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NEWS VOLUME 30 NOVEMBER 1, 2018 NUMBER 44 Planners involve community in Senior Ride Nashville provides invaluable service on Election future 21st Avenue South design Day and beyond FAIRFAX AVE VD BL LIA NO future; what can be done to G MA VD ments or grocery stores, there 5TH AVE S 2 MAGNOLIA BL improve your experience S is one trip that will be very E BARTON AVE V A today; what would encourage T S 1 2 VENT PL important on November 6th, PORTLAND CON AVE you to walk and bike more; CALHOUN AVE PORTLAND AVE what should be the main prior- and that is to polling locations. 26TH AVE S 24TH AVE S ities and what your priorities We are working hard to ensure ESSEX PL entail. that our riders and all of our The Community Visioning volunteer drivers help each BERNARD A VE Workshop took place Monday, other to cast their votes.” while the open design studios Senior Ride Nashville, 20TH AVE S BLAIR BLVD on Tuesday allowed attendees founded in November 2017, has PRIVATE to watch planners at work. grown rapidly to address the BLAIR BLVD Thursday, Nov. 1, a Work-in- need for improved mobility ASHWOOD AVE Progress meeting begins at options for our aging popula- AVE S 25TH 6 p.m. at Martin Professional tion. With now over 95 volun- ASHWOOD AVE Development Center. The week's SUN teer drivers and 150 enrolled SET PL products will be discussed, feed- riders, Senior Ride Nashville back will be gathered and addi- has expanded from their initial W LINDEN A VE LINDEN AVE tional thoughts will be offered. Carrie Brumfield service area of West Nashville S E V A T S 1 2 Then leaders will discuss the Senior Ride Executive Director into additional communities next steps in the project. and has provided over 2,500 WESTWOOD AVE The design team will look at 6TH AVE S trips in their first year. They BEECHWOOD AVE 2 While Tennessee residents PL A ALTUR ideas regarding new buildings, aged 65 years and older now offer their services in S current and future land uses, account for nearly 20 percent of Madison, Donelson, Hermit- street improvements, parks WOODLAWN DR SWEETBRIAR AVE the voting-eligible population age, Old Hickory and East PRIVATE and green spaces and how to in the state, it is difficult for Nashville with the goal to grow provide easier access for resi- BONNIE BONNIE BRIAR LN many older residents to vote in to cover all riders in the entire- dents wanting to walk or bike. elections—for the simple fact ty of Davidson County. ROSEWOOD AVE The goal is to ensure that HAZELWOOD DR that they are unable to drive “Our services are vital to LSBORO PIKE policies affecting the 21st HIL those in our community who WILD themselves to their polling Avenue South area accurately Aerial view of the 21st Avenue study area outlined in locations. One non-profit or- are no longer able to drive reflect how members of that ganization is here to help. themselves or who limit their green. - photo submitted community want future growth Senior Ride Nashville, a new driving. Our program has been and preservation to take place, community program that pairs designed to be an affordable, Metro Planning Department and map solutions - will bring and that any significant is looking to the community citizens, designers, and others older adults who no longer assisted option for older adults changes are guided by commu- drive with volunteers who do, who find themselves without for ideas to produce a shared together to plan for growth and nity input and discussion. vision for the 21st Avenue change in the community and finds it important that their reliable transportation after Land use policy reflects the riders are able to vote on they retire from driving,” stat- South area. Therefore, the de- produce a shared vision for the community's long-rang vision Election Day or vote early if ed Brumfield. “Studies show partment is studying and work- area. and guides the Planning they so choose. that rates of depression, isola- ing on possible changes and or Those living in the area are Commission's actions on zone “It’s important that all of tion, loneliness and food scarci- refinements of current land invited to attend the meetings changes and subdivision our voices are heard this ty increase when an individual use policies to properties along to provide input into the future requests. November,” commented Senior loses the ability to drive. We a portion of 21st Avenue South of the area along 21st Avenue Follow the study's progress Ride Executive Director Carrie are confident that by working through the charrette process. South. and find more information at Brumfield. “While most of our together, we can create a com- The charrette process - a Planners want to hear about www.21stAvenueSouthStudy. rides are to essential destina- meeting in which all stakehold- what you would like to see nashville.gov. See Senior Ride on Page 3 ers attempt to resolve conflicts along the corridor in the tions like doctor’s appoint- 4-DAY Thu. 11/1 64ºF Fri. 11/2 56ºF Sat. 11/3 87ºF Sun. 11/4 89ºF FORECAST Rain 100% 45ºF Rain 20% 40ºF Rain 0% 68ºF Rain 0% 70ºF # 338 # NASHVILLE, TN PERMIT PERMIT TN NASHVILLE, E-MAIL [email protected] FAX 615-298-1015 TICKED OFF HOT-LINE 615-298-5597 U.S. POSTAGE PAID POSTAGE U.S. PRESORTED STANDARD PRESORTED NEWS/SOCIAL NEWS/ADVERTISING 615-298-1500 www.gcanews.com TICKED OFF E-MAIL [email protected] Page 2- The News, November 1, 2018 Ridley Wills, II will be presenting a free lecture on Nashville Pikes, Volume 2 on Thursday, November 8 The City of Forest Hills’ 5:30 p.m. at the Forest Hills City Hillsboro Pike. His latest book Cultural and Natural Re- Hall. is one among a shelf of books sources Committee is hosting Linda Kartoz-Doochin, chair he’s authored on topics includ- a lecture series to educate of the Cultural and Natural ing everything from the history and entertain community resi- Resources Committee of the of Belle Meade Plantation to dents. The fourth in the series City of Forest Hills said, “We The Hermitage at 100 and even is presented by Ridley Wills, II are so honored to have Ridley Belle Meade Country Club. He’s on “Nashville Pikes, Volume 2, Wills, one of Nashville’s fore- a true Nashville treasure and 150 Years Along the Hillsboro most historians, share with us legend and we welcome our Pike” Thursday, November 8 at insight into 150 years along neighbors to come learn about Ridley Wills, II is the author of the popular Nashville Pikes series. where we live.” open at 5:00 and the program Ridley Wills’ detailed exami- will be held from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. nation of the history and sites followed by a book signing. along the Franklin and Granny Books will also be available for White Pikes brings the local purchase. history of Nashville to vibrant Space is limited to the first life. Through profiles of 75 attendees. To register, visit churches, Civil War sites, pub- www.CityofForestHills.com. lic institutions, schools, race- For more information please tracks, railroads and even a zoo call 615-665-0792. and hunt club, Wills offers more than a valuable reference work. He shares with us great characters and notables includ- Have a community ing Ambrose Bierce, Frank news story? Andrews, Maggie Vaulx, Kate Thomson Kirkland, Rogers Caldwell, "Spot" McCarthy, Let us know! David Lipscomb, Luke Lea, and Lucinda "Granny" White. Send your news to: The lecture will be held at [email protected] the Forest Hills City Hall on Thursday, November 8. Doors Nashville Pikes Vol 5 Buena Vista, Whites Creek, #5 Brick Church, Dickerson Pks North Nash. Pks. Newest Book In Series! Signing Party November 10; 1-3 p.m. Ridley Wills II Call to reserve a copy ELDERÊS BOOK STORE TENNESSEE’S OLDEST & FINEST ANTIQUE BOOK STORE Fine books bought & sold. We buy books as well! 101 White Bridge Pike • Nashville, TN 37209 615-352-1562 • www.eldersbookstore.com HOURS: 10:00AM to 3:00PM MON - SAT November 1, 2018, The News- Page 3 From Page One Policy will identify and support domestic victims and survivors Senior Ride... inside Cityʼs workforce -munity that is more supportive of all of us as we age, and pro- Metro Government employ- ranked fifth nationally for men struggle to find the best way to one component of a multi- vide not just rides, but caring ees can be better protected killing women. To date, Nash- help and keep their workplaces pronged strategy to make sup- relationships.” against the impact of domestic ville has seen 9 homicides due to safe. We appreciate the Mayor’s portive services more helpful The success of Senior Ride violence under a new policy domestic violence. There were willingness to be a leader in this and accessible to victims in Nashville is due entirely to the signed by Executive Order by 11 domestic violence homicides area,” said Pat Shea, co- chair of need. willingness of Nashville’s driv- Mayor David Briley at the city’s in Davidson County last year. the Council on Gender Equity. Briley made the policy ing population to serve as volun- soon-to-open Family Safety Additionally, domestic violence The new Metro policy will announcement at the Office of teers.