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STATE OF THE STATE
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NEWS
VOLUME 27
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NUMBER 7
FEBRUARY 12, 2015
Mayoral hopefuls talk housing affordability and growth
Megan Barry
At-Large
Councilwoman,
attorney
Howard Gentry, Jr.
Davidson County
Criminal Court Clert,
former vice mayor
Linda EskindRebrovick
Former CEO,
Consensus Point
Jeremy Kane
LEAD Public
Schools Founder
Bill Freeman
Real Estate
Developer, President
Freeman-Webb
Charles Robert
Bone
Attorney, Bone,
McAllester Norton
David Fox
Former Metro school
board member,
hedge fund mgr.
Kenneth Eaton
Automotive Dealer
Consultant
Nashville Soundsʼ stadium unveiled to press
Sarah Stringfellow
Staff Writer
In Nashville, this is the Year
of the Hard Hat, with baseball
being conducted near construction sites.
Sounds owner Frank Ward
joined Mayor Karl Dean for a
tour of the still-under-construction First Tennessee Park
4-DAY
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before it’s slated to open on
April 17.
“This won’t be just any
minor league ballpark – it’s
going to be one of the best in
the country and one that
uniquely reflects who we are as
Music City with picnic seating,
great views of the Nashville
skyline, interesting food con-
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greenway, the iconic guitarshaped scoreboard and suites
so close behind home plate that
you’ll be able to see the dust fly
off the catcher’s mitt,” Mayor
Dean said. “I think the city’s
going to be very proud of this
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Can you afford to live in
Nashville? Will that change for
the better or the worse five
years from now?
Six months ahead of the
August election, the eight
declared candidates vying to
become Nashville’s next mayor
gathered recently to address
similar questions related to economic growth and affordable
housing in Davidson County.
The public forum, hosted by
the downtown Christ Church
Cathedral, drew about 200 participants from the community.
Candidates took turns answering pre-selected questions during the hour-long discussion.
Candidates
participating
included Davidson County
Criminal Court Clerk and former vice mayor Howard Gentry,
Jr, at-large Metro Council member Megan Barry, attorney
Charles Robert Bone, automobile dealer consultant Kenneth
Eaton, former Metro School
Board chairman David Fox, real
estate developer Bill Freeman,
charter school founder Jeremy
Kane, and businesswoman
Linda Eskind-Rebrovik.
Housing affordability and
homelessness topped the list of
concerns for many in attendance. While Nashville has
experienced unprecedented economic growth in recent years,
rising rents and diminished
Section 8 housing choice vouchers in Davidson County have led
to an increase in those who find
themselves homeless or unstably housed.
Housing choice vouchers
refer to the federal government's program assisting lowincome families, the elderly, and
the disabled in affording private
market housing of their choosing. Vouchers are administered
through public housing agencies. In Nashville, that responsibility lies with the Metropolitan
Housing and Development
Agency (MDHA).
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Housing affordability
and homelessness
topped the list of
concerns for many of
the 200 who attended.
“If I missed a paycheck, I just
might wind up on the streets,”
said Briana Farris, who lives in
Inglewood and commutes by
bus to an office job downtown.
“My rent goes up but my
income doesn’t. It’s hard to live
that way.”
Conservative estimates put
the homeless count in Davidson
County at around 2,300, though
the number is likely much higher. Almost 20 percent of
Nashville’s population live
below the poverty level.
Each candidate addressed
the issue by outlining his or her
plans
to
help
expand
Nashville’s low-income housing
inventory while still promoting
economic growth. There was
broad-based support among the
candidates for providing tax
incentives for developers to
encourage the creation of new
affordable
units,
but
all
acknowledged that new construction was only part of the
solution.
“Fund it, build it, retain it,
preserve it,” offered Barry, who
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Governorʼs budget proposal prioritizes K-12 and higher education, jobs
Wanda Southerland
Editor in Chief
New private sector jobs, academic
achievement
gains
through Tennessee Promise,
and having the lowest debt per
capita of any state, as well as
being among one of the states
with lowest tax rates, were
some of accomplishments Gov.
Bill Haslam (R) highlighted in
his 2015 State of the State and
Budget address before a joint
session of the 109th General
Assembly
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“Tennessee leads the country in academic achievement
gains
and
through
the
Tennessee Promise is the first
state ever to promise high
school graduates two years at a
community or technical college
free of tuition and fees,” the
governor said. “This year, out of
65,000 high school seniors,
58,000 applied for the Tennessee
Promise and 9,200 adult
Tennesseans signed up to be
volunteer mentors for these students.”
Haslam also emphasized the
importance of education in
Tennessee – K-12 and higher.
“I truly believe that getting
education right is critical to the
well-being of our state – today
and in the future,” he said. “We
have to keep going full speed
ahead. We can’t afford to go
backwards. We’ve come too far
to sell ourselves short. It would
be an injustice to our students,
to our teachers, to Tennessee
families and to ourselves.”
He underscored the state’s
efforts to ensure a strong workforce through a focus on work-
“I stand here tonight to tell you that the state of
our state is enviable in many ways. There are a lot
of good things happening in Tennessee, and
theyʼre being recognized in significant ways
across the country.”
~ Gov. Bill Haslam
force development and his
Drive to 55 initiative that aims
to raise the percentage of
Tennesseans with a certificate
or degree beyond high school
from 32 to 55 by the year 2025.
Part of that effort is the
Tennessee Promise.
The governor also outlined
his budget proposal for Fiscal
Year 2015-2016, which reflects
$300 million in revenue growth,
$500 million in cost increases
and $200 million in reductions.
Gov. Haslam said that the
limited amount of new money
that is available each year
rarely keeps pace with budget
obligations and growing cost
for education and health care.
“That is why it is so important that our state has built a
track
record
of
fiscal
restraint,” he stated, “That is
why we have to try different
approaches that will help us
keep costs down while increasing quality and outcomes in
health care.”
In addition to education
funding across the board, the
budget calls for $48 million for
state employees’ pay raises and
compensation tied to performance and ongoing market
adjustments and $36.5 million
dollars for the Rainy Day Fund
to bring it to $528 million.
Democrats respond to State of the State
Following Gov. Bill Haslam’s
State of the State address
before a joint session of the
109th General Assembly earlier
this week, members of the
Senate Democratic Caucus
addressed concerns about
affordable health care for
everyone, continued support
for education and offering
assistance for the state’s working people.
Senate Democratic Caucus
Chairman Jeff Yarbro said that
making health care affordable
for everyone is the most important issue facing the state.
“We need the governor and
common sense legislators of
both parties to come together
around a plan,” Yarbro stated.
“I am confident that Insure
Tennessee will be introduced
during this session.”
“Our state is making
extraordinary gains in education, and I would be very trou-
bled to see that progress stop
over one party's partisan political
objections,”
Senate
Minority Leader Lee Harris
said. “We need to continue to
support the highest standards
for our students and keep up
the progress we've made.”
House Democratic Leader
Craig Fritzhugh (D-Ripley) said
that while he is pleased to hear
teachers are finally getting the
raise they were promised last
year, “I didn’t hear much about
helping the working people of
our state just a week after this
body denied them health care.
We’re still not talking about
paid family leave, overtime
compensation and parental
involvement
in
schools.
Democrats think we need a
more middle-class outward
approach and that’s what you’ll
see from us over the next few
weeks.”
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state’s major interstates – and
soe rural areas – motorists can
view Dynamic Message signs
provided by the Tennessee
Department of Transportation
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The main purpose of the
signs is to alert motorists of
incidents, lane blockages, hazardous road conditions or
Amber Alerts, according to
TDOT officials. During off-peak
travel times, safety messages
are displayed.
Recently, TDOT held a contest that resulted in almost 3,400
message entries. For two weeks,
more than 9,000 votes were cast
for the 15 messages – covering
issues such as distracted driving, seatbelt usage, impaired
driving, speeding and aggressive driving – that were selected
as finalists.
The top five messages are:
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• “It’s Tennessee. Slow down
and enjoy the view.”
• “Hey you! Yeah you! Hang
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• “Tailgating is for the game,
not the road.”
These messaged will be
placed in rotation to run
throughout the year across the
state, according to TDOT officials.
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Sarah Stringfellow
Staff Writer
Landmark Realty Services
Group has officially announced
its plans for Graymont, a nineacre, 28-lot single-family home
community with frontage off
Woodmont Boulevard, Graybar
Lane and Hopkins Street.
Construction began in January,
and is set for completion in fall
of 2015.
“Graymont will offer the
best of both worlds,” said
Steven Ezell, president of
Landmark. “Residents will be a
block away from the activity of
Green Hills and will enjoy the
privacy and green space of a
classic neighborhood when
they return home.”
The homes will range
between 3,600 and 5,000 square
feet, and will be priced starting
at $800,000. The neighborhood
will feature landscaping, sidewalks, hidden motor courts,
private rear yards and an alley
system to house the garage
door.
“We acquired the Graymont
property and designed the site
with a long-term vision in
mind,” said Ezell. “We want to
work with buyers to ensure that
they are receiving a home that
they will love, but we also want
to maintain a level of control so
that streetscapes have consistency, price points are sustainable, and construction timelines are effectively managed.”
Brookdale Green Hills Cumberland offers
in-home visits through “10,000 Heart to Hearts”
n Cardiac disease kills more women than all cancers combined
Many women don’t realize
as they age they become more
likely to develop heart disease.
To combat this health issue,
a team from Brookdale Green
Hills Cumberland is fanning
out to personally alert area
women age 65 and older to their
increased risk disease and provide resources to fight it. This
effort is part of “10,000 Heart to
Hearts,” a nationwide initiative
with the goal of reaching 10,000
older women across the country. The 10,000 Heart to Hearts
program began at the start of
February, which is American
Heart Month.
“Cardiac disease kills more
women than all cancers combined, but a lot of older women
don’t realize how dangerous it
is,” said Brookdale Chief
Medical Officer Kevin O’Neil,
M.D., F.A.C.P, said. “On average, women develop heart disease 10 years later than men,
with their first heart attack
occurring at the age of 70.”
He said this cardiac disease
risk begins rising during
menopause when the body
reduces production of estrogen, a hormone believed to benefit arteries. By their 70s, most
women have high blood pressure.
“Aging makes it harder to
cope with cardiac disease’s
impact,” Dr. O’Neil added.
“Three-quarters of
senior
women who survive heart
attacks are not able to resume
their normal lives. However,
women
can
dramatically
reduce their cardiac risk
regardless of their age by
embracing healthy habits.”
He noted that a study recently published in the Journal of
the American College of
Cardiology shows lifestyle
changes can reduce a woman’s
likelihood of disease by 90 percent.
“They include stopping
smoking, eating a diet low in
saturated fats, exercising moderately for half an hour a day,
limiting alcohol consumption
and maintaining a body mass
index under 25,” Dr. O’Neil
said.
Watching television for no
more than seven hours a week
is also associated with better
cardiac health.
Through the “10,000 Heart to
Hearts” initiative, professionals with Brookdale Green Hills
Cumberland will visit senior
women in their homes to
explain the risk, check their
blood pressure, discuss measures for healthier lifestyles,
provide Brookdale’s hearthealthy cookbook and connect
them with resources. There is
no charge for the visits.
“Our goal is to have a candid, heart-to-heart discussion
with each woman about the
importance of the issue and
help them take the steps needed
to address it,” Brookdale Green
Hills Cumberland Executive
Director Donna Adlington said.
To schedule an in-home
“10,000 Heart to Hearts” visit,
call 615-463-9111.
Tennessee Bank and Trust is
financing construction. Allard
Ward Architects, Stephen Wells
House and Garden Design, and
Hawkins Partners also are
involved.
TriMark Builders, which is
the construction arm of
Landmark, will build each
home. Graymont Development
LLC purchased the property for
$4.4 million from Oscar Tivis
Nelson Jr. in March 2014.
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Chest pain can be caused
by a range of conditions, from
not serious to life-threatening. It may be caused by a
heart attack or a blood clot in
your lungs. Sometimes chest
pain or pressure is caused by
poor blood flow to your heart
(angina). Infection, inflammation or a fracture in the bones
or cartilage in the chest can
cause pain or discomfort.
Chest pain can also be a symptom of a digestive problem,
such as acid reflux or a stomach ulcer.
Common symptoms
include the following:
• Fever or sweating
• Nausea or vomiting
• Shortness of breath
•Discomfort or pressure
that spreads from your
chest to you back, jaw or
arm
• A racing or slow
heartbeat
•Feeling weak, tired
or faint
Seek immediate care for
the following symptons:
• Squeezing, pressure or
pain in your chest that lasts
longer than five minutes or
returns
•Discomfort or pain in
your back, neck, jar, stomach
or arm
•Trouble breathing
•Nausea or vomiting
•Lightheadedness or a sudden cold sweat, especially
with trouble breathing
•Chest discomfort that gets
worse, even with medicine
•Coughing or vomiting
blood
•Black or bloody bowel
movements
•Vomiting that does not
stop or pain when you swallow.
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Donelson church builds community through “little somethings”
Tiffany L. Dale
Staff Writer
“Faith in action.”
That was Debbie Byrd’s
vision for a local church’s
homeless ministry when she set
out to create a different way of
serving those in need.
Her idea: build a day program to serve homeless and
low-income individuals in their
own community.
Every Thursday around
lunch time, volunteers at
Andrew Price Memorial
United
Methodist
Church, the self-styled
“Church in the Curve”
on Lebanon Road, staff a
ministry with a simple
mission: love and serve
thy neighbor.
A hot meal and a to-go
lunch are the tangibles
awaiting guests at Rest
in the Curve, a program
that
began
last
November and serves inneed
residents
of
Donelson
and
Hermitage.
Visitors arrive at the
church by bus and bike;
some come on foot. Some
are homeless, but most
are Donelson’s working
poor—sometimes they
bring their children. If
they need a meal for
other friends, family
members or neighbors,
Volunteer Jane Beavon prepares to they get that, too.
Visitors and volunserve food to Rest in the Curve visiteers
say they come
tors.
away
with
a lot more
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than
those
things.
Drugs seized, 40 arrested
during weekend gang bust
Operation Safer Streets, the
Metro Police Department’s antigang initiative, netted 40 arrests
during last weekend’s drug
sting. Pounds of illegal drugs
were also seized during the twoday operation.
According to police reports,
the bust, which took place
Friday and Saturday, resulted in
28 misdemeanors and 11 felony
charges. In all, officers seized
nearly three pounds of marijuana, 17 grams of cocaine and four
grams of heroine.
At least three times a week,
officers and supervisors representing each of the eight
precincts and the Specialized
Investigations Division (SID)
partner together to implement
strategies to combat gang crime
and activities in various areas
of Nashville.
Last weekend’s team consisted of 36 SID detectives, supervisors and patrol officers, including two canine officers spread
over the weekend. Targeted
areas included Elm Hill Pike,
Bell Road, Lafayette Street,
Charlotte Pike, University
Court and Harding Place.
To date, Operation Safer
Streets has resulted in 261
arrests and more than 1,700
vehicles stops in the targeted
areas. Among the charges were
24 felonies and 226 misdemeanors.
Due to the growing gang
problem on the streets of
Nashville with gangs such as
Kurdish Pride, MS-13, Bloods,
and Crips, MPD uses Operation
Safer Streets as surveillance in
Nashville neighborhoods with
gang presence.
When it began in 2008, the
Safer Street’s team had only 14
officers who worked Friday,
Saturday, and Sunday. These 14
officers patrolled in areas with
a high concentration of gang
activity.
Everyone who comes to be
served is served, something
Byrd, who also serves as the
church’s secretary, believes is
important in cultivating the
community the ministry strives
to create.
She insists that the program
isn’t a charity nor a substitute
for the more widely known
Room in the Inn program,
which provides emergency
shelter to those experiencing
homelessness during the winter.
She said her faith was tested
but strengthened by naysayers
who told her the program wasn’t necessary in the suburbs
and that people wouldn’t come.
The program has grown from
one guest on the first day to an
average of seven per week.
“We can all do a little something and it makes a big something. If we help just one soul,
it’s worth it,” said Byrd.
Though free Bibles are available and a “quiet room” is provided for meditation or prayer,
“conversion” isn’t the goal and
has no active part in the ministry. That welcoming spirit
extends to volunteers as well.
In fact, a local homeless man
provides “security” for the program, which is held in the
church’s basement.
“We believe we show our
faith by caring for people where
they are,” volunteer Jane
Beavon explained.
Byrd hopes to see the yearround program expand to
include one Saturday per
month and to provide additional services such as resume writing, computer access, shower
and laundry service and on-site
social workers. A community
garden is planned for the
spring.
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By Lawrence M. Lipman
What Nashville features
homebuyers want in 2015
If you read The Lipman
Group blog, you know that our
team of expert realtors recently
revealed
which
features
Nashville home buyers want
most in 2015. Realtors spend
time with clients and qualified
home buyers every day, and we
hear what qualities are desirable within the Nashville market in real time.
In previous columns, we’ve
discussed how important it is to
be aware of these trends and
most-wanted features, especially if you know you’re not in a
forever home. As you make
repairs and improvements to
your property, review current
and past lists of popular features to serve as guidelines.
This is a tried-and-true way to
see encouraging ROI on home
improvement
investments
when it comes time to sell.
The first feature our expert
realtors are noticing is a desire
for a technologically savvy
home. We discussed the pros
and cons of a few smart home
systems last year, and there’s
no doubt that new gadgets and
technology will be introduced
in 2015. Particularly as millennials continue to enter the
home buying market, the era of
the smart home is upon us.
Of course, this is not just a
need in Nashville. According to
a survey by HGTV, 46 percent of
consumers say it’s important
for “their current home or the
next home they purchase to
have smart home technology.”
What’s more is that they’re not
solely interested for the security benefits. Homeowners are
equally interested in the comfort and cost savings that a
smart home provides.
Second, Nashville home buyers are searching for a place
where they can spread out – literally. A demand for outdoor
living space is on the rise, and
local buyers love the roof-top
decks being built in new developments. Lipman realtors have
found that the more patios and
porches the better.
This trend also mimics a
national movement into the
great outdoors. In fact, when
residential design pros were
asked by the American Society
of Landscape Architects to rate
the popularity of outdoor
design features in 2014, outdoor
kitchens and entertainment
spaces came in second behind
general landscaping. Living
and dining rooms aren’t just for
inside anymore.
Finally, a true remodeling
staple that always offers an
impressive amount of bang for
your buck: the kitchen. A welldesigned, beautiful and efficient kitchen is always a sought
after selling point.
According to the 2015 Cost
vs. Value report, the average
pay back on a kitchen remodel
is 79.3 percent. In luxury neighborhoods, our team has found
that Nashville buyers are willing to pay more for better appliances, such as a SubZero refrigerator, so be mindful of this if
you replace any of those big
ticket items.
Nashville’s housing market
has its own unique rhythm, so
before you make your next
remodeling move, be sure to
educate yourself about local
and national industry trends.
You may even consider consulting a realtor to get the most upto-date information for your
area. Strategic planning and
upgrades will ensure that you
get top dollar for your home if
and when you decide to sell.
Lawrence M. Lipman is the
owner and president of The
Lipman Group / Sotheby’s
International
Realty
in
Nashville.
Real
estate
is
Lawrence’s career, but also his
passion, and he takes pride in
guiding buyers and sellers
through exciting home transitions at any budget. Lawrence
welcomes questions and can be
reached by calling 615-364-3333.
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January home sales best in 8 years
Spring is just a few weeks
away and with it comes spring
fever – when people begin to
seriously think about buying a
new home. For home owners,
that means getting their home
ready for a “For Sale” sign to be
placed in the front yard.
January home sales were the
best they’ve been in eight years,
Greater Nashville Association
of Realtors (GNAR) President
Cindy Stanton said.
“While our market began
making positive strides in 2013,
last year was monumental in
establishing a stronger foundation for our market,” Stanton
said. “This was the strongest
January our market has experi-
enced since 2007.”
Home closings for January
were up 11.1 percent when compared to the same period last
year.
Stanton said that these numbers reflect a strong market;
however,
“challenges
still
remain. The biggest being the
low level of inventory. This is
particularly true of the firsttime buyer and affordable markets. However, moving into the
spring selling season we expect
to see more available properties
appearing on the market.”
Inventory, which includes
residential,
condominiums,
multi-family
and
farms/land/lots, at the end of
January was 12,663, compared
with 13,962 in January 2014.
Numbers released by GNAR
show that there were 2,204 sales
pending at the end of the month,
compared with 1,979 pending
sales at this time last year. The
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was 76 days.
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January was $215,000 and for a
condominium it was $172,250.
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February 12, 2015, The News- Page 5
Taxing
Matters
By Jim Wilson, CPA
IRAʼs and required minimum distribution
Recently, my clients who have
reached 70 years of age have been
confused about the Required
Minimum Distribution (RMD) from
IRA accounts. This requirement
forces senior citizens to pay a proportional tax based on their longevity
(death projection).
When you reach age 70 1/2 you
must begin taking money from your
tax-deferred retirement accounts,
such as a traditional individual
retirement account, workplace 401(k)
or self-employed retirement plans.
Those funds have been protected
from tax and of course the Service
would like to collect tax from the distribution of those funds. The IRS has
created tables to calculate these
annual withdrawals, known as
required minimum distributions, or
RMDs. They use longevity data and
are designed to ensure that most of
your retirement benefits are paid to
you during your lifetime. Although
RMDs are triggered once you turn 70
1/2, you get a few months before first
required withdrawal is due. You have
until April 1 of the year that follows
the calendar year you turn 70 1/2,
which is six calendar months after
your 70th birthday.
Now the question everyone is ask-
ing, why withdraw? If you don't need
the money, you don't want to pay
taxes on any withdrawals and you're
leaving your account untouched, why
worry about it? Failure to withdraw
triggers an excess accumulation tax.
This levy is 50 percent of the
required distribution that you didn't
take. For example, you didn't withdraw the required $1,000 from your
traditional IRA. The tax charge for
your defiance is $500. For a taxpayer
in the 25 percent income tax bracket,
that's twice what you would have paid
in taxes if you'd simply followed the
RMD rule. If you can convince the
IRS that your distribution shortfall
was due to “reasonable error” and
that you're taking steps to rectify the
situation, the agency could waive the
penalty. In that case, file Form 5329
(part VIII), go ahead and pay the
excess accumulation tax and attach a
letter of explanation. If the IRS
agrees that you shouldn't be penalized, it will refund the excess tax.
Determining your distribution is
not difficult. If you have accepted
that you must start siphoning off
your retirement fund. Now, it's
important to find out just how much
money you have to withdraw.
The IRS has created three tables
based on life expectancies to figure
the minimum withdrawal amount,
which is a percentage of your IRA
based on your age, and these can be
found in IRS Publication 590. The
publication
is
available
at
www.irs.gov.
Retirement-plan beneficiaries use
the first table. Married account owners with spouses more than 10 years
younger use the second table.
Because its calculations incorporate
the younger age of the spouse to
spread withdrawals over a longer life
expectancy, these account owners
don't have to take out as much.
Most account holders use Table 3,
known as the uniform lifetime table.
It is for singles and married savers
with spouses closer to their own ages.
The IRS has revised calculations in
this table to reflect today's longer life
spans. Under the new distribution
guidelines, an individual with sufficient income from other sources can
withdraw less from a retirement
account, letting it grow for a while
longer. There are some withdrawal
exceptions. The IRS does allow a few
instances in which you don't have to
touch your retirement money just
yet.
First, if all of your retirement
savings are in a Roth IRA, you're
exempt from RMD rule. Earnings in
Roth accounts are tax-free, and you
can leave your money in there as long
as you like.
Second, if you are still working,
you can wait until you actually retire
before you collect from your company
pension or 401(k). But if you have
other, non-work-related accounts,
such as an IRA other than a Roth, you
have to start taking money from them
now.
Third, if you've already withdrawn the minimum required
amount last year when you celebrated your 70 1/2 birthday or you did so
last April 1, you will be covered for
the 2014 required distribution year.
You will, however, need to take your
2015 RMD amount by Dec. 31.
Other withdrawal rules
Even if you've been tapping retirement accounts before you became a
septuagenarian (fancy word for 70
years old), now you must keep a close
eye on exactly how much you take
out. All subsequent withdrawals
must meet the IRS mandatory
amounts.
You can always take out more
than the required amount. But that
won't affect distributions in future
years. Say, for example, your required
withdrawal this year is $1,500 but you
take out $2,000. You can't carry that
$500 over to count against the next
required distribution. But, because
you've reduced your IRA balance,
your subsequent minimum distributions will likely be lowered.
Do you have multiple retirement
accounts? Then you must figure the
minimum withdrawal amount for
each, but you don't necessarily have
to deplete each one of them. If you
have several IRAs, you can add the
separate amounts and take the total
from just one. However, you do have
to take required minimum distributions from each workplace account
separately.
If you made any nondeductible
contributions to your traditional IRA
make sure you have the paperwork to
back that up. This is part of the reason that you need to file Form 8606,
which tracks these amounts and
establishes your cost basis in your
account. Your nondeductible contributions are not taxed when you withdraw them. Rather, they are a return
of your investment (i.e., your cost
basis) in your IRA. The IRS will let
you take your required distribution
in installments. Just make sure that
these disbursements, be they monthly, quarterly or some other increment, total at least the yearly minimum amount you're obligated to
withdraw. Spending the distribution
is not required. While the IRS says
you must take a specified amount of
money out of your traditional IRA or
other similar retirement plan, that
doesn't mean you have to spend it.
The agency is interested only in
collecting some of the deferred taxes
on your account. That goal is accomplished as soon as you take the distribution. If you don't need that money,
or as much as you had to take out, to
meet your living expenses, you can
redeposit any or all of the distribution in another non-retirement savings account where it will keep earning interest for you or you may put
the money in a ROTH IRA.
(According to the IRS, regardless of
your age, you may be able to establish
and make nondeductible contributions to an individual retirement
plan called a Roth IRA.)
Please request our totally free tax
preparation organizer by email. We
look forward to hearing from you.
For more information, please call
Wilson & Wilson, PC, CPU, CFE at 615673-1330 or send an email to us at
[email protected].
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Druʼs Vues, too
By Drucilla Smith
Book tracks major civil rights events
as it impacted Vandy basketball star
Civil
Rights:
“Strong
Inside: Perry Wallace and the
Collision of Race and Sports in
the South,” paints a compelling
portrait of the racist South in
the ‘60s.
Author Andrew
Maraniss first heard about and
admired Wallace a quarter of a
century ago while a student at
Vanderbilt.
Maraniss’ story of the first
black scholarship athlete to
play in the Southeastern
Conference tracks the major
civil rights events of the time.
As a 12-year-old, Wallace
watched the 1960 lunch counter
sit-ins in Nashville. He entered
high school in 1963, the year
Martin Luther King delivered
his historic “I Have A Dream”
speech.
“The country was changing
and Perry Wallace knew he had
opportunities his older siblings
and his parents didn’t,”
Maraniss recently told the
Green Hills Rotary Club.
Years ago, Wallace, playing a
winning game for Vanderbilt,
was subject to taunts from the
crowd and unnecessary roughness on the court in a game
with Ole Miss. An Ole Miss
player cut and nearly blinded
Wallace with an elbow thrust to
his eye, yet officials ignored the
serious injury.
When, as a Vanderbilt student, Wallace attended the
University Church of Christ
near
Vanderbilt,
elders
approached him and asked him
to leave.
Members of the
church had threatened to cut
the church out of their wills if
a black person attended services there.
“Strong Inside” is available
from Vanderbilt Press or
through
local
booksellers
BookMan
BookWoman
or
Parnassus Books.
*****
Boyd Fulton (L) welcomed Author Andrew Maraniss to the
Green Hills Rotary Club to present his book about Vanderbilt
basketball star Perry Wallace.
- photo by Dru Smith
Hypocritic Oath?
Last
week, on a 7-4 vote, the state
Senate Health and Welfare
Committee killed Gov. Bill
Haslam's “Insure Tennessee”
proposal to benefit 280,000
Tennesseans.
Prior to the vote, Democratic
state Sen. Jeff Yarbro suggest-
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ed to the Health and Welfare
Committee that most committee members have tax subsidized health care along with
almost every Tennessee legislator.
Chattanooga
Republican
Sen. Todd Gardenhire publically "chewed out" Yarbro for his
"slap" at his fellow committee
members.
Gardenhire angrily stated
his own health coverage came
from his private employer.
Gardenhire later had to admit,
under media questioning, that
he actually is covered by the
state plan though he never uses
it.
The Chattanooga Times-Free
Press reported that 88 of the 99
House members and 28 of 33
Senators are covered by the
state health plan though they
work only part-time. Taxpayers
pay 80 percent of their health
premiums.
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Dist.23: Hospitality professional Thom Druffel seeks to
serve West Meade, where he
lives, as well as parts of
Hillwood and Belle Meade on
the Metro Council.
Druffel, a hotel general manager, commented, "We live in
one of the greatest cities in the
country, and are a destination
for visitors from all over the
world. While our growth is
amazing, I want to make sure
that Nashville remains, not
only a great place to visit, but a
great place to call home. We
need to be stewards of our communities and promote smart
growth, while protecting the
things that make our city special. Issues like traffic, sidewalks and parks are concerns
that repeatedly come up as I
speak with neighbors and
friends.”
Druffel is adjunct professor
in the hospitality program at
TSU and holds the Pencil
Foundation Volunteer of the
Year and Greater Nashville
Chamber Spirit awards.
Contact Dru Smith at [email protected] or 615 8568278.
Candidate Tom Druffel (L) asked his prospective West
Meade constituent Garland Rose (R) to vote for him to represent West Meade, Hillwood and Belle Meade, in Dist. 23,
Metro Council.
- photo by Dru Smith
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February 12, 2015, The News- Page 7
Thom Druffel announces District 23 candidacy
Thom Druffel, Candidate,
District 23
Thom Druffel announced his
candidacy for Metro Council
District 23. He is running for
the seat currently occupied by
Emily Evans, who is term limited from running again.
Druffel, who lives in West
Meade and is a hotel general
manager, has been an active
member of numerous volunteer organizations including
ARC, Project Pencil and
Kiwanis.
“We live in one of the greatest cities in the country, and are
a destination for visitors from
all over the world. While our
growth is amazing, I want to
make sure that Nashville
remains, not only a great place
to visit, but a great place to call
home. We need to be stewards
of our communities and pro-
mote smart growth, while protecting the things that make
our city special. Issues like traffic, sidewalks, and parks are
concerns that repeatedly come
up as I speak with neighbors
and friends.”
In addition to his other volunteer
activities,
Druffel
helped create the TSU hospitality program and is an adjunct
professor at the school. He has
received the Pencil Foundation
Volunteer of the Year and
Greater Nashville Chamber
Spirit awards.
He and his family are members of St. Ann parish.
Council District 23 covers
West Meade and portions of
Hillwood and Belle Meade.
Davidson County now hiring
poll officials for 2015 elections
The
Davidson
County
Election Commission is now
hiring poll officials to staff voting locations for all 2015 elections.
To serve as a poll official, one
must be a registered Davidson
County voter. Poll officials are
paid $120 for each Election Day
worked, and are also paid for
participating in the mandatory
training.
The Metro General Election
is August 6 for the offices of
Mayor, Vice Mayor, Metro
Council At-Large and Metro
Council.
If a run-off election is necessary, it will be held early
September. It requires about
1200 poll officials to staff 161
polling locations. Those locations are open for voting from 7
a.m. – 7 p.m. on Election Day.
High school students who
live in Davidson County, or who
are at least 17 years old, and
have submitted a voter registration form are also eligible to
work as poll officials.
“It takes a lot of dedicated
and conscientious poll officials
to help provide barrier-free,
fair and fully staffed elections,”
said Kent Wall, Davidson
County Election Commission
administrator of elections. “We
are encouraging people to sign
up and recruit a friend or family member to sign up also.”
Anyone interested in becoming a
Davidson County poll official
may call 615-862-4372, or visit
nashville.gov
Mall at Green Hills unveils new parking garage, first step in expansion project
The new four-level parking garage is 240,000 squart-feet and contains 713 parking spaces.
Photo by Anthony Cunningham
The Skybridge connects the mall and new parking garage.
Photo by Anthony Cunningham
Sarah Stringfellow
Staff Writer
The Mall at Green Hills has
opened a new four-level parking
garage, located on the West end
side of the property, adjacent to
Cleghorn Road.
The garage contains 713
parking spaces and a sky bridge
that
provides
connection
between the new parking
garage and the mall.
“We are excited to provide
the convenience of additional
parking to our customers,” The
Mall at Green Hills General
Manager Kimberly Shadwick
says. “This garage is just one
small component of the expansion and renovation project
that is currently under way to
ensure we remain the region’s
premier shopping destination.”
The parking garage segued
the Mall at Green Hills’ expansion project. Anticipated for
completion in 2018, the project
will include underground parking, a new Dillard’s department
store, and an additional 130,000
square feet of leasable mall
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Weed Wrangle Nashville to
help save green spaces
Have you ever wanted to
wrangle weeds? The inaugural
Weed Wrangle Nashville might
be your chance.
Weed Wrangle Nashville, a
volunteer-driven effort to help
rescue public parks and shared
green spaces from invasive
species such as harmful trees,
vines and flowering plants, will
take place from 9 a.m. to noon
on Feb. 28 at several locations
across the city.
Locations
are
Beaman
Park/Bells Bend; Owl's Hill
Nature Sanctuary; Radnor
Lake State Natural Area;
Shelby Bottoms Greenway and
Nature Park; Warner Parks;
Greenways
for
Nashville;
Richland Creek Watershed
Association;
Cheekwood
Botanical Gardens; and Lipscomb
University/Academy,
coordinated by the Cumberland
River Compact.
“Green is not always good,”
said Steve Manning, president
of Invasive Plant Control, Inc.,
and consultant to the project.
“If nothing is done, these
plants, insects and other nonnative intruders will continue
to adversely impact our city’s
ecosystem resources and services.”
Cayce McAlister, president
of The Garden Club of
Nashville, which is funding the
event, said this city’s native
trees, plants and wildlife are
gradually losing the fight
against non-native plants introduced here decades ago for
agricultural or landscaping
purposes.
“Some of these plants are
quite beautiful with colorful
flowers and pleasing scents,”
McAlister said. “But make no
mistake: They are a serious
concern for our parks, our pub-
lic green spaces and our own
backyards.”
During Weed Wrangle, teams
of volunteers, supervised by
knowledgeable guides, will
locate and uproot such unwelcome plants as bush honeysuckle, Chinese privet, autumn
olive, English ivy and winter
creeper.
Those wishing to volunteer
for Weed Wrangle Nashville
should visit www.weedwranglenashville.org, choose the location where they’d like to work,
and register using the online
form. (The Lipscomb location is
already full.)
Details including directions
to the Feb. 28 meeting points
are listed for each site.
On the day of the event, volunteers are encouraged to
bring water bottles, work
gloves, insect spray, sunscreen
and, if possible, a digging tool
such as a mattock (a common
hand tool similar to a pickaxe).
Weed Wrangle Nashville represents a fresh new push to
stem the tide of biological pollution in our area. The goal is
twofold: restoration and preservation. Organizers seek to raise
awareness of
the “green
scourge” before more of our
native plants lose the fight for
the light and nutrients they
require to survive, said
Elizabeth Lamar, organizer of
Weed Wrangle Nashville and a
Garden Club of Nashville member.
Organizers say invasive
plants consume nutrients, disrupt the ecological balance and
ultimately disfigure outdoor
surroundings.
From Staff Reports
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10-digit dialing coming to the
Middle Tennessee area
Get ready to dial more numbers when making a phone call
in
Middle
Tennessee.
The region has outgrown a
one-area code capacity and will
soon be using “629” in addition
to
the
“615”
code
Beginning Feb. 28, all local
calls will require 10-digit dialing (area code plus the 7-digit
telephone
number.)
According to TDS Telecom,
calls placed in La Vergne, Mt.
Juliet, Nashville, Franklin,
Murfreesboro, Lebanon and
other communities in northcentral Tennessee, will require
callers to include the area code
and
telephone
number.
Beginning Mar. 28, the new
629 area code will be “overlaid”
or superimposed over the same
geographical area as the 615
zone.
The Tennessee Regulatory
Authority (TRA) ordered the
Area Code Overlay for the area
served by 615. According to
Federal
Communications
Commission rules, when two
area codes serve the same
region, callers are required to
change the way they dial local
calls. Customers don’t have to
change
their
area
code
What residents and businesses
need
to
know:
•Existing phone numbers in the
615 area code will not change.
•What’s a local call now
remains a local call, regardless
of the number of digits dialed.
•The dialing procedure for long
distance or operator assisted
calls
will
not
change.
•911 remains a three-digit dial.
Callers should identify their
telephone number as a ten-digit
number (area code + 7-digit
telephone number), and include
the area code when giving their
number to friends, family, busi-
ness associates and customers.
Also, callers should ensure
that automatic dialing equipment, applications, software
and other types of equipment
have been reprogrammed to follow the new dialing procedure.
This includes PBX systems,
electronic telephone sets, autodial systems, multi-line key systems, life safety systems, fax
machines, Internet dial-up
numbers, alarm systems, gates,
speed dialers, call forwarding
settings
and
voicemail.
Residents and businesses
should also check with their
security company to make sure
their system is programmed for
the new dialing pattern.
For more information, visit
tn.gov/tra/615areacodeexhaust.shtml.
From Staff Reports
February 12, 2015, The News- Page 7
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Sounds ...
From Page One
ballpark.”
The ballpark will seat 10,000
people with fixed seats, picnic
seating and a grassy berm area.
Historical monuments, commemorating Native Americans
and Sulphur Dell ( the former
minor league baseball park in
Nashville) will be placed periodically throughout the park.
With respect to green space, the
park will contain a green roof,
rainwater harvesting and a
rainwater garden. The signature guitar-shaped scoreboard
will be delivered by the end of
this month, and the playing
turf will be inserted midMarch.
Thanks to the outstanding
effort by hundreds of workers,
we are getting closer and closer
to the completion of the pre-
mier minor league ballpark in
the country,” said Ward. “The
Sounds, along with the city officials who made this project
happen, look forward to showcasing First Tennessee Park for
the citizens of Nashville on
April 17.”
But, with the fervor of a new
stadium, comes the unfortunate thought: where is everyone going to park? According to
officials, the $18 million parking garage will not be completed until October. And in the
next few weeks, the mayor’s
office will release parking and
traffic accommodations for
baseball-goers, mainly consisting of off-site parking lots and
shuttle buses.
For more information on the
Sounds,
visit
http://nashville.sounds.milb.c
om/index.jsp?sid=t556.
Contact Sarah Stringfellow
at [email protected]
The Ceremonial Entrance on Jackson Street will be the main entrance used by patrons.
Jackson Street will be a festival street, similar to Fifth Avenue near the Music City Center.
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The field suites will feature an indoor seating area, outdoor high-top tables and traditional
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Nashville Sounds Baseball Club will hold two job fairs
2015 Seasonal Employee Job Fairs
Thursday, February 19
4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Greer Stadium, 534 Chestnut Street – Sluggerʼs (4th floor)
Saturday, February 21
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Music City Center, 201 5th Avenue South – Room 201
Positions available include: fan hosts, ticket office, merchandise cashier/hawker, parking attendants, custodial crew, and food and beverage service. All positions offer flexible hours and schedules, shifts ranging from four to six hours in length, and hourly wages that vary by position.
Interested applicants should come prepared to interview and bring a photo ID as well as their
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downloadable application are available at www.nashvillesounds.com.
February 12, 2015, The News- Page 9
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Mayoral ...
From Page One
has also served on the
Metropolitan
Homelessness
Commission.
Barry noted that recent
housing numbers put the
affordable housing inventory
lacking by between 3,000 to
6,000 units and cautioned that
the city’s Barnes Fund for
Affordable Housing, which provides grants for affordable
housing development, is “woefully underfunded.”
Mayor Karl Dean started the
Fund in 2013 with $3 million in
federal grant dollars. The
Metro Council this year allocated only $500,000.
Gentry warned against putting the issue solely in the city’s
hands.
“Government can’t fix this.
We’re going to have to bring
stakeholders together. Rising
boats are the key but people
have to be in the boats,” he said,
citing the need for more collaboration between nonprofits and
social service providers.
Other candidates highlighted the multi-faceted nature of
the housing problem.
Kane said that any approach
to increasing the affordable
housing
inventory
must
address Nashville’s underdeveloped transportation system.
“We must focus on transit
oriented development,” he said,
noting that any new construction or incentivized redevelopment had to take into account
bus line accessibility.
Eaton questioned whether
tax incentives for businesses
were necessary and pledged
that, as mayor, he would steer
MDHA to renew its focus on
helping people with housing, a
mission he said the agency has
drifted away from.
He added that any approach
to housing policy should
include collaboration with the
faith community.
Fox said an “inclusionary
zoning” approach similar to
that endorsed by local housing
advocates was a possible
option. Such a policy would
mandate a certain percentage
of new developments be set
aside for families earning less
that 60 percent of the county’s
median income – or $46,000 for
a family of four.
Both real estate developer
Freeman and businesswoman
Eskind-Rebrovick encouraged
new development through private equity, while Rebrovick
also suggested redevelopment
of vacant Metro properties into
affordable units.
Bone suggested a moral obligation to reducing the economic burden many Nashvillians
face, particularly those who
struggle with housing.
“Given the resources that
already exist, it is inexcusable
that we cannot more effectively
address these issues,” he stated
The next major candidate
forum will be hosted by
Lipscomb University on Feb. 24
at 5:30 p.m. and will focus on
issues such as neighborhood
“walkability”
and
design,
transportation, parks and
green space.
The event will be held in the
Ezell Center, Room 301.
Contact Tiffany Dale at
[email protected]
Metropolitan Board of
Parks and Recreation, along
with
District
29
Councilwoman
Karen
Johnson and District 9
Councilman Bill Pridemore,
invite constituents to a kickoff meeting to discuss the
design of a new community
center and park master plan
for Smith Springs Park and
Community and Madison
Community Center.
The meeting for Smith
Springs Park and Community
Center will be from 6 - 7 p.m.,
Thursday, Feb. 16 at Smith
Springs Road church of Christ
gymnasium,
2783
Smith
Spring Road.
Park officials will discuss
the design of a new community center and park master plan
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Attendees are invited to
share ideas and thoughts of
the community about its
future.
Then on Thursday, Feb. 26,
Councilman Pridemore an
park officials will be on hand
at
Madison
Community
Center,
located
at
510
Cumberland Ave., where the
design of a new community
center and park master plan
for Madison Park will be presented.
Residents are encouraged
to offer ideas and suggestions
about the community center
and park as it would impact
the community.
Police need help in locating these two men
Clear surveillance photos
show that the same two men
who broke into a laundromat
coin machine on Antioch Pike
early Monday morning also
broke into the Consumer
Depot, 3332 Powell Avenue,
Sunday night, according to
police reports.
Officers stated that the suspects arrived at the business in
a white GMC box truck. They
broke out a side window and
Enchanted Threads made entry at 10:40 p.m.; took
merchandise out the window
and loaded it into the truck.
Anyone who recognizes the
two men (see photo to left) is
urged to contact Crime
Stoppers at 74-CRIME. Persons
can also send an electronic tip
by texting the word “CASH”
along with the message to
274637 (CRIMES) or online at
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Greater Nashville has added
eight new board member for a
three-year term and named its
Executive for 2015, announced
Habitat of Greater Nashville
President and CCO Danny
Herron.
The 2015 new board members include: Jacky Akbari,
director of employer services/business development for
the
Nashville
Career
Advancement Center in the
Mayor’s office; Joe Ali, president, Auto Villages of Lebanon;
Dan Bedore, director of
Product communications for
Nissan North America; Daniel
lark, director of marketing for
Thompson Machinery; Rodney
Harris, construction manager
with HCA; Tom Hendricks, district automotive manager, UPS;
Mendy Mazzo, vice president of
business
development
at
Skanska; Scott McDowell, senior vice president for Student
Life at Lipscomb University.
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tee includes: Chair Ward
Wilson, reginal president, US
Bank, Vice Chair Lucia Folk,
vice president of
Public
Affairs, CMT; Treasurer Larry
Morton, retired from Crowe
Horwath; Secretary Christi
Edwards, executive director
and wealth advisor, Morgan
Stanley;
Past Chair David
McGowan, president, Regent
Homes; At-Large Paul KleineKracht, executive vice president
and
partner,
c3
Consulting; At-Large Lucy
Smith, realtor, Fridrich
&
Clark Realty; At Large Karen
Springer, executive vice president and COO, St. Thomas
Health Systems; At-Large ridley Wills, owner and design
director, The Wills Company.
Habitat for Humanity of
Greater Nashville is an ecumenical Christian ministry
that provides the life-changing
opportunity for people to purchase and own quality, affordable homes.
February 12, 2015, The News- Page 13
Do you know you are responsible
for the water and sewer lines
running through your property?
It pays to be protected.
Many Nashville homeowners don’t realize they are responsible for
these repairs to lines on their property. Problems such as water
line leaks or breaks and sewer line clogs or blocks can be sudden,
resulting in:
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· Property damage
· Pooling water
· Low water pressure
· Unusually high water bills
· Loss of service until repairs are made
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homeowners from the potentially high
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service lines, which are not covered by
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Page 14- The News, February 14, 2015
I miss my hedges, among other things.
On a regular basis, NES
sweeps through our neighborhoods destroying beautiful
trees and hedges – many of
which are not touching thelines, and wouldn't be for years
to come. Yet, on the median
down Belle Meade Blvd., trees
grown in, around and under the
wires with abandon. It seems
NES can ignore its own policies
for the sake of beautifying the
Boulevard. Two sets of standards? Money speaks, I suppose.
Describe “the best”
When thinking of "the best"
part of town, I'm sorry to admit
really makes West Nashville
look horrible.
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mall or for grocery shopping it
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down Leake Avenue to Belle
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not impress your guests they
probably need to go back to
Ohio. We have a beautiful city
but you may need to get out of
Green Hills to find it!
Streets need tidying
My husband and I went to
Lowe’s on Charlotte last
Saturday, and we could not
believe the trash lining the
parking lot, beginning at Jimand-Nick’s and continuing all
the way to Lowe’s. As we were
leaving the store, we spoke to
the manager about the trash,
and he said the property was
actually owned by Metro. Also,
there’s a homeless man on the
Greenway behind the stores.
We have visited that Greenway,
and enjoyed it. But, last time we
went, we were followed by a
homeless man and had to leave.
We won’t be going back. Also,
there are people living in
campers in the parking lot and
every time we go there, they’re
begging for money. So, it turns
out the people who had opposed
the Wal-mart years ago were
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for Gov. Bill Haslam and Jim
Cooper. I am neither a
Democrat or Republican.This
week the GOP-led legislature
voted
against
expanding
Medicaid for the poor. OK, I'm
done feeling sorry for the poor.
Your votes have consequences.
They control our legislature
now. So, when you go broke
from medical bills, lose your
home and cars, move in with
family and get turned away
from the hospital when you
have a heart attack, diabetes,
car accident, etc., I will no
longer feel sorry for you. I'm
finished standing up for you.
You’re voting against your own
interests!
Turn of the phone!
I am so ticked off at people
who go into restaurants and
talk loudly while conducted
their business either on their
cell phone or in groups! Come
on folks, give everyone else a
rest from listening to your loud
conversations about your sales,
losses, meetings, and market
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Just too red
I’m ticked off at the traffic
situation at Warfield Dr. and
Cleghorn Ave.. The red light at
Warfield Dr. stays red too long.
It’s most frustrating. Please do
something about this problem.
Get it right
I’m ticked off that every year
the weather people on our local
channels start talking about
snow several days before the
snow comes to Nashville. And
the day it’s to arrive, there are
no snowflakes on the ground.
With all of the technology and
education about the weather, it
should be more accurate. We
will go outside and see what has
occured overnight, as we did
when we were grewing up. You
are no help. Just watching
nature is sufficient. As far as
the city spraying brine on the
roadways, what a waste of dollars and labor!
February 12, 2015, The News- Page 15
Taxes, again
Ticked off ? You bet. The outdated Hall Income Tax makes
liars out of every Tennessee
lawmaker who says we do not
have an income tax. Thankfully,
I have seen people step up in the
past few weeks. One saying he
was tired of the Hall Income
Tax; another stated they were
glad someone was speaking up,
another explained how it is
hurting Tennessee's retired
seniors. The Hall Income Tax
was established in 1929 to help
during the great depression.
The Hall Income Tax is a tax
that takes 6 percent of one's
income from dividends and
interest. For those who have
worked a lifetime, raised a family, paid a mortgage and managed to save for their senior
years find themselves again
footing the bill. Hello legislature. Is there one of you who
has the fortitude to stand up
and speak out against the Hall
Income Tax? To start with, the
tax should change the dollar
amount the tax is based upon.
The current tax essentially
taxes everyone who is above the
poverty level. When you think
about it there is absolutely no
reason for a company to relocate to Nashville or Tennessee
period. The new companies gets
tax breaks to come, the employees work and save, Then when
they retire, bingo, gotcha, pay
up on that money you saved.
The usual legislator will say
that they need the money. Well
figure out an equitable way if
your going to have an income
tax. You were elected to solve
the issues and not with an attitude of "maybe later."
The Hall Income Tax needs
to go away. Nashville and all of
Tennessee will be the better for
it.
So high, not so fly
I'm ticked off every time I get
my Piedmont Gas bill. For
months, I have used significantly less therms compared to last
year, but my bill is higher. I
have tried to conserve energy
and save dollars, but my reward
is higher prices per therm so
Piedmont's profits aren't affected.
Anyone who follows current
events knows that energy costs
have plummeted.
Why is this not being reflected in our natural gas bills like it
is at the gas pump?
I have contacted Piedmont
Gas multiple times and their
customer relations staff, supervisors and engineer have no
answers. The engineer might,
but hasn't bothered to call back
yet as promised! (two weeks an
counting)
If you are as ticked off as I
am about your bill, please contact the Tennessee Regulatory
Authority online or by phone.
They are the only ones who
have any control over rates and
will file a formal complaint
with Piedmont.
By the way, don't worry
about switching your business
over to the competition– there
isn’t any!
Winter blues
I’m ticked off at Mother
Nature. You go and give us a
taste of the glorious Spring,
and then it’s back plunging
temperatures. It’s giving me a
case of the “Mean Reds.” I’m
sick of my extremely high electricity bills, a chicken noodle
soup diet, and extra 15 pounds
gained from the occassional tea
and cookies. So, please Mother
Nature, listen to us poor souls
and call off the Ice Age!
Gross theatre
I’m ticked off at the Green
Hills movie theatre. I’m confused as to why other theatres
in the city, and surrounding
cities (Memphis, Knoxville)
have updated theatre seats and
interior, but this one does not.
It’s in a nice area, the ticket
prices are astronomical, popcorn is more than lunch
allowance ... But, yet, the theatre smells like a mixture of
mildew and leftover cats. I wish
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Page 16- The News, February 16, 2015
Haslam introduces legislation towards scholarships to community college for adult learners
Gov. Bill Haslam introduced
legislation that is directly
linked to his most recent budget
proposal. The bills are a result
of the governor’s continued
focus on more Tennesseans
earning a post-secondary credential, supporting teachers
across the state and building a
more customer-focused, efficient and effective state government.
“These legislative proposals
build on the Drive to 55, our
effort to raise the percentage of
Tennesseans with a degree or
certificate beyond high school
from 32 to 55 by the year 2025.
We know that just reaching high
school graduates won’t be
enough to reach our goal, so
we’re specifically looking to get
adults with some college credit
to go back and earn their
degree,” Haslam said.
“Along with including $100
million in the budget for teachers salaries, the proposals are
also aimed at supporting educators in meaningful ways, and we
are always looking for ways to
recruit, reward and retain the
best and brightest to serve in
state government.”
The governor’s legislation,
sponsored by Senate Majority
Leader
Mark
Norris
(RCollierville) and House Majority
Leader Gerald McCormick (RChattanooga), includes: The
Community College Reconnect
Grant pilot program that would
use a one-time payment of $1.5
million in lottery funds in the
FY 2015-16 budget proposal to
provide last-dollar scholarships
to adults with some college credit to attend a community college.
In Tennessee there are nearly 1
million adults with some postsecondary credit but no degree,
and this is an additional component of the governor’s Drive to
55 initiative.
The Educators’ Liability
Trust Fund would provide, personal liability coverage to teachers free of charge. While many
teachers are covered through
their school districts’ insurance
plans, the governor heard from
many in his conversations
around the state that they are
concerned they’re not adequately covered and teachers end up
paying for liability protection at
their own expense. This year’s
budget proposal includes a onetime appropriation of $5 million
to establish the fund to provide
coverage.
The Revenue Modernization
Act would help keep Tennessee
a low tax state by leveling the
playing field between in-state
companies and out-of-state companies doing business in
Tennessee. The proposal would
also seek to close certain loopholes by adapting to changes in
the way products are bought and
sold. The proposed legislation
includes: Addressing “nexus” in
sales and use, franchise and
excise, and business taxes;
Adopting market-based sourcing of services to determine
which state counts the sale of
service for tax purposes when a
company conducts business in
more than one state.
This would make Tennessee’s
tax structure more competitive
with surrounding states by
changing the way a multi-state
company’s income and net
worth is taxed for franchise and
excise purposes; And allowing
the use of software and video
games being accessed remotely
to be subject to sales tax as if
they had been purchased or
downloaded.
The
Compensation
Enhancement Act continues the
administration’s
focus
on
recruiting,
retaining
and
rewarding a talented state gov-
Sara Puryear named one of the top youth volunteers
The Volunteer state continues
its tradition of selflessness with
the naming of Sara Puryear, 18,
as one of the top two youth volunteers of 2015. The Prudential
Spirit of Community Awards, a
nationwide program honoring
young people for outstanding
acts of volunteerism, chose the
winners of the award. Puryear
was nominated by Harpeth Hall
School.
Puryear, a senior at Harpeth
Hall School, started a program to
The Murphy Family is pleased to
announce the opening of our new
cremation arrangement office in
Bellevue.
Nashville Cremation Center is
owned and operated by Jeff &
Steve Murphy. The Murphy
Brothers are both Licensed
Funeral Directors & Embalmers
with more than 30 years of
experience.
Nashville Cremation Center is a
product of the public’s demands.
encourage young people around
her state to collect toys, clothing
and other gifts for patients at a
Nashville children’s hospital.
She had already participated in
several donation drives for the
Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s
Hospital at Vanderbilt when one
day, as she was delivering some
items, she happened to see 70
newly donated red wagons,
which are used to transport
young patients at the hospital.
She immediately thought about
filling all of the wagons with
things that could make sick children’s hospital stays more comfortable and pleasant.
As a state honoree, Puryear
will receive $1,000, an engraved
silver medallion and an allexpense-paid trip in early May to
Washington, D.C., where she will
join the top two honorees from
each of the other states and the
District of Columbia for four
days of national recognition
events.
More and more families are
choosing cremation. The majority
of those families prefer simple
arrangements and they don’t need
all of the services of a traditional
funeral home
ernment workforce by adapting
longevity payments to help
implement the market- and performance-based compensation
plan.
Since the governor took
office, $139.4 million has been
allocated in the state budget for
salary increases, and the 2015-16
budget proposal includes another $47.7 million for salary
increases.
Under the proposal, executive branch employees would
receive a permanent increase to
their base salary equal to half of
the longevity payment due,
effective July 2015. The remaining half of the longevity payment would be reallocated to the
state’s General Fund and then
used to fund market- and performance-based salary increases.
The State Health Insurance
Reform legislation aims to
address the rising state employee retirement health care costs
and give the state flexibility to
offer more competitive total
compensation packages and to
design benefits for state employees. Key changes include: the
state would have the flexibility
to offer a defined contribution
or defined benefit to current
employees for pre-65 retiree
health insurance, reflecting the
practice of most large private
sector employers, and state and
local education employees hired
after July 1, 2015, would not be
eligible for pre-65 retiree health
insurance; the State Insurance
Committee would have the flexibility to change the percent subsidy that is given to the active
state employees by offering one
basic health plan. After July 1,
2015, no part time state employee may be eligible for any insurance plan while current employees working 1,450 hours or more
per year will be grandfathered
into the plan. The state would
not offer Medicare Supplement
Insurance under the state and
teacher insurance plans for
employees hired after July 1,
2015.
The governor previously
filed the following three pieces
of legislation in January: the
Tennessee Teaching Evaluation
Enhancement Act, Protection of
Volunteer-Insured Drivers of
the Elderly Act, and the
Tennessee
Promise
Implementation Adjustments
Act.
Fridrich and Clark receives
recognition from Army Reserve Unit
The company assembled boxes that they shipped overseas
for the 36th Engineer Brigade.
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Fridrich and Clark recently
received a plaque of recognition from the Army Reserve
Unit for their contributions to a
Christmas party, providing
presents for more than 40 military children. Nancy James
from the Family Readiness
Group presented the realty
company with the plaque last
month.
The company also assembled
and shipped 14 boxes filled with
snacks, sweets, personal care
items and a portable speaker to
the 36th Engineer Brigade who
was deployed to Liberia, West
Africa, in support of Operation
United Assistance.
While in Liberia, the troop
helped manage the Ebola virus
by constructing hospitals for
locals. The first group of
returning soldiers was reunited with their families last
month after a 21-day monitoring period at Fort Hood.
February 12, 2015, The News- Page 17
HIGHLIGHTS & HAPPENINGS
February 12
Sierra Club
The Sierra Club is hosting
“Nashville’s Recycling – Where
Does it Go?” The program will
begin at 7 p.m. on Thursday,
February 12 at Radnor Lake
Visitors Center. Light refreshments will be served. You must
enter the park from Granny White
Pike. Marge Davis, coordinator of
the Tennessee Bottle Bill Project
(Recycling Refunds), will look at
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some of the ins and outs of
Nashville's recycling program,
including how Nashville is doing
on recycling, how the recycled
materials are processed, and where
they end up. The program is free,
open to the public. For more information, call 615-668-1977.
Immigration Law Courses
The
Metro
Nashville
Community Education Office is
offering a free course on U.S.
Immigration Law at 6 p.m. on
Thursday, February 12 at The Cohn
School, Room 1, located at 4805
Park Ave. This is an educational
seminar concerning immigration
law. This seminar will be taught by
veteran Nashville immigration
attorney, Sean Lewis, from The
Law Offices of Sean Lewis, PLLC,
in both English and Spanish.
Registration may be made online at
http://www.nashville.gov/Nashvil
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in person. For more information,
call 615-226-4236
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information, call 615-862-5854.
February 17
Pancake Supper
Concordia Lutheran Church is
hosting a pancake supper from 5
p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, February
17, at 3501 Central Avenue. The
event is free, but donations will be
received to benefit Trinity Hope
Feed the Haitian Children. For
more information, call 615-292-0982.
February 18
Ash Wednesday Service
Glendale United Methodist
Church invites the community to a
special evening service for Ash
Wednesday
on
Wednesday,
February 18, at 6 p.m. in the
Sanctuary, located at 900 Glendale
Lane. For more information contact the church office at 615-2976233 or [email protected].
February 19
Night for Newborns
February 13
Speakersʼ
Bureau
Green Hills Rotary
• 7:15 a.m., Friday, Feb. 13
Calvary United Methodist,
3701 Hillsboro Pike
Josh Sudbury,
Club President,
Club Assembly
Call 615-943-5262
Kiwanis Club
• 11:30 a.m., Fri., Feb. 13
Patron Club,
Bridgestone Arena
Valentine’s Day
Luncheon
Call 615-391-0123
Downtown Rotary
• noon, Monday, Feb. 16
Wildhorse Saloon,
120 2nd Ave. S.
No Meeting
Call 615-781-2700
Sertoma Club of Nashville
• 6 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 17
Bound’ry,
Willie Daunic,
102.5 sports radio
Call 615-824-6819
Donelson-Hermitage Rotary
• 7:30 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 18
The Hermitage,
4580 Rachel’s Lane
State Senator,
Ferrell Haile,
District 18
Call 615-847-4001
Multi-Media Play
The multi-media musical stage
play "The Ryman Diaries” will premiere in Nashville during a
"romantic" run from February 13 February 15 in the 4th Story
Theater at the West End United
Methodist Church, 2200 West End
Ave. To reserve tickets , call 615-8478007 or send an e-mail inquiry to
[email protected].
Wine tasting
The Assistance League of
Nashville’s annual Wine Tasting is
from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on February 13
at the Richland Country Club, 1
Club Drive. In addition to having a
wide variety of wines to taste, craft
beers have been added this year.
Appetizers and silent auction items
will be available at the event, which
is bill as being a fun filled evening
for a good cause. For more information, visit www. assistanceleaguenashville.org.
Nurses for Newborns of TN will
host a Night for Newborns event on
Thursday, February 19 at the Bell
Tower in downtown Nashville. The
event begins with cocktails and the
auction at 5:30 p.m. Tickets may be
purchased
by
visiting
www.nfnf.org/tennessee-events/ or
by phone at 615-313-9989.
February 20
Nashville Home Show
In its sixtieth year, the
Nashville Home Show is returning
to the Tennessee State Fairgrounds
Friday, February 20 from 9 a.m. to
8 p.m., Saturday Feb. 21 9 a.m. to 8
p.m., Sunday Feb. 22 from 10 a.m. to
5 p.m. Cost per ticket $10. $1 off
your ticket price with a can or
package of dog or cat food. For
more information call 615-377-1055
or visit www.hbamt.com or call
Lori Fisk-Conners Direct at 615302-0008.
February 21
February 14
Healthcare.gov Enrollment
Help
Trained volunteers, certified
counselors and navigators will be
on hand to answer questions and
provide assistance in signing up
for health insurance during Open
Enrollment for HealthCare.gov at
11 a.m. on Saturday, February 14,
located at 610 Gallatin Pike.
Friends of the Library
Find out how you can get
involved at the Bellevue Branch
Library. New members are always
welcome! Meetings are held at 9:30
a.m. the second Saturday of each
month,
January
through
November 20. The library is locat-
Black History Month Programs:
Mad Hatters Ball
Nashville CARES is hosting
Avant Garde Mad Hatters Ball from
7 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday,
February 21, at the Musicians Hall
of Fame and Museum. Presenting
sponsor NPS Pharmacy and Event
Chairs Wes Davis, Connie Ford,
Bradley Pinson and Abby White,
invite you to the Ball for an evening
of curious and magical entertainment. Costumes are optional, but
hats are required. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit
www.NashvilleCARES.org/MadHa
ttersBall.
Docent Training Class
The Parthenon begins its
Docent Training Class from 9 a.m.
to 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 21,
Exploring African-American Genealogy:
“African-American Genealogy”
Panel Discussion and Q&A
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Saturday, February 14
The Andrew Jackson Visitor Center
Discovering African-American History:
“(Re)Discovering African-American History”
Panel Discussion and Q&A,
“Slavery at The Hermitage” Exclusive Specialty Tour
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Saturday, February 21
The Andrew Jackson Visitor Center
Memorial Service:
Music, Special Remarks and Laying of 150 Flowers –
Each Representing a Member of
The Hermitage’s Enslaved Community
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Saturday, February 28
The Hermitage Church,
Hermitage Slave Memorial
The Civil Rights Collection:
Black & white photos from the Civil Rights era
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Ongoing
The Nashville Public Library
Fight for Freedom Exhibition:
Collections of Federalist Papers
7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Ends April 15
Vanderbilt Heard Central Library
To post Black History Month Programs, please
email [email protected] or call 615-298-1500
at 2600 West End Avenue.
Parthenon staff is looking for people who are interested in learning
more about ancient Greece,
Nashville history and American
art and in sharing that knowledge
with others. Classes are taught by
museum staff and local scholars,
among them Dr. Barbara Taskirgis
of Vanderbilt University and Dr.
Helen Sanders. Parthenon docents,
who range in age from 17 to 70, give
tours to school groups and individuals, answer questions, give directions, and act as ambassadors for
Nashville and the Parthenon. For
additional information, call (615)
862-8431
or
e-mail
[email protected].
February 26
Artist Reception
Belmont Mansion will present
drawings and paintings of Belmont
Mansion by Charles Brindley at the
Leu Center for the Visual Arts on
the Belmont University campus
from Monday, February 23 to
Tuesday, March 31. A reception
with Brindley will be held on
Thursday, Feb. 26 from 5 p.m. to 7
p.m., and the public is invited. The
event will feature more than 20
paintings and drawings of various
aspects of the mansion, which
Brindley has been working on for
the past two years. For more information, call 615-352-5184, email
[email protected], or visit
www.belmontmansion.com.
February 27
Music City Mardi Gras
The tenth annual “Music City
Mardi Gras” benefiting the Lisa
Ross Parker Foundation featuring
country music superstar Terri
Clark is at 7 p.m. on Friday,
February 27, at the Vanderbilt
Student Life Center, 310 25th Ave.
South across from Memorial Gym.
Food will be provided by
McDougal’s Chicken, a cash bar
will be available and the biggest
silent auction in Nashville will be
held! Tickets are available at
www.lrpfoundation.org.
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BUSINESS BRIEFS
Stites and Harbison
Nashville
attorneys
Rebecca
McKelvey
Castañeda
and
Lauren
Paxton Roberts have been
named partners in the Stites
and
Harbison
PLLC law firm.
Castañeda practices International
Family Law and
Tennessee Family
Law, assisting with
child
Castañeda divorce,
custody,
adoption, relocation, child support,
and Hague Convention international child abduction cases.
Roberts concentrates on business
and litigation matters and is a member of the firm’s
B u s i n e s s
Litigation, Torts &
and
Roberts Insurance
Financial Services
Litigation practice groups.
Neal and Harwell
George H. Cate III and
Gerald D. Neenan, partners at
Neal and Harwell PLC, have
been elected as Fellows of the
Tennessee Bar Foundation, an
association of 801 attorneys
across the state. Invitations to
membership, which is a position of honor, were extended to
29 attorneys this year by the
Board of Trustees. The introduction of new Fellows took
place at the annual Fellows'
Dinner in Nashville.
George H. Cate, III joined
Neal and Harwell in 1987 and
serves as a member of the
firm’s Management Committee.
Cate’s practice focuses on complex civil litigation
and crisis management.
He is a
Fellow
of
the
American
Bar
Foundation,
the
Nashville
Bar
Foundation, and
Cate
Litigation Counsel
of America. He is a member of
the American, Tennessee, and
Nashville Bar associations.
Among other community activities, Cate has served as a member of the Board and Executive
Committee of
Family &
Children’s Service and currently is a member of its Advisory
Board.
Gerald D. Neenan joined
Neal & Harwell, PLC in 1997.
His practice focuses on business and
personal injury litigation, real estate
leases and the general representation
of
closely held
b
u
s
inesses.
Neenan
Neenan is a member of the Tennessee Bar
Association and the Nashville
Bar Association. He is a Fellow
of
the
Nashville
Bar
Foundation. Active in the community, he has served on the
Advisory
Board
of
the
Salvation Army Nashville Area
Command and as president of
the
Tennessee
Kidney
Foundation. He is currently the
president elect of the DonelsonHermitage
Chamber
of
Commerce.
Waller
Lansden
Dortch and Davis
Waller Lansden Dortch and
Davis LLP announced the
growth of several key practice
groups. The firm has added 11
new attorneys: J. Bryan
Echols, A.J. Reed, Nick
Mann, M. Andrew Cornwell,
Robert J. Welhoelter, Tyler
N.
Layne,
Brittany
R.
Stancombe,
Brandy
Schnautz
Mann,
Blake
Lauren Walsh,
Daniel C.
Patten and Taylor J. Askew.
With approximately 200
attorneys in Nashville and
Memphis, Waller assists clients
in complex transactional, regulatory and litigation matters.
The firm has built a national
reputation for its work in
healthcare, financial services,
retail and hospitality, and this
experience extends to manufacturing, real estate, technology
and other industries.
LBMC
LBMC Investment Advisors
named Derek
Bland as
Partner.
Bland has more than 10
years’ experience
in public accounting and financial
advisory services.
He joined LBMC
I n v e s t m e n t
Advisors in 2008
has
been
Bland and
instrumental in the
growth of the company in his
role as an Investment Advisor.
He regularly works with clients
in the areas of investment strategy development, asset allocation planning, integration of
investments with tax planning,
and in-depth portfolio analyses.
Bland is a graduate of the
University
of
Tennessee,
Knoxville where he earned his
undergraduate
degree
in
Business Administration and
majored in Accounting.
Patterson
Intellectual Property
Law
Registered Patent Attorney
Jerry Tur ner Sewell has
joined Patterson Intellectual
Property Law P.C. Sewell has
more than 30 years of experience in intellectual property
law. His practice focuses on
preparation and prosecution of
patent
applications, with a particular emphasis on
electrical, electronic, software, internet, and data processing.
Sewell
Sewell earned his J.D. at
the University of
Minnesota and an M.S. in
Electrical Engineering. He is a
graduate of the University of
Missouri, Rolla, with a B.S. in
Electrical Engineering; a member of the Tennessee Bar
Association, State Bar of
California, and Louisiana State
Bar Association. He is also registered to practice before the
U.S. Patent and Trademark
Office.
Colliers
International
Colliers
International
Nashville, commercial real
estate brokerage firms, has
hired Nikko Sansone as an
associate and member of the
office leasing and sales team.
In this role, Sansone will specialize in tenant and landlord
representation for
office properties,
teaming with the
well-respected
team of Doug Ryan
and Janet Sterchi.
Sansone obtained
Sansone his Bachelor of
Arts
in
Communication from DePauw
University.
NashvilleTMS
Kari Ann Pandyra, RN
joins the NashvilleTMS team as
clinic coordinator for the transcranial magnetic stimulation
(TMS)
practice
,which offers FDA–
approved depression treatment for
patients who have
not benefited from
initial antidepresPandyra sant medication.
Pandyra most
recently served as TMS Nurse
Coordinator in the Department
of Psychiatry and Behavioral
Neurosciences
at
Loyola
University Medical Center in
Chicago. She holds dual bachelor’s degrees in Nursing and
Psychology from Elmhurst
College.
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1
2
CLUES ACROSS
CLUES DOWN
1. Pig feed
5. Informal term for money
9. Swiss river
13. Children’s tale bear
14. North-central Indian city
15. Particoloured
16. Stream
17. River in South Africa
18. Earl of Crom Castle
19. Spouse of 49 across
22. The countries of Asia
23. __ Redgrave, actress
24. Watering holes
27. Togo capital
29. Type genus of the Sittidae
33. Calendar month (abbr.)
34. ____bral: brain
35. Potter star Radcliffe
36. Total lack of meaning or
ideas
38. A country in W Africa
39. White goods
40. __te: remove
41. Point midway between
E and SE
42. Erect leafless flower-bearing
stalk
43. A way to compress
44. One of four cards in a deck
having three spots
45. Siberian river
47. A tributary of the
Mississippi River
49 Senator from New York
55. Off-Broadway theater award
56. Jai __, sport
57. King of Huns (Scandinavian)
58. Cypriot monetary units
59. The dawn
60. Margosa tree, tropical asia
61. This (Spanish)
62. Surface enclosed within a
boundary
63. Amounts of time
1. Disgorge
2. California town
3. Lots
4. J. Valentine: On the Origin
of _____
5. Wash room
6. Secret Celtic writing system
7. One who divines the future
8. Determine the sum of
9. Italian mountain range
10. Advanced Incident
Response Tool
11. Gambling town
12. Any place of bliss or delight
20. Small islands
21. Completely mad
24. Ship canvases
25. Of Carthage
26. Capital of Guam
28. Of I
30. Large Asian feline
31. Annoy persistently
32. Bowling lane
34. Moving picture venue
35. City of Ancient Greece
37. A citizen of Nepal
38. Durum wheat product used
in pasta
40. Algerian dinar
43. Elizabeth __, actress
44. Stagger and sway
46. _____phone: early phonograph
48. Devoid of ideas or
intelligence
49. Nest
50. Al_____: excuses
51. Jaunty rhythm in music
52. Attention and management
53. Evergreens with oily
one-seeded fruits
54. Matchstick games
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The “Music With A Mission”
filled
the
Schermerhorn
Symphony Center with lively
music and energy, as the event
raised $200,000 to benefit the
Nashville Rescue Mission, which
serves more than 2,000 meals per
day to the hungry and homeless
in the Nashville community.
Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin
Brothers, Steve and Rudy Gatlin,
hosted the event.
Other performers contributing their time and talent to the
event were country-recording
artist Tracy Lawrence; Lynda
Carter, singer, film and television
star, who played the role of
"Wonder Woman"; Chip Esten,
comedian, actor and singer,
known for his role as "Deacon" in
ABC's drama, "Nashville"; The
Henningsens, a family trio of
musicians and songwriters; The
Willis Clan, of ABC's "America's
Got Talent" fame, a family of
musicians, dancers, athletes,
writers and artists; and Jesse Lee
Jones, owner of Robert’s Western
World and the leader of its house
band, Brazilbilly.
Jim Gray conducted the
Grammy
Award
winning
Nashville Symphony. WSMV-TV
anchor Demetria Kalodimos
served as master of ceremony.
Wendell Sanders and The
Fowler Group of Raymond James
were Presenting Sponsors.
The event's silent auction of
items donated by performing and
other celebrity artists raised
more than $19,000.
Nashville Rescue Mission
exists to provide practical help to
people in need throughout Middle
Tennessee. The mission's goal is
to help others find fulfillment in
life and become a positive part of
the community.
Nashville Rescue Mission, a
501(c)(3) nonprofit organization,
is located at 639 Lafayette Street,
Nashville, TN 37203.
For more information, visit
www.mwmnashville.com or call
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February 12, 2015, The News- Page 21
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Phoenix Art Gala
Gala: Kim and Vik Moore, and Sita Diehl.
The Phoenix Art Gala was held at the Hilton Garden Inn
Vanderbilt, where the Healing Arts Project, Inc. sponsored the event
to raise awareness about the important role of art in mental health
and addiction recovery and to raise funds for artistic services.
Ninety original artworks by HAPI artists and four works donated by local professional artists were auctioned, along with an
Epiphone guitar autographed by Amy Grant and Vince Gill.
Four Phoenix Friends Awards that recognize triumph over
adversity were presented at the gala to honor services to show the
value of the arts in recovery.
Tom Starling, CEO and president of Mental Health America of
Middle Tennessee, was master of ceremonies. Guitarist Jonathan
Brown played background music during the evening.
HAPI provides art classes, art materials, exhibits and outreach
in Middle Tennessee to about 400 people. HAPI classes are held in
mental health peer support centers that provide transportation so
participants have a way to get to the classes.
Four food stations included: chicken, beef and vegetable
kabobs; pasta and toppings; bruschetta with humus, tomato, and
mozzarella-basil on rusk and toasted pita; and chocolate fondue.
Gala: Regina Baiden, Lauren Roberts, Barbara Quinn, and Chair Kubra
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photos by • David Hodgson
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Gala: Chris Morant, Renea Bently, Christa Thomas, Amy Eller, and Libby
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Women in Film & Television Event
photos by • Brenda Batey
Event: Jill Robinson, Karen Davis, Perry Macdonald, and
Ginger Nalley.
Community Cinema, presented by the Independent
Television Service, Independent Lens, and Nashville
Public Television held an advance screening of A
Path Appears at the Nashville Public Library.
From the creative team behind the series Half the
Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women
Worldwide, the program follows author/reporters
Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn and celebrity
activists Malin Akerman, Mia Farrow, Ronan Farrow,
Jennifer Garner, Regina Hall, Ashley Judd, Blake
Lively, Eva Longoria, and Alfre Woodard to locations
throughout the United States, Colombia, Haiti, and
Kenya, as they explore the roots of gender inequality,
the devastating impact of poverty, and the ripple
effects that follow, including sex trafficking, teen
pregnancy, gender-based violence, and child slavery.
The event also included a panel discussion and
reception.
Event: Lindsey Snyder
and Beth Curley.
Event: (right) Daniel
Tidwell, Sheila Fischer,
Sallie Mayne, and
Sharra Rosichan.
Event: Chelle Waller, Shana Goodwin,
and Tracey Warfield.
February 12, 2015, The News- Page 23
YWCA Wine, Women and Shoes
photos by • Brenda Batey
The 3rd annual Wine, Women and Shoes was a
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wines from wineries across the U. S., lunch, and a
fashion show.
Guests bid on the Wall of Wine and entered to win
the Key to the Closet, which offered a luxury closet
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Auction items included: wine, art, a Nothing
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Bids were placed on mobile devices.
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Committee members included: Amy Delaplain,
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WE ARE HERE FOR YOU ANYTIME, DAY OR NIGHT.
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Watkinsʼ The pARTy Kickoff
)(
photos by • Samantha Angel
Kickoff: Walt Schatz, Alida Pinson, Steve Sirls, and
Debbye Oliver.
At the kickoff for Watkins’ The pARTy 2015, event co-chairs Cathy
Holland and Kandace Wigington announced the theme will be “We’ve
got designs on you!”
After a welcome by Watkins President Ellen Meyer, Holland and
Wigington unveiled the colorful invitation design by Karen Edgin and
previewed auction items.
Everyone enjoyed hors d’oeuvres from pARTy caterer The Chef
and I, including caramelized pears and Brie on crostini with local
honey and pecans, house made pimento cheese with candied bacon,
Dijon chicken taquitos with roasted garlic aioli, and dark chocolate
and pistachio truffles.
The main event will be held April 25 at OZ Arts Nashville and the
gourmet menu will include a chARTcuterie display and an elaborate
dessert station with truffles and tARTs.
Proceeds from The pARTy benefit the education and outreach programs of Watkins College of Art, Design & Film, entering its 130th
year of service to the community.
Among those attending in the Brownlee O. Currey Jr. Gallery on
the Watkins campus were: Kathy Ellis, Susan Basham, Reggie Hill,
Hilrie Brown, Robin Paris, Richard Gershman and Mary Ellen
Lothamer.
Kickoff: Carol
Bennett.
McCoy
and
Lynn
AMERICAN HERITAGE, INC. 298-9200
SHARON LILLICRAP
LIFE MEMBER GOLD AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE
FOR FRIENDLY PROFESSIONAL SERVICE!
CALL 300-HOME (4663)
WEST END PARK ~ ZONED RM 40!
West End Park ~ Fabulous Corner Lot
with Double Road Frontage! Zoning
Code Rm40 Multi Family- (40 Units
an Acre) Lot 110 is 0.27 Acreage, Lot
Dimensions 66x160, Lot Square
Footage11,761, Property is to be
zoned for 10 Condos* House is sold
in “ASIS” condition* Walk toVandy!
$1,000,000
TEMPLE HILLS ~ NEW PRICE!
Tudor Style Home on Gorgeous
Acre+ Grounds! Hardwood
Floors & Moldings, Living
Room open to Dining Room,
Big Eat-In Kitchen/New Cabinets & Island, Great Room with
Vaulted Ceiling & Stone Fireplace/Gas Logs, Master/New Tile Bath, Delightful Screened Porch,
Deck & Gazebo overlook Backyard Retreat! $339,900.
SOLD!
BRENTWOOD ~ MONTGOMERY PLACE!
Classic Brick Home on Gorgeous Treed
Grounds with a Private Backyard Retreat
overlooking a Pond! Beautiful Hardwoods
& Extensive Moldings, Designer Kitchen
with Huge Island open to Family Room
with Fireplace/Gas Logs, Art Gallery Balcony, 3 Living Areas, 4 Bedrooms on Main
Level, Home Office, 23x20 Sun Room/Pond View, 2 Car Garage + 1 Car Garage in
Basement(1,600 Sq Ft) Minutes to I-65 & Downtown Nashville. $549,900.
THE CLAIRMONT CONDOS ~ 2 CAR GARAGE!
Classy Ground-Level Condo in Pristine Community with easy access to
Vandy, Downtown Nashville &
Green Hills! Great Room with Fireplace & Custom Shelving open to
Dining Room, Upscale Kitchen/SS
Appliances, 2 Bedrooms & 2 Full
Baths, Private 2 Car Garage.
$285,000.
BROOKSIDE ~ FOR LEASE!
BRENTWOOD POINTE CONDO ~ NEW LISTING!
Adorable Brookside Cottage!
Handsome Hardwoods, Great
Room with Custom Built-Ins &
Fireplace open to Dining Room,
Designer Kitchen/Granite & SS
Appliances, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths,
Big Deck over looks Private Backyard Retreat! Minutes to Vandy, the
Nashville Medical Community & The Greenway! $1,995. month
Classic Town Home with Marble
Foyer, Living Room/Handsome
Hardwoods, Sun Filled Eat-In
Kitchen/Built in Microwave/Convection Oven, Decorative Millwork Trimmed Windows,
2
Bedrooms, 1.5 Baths, Private Patio
with Exterior Storage. Fun Filled
Community with Club House, Tennis Courts and Pool! $169,900.
ASHLAND CITY HIGHWAY ~ C0MMERCIAL LOT!
GOODLETTSVILLE ~ RESIDENTIAL LOT WITH POND!
LEASED!
Classic Corner lot at the corner of
Ashland City Highway and Old
Hickory Blvd with commercial
zoning. Road Frontage on Ashland
City HIGHWAY 211.42 and Road
Frontage on Old Hickory Blvd
115.61. Metro Water Tap on Property. Please call or text for a survey
on the property. $59,900
Kickoff: pARTy co-chairs Kandace Wigington and
Cathy Holland, Rob Wigington, and Ellen Meyer.
UNDER T!
CONTRAC
Beautiful 6.70 Acres of
Scenic Davidson County
Countryside with a Pond!
Build your Dream Home
and bring your Horses!
Electric and Water Connections. Please call for a
plat of the land.
$75,000.
Kickoff: Carol Crites, Franklin Carver, Karen Edgin,
and Taylor Wigington.
February 12, 2015, The News- Page 25
Ballet Ball Committees Party
photos by • David Hodgson
Ballet Ball Co-chairs Kerri Cavanaugh and Melissa
Mahanes thanked members of the Ballet Ball Ladies’ and
Gentlemen’s Committees and Table Hosts with a party in
the amenities suite at the newly opened Twelve|Twelve residential high-rise in The Gulch.
Guests enjoyed treats courtesy of Sargent’s Fine Catering
such as maple pecan chicken skewers, beef empanadas, beef
short rib paninis, lobster rolls and more.
Everyone was pleased to learn the musical performers
will be John Oates and Striking Matches.
Ballet Ball 2015 will be held at the Schermerhorn
Symphony Center on Saturday, March 7. The Late Party,
which will begin at 8:30 p.m., is chaired by Jocelyn and Nick
Chambers, and Eileen and Chris Hart.
Guests included: David Mahanes, Sharon and Todd
Sandahl, Josephine and John Smithwick, Christy and Brian
Waller, Shea and Doug Ghernter, Coco and Chris
Kyriopolous, Patricia and Larry Eastwood, Laurie and Steve
Eskind, Sarah and Rick Reisner, Elaina and Ronnie Scott,
Barbara and Rick Turner, and Joyce Vise.
2.2 ACRE WOODED HILLTOP LOT IN EXCLUSIVE
FOREST HILLS/GREEN HILLS
5411 STANFORD DRIVE, NASHVILLE, TN 37215
Party: Susan
Humphreys.
Short
Jones
and
Mark
Location: HIGHLY DESIRED
GREEN HILLS / FOREST HILLS
LOCATION. BEAUTIFUL VIEW OF
NASHVILLE, GREEN HILLS AND
SURROUNDING COUNTRYSIDE.
Directions: FROM GREEN HILLS
TRAVEL SOUTH ON HILLSBORO
RD. TO LEFT(EAST) ON
STANFORD DR. TO THE TOP OF
HILL. TURN RT. INTO STONE
COLUMNED PRIVATE DRIVE
ENTRANCE...SMALL AUCTION
ARROW SIGNS POSTED. LARGE
SIGNS ON PROPERTY
FABULOUS DOWNTOWN
NASHVILLE WINTER
AUCTION HELD OFF SITE AT
TIME VIEW!
BHHS WOODMONT OFFICE
Call Tommy for
5107 MARYLAND WAY, SUITE
Viewing Instructions! 100 BRENTWOOD, TN. 37027
Terms: CASH, MAKE YOUR OWN FINANCIAL
ARRANGEMENTS PRIOR TO SALE & PLEASE BRING
CHECKBOOK TO AUCTION, 10% DOWN AT AUCTION AS
EARNEST MONEY, BALANCE DUE WITHIN 2 WEEKS
WITH BANKERS TITLE ATTORNEY SAM ANDERSON
(615) 661-7711. GOOD DEED & INSURED TITLE
FURNISHED . CONTACT JEFF SMITH AT FRANKLIN
SYNERGY BANK (615)465-1702 TO PREQUALIFY. 6%
BUYERS PREMIUM APPLIED TO FINAL BID TO ARRIVE
AT CONTRACT PRICE. ANNOUNCEMENTS DAY OF
SALE TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER ALL OTHER
ADVERTISING
Brokers and Auctioneers onsite 1hour prior to sale.
www.WoodmontRealtyAuctions.com for maps and photos
www.proxibid/woodmontrealty.com
FL 5257
Tommy Anderson
Party: Laura Niewold, Marci Houff, Jeanette
Barker, Hollie Gray, and Linda Davis.
REALTOR
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Laura Bearden.
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615.661.7800 office
615.969.5819 cell
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Party: Mike Schlosser, Paul Vasterling, Curt Thorne,
and Jason Facio.
Having a Social Event? Call 298-1500
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COMING SOON
3.26 ACRES
4409 CHICKERING LANE
FOREST HILLS
4 BR, 4 Full, 3 Half BA -10,191+ SqFt
$6,295,000
Janet Jones 615-300-5045
COMING SOON
209 WOODFORD PLACE
HOUNDS RUN
4 BR, 4 Full, 2 Half BA - 6,645 SqFt
Janet Jones 615-300-5045
Mary Sue Dietrich 615-351-0073
515 JACKSON BLVD –LOT
BELLE MEADE
$3,295,000
Janet Jones 615-300-5045
Mary Sue Dietrich 615-351-0073
SOLD
1819 LAUREL RIDGE DRIVE
FOREST HILLS
4 BR, 4 Full, 1 Half BA - 5,358 SqFt
$1,372,000
Janet Jones 615-300-5045
Mary Sue Dietrich 615-351-0073
2026 FRANSWORTH DRIVE
HILL PLACE
4 BR, 4 Full, 3 Half BA - 9,003 SqFt
$3,150,000
Janet Jones 615-300-5045
Mary Sue Dietrich 615-351-0073
SOLD
11 ANNANDALE
OTTER WOOD
4 BR, 3 Full, 2 Half BA - 4,946 SqFt
$863,700
Mary Sue Dietrich 615-351-0073
Janet Jones 615-300-5045
112 BONAVENTURE PLACE
BELLE MEADE
5 BR, 5 Full, 1 Half BA - 5,213 SqFt
Janet Jones 615-300-5045
Mary Sue Dietrich 615-351-0073
SOLD
4212 SNEED ROAD
GREEN HILLS
4 BR, 2 Full BA - 3,066 SqFt
$825,000
Janet Jones 615-300-5045
Mary Sue Dietrich 615-351-0073
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615.975.7043
[email protected]
Wishing You and Yours a Very Happy Valentine’s Day!
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Music, Mingle, Mixology
“M” will be back soon!! Keep looking and listening for emails, invites and updates on this awesome event. For
more information or to add your name to the invite list, please contact Renee Max at 615.975.7043.
2002 Richard Jones Road, Suite C-104
www.musiccityhomesandrealestate.com
Nashville, TN 37215 | 615.463.3333
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A tradition of excellence for over 45 years
Forest Hills
Spring Hill
1912 Cromwell Drive
369 Lakeway Terrace
1940 Edenbridge Way 193 Carronbridge Way
Hounds Run
Franklin
SOLD
• Percy Priest Elementary
• One level living on 2.29 acres
• Clean, freshly painted &
move-in ready
• Renovate at your own pace
• Great storage/Big workshop
4 BR/3 BA, 2600 SF
$449,999
• Well maintained & ready to go
• Over 1 Acre lot with creek
• Walk-out ground level rec
room with 2 flex rooms
(possible bedrooms)
• Granite/stainless kitchen
• Nice deck and patio
3 BR/3 BA, 2323 SF
$234,999
Call Me About My Properties Coming Soon:
Hounds Run
Hillsboro Park
COMPETENT
Molly
Lisa
CREATIVE
Owings
CARING Edmondson
615-351-8753
615-668-0616
• Fantastic floor plan with
2 bedrooms on the main level.
• Nursery or office off the Master
suite which includes
his & hers baths.
• Spacious living with elegant
formal areas and cozy casual
space.
• Fantastic kitchen and a finished
basement with additional storage.
4 BR/3 full, 3 half BA, 5926 SF
$925,000
• One Level Living
• Open floor plan with fabulous salt water pool.
• Big bright gourmet kitchen opens to family room.
• Private owners wing.
• Deep 2 car garage.
• Beautiful hardwoods.
4 BR/4.5 BA, 3925 SF. 1.42 Acres
$1,170,000
CONNIE ALLEN
ABR, GRI, Awards of Excellence
615-500-3665
NASHVILLE • 327-4800
4 BR/4.5 BA, 5568 SF
$650,000
Love Where You Live...
Happy Valentine’s Day!
ERIC GRASMAN, Broker
615-400-7355 •
[email protected]
TheBigMove.com
MollyEdmondson.com
It doesn't get better than this!
Hillwood Estates • 723 Greeley Drive
• Tall ceilings
• Large rec room on main level
• Main level master & guest suites
• Full daylight basement
• Screened porch with
putting green!
Brentwood Chase
Georgetown Condo
• Excellent 3 BR on cul-de-sac
in gated community
• Easy access to all things
• Brentwood & I-65
• Master bedroom down
• Granberry Elementary
• Renovated to the studs
• End unit on ground level
• Great hardwoods, lighting &
millwork
• Granite everywhere
• Beautiful kitchen
3 BR/2.5 BA, 2510 SF
$325,000
3 BR/2 BA, 1430 SF
$269,900
Georgetown Condo
• Perfect investment
• Many upgrades
• Newer carpet & fresh paint
• Ground level
• Community pool & clubhouse
1 BR/1 BA, 771 SF
$137,000
JASON CASEY
615-210-3949
[email protected]
WILLIAMSON CO. • 263-4800
February 12, 2015, The News- Page 29
Visit Our Website for Weekly Open Houses.
WWW.FRIDRICHANDCLARK.COM
PENDING
PENDING
SOLD
698 SNEED ROAD W
4404 SUNNYBROOK DRIVE
9581 LIBERTY CHURCH PIKE
Franklin | 24 Acres | $1,900,000
Church, camp or prime development site
Green Hills | $1,850,000
Brentwood | 6+ Acres | $1,325,000
SOLD
SOLD
SOLD
16 ANNANDALE
224 WILSONIA AVENUE
Otterwood | $799,000
Hillwood | 1.66 acres | $599,000
ARDEN PLACE CONDO
Green Hills | 3 BR Townhouse | $419,900
SOLD
PENDING
VILLAGER EAST CONDO
Hillsboro at Graybar
$124,500
615-300-3826
www.WhitClark.com
HILLMONT CONDOS
Green Hills | 2 BR Flat | $244,000
In the Heart of
West Meade
Gated
Community
6520 Melinda Drive
110 Middleton Circle
UNDER CONTRACT
UNDER CONTRACT
• Great Opportunity!
• Updated kitchen, big island
with wine cooler/ frig
• One level, acre fenced lot
• Fabulous sunroom
• Open floor plan
4 BR/3 BA, 2930 SF
$535,000
• Spacious and elegant
• Master on main
• Beautiful kitchen open
to keeping room
• Lovely patio & backyard
• Concrete stucco exterior
5 BR/5 full, 3 half BA, 5600 SF
$875,000
state
Strickly Real E
EVELYN
RODGERS
347-5100
ANN MARIE
STRICKMAKER
881-0661
NASHVILLE • 327-4800
WILLIAMSON CO. • 263-4800
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A tradition of excellence for over 45 years
Best buy in Cherokee Park
330 Lauderdale Rd
Belle Meade
1202 Chickering Rd
• Best buy in Cherokee Park
• Rare 1st level suite with private entry
• Hardwoods down
• Big owners suite with custom closet & private lounge
• Handsome & functional built-ins
6 BR/5 BA, 3600 SF
$595,000
TIM VILLAGER
351-1011
If you are looking in Area 2,
don't forget to add 37027 to your search!
5 BR/5.5 BA, 5939 SF
2 Fireplaces - 3 Car garage
• One lot off Belle Meade Blvd on gorgeous Chickering Road
• Wonderful home to entertain, light and airy with 9100 square feet.
• The home, the Pool and tennis court have been meticulously maintained.
• Each of the five bedrooms has it’s own bath.
• Large family room has it’s own kitchen!
• Library/office off master bedroom
• Lower level walk out to tennis court
• Media room and storage rooms in lower level.
• CALL FOR an appointment
to view today!
$1,685,000
NANCY TICE | 207-3758
[email protected]
UNDER CONTRACT
125 Carphilly Circle
Fieldstone Farms
4 BR/4 BA, 3635 SR
Fabulous three level home offering spectacular views and privacy. Convenient to
Richland Country Club, green Hills and Brentwood Recently redone custom kitchen
offers everything a family could need for entertaining. Exceptional quality with sizable
rooms, extensive and detailed mouldings that allow the home to flow with style and
comfort. Exterior areas allow for privacy when entertaining outdoors. $1,200,000
5016 High Valley Drive • MLS 1579454
www.5016HighValley.com
LUCY SMITH
615-347-8827 • [email protected]
NASHVILLE • 327-4800
Well maintained homes,
priced right...
SELL FAST!
Call me about listing yours.
MARGOT DERMODY
Affiliate Broker, ABR
MargotDermody.com • 615-972-6271
Blending the Business and Art of Real Estate
WILLIAMSON CO. • 263-4800
February 12, 2015, The News- Page 31
Visit Our Website for Weekly Open Houses.
WWW.FRIDRICHANDCLARK.COM
NEW LISTING
NEW LISTING
1212 Laurel Street #1013
TWELVE TWELVE
$635,000
114 Lincoln Court
BELLE MEADE COURTS
$550,000
BELLE MEADE
~ 4408 Sheppard Place ~
PENDING
• Classic 1930s two story stucco
• 2 Acre Estate lot on a dead end street
• Perfect lot for adding a pool/pool house
or tennis court
• 5200 SF + Separate Guest House
BETTY
FINUCANE
429-5182
ELAINE
FINUCANE
300-5093
www.TheFinucaneTeam.com
2808 Westmoreland
HILLSBORO
VILLAGE/VANDY
$535,000
WILLIAMSON CO. • 263-4800
NASHVILLE • 327-4800
6.77 Level Park-like Acres! West Meade Estates!
Looking for Privacy But HATE Driving! Come
enjoy the most unique home with Indoor Lap
Pool, Art Gallery, Bomb Shelter, and more!
Eclectic Contemporary with scenic views!
Level to Rolling Acres allow for Horses!
ABSOLUTE AUCTION
10 BUILDING LOTS & 12.5+/- ACRES LAND
134 Vaughns Gap
HILLVIEW FARMS • LEBANON, TN
SATURDAY, FEB 21ST @ 10:00 AM
Co-Listed by Cindy Lockhart and Jane Pierce
[email protected]
615-300-7567 / 615-383-2050
DIRECTIONS: From NASHVILLE. Take 40 EAST, Exit 232B
towards GALLATIN, Merge onto HWY 109, Second light - Turn
RIGHT onto HICKORY RIDGE RD., Turn RIGHT into HILLVIEW
FARMS. LOOK FOR SIGNS.
BUILDER CLOSEOUT! LIVE ON-SITE
• 10 Residential Building Lots
• 12.5+/- Acre Undeveloped Tract of Land
• Beautiful HILLVIEW FARMS Neighborhood
• Underground Utilities Gas, City Water & Sewer
• Curbed Streets & Sidewalks
• Neighborhood Swinning Pool & Clubhouse
• Located Close to Shopping & Health Care
Coming Soon! Whitworth $700's!
Elegant yet comfortable!
Brick Tutor! Remodeled!
Over 5000 sq ft!
Master Main Level! Three
Car Garage/Media Room/
Formal Rooms.
Call Cindy Lockhart
for details!
615-383-2050
Looking for an Affordable Spacious
Condo Within 30 Minutes of Town?
249 Bailey Lane,
Unit 102
Area 13!
$144,900
Cindy Lockhart
[email protected]
615-300-7567 / 615-383-2050
SEE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AT:
TERMS: $2,000 DOWN EA., CLOSE BY 3/5/15
FIVE PERCENT BUYER’S PREMIUM
MARK WILLIAMS
DANNY HALE
AUCTIONEERS
TAC#5058
615.590.4240
700 JOHNNY CASH PKWY • HENDERSONVILLE TN 37075 PH: 615.822.3509
ANNOUNCEMENTS MADE DAY OF SALE TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER PRINTED AND INTERNET MATERIAL.
HELPING BUYERS & SELLERS
IN TODAY'S MARKET
CRYE-LEIKE, REALTORS
615-300-7567 / 615-383-2050
CINDY LOCKHART
Broker, CRS
www.CindyLockhart.com
[email protected]
615-300-7567 / 615-383-2050
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Sending You My Love This Week! Be Mine!
Securely Yours. 3127 Long Boulevard • Park West Condominiums
An elevator will take you from your 2 assigned gated parking spots to your
penthouse level 1427 square foot flat. Secure in the knowledge that there
is no one above you to walk on your head, you will also be secure in
knowing that there is a pedestrian gate from the street as well as an automatic gate to the garage. When Todd and I were looking at condos,
we chose this condo for him because we knew that this had the trifecta of
amenities that Buyers search for: security, low Association Fees ( and a low
drama Association Board), and walkability. All brick and freshly painted
exterior, the development also has a new roof. The building is 7 years old.
This unit has tall ceilings, hardwood floors, a new refrigerator, and new
washer and dryer. Quite spacious – you could do a cart wheel in the half
bath- truly!
2 bedrooms. 2.5 Full baths. Hardwoods. 2006 Build. Penthouse floor. Elevator. 2 Covered/secured parking
spaces. Walk to Vandy/Centennial Park.
“Kiss your babies, tell your parents
you love them, and take a walk in
the park with a friend”
~ Love, Jodie
Jodie Barringer
GRI, ABR
(M) 593-9854
Lifetime Member
Platinum Level
Award of Excellence
Family Values 4317 Signal Hill • Belle Meade • $1,385,000
4317 Signal Hill was designed by an architect who had her
eye of the heart of the family- she wanted this home to embody living and working together AS a family. This house
flows from room to room by wide openings and French
doors. It asks the sun to flood in and play with the kids. This
house laughs and smiles. The fireplaces are focal points – they
demand that you light a fire and sit together. The kids can
do their homework, you can read your book- the point is that
you are all together. LIVING as a FAMILY. So often large
homes can be TOO big. This home is 4200square feet but the
space is right. The kitchen table sits right next to your workstation. You are there to answer questions and to be quiet.
The playroom is just around the corner allowing the kids to have some space- but not out of your hearing range. Loving
comes easy in this house of family values.
Association Fees: None. Belle Meade City taxes. Acreage; .35 acres. sloping. View: Faces north.
Views of established neighborhood.
[email protected]
JodieBarringer.com
Dance with Me
Nashville Business Journal's 2011
Top 20 Agents of Nashville
2201 Cumberwell Close • $825,000
I will personally teach you how to do the Fox Trot when I give you a tour of this ballroom with a home on top! Designed by a Dancing Queen, this home truly does have
a dance floor with full mirror! Now, many of you might see yourselves dividing this
space into several more rooms or a couple of playrooms or studios, but I do think that
you will have fun dancing in the mirror until you DO decide to use the space differently! All of the bedrooms on the main floor have their own baths, the master has a
15x15 walk in closet that will floor you! In fact, you might just have to go shopping
to fill it up. – The five car garage might be a fun thing to shop for as well! Jodie
327-4800
Association Fees: $224.00 a month cover all grounds, street, lighting , pool,
clubhouse. Acreage: .27 acres. flat View: Hills/valley
COMING SOON:
News From the Homefront: Signs of Summer
Last week I forwarded a bathing suit ad to my daughters. The ad was from Everything but Water,
a bathing suit shop in the mall that sells cover ups and cute bathing suits to go underneath. It,
traditionally, has geared its marketing towards over 40s. This week’s ad showcased a long sleeved
top and a bikini bottom. I sent the ad to my daughters wondering what dumb person thinks
that somebody is going to want to wear a long sleeve bathing suit top in the dead of summer?
Much less, if someone wants to cover their arms in the dead of the summer, they are not going
to be the same ones who would want to matching bikini bottom to go on the bottom- they would
want the matching long underwear style bathing suit! Who was behind that design I wondered???!!!
Libby’s reply, “Mom! It’s for surfboarding- so you won’t chafe!!! Ha ha ha ha!”
Oh.
Well , that makes more sense. But who 40 + is riding the waves? Well, I do suppose that at 40 ,
we are riding waves- just not that kind. At 40, most are at the helm of the hormones of their children. Daily fending off one raging hormone after another, perhaps, we do need those long
sleeved non chaffing shirts! Skips the bikini bottoms, though!
FOR
ADDITIONAL
NEWS FROM
THE
HOMEFRONT ARTICLES,
AND
MORE
LUST-INDUCING: Hilltop Contemporary- completely remodeled over the past two years. $1.7
million
KEYED IN – Nothing to do here but turn the key.
These two 2015 builds will be $495,000. Solid
construction that took TIME to build. This is not
the up in a day variety. I would not work for a
builder whom I could not represent with ultimate
confidence in his workmanship. These two
houses are gorgeous. Vandy Area.
“Honey, I Have News”- Five bedrooms. Two
playrooms. And a flat acre yard. Master bedroom all on its own. Hillwood Area. $465,000
OF MY LISTINGS, PLEASE LOG ON TO
JODIEBARRINGER.COM
February 12, 2015, The News- Page 37
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HELP WANTED
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Sylvan Park / Park Lane
Condo
1 bedroom, newly remolded,
hardwood floors, fireplace,
granite counter tops, tile floors,
glass shower, washer/dryer
hookups, gated swimming
pool, no pets.
Available 03/01/15.
Blocks from St. Thomas Hospital
View now. ($1250)
615-397-9933
East Nashville
968 Strouse Ave
All included: Cable, lights, water, brand new double bed, full
kitchen, stove, refrigerator,
bath. Brand new laminate
floors! $650/mo.
(615) 258-4472 /
(615) 626-0448
Come by and see anytime.
Condo for Rent
Windsor Tower (Belle Meade)
on 4215 Harding Rd.
Across from St. Thomas Hospital
3 bedrooms /2.5 baths.
1850 sq.ft. Pool, tennis courts,
covered parking, storage, small
pets negotiable. Very secure.
ALL utilities included, plus cable. $2300 per month.
615-335-1709
ATTORNEY SVCS
Divorce
$400*
/ $500*
No children
With children
*Total fee to attorney. Both parties must agree
to all terms. Does not include filing fee.
Get Results, Advertise Your Business in the News!
Call 615-298-1500 to place an ad
298-1500
(Filing fees range from $184 to $287)
Lipscomb - Green Hills
945 Woodmont Blvd.
3BR’s, 1.5BAs,
Central H/A, appliances
including W/D. $1500/mo.
Jim Baker Jr.
331-5700
Real Estate Inv. 385-1770
OFFICE SPACE
**Office Space / Hermitage**
- 3 room Office Ideal for small business with
utilities furnished.
4811 Lebanon Road
Across street from Tulip Grove Rd
$795/mo.
Call Mr. Bass
308-5517 or 972-1290
ALTERATIONS
Seamstress. Professional.
Proven experience in alterations for high-end designer
fashions and gowns. Three references required. Belle MeadeGreen Hills area.
Send information to:
[email protected]
ATTORNEY SVCS
INSCOE & FAHNER, pllc
Attorneys At Law
Dedicated to Exceptional
Personal Service
Flat Fee Wills and Trusts
Free Consultation
2821 Lebanon Pike, Suite 205
www.inscoefahnerlaw.com
615-871-0352
Chapter 7
Bankruptcy
$494*
Payment Plans available
*Total Fee to Attorney
(With court costs total is $840)
A NDREW L OVE A TTORNEY AT L A W
• (615) 378-8008
700 Craighead St. Ste 105 Nashville TN 37204
We are a debt relief agency, we help people file for bankruptcy relief under the Bankruptcy Code.
Email: [email protected]
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CLASSIFIED
ATTORNEY SVCS ELECTRICAL SVCS.
ATTORNEY SERVICES
Wills
Experienced Attorneys
Home Consultations
and Personal Delivery
H. David Kittrell
(615) 244-0095
Debt Relief
Wills, Guardianships,
Power of Attorney, Deeds,
Estates, Bankruptcy,
$100 down Installments
A Debt Relief Agency
Nevin Law Firm 244-7708
www.TheNevinLawFirm.com
Find It in the Classifieds !
CARE GIVER
LOVING HOME CARE –
“Care You Can Trust and Afford.”
Companionship, hygiene care,
medication reminders,
meals, housekeeping, errands,
appointments.
Reliable, loving caregivers for
Full/Part Time or Live-in.
Flat rate for live-in care.
No deposit required.
Call: 615-301-8507
www.lovinghomecare.org
CEMETERY LOTS
2 Cemetery Lots at
Hermitage Memorial Gardens
$4500 each
(Includes $1700 Opening & Closing)
(615) 871-0203
Harpeth Hills: 4 lots Garden of
the Good Shepherd. Valued at
$12,000 asking $9,500. Negotiable (615) 292-0577.
CLEANING SVCS.
$50.00 = Husband and wife
team cleaning your home
for 2 hours.
$65.00 = 3 hours of cleaning.
Call
419-6753 or 419-6755
Check out our website
www.kimkleen.webs.com
HEAT/AIR COND.
Belle Meade
Heating & Cooling
Repairs on:
Air-Condition & Heating.
Gas • Electric • Heatpumps
& Major Home Appliances
(615) 646-3414
(615) 352-8230
Licensed • Bonded • Insured
FLOORING
A-1 Hardwood Floors
“Since 1970”
Make Old Floors new!
Sanding and Refinishing
(615) 668-0107
A-1HardwoodFloors.com
Hardwood floors, cleaned,
waxed, buffed, sanded and/or
refinished. Over 75 years in
flooring.
Corlew & Perry, Inc.
832-0320
Hardwood Floors
Old & New
Sand, Refinish, Installation
Free Estimates, 35 Yrs Exper.
Reasonable Rates
References Available
Joseph Speltz Floor Co.
(615) 754-8290
• Extensive reference list
• Licensed & Insured
615.385.3210
www.broderickbuilders.com
HOME IMPROVEMENT
Jordan Home Improvements
New Roof, Repair Roof,
Chimney Flashing,
Siding & Trim,
Rotted Wood Repairs, Decks,
Remove Walls, Brick Work,
Steps & Sidewalks.
No Job to Small.
Free Estimates
Call (615) 578-7812
CONCRETE/MASONRY
KEN R. FRYE
Complete Home Repair
& Improvements
Native Nashvillian in business
since 1992.
No Job too Large or Small!
Additions, Decks,
Window Replacement
& All Types of Repairs.
Licensed, Bonded, Insured
Call Bob (615) 300-5558
CONCRETE
DRIVEWAYS, PATIOS,
GARAGES, SIDEWALKS
HISTORIC
CEMETERY
Repair & Restoration
BRICK & STONE
Walls • Steps • Walks • Etc.
Build • Repair • Restore
Tuck Pointwork
Custom Entrances
Small Job Specialist
FIREPLACE REPAIR
“For those who want it right
the first time!”
W.J. Miller 890-0533
Buy American
CLASSIFIED ADS
Get Results
“all types of concrete finishings”
615-975-7970
JUNK REMOVAL
JUNK HAULING & DEMOLITION
CWC Remodel
“Built On Integrity”
- Quality Craftsmanship Bathrooms, Additions,
Remodels, Handyman Services
& More!
615-330-8570
www.cwcremodel.com
Willette Stone Masonry
Brick and Stone work,
Repairs and New construction:
Mailbox, fireplace, retaining
walls, Chimney repair, Walkways, Patio, outdoor grills/
kitchen, planters, & firepits.
Licensed & Insured
Call Ted Willette 934-6567
for free estimate
LANDSCAPE
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Junk Hauling
•Appliances •Yard Waste
•Household Items
•Construction Debris
Demolition
Full or Partial Removal
•Houses •Sheds
•Carports •Buildings
(615) 885-1736
Landscaping & Irrigation
Residential & Commercial Services
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Furniture Repairs
Chairs, Tables, etc.
Refinishing and finish
restoration antique repairs.
Pick up and delivery.
(615) 260-6980
Goodfred Window Cleaning
Gutter Cleaning
Gutters • Downspouts Cleaned
Debris Removal • Gutter Guards
Gutter Repair
(615) 382-5127
For All Of Your Home
Renovation Needs
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My Husband & I Cleaning Your Place!
FURNITURE REPAIRS
Free Estimates
(615) 415-8234
THE REMODELING SPECIALISTS
37 Years of Remodeling Experience
Na
Licensed, Insured & Bonded
NordicTrack
Audio Strider 900 Elliptical
Excellent condition. $450.
Call 891-3566
Try My New Air Cleaning System
Retaining Walls • Brick
Stone • Blocks
Pavers • Flowerbeds
Columns • Steps & Walkways
Tuck Pointing • Cracks
Foundation Repair
New & Repairs.
No Job too Small!
Concrete:
Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks
For Estimates
Call Jordan (615) 578-7812
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(615) 957-7661
EXERCISE EQUIP
The Rain Gutter Cleaner
• Gutters Cleaned
• Drain Spouts Cleaned
in
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ELECTRICIAN
Priced Right!
New Work, Old Work and
Service Calls.
10% senior discount.
Licensed-Bonded-Insured
(615) 522-1339
HOME IMPROVEMENT CONCRETE/MASONRY
GUTTERS
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Residential Cleaning
Where Quality & Respect
Come First!
ABC ELECTRIC, INC.
Licensed • Bonded • Insured
Residential / Commercial
Construction & Repairs
Craig, Office (615) 227-6342
Cell (615) 589-0135
298-1500
CALL FOR A FREE ESTIMATE
646-6030
[email protected] • www.sginashville.com
ICE /Applying
SNOW
REMOVAL
Calcium Chloride
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LANDSCAPE
About time to plant
new flower beds, new landscaping, mulching, hedge
trimming, trees & shrubs.
Mowing of yards.
Residential & Commercial
Any kind of flower beds!
Darciʼs Dreamscapes
Give a Girl a Chance.
(615) 766-3517
CLASSIFIED
PAINTING/PAPERING
TREE SERVICE
ODE L I NG
Specializing in Older Homes.
DRYWALL & REPAIRS
REPLACEMENT WINDOWS
PRESSURE WASHING
40+ YEARS EXPERIENCE
CARS/TRUCKS WANTED! Top $$$$$ PAID! Running or Not,
All Years, Makes, Models. Free Towing! Weʼre Local! 7
Days/Week. Call Toll Free: 1-888-416-2330
Andy 889-7858
Cell: 474-2185
Jeff’s Cell: 568-1885
GET CASH TODAY for any car/truck. I will buy your car
today. Any Condition. Call 1-800-864-5796 or www.carbuyguy.com
LAWN CARE
Lawn Care by
RON’S LAWNS
“Free Estimates”
Lawncare & Landscape Svcs
WE DO A DYNAMITE JOB
• Complete Lawn Maintenance
• Mulching
• Leaf Removal
• Edging
• Mowing
• Pruning
• Aerating & Seeding
• Hauling
• Fertilizing
• Trim & Shape Shrubs • Pressure Washing
• Bobcat Work
• Stonework
• Lay Sod
• Good Topsoil Avail.
• Plant Shrubs / Install Flowerbeds
• Clearing Unwanted Weed Growth
GENERAL & FINISH CARPENTER AVAILABLE
INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PAINTING
References, Senior Discount 100% Satisfaction
(615) 598-5511
LOCKSMITH
Green Hills Lock & Key
Servicing the area since 1974!
Lic TN - LS.-00072
Deadbolts Installed
Locks Re-keyed • Lockouts
Locks Repaired & Serviced
(615) 269-3616
MERCHANDISE
1865 Antique Walnut Bed
$800
Repro Pie/ Safe Cabinet
$700
Radial Arm Saw $200
(615) 352-3217
WALLPAPER & POPCORN REMOVAL
DRY WALL REPAIR • POWER WASHING
SEAMLESS GUTTERS
FREE ESTIMATES
615-4 29-5233
Cell
BBB ACCREDITED
Scottʼs Painting
Interior / Exterior
Drywall Repair
Wallpaper Removal, etc.
Free Estimates
(615) 474-4967
[email protected]
ShowTime Moving &
Delivery LLC
Complete Moves starting at $270
Licensed & Insured
(615) 707-2027
www.midtnmovers.com
PAINTING/PAPERING
Moreno Painting
40 Years Local Experience
Interior & Exterior
Residential & Commercial
Local References
(615) 389-3985
Trees Trimmed / Removed
Stump Removal, Great Clean-up
24/7 EMERGENCY SERVICE
HAZARDOUS WORK
Senior & Single Parent Discount
Licensed & Insured, Free Estimates
All Major Credit Cards Accepted
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Walker Painting
Interior, Exterior, Decks
No Job Too Small
(615) 482-1317
Bulldog Tree Service
• Topping / Deadwooding
• Stump Removals
• Trimming / Removals
Free Estimates. Insured.
Call John 24 / 7:
(615) 313-7375
PIANO TUNING
WICKER REPAIR
Piano Tuning
Repair & Rebuilding
53 Years Experience
We tune Oprylandʼs pianos
Bruce Osbon 776-7760
www.osbonspianoservice.com
DIVORCE, ETC. $240-$550* Covers Children, etc. *Excludes
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or 1-888-498-7075, Ext. 500 BAYCOR & ASSOCIATES
Established 1973
Chair caning and all styles of
weaving. Wicker repair available. Pick up and delivery.
The CANE-ERY
(615) 269-4780 / 414-5655
TOP CASH PAID FOR OLD GUITARS! 1920's thru 1980's.
Gibson, Martin, Fender, Gretsch, Epiphone, Guild, Mosrite,
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License #168420 Insured
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Call Eric or Allan
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Free Estimates.
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260-7927 Bob
All Seasons
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Free Estimates
Low Prices (615) 889-9164
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Information deemed accurate but not guaranteed.