlight your reserved at time of payment. Publix Kind country store. this will benefit business, cause, or organization Please contact the Chamber at Festival Rides Posters, In-Kind Sponsor the center which is located at while partnering with the 662-2737 or info@thebelle- Cecil Branstetter, Attorney FedEx Office, In-Kind 4805 Park Avenue in West Chamber to raise funds for the vuechamber. com for more Custom Fit Tax & Friends of the Picnic Nashville (in the former cafete- many local community and details. Accounting Bud Vassar ria). philanthropic projects support- The Bellevue Chamber of Hearing Services of Vic Lineweaver The pancake breakfast, flea ed by the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce would also like to market and country store will Commerce. Sponsor benefits thank the following businesses, be held from 7 a.m. to noon. include ongoing recognition, organizations, and individuals Bellevue’s New The price is $5.00 for advertising, promotion, and who have already committed to adults and $2.50 for children up much more based upon your sponsor various activities: to age 10. sponsorship level. Important: Gold Sponsor Community Flags The silent auction will be For all advertising and signage AdVantagraph A very special thank you to Brian Bilyeu of AdVantagraph held from 7 am. to 11 a.m. with opportunities, the Chamber Pinnacle Financial Partners for his generous donation of three new Community Flags at our items to be picked up by 11:30 must have all committed spon- The Westview, In-Kind three Bellevue beautification sights: Highway 70S at Interstate a.m. sors by April 20th. WSMV, In-Kind 40 adjacent to the recycle center; Highway 70S at the SunTrust The Senior Renaissance Various Sponsorship- Kroger Bank; and Highway 100 & Learning Lane in front of Harpeth Center features daily programs Giving Opportunities are still Lamar Advertising Elementary School. Over the years the weather had shredded the for seniors in the area. Each day available or you may customize Children’s Stage old flags. Thank you again Brian for taking care of the Bellevue your own. Please contact Susan SunTrust has something different. Community! Hufford at 330-5373 or Jenny Chamber Booth and Balloon The Westview Exhibit Features Selections by is now closed on Fridays. Ad deadline is now Thursday at 5 p.m. for the the General Assembly Arts Caucus following week. This year marks the 150th Deadline for articles is still Friday. anniversary of the landmark Tennessee State Capitol build- ing, which was completed in 1859. A special sesquicenten- nial exhibit, open to the public from April 1 through August 9, 2009, showcases the rich histo- ry of this magnificent building and the accomplishments of state government. Visitors will learn about the construction of the Capitol, which was a triumph of both architecture and engineering, while discovering many excit- Senator Dougls Henry stands beside one of the desks. ing stories from the Capitol’s past and the He was governor at the out- including historic documents, state’s heritage. State Museum break of the Civil War. paintings, photographs, furni- Executive Director Lois Following the capture of ture, and many other items. Riggins-Ezzell calls the Nashville in 1862, Harris While highlighting a major Capitol “the ultimate symbol served in the Confederate army milestone in the life of this his- of our state’s achievements and for the duration of the war. toric structure, the exhibit will its rich history — it is a true Senator Henry stated: also provide the public with an temple of democracy.” “The Tennessee State Capitol entertaining and educational The State Museum is hon- building is a majestic tribute to look at the Capitol’s fascinat- ored to present this exhibit in the achievements of ing history. partnership with the Tennessee Tennesseans. For one hundred The People’s House: A General Assembly Arts Caucus and fifty years, the capitol has Temple of Democracy, 150th and the Tennessee Arts stood as a temple of democra- Anniversary of the Volunteer Commission. “In celebration cy. Tennesseans have endured State Capitol opened at the of the 150th anniversary of the through many trials and chal- State Museum on April 1 and Volunteer State Capitol, mem- lenges, such as the travails of continues through August 9, bers of the Tennessee General war experienced during 2009. The Tennessee State Assembly’s Arts Caucus have Governor Isham Harris’s time. Museum is located at Fifth and had the distinct pleasure to All Specials Expire May 1, 2009 However, the Capitol has per- Deaderick streets in downtown work with the State Museum severed as lasting symbol of Nashville. The museum is and to choose artifacts for this Tennessee’s greatness.” open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., historic exhibition,” Arts This exhibit, offering visi- Tuesday through Saturday and Caucus chairman Senator tors an intriguing look at the 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Doug Overbey (R-Maryville) Capitol’s history and our The museum, which is closed noted. “Our Capitol has many state’s heritage, will feature on Mondays, is free to the pub- interesting stories that reflect approximately 100 artifacts lic. the rich history of our state. Personal statements made by the individual Arts Caucus members will provide insight behind each object, along with the history that accompanies it. Tennesseans who visit the Museum this spring will have an extraordinary opportunity Celebrate Earth Day, Saturday, April 18th from 11:00 a.m. learn about the tremendous until 7:00 p.m. in Centennial Park. IT IS FREE. There are chil- impact that the Capitol has had dren and youth activities; food and farming workshops; food; on our state and on our nation.” live music; and much more. Aegis Science and local law enforce- ment agencies will provide a medication drop off program, The Tennessee State MEDS (Manage Extra Drugs Safely) to help keep more drugs Capitol stands today, as it did from entering our water system. Get the details about all of the when it was completed a cen- activities and learn how the event is "Carbon Neutral" at tury and a half ago, as a lasting www.Nashvilleearthday.org.