A new market analysis said the SoBro district in Downtown Nashville could be primed for a big business boom, but that the homeless problem there might make development difficult.via Report: Homelessness Hinders Downtown Development - NewsChannel5.comDuring the debates around the funding and construction of the Music City Center one of the questions that I regularly... Continue Reading →
Everyone gets knocked off their feet
My friend never thought he would need it — until he did. He discovered that need several years ago when his mother, a woman with limited resources, was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. Her illness progressed more quickly than anyone could have imagined, until suddenly they were faced with the reality that her decline required... Continue Reading →
Taking Care of our Own–Country Music Marathon 2012
There is little doubt in looking at my waistline or the condition of my knees that I will be running a marathon any time soon, so I suppose the recent announcement about the new sponsor for the Country Music Marathon shouldn’t be high on my agenda. However I found myself confused in reading the announcement,... Continue Reading →
Get Ready Local Churches
Older residents and families with young children who depend on federal aid to pay their utility bills will have to wait until Oct. 1 to reapply. via Needy will have to wait until Oct. 1 to apply for utility bill aid | The Tennessean | tennessean.com. It's already a given that local congregations generally have... Continue Reading →
It’s Time to Help Mercedes
I was in a Justice For Our Neighbors meeting last week (an amazing faith-based organization that is providing counsel and assistance on legal issues to immigrants) when I learned about a young lady named Mercedes Gonzalez. Mercedes was brought to the U.S. when she was 2 and has been a successful newcomer to Nashville. She... Continue Reading →
A Confused Chamber President
Almost a year ago, I moved from the diverse community of Antioch to the little hamlet of Old Hickory, TN to become the pastor of a local church here. I had been involved in community organizing and development efforts in Antioch, and so when I saw that the local Chamber of Commerce was meeting, I... Continue Reading →
A Request from the Martha O’Bryan Folks
Here is some information from our friends at the Martha O'Bryan Center regarding their Taste of Music City event this Saturday. I've been told that they still need around 80 volunteers, so let them know if you can help: The Martha O’Bryan Center still needs volunteers for the second two shifts (evening and night) for... Continue Reading →
Healthcare Event for Nashville Clergy
Be watching for more information, but we are scheduling a special conversation on Long Term Care in Nashville via a tour of Nashville's only city run LTC facility at Bordeaux on Tuesday, May 10 from 10 - 1 p.m.. Lunch is included. If you are interested, leave a comment on the blog here.
Doh!!!
This past year our city has spend all sorts of time worrying about whether a racetrack was important to our life or not. Apparently it required so much energy and attention from our city officials in creating new legislation that they couldn't be bothered with monitoring existing legislation to be sure it didn't expire. This... Continue Reading →
We Are Number 4
NASHVILLE -- A new study found Tennesseans bore the fourth-lowest tax burden among states in fiscal year 2009.The only states with less combined state and local taxes per person were South Dakota, Nevada and Alaska. via Study: TN had 4th lowest tax burden in 2009 | The Tennessean | tennessean.com. Uh, I have little doubt... Continue Reading →
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