3 GIFTS GIVEN BY INDIANS GREEN HILLS TICKED OFF Neighborhood Page Page Nostalgia 5 NEWS 12 VOLUME 31 FEBRUARY 21, 2019 NUMBER 6 Residents urged to exercise caution Metro Council commemorates due to predicted heavy rainfall 10-year anniversary between Sister Cities of Nashville and Mendoza, Republic of Argentina Nashville delegation enjoys lunch outdoors at one of Mendoza's scenic wineries. - photo by Barry Kolar anniversary of the Sister City Partnership between Nashville and Mendoza, Republic of Argentina. The original partnership and treaty was signed on February 20, 2009 by Mayor Karl Dean and Dr. Victor Fayad, mayor of Mendoza. The Metropolitan Nashville The Mayor’s Office is cur- Services so that we are best Resolution RS2019 states area has had approximately rently working with the U.S. prepared for the week ahead,” that the citizens of both 11.3 inches of rainfall since the Army Corps of Engineers, said Mayor David Briley. “I cities “have declared their first of the year, and more rain- Office of Emergency Manage- want the residents of our city willingness to work together fall is predicted for this week, ment (OEM) and Metro Water to know that we are taking this for the purpose of creating according to the National Services (MWS) to monitor situation very seriously. It is mutual understanding and Weather Services in Nashville. the expected rainfall and its imperative that everyone be insure a future of peace and Another 4 or 5 inches of rain- impact on rivers and tributar- careful as we move through freedom by creating a world fall could create flooding. ies in the area and mitigate this week and stay updated on Metro Councilman Colby of friendship;” and citizens Nashville residents are flood risk as much as possible. any weather developments.” Sledge presented a resolu- have enjoyed “reciprocal urged to exercise caution “Today, I convened a call The U.S. Army Corps of tion before the full council ahead of a week of potential with U.S. Army Corps of to commemorate the 10th See Sister Cities on Page 9 heavy, sustained rainfall. Engineers and Metro Water See Rainfall on Page 3 4-DAY Thu. 2/21 59ºF Fri. 2/22 55ºF Sat. 2/23 49ºF Sun. 2/24 52ºF FORECAST Rain 10% 31ºF Rain 80% 37ºF Rain 20% 43ºF Rain 20% 32ºF # 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 tickedoff @gcanews.com Page 2- The News, February 21, 2019 Reduced speed limits could Whatʼs wrong with this picture? safeguard pedestrians and Trench in need of repair... motorists Vehicular speeding in resi- miles per hour provides for dential areas throughout the safer neighborhoods. county often poses serious According to NTSB, 80 per- risks to public health and safe- cent of respondents participat- ty, which has led a Metro ing in research by the Council member to direct American Automobile Associ- Public Works to complete a ation’s Foundation for Traffic thorough analysis for the Safety believe that drivers reduction of speed limits on speeding on residential streets neighborhood streets based on pose a very serious to some- recommendation in the 2016 what serious threat to personal WalknBike Strategic Plan. safety. In her Resolution, Council The Transport Research woman Angie Henderson is Laboratory has estimated that asking that a written feasibili- for each mile per hour speed ty report with implementation reduction in average traffic recommendations be given to reduces accidents by six per- the full Council within 30 days cent for urban main roads and following the analysis. residential roads with low According to the National average speeds. And for pedes- Transportation Safety Board trians, 9 out of 10 will survive (NTSB), “the relationship being struck by a car traveling between speed and injury 20 mph; whereas, only 5 out of severity is consistent and 10 will survive when a vehicle direct.” The higher the speed is going 30 miles per hour. the greater the injuries Once the analysis is com- incurred. The relationship is pleted and a report with imple- especially critical for pedestri- mentation recommendations ans involved in a motor vehicle have been received, Henderson A reader submitted this picture illustrating a problem on Harding Road where a crash, due to their lack of pro- is asking that the recommenda- trench was cut across the road and has not been properly repaired. Due to high traf- tection. tions be “codified through sub- fic, the problem can cause potential damage to cars. NTSB also found that the sequent ordinance.” reduction of speed limits on If you see something that needs immediate attention or is out of the ordinary, give residential streets below 30 us a call at 615-298-1500 or email a description or photo to [email protected] and we will consider putting it in our “Whatʼs wrong with this picture?” feature. Rain compromises Shelby Bottoms Greenway bridges ITALIAN...NASHVILLE STYLE Metro Parks has announced Another bridge, located at that the bridge on the main the 1.75 to 2.0 mile marker paved Shelby Bottoms closed Tuesday, February 19 MORE THAN JUST A MEAL Greenway Trail is closed indef- and will reopen at noon, initely. The bridge, located at Friday, February 22, after IT’SANEXPERIENCE! the 2.0 to 2.5 mile marker was repairs are made. damaged from recent heavy Users are advised to find rains and will require needed alternate routes. VALENTINO’S repairs. RISTORANTE Advertise in The News! SAME GREAT FOOD AND SERVICE YOU LOVE Help Wanted Garage Sales 1808 HAYES STREET Estate Sales NASHVILLE, TN 37203 For Rent Legal Notices DINNER VALENTINO’S Automotive Monday - Saturday : 5pm - 10pm RISTORANTE Sunday Dinner : 5pm - 9pm Services FRIDAY LUNCH 615-327-0148 11am - 2pm www.valentinosnashville.com Call 615-298-1500 to place your ad! February 21, 2019, The News- Page 3 From Page One with the risk of releasing water needed. and removing any trash or ty precautions. More informa- into the river below is a careful- MWS crews continue to debris on top of the grate will tion is available on the MWS Rainfall... ly calculated decision made by focus on clearing debris from help storm water flow properly. website at http://www.nashville the Corps. storm drains in known trouble Residents should call 615-862- .gov/Water-Services/ Engineers Water Management OEM is also monitoring the areas, as trash and debris 4600 if they see roadway pond- Community-Education/Flood- is continuing to monitor fore- situation and will have swift blocking storm drains and ing or experience flooding. Stay Risk-Information.aspx casted rainfall and will be water and volunteers available inlets can cause isolated flood- tuned to NOAA weather radios Residents can view river proactive at positioning the to respond to any emergencies. ing in streets. or other local media for further stage forecasts issued by the Cumberland River reservoir OEM Dispatch will work close- Nashville residents can help information from the National National Weather Service at the system in the best possible state ly with MWS and Public Works prevent blockages and potential Weather Service. following link: http://water. to mitigate flooding concerns on flooded roadways due to isolated flooding by being Nashville residents are weather.gov/ahps2/index.php? moving forward. 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