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Tuesday, July 23, 2019
Tony Jackson Returns to the Grand Ole Opry
Thursday, July 11, 2019
City of Brentwood: Crockett Road Water Line Replacement Project Begins
Brentwood, Tennessee - The Brentwood Water Services Department will be replacing water lines along Crockett Road, between Raintree Pkwy. and O’Hara Drive starting Monday, July 15, 2019 through December. Most of the work will be off the road, but residents can occasionally expect traffic delays associated with the construction.
This project includes replacing approximately 3,350 feet of 12-inch water pipe along Crockett Road, from just east of the round-a-bout at Raintree Pkwy., east toward O’Hara Drive. Also, included is abandoning approximately 2,000 feet of an older water line west of the round-a-bout. This work also includes transferring water services for customers from the older four-inch line to an adjacent 12-inch water line.
In addition to the work on Crockett Road, this project also includes installing approximately 400 feet of eight-inch water pipe at Deerwood Lane to connect customers to the Johnson Chapel Road water line that was installed in 2014. By making this connection, an older segment of water line from Harpeth River Drive to Deerwood Lane can be abandoned.
The City received four competitive bids for this project. SBW Constructors, LLC of Goodlettsville, Tennessee submitted the lowest bid of $789,454. This project is part of the 2020-2025 Capital Improvements Plan to help maintain the highest level of distribution service for residents
Wednesday, July 10, 2019
Janet Ross wins Bristol First Award
Bristol, Tennessee - Janet Ross, a 22-year employee of the City’s Public Works Division, has been named a Bristol First Award recipient for both her outstanding work as a City employee and a random act of kindness to a grateful community member. Mayor Margaret Feierabend presented the award to Janet during the July 8 meeting of City Council.
The award, established in October 2014, recognizes City employees who serve with pride and excel in the work they do. Nominations are accepted from members of the public, co-workers, elected leaders, and others.
Community member Patty Lee nominated Ross for the award after chance encounter at a local grocery store. Lee was struggling to load groceries into her car one evening when Ross, having just finished a long day of mowing and trimming shrubs in the hot sun, came to her rescue. The longtime City employee loaded the bags, then made sure Lee was safely in her vehicle and headed home.
A second nomination came a few days later from Bristol resident Nancy DeFriece, who observed Ross clearing overgrown shrubbery from the roadway and teaching her co-workers the proper way to handle the task.
“The women seemed to have such respect for Janet and were carefully observing and working with her,” DeFriece noted in her nomination. “The very next day, I happen to pass that same area again, and there was Janet with better equipment, cutting even more of the shrubbery so two cars could pass each other without a problem. This time she was personally doing the work herself.”
The Bristol First Award recognizes employee who put people first, demonstrate respect and integrity, deliver services that exceed expectations, and excel in an environment that stimulates innovation and continuous improvement. A total of 36 employees have now been recognized since the award’s inception.
Additional details about the award and the nomination form are available online at www.bristoltn.org/bristolfirst
The award, established in October 2014, recognizes City employees who serve with pride and excel in the work they do. Nominations are accepted from members of the public, co-workers, elected leaders, and others.
Community member Patty Lee nominated Ross for the award after chance encounter at a local grocery store. Lee was struggling to load groceries into her car one evening when Ross, having just finished a long day of mowing and trimming shrubs in the hot sun, came to her rescue. The longtime City employee loaded the bags, then made sure Lee was safely in her vehicle and headed home.
A second nomination came a few days later from Bristol resident Nancy DeFriece, who observed Ross clearing overgrown shrubbery from the roadway and teaching her co-workers the proper way to handle the task.
“The women seemed to have such respect for Janet and were carefully observing and working with her,” DeFriece noted in her nomination. “The very next day, I happen to pass that same area again, and there was Janet with better equipment, cutting even more of the shrubbery so two cars could pass each other without a problem. This time she was personally doing the work herself.”
The Bristol First Award recognizes employee who put people first, demonstrate respect and integrity, deliver services that exceed expectations, and excel in an environment that stimulates innovation and continuous improvement. A total of 36 employees have now been recognized since the award’s inception.
Additional details about the award and the nomination form are available online at www.bristoltn.org/bristolfirst
Wednesday, July 3, 2019
Propex Geosolutions Receives Carbon Footprint Verification for PYRAMAT® 75 HPTRM
Originally published by Propex Global Geosolutions
Propex GeoSolutions recently became the first High Performance Turf Reinforcement Mat (HPTRM) manufacturer to verify the carbon footprint of its erosion control solutions. The cradle-to-grave carbon footprint of PYRAMAT® 75 HPTRM is 2.7 kgCO2e per 1m2 of material, which is equivalent to driving about seven miles.
“This verification is another piece of the sustainability puzzle,” said Mike Gorey, CEO of Propex Operating Company, LLC. “We’ve known for 20 years that our erosion control solutions support the environment by encouraging vegetation and improving water quality, but now we know that their life cycle produces a small carbon footprint.”
SCS Global Services, an international leader in third party certification and environmental standards development, evaluated PYRAMAT’s lifecycle to calculate its cradle-to-grave carbon footprint. The carbon footprint was then verified through an independent third-party review by Dr. Tom Gloria, of Industrial Ecology Consultants. To receive verification, PYRAMAT had to meet the following requirements:
- The Greenhouse Gas Protocol: Product Life Cycle Accounting and Reporting Standard World Resources Institute/World Business Council for Sustainable Development (Sept. 2011)
- PAS 2050:2011 Specification for the assessment of the life cycle greenhouse gas emissions of goods and services. British Standards Institution
- ISO 14064-3:2006 Specification with guidance for the validation and verification of greenhouse gas assertions
“Verification of PYRAMAT’s carbon footprint ensures the accuracy and thoroughness of its reported greenhouse gas emissions,” said Keith Killpack, Technical Director for SCS Global. “Product carbon footprints serve as benchmarks against which product improvements can be measured, and provide customers with information about a product’s climate impact to inform their purchasing decisions.”
PYRAMAT is used in multiple erosion control systems including ARMORMAX®, SCOURLOK®, and PYRAWALL®. In addition to a minimal carbon footprint, Propex solutions help reduce emissions, increase vegetation and support living shorelines. In 1999 the EPA published a Storm Water Technology Fact Sheet on Turf Reinforcement Mats that recognizes erosion control solutions like PYRAMAT as a Best Management Practice for providing long-term water quality benefits.
About Propex Environmental Vision
Propex believes in being good stewards of the environment, and has adopted a three-pronged approach to our green commitment – reducing our carbon footprint, implementing sustainable manufacturing practices and developing products that have lasting environmental benefits. Through this vision, we hope to not only hold ourselves accountable, but also further the geosynthetic industry’s commitment to sustainability. To learn more about Propex’s environmental commitment, visit: http://propexglobal.com/environmental-commitment
Propex believes in being good stewards of the environment, and has adopted a three-pronged approach to our green commitment – reducing our carbon footprint, implementing sustainable manufacturing practices and developing products that have lasting environmental benefits. Through this vision, we hope to not only hold ourselves accountable, but also further the geosynthetic industry’s commitment to sustainability. To learn more about Propex’s environmental commitment, visit: http://propexglobal.com/environmental-commitment
About SCS Global (SCS)
SCS has been a global leader in third-party environmental and sustainability certification, auditing, testing and standards development for 35 years. SCS programs span a wide cross-section of industry sectors, recognizing exemplary performance in natural resource management, green building, product manufacturing, food and agriculture, retailing and more. SCS is a California Benefit Corporation, reflecting its commitment to socially and environmentally responsible business practice. www.scsglobalservices.com
SCS has been a global leader in third-party environmental and sustainability certification, auditing, testing and standards development for 35 years. SCS programs span a wide cross-section of industry sectors, recognizing exemplary performance in natural resource management, green building, product manufacturing, food and agriculture, retailing and more. SCS is a California Benefit Corporation, reflecting its commitment to socially and environmentally responsible business practice. www.scsglobalservices.com
Saturday, June 15, 2019
Metro Arts' Build Better Tables Honored Among Top Public Art Projects of 2018
6/14/2019
Citywide Exhibition that Focused on Foodways, Gentrification and Housing Named to Public Art Network Year in Review
Americans for the Arts today honored Build Better Tables, the inaugural temporary public art exhibition from the Metro Nashville Arts Commission (Metro Arts), as one of the best public art projects of 2018 through the Public Art Network Year in Review program. Chosen by public art experts, the roster of selected projects was unveiled this morning at Americans for the Arts’ Annual Convention in Minneapolis. This is the 18th year that Americans for the Arts has recognized public art works.
Curated by Nicole J. Caruth, Build Better Tables featured projects from nine artists and collectives,
Metro Animal Care and Control Celebrates Father’s Day
Adoption Fees Waived June 16 in Honor of Dads
Metro Animal Care and Control is celebrating Father’s Day by waiving adoption fees in honor of Dads on June 16. The celebration of Father’s Day comes at a time when the shelter’s adoption floor is at capacity.
Regular adoption fees are as much as $90, but are waived though Sunday in honor of Father’s Day. All adopted pets at MACC will come spay/neutered, microchipped and up-to-date on all vaccinations.
If residents are not able to adopt, they can still help by providing a safe and loving environment to shelter residents by becoming a foster parent. Pet fostering is flexible enough for most lifestyles and all veterinary care, medication and care supplies are provided by MACC.
MACC is open seven days-a-week for adoption from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., with special evening hours on Thursday until 6 p.m. MACC is located at 5125 Harding Place, Nashville, TN 37211.
Metro Animal Care and Control (MACC) is committed to the delivery of effective, courteous, and responsive animal care and control services to the residents of Nashville/Davidson County. MACC’s mission is to promote and protect the health, safety and welfare of pets and people in Nashville. Our goals are to build partnerships within the community to promote responsible pet ownership, decrease the overpopulation of domestic pets through spay-neuter programs, and to place adoptable animals in good homes.
Friday, June 14, 2019
Gabby Barrett w/ Cade Foehner Attends 2019 CMT Music Awards
Nashville, Tennessee - Nineteen year old singer Gabby Barrett looking simply beautiful wearing black jumpsuit, heels attends w/ Cade Foehner the 2019 CMT Music Awards at Bridgestone Arena back on Wednesday, June 05, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Kelsea Ballerini Attends 2019 CMT Music Awards
Nashville, Tennessee - Twenty five year old singer Kelsea Ballerini looking fabulous wearing high slit white dress, chrome heels attends the 2019 CMT Music Awards at Bridgestone Arena back on Wednesday, June 05, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Hayley Orrantia Attends 2019 CMT Music Awards
Nashville, Tennessee - Twenty two year old actress/singer Hayley Orrantia looking stunning wearing blue strapless dress, light color heels attends the 2019 CMT Music Awards at Bridgestone Arena back on Wednesday, June 05, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Danielle Bradbery Attends 2019 CMT Music Awards
Nashville, Tennessee - Twenty two year old singer Danielle Bradbery looking sexy wearing plunging white/gray dress, black heels attends the 2019 CMT Music Awards at Bridgestone Arena back on Wednesday, June 05, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Thursday, June 13, 2019
Sunset Paddle
6/26/2019
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Our sunset trips are easy paddles with great city views and birdwatching. Beginning at Shelby Park and ending at Cumberland Park in downtown, photo opportunities abound. All gear and transportation included!
Instructors: John Michael Cassidy and Jon Dodson
Age level: 18+
Cost: $25.00
To register: email jon.dodson@ nashville.gov - Cost: $25.00
Metro Parks Outdoor Recreation Program
phone: 615-642-9745 email: jonathan.dodson@nashville.gov
Location
Shelby Bottoms Nature Center
1900 Davidson St
Nashville, TN 37206
1900 Davidson St
Nashville, TN 37206
Tegan Marie Attends 2019 CMT Music Awards
Nashville, Tennessee - Fifteen year old singer Tegan Marie looking beautiful wearing blue jumpsuit, black heels attends the 2019 CMT Music Awards at Bridgestone Arena back on Wednesday, June 05, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Tegan Marie Performs Spotify House at CMA Fest Day 2
Nashville, Tennessee - Fifteen year old singer Tegan Marie looking adorable wearing black top, blue denim overalls, black cowboy boots performs onstage at Spotify House during CMA Fest at Ole Red back on Friday, June 07, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Tegan Marie Performs During Day 3 of 2019 CMA Music Festival
Nashville, Tennessee - Fifteen year old singer Tegan Marie looking simply gorgeous wearing blue denim dress performs at the Chevy Breakout Stage on Day 3 of the CMA Music Festival back on Saturday, June 08, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Wednesday, June 12, 2019
Bristol, get ready for 'Movies in the Park' with an impressive 2019 line-up
Bristol, Tennessee - One of the real joys of summer is being outside enjoying the sunshine. What is even better is watching a great movie in a local park after dark under the stars. Anderson Park is one of the most beautiful parks in the city with the dense tree canopy, lush green grass, and a constant cool breeze. The Bristol, Tennessee Parks and Recreation Department is excited to announce a unique opportunity for families to enjoy the magic of the silver screen in a couple of the parks this summer. Friday Night Movies in the Park will present a new family-friendly feature film each month from June through August.
The series kicks off with Spider-Man –Into Spider Verse on Friday, June 14. Then, on Friday, July 12, families will be able to enjoy the adventures of Captain Marvel. Finally, on Friday, August 9, the Anderson Park series concludes with none other than Ant-Man & the Wasp. The grand finale for the Friday night movies will be hosted at Steele Creek Park’s Splash Pad and the feature playing that evening will be Aquaman. "Bring the kids and enjoy a final family outing before heading back to school," said Angie Rutherford. "It is a great way to spend time together without spending a lot of money. There is absolutely no charge for viewing the movies however the movie being shown at Steele Creek will require a $2 per car entry fee. Bring a blanket or chairs, pack a picnic, or purchase snacks on site."
While the films may be the main attraction, there is plenty more fun to be had. Each movie night, pre-show activities such as face painting, bubble tables, sidewalk chalk, bean bag toss, and more will begin at 7:00PM. The movie screening will start once the sun goes down at about 9:00PM.
Anderson Park is located at 341 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. and Steele Creek Park’s Splash Pad is located at 4 Little Lane in Bristol, Tennessee. Friday Night Movie Nights in the Park will only be held as permitted by the weather. Patrons are encouraged to follow the City of Bristol, Tennessee on social media and to check the city's website for weather-related announcements or cancellations.
For more information, please contact Angie Rutherford with Bristol, Tennessee Parks and Recreation at 423-989-5500 ext. 2054, or e-mail arutherford@bristoltn.org.
The series kicks off with Spider-Man –Into Spider Verse on Friday, June 14. Then, on Friday, July 12, families will be able to enjoy the adventures of Captain Marvel. Finally, on Friday, August 9, the Anderson Park series concludes with none other than Ant-Man & the Wasp. The grand finale for the Friday night movies will be hosted at Steele Creek Park’s Splash Pad and the feature playing that evening will be Aquaman. "Bring the kids and enjoy a final family outing before heading back to school," said Angie Rutherford. "It is a great way to spend time together without spending a lot of money. There is absolutely no charge for viewing the movies however the movie being shown at Steele Creek will require a $2 per car entry fee. Bring a blanket or chairs, pack a picnic, or purchase snacks on site."
While the films may be the main attraction, there is plenty more fun to be had. Each movie night, pre-show activities such as face painting, bubble tables, sidewalk chalk, bean bag toss, and more will begin at 7:00PM. The movie screening will start once the sun goes down at about 9:00PM.
Anderson Park is located at 341 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. and Steele Creek Park’s Splash Pad is located at 4 Little Lane in Bristol, Tennessee. Friday Night Movie Nights in the Park will only be held as permitted by the weather. Patrons are encouraged to follow the City of Bristol, Tennessee on social media and to check the city's website for weather-related announcements or cancellations.
For more information, please contact Angie Rutherford with Bristol, Tennessee Parks and Recreation at 423-989-5500 ext. 2054, or e-mail arutherford@bristoltn.org.
Tuesday, June 11, 2019
Mayor Briley Celebrates Immigrant Heritage Month At Farmers’ Market
Nashville, Tennessee - Mayor Briley joined community leaders and immigration advocates in kicking off Immigrant Heritage Month (IHM) with a celebration and art installation at the Nashville Farmers’ Market today.
“Nashville is a vibrant and diverse city, and in many ways that is due to our thriving immigrant communities,” said Mayor Briley. “We have intentionally built a welcoming, supportive environment for New Americans here, and I am committed as mayor to keeping it that way. The celebration today honors the many contributions immigrants have made and will continue make to our city.”
“Different religions, languages and skin colors bring awareness to the fact that how you live is not the only way; that’s the benefit of celebrating immigrants,” said Bijal Mehta of the Mayor’s New Americans Advisory Council. “Nashville is a stronger city because of its immigrants, and we should always seek to lift them up in our community.”
The anchor of this year’s IHM celebrations is a public art installation. The #CelebrateImmigrants art demonstration proudly displays ‘I ♥ Nashville’ and invites participants to share their immigrant heritage or that of a loved one by placing a flag of their identified heritage(s) on the heart itself.
The event is part of the I Stand With Immigrants Initiative, powered by fwd.us, and is one of dozens being held across the country. This year marks the sixth-annual Immigrant Heritage Month and is an opportunity to celebrate immigrants, immigration and their heritage.
Summer Celebration
6/22/2019
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
It’s the first Saturday of summer and we are commemorating it with fun nature activities, crafts, and lemonade! This is an open-house style event, so drop in any time between 1 and 3 pm.
Leader: Christie Wiser
For all ages. No registration.
Location
Shelby Bottoms Nature Center
1900 Davidson St
Nashville, TN 37206
Tour of Nashville's Drinking Water Treatment Plant
6-24-2019
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
Join us on a 45-minute walking tour of the K.R. Harrington Water Treatment Plant and see how Metro Water Services provides over 200,000 customers with clean, safe drinking water every day. During the walking tour of the treatment plant, you will learn about drinking water treatment processes and what Metro Water Services is doing to stay ahead of the curve as Nashville grows.
Please note:
Please note:
- Registration is REQUIRED.
- Tours are for adults, 18+ years and older. Please contact the organizer to schedule a tour for school-aged children.
- Tours are rain or shine.
- For security reasons, we DO NOT permit photos inside of the facility gates or on the tour at
Friday, June 7, 2019
World Music Day
6/21/2019
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Make Music is a free celebration of music around the world on June 21st. Launched in 1982 in France as the Fête de la Musique, it is now held on the same day in more than 1,000 cities in 120 countries. Completely different from a typical music festival, Make Music is open to anyone who wants to take part. Every kind of musician — young and old, amateur and professional, of every musical persuasion — pours onto streets, parks, plazas, and porches to share their music with friends, neighbors, and strangers. All of it is free and open to the public.
Shelby Bottoms will host Ngawang Losel, who will perform Folk Tibetan songs and some melody songs written in English as well, which incorporates a vocal interactive music session, plus singing bowls and Gongs to add a taste of ancient sounds. He will also offer free private sound sessions off the stage.
For all ages. No registration.
Location: Shelby Bottoms and multiple sites around Nashville and beyond!
Check out the schedule at http://www.makemusicday.org/
Location: Shelby Bottoms and multiple sites around Nashville and beyond!
Check out the schedule at http://www.makemusicday.org/
Location
Shelby Bottoms Nature Center
1900 Davidson St
Nashville, TN 37206
1900 Davidson St
Nashville, TN 37206
Author Gail Kittleson Commemorates 75th Anniversary of D-Day with New World War 2 Novel, All for the Cause
Historical Novel Set at the Fall of the Philippines Continues Kittleson’s Celebrated “Women of the Heartland” Series
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Nashville, Tennessee—WordCrafts Press and author Gail Kittleson are pleased to announce the release of her latest novel, All for the Cause. Released to help commemorate the 75th Anniversary of D-Day, June 6, 1944, Kittleson’s newest addition to her “Women of the Heartland” brand of World War 2 novels focuses on the War in the Pacific, and deals specifically with events surrounding the fall of the Philippines and how those events impact the lives of the strong, courageous women who hold down the homefront in the Heartland.
The news was grim in May 1942. The Philippines had fallen to the Imperial Japanese Army. Rommel was on the move in Northern Africa. The Russian Army was pushed back toward Stalingrad. In the sweltering jungles of Corregidor, PFC Stan Ford battles illness and injury as he and his comrades escape and evade a tenacious enemy. And in the Heartland, women mourn the loss of husbands, sons, and sweethearts.
While everyone else seemed to be doing something to support the troops, Twila Brunner felt lost, and useless. But when she saw a newspaper article about a Prisoner of War camp being built in neighboring Algona, Iowa, she believed she finally discovered a way to give something for the Cause.
“Sometimes, goodness seems distant,” Gail muses. “But despite of this seeming distance, my characters experience the undeniable presence of divine goodness in the midst of horrible wartime atrocities. I’d like readers to experience this vicariously with them, and carry the concept over into their everyday lives. Pain and trouble come to us all, but embracing God’s love for us during these times provides meaning even in our great sorrows.”
All for the Cause, which is available in hardback, trade paperback, and all major ebook formats, is resonating with readers, with the novel debuting on Amazon's Hot 100 New Releases charts in both the World War 2 Historical Fiction and Military Historical Fiction categories. All for the Causefollows on the heels of Gail’s novella, Kiss Me Once Again (WordCrafts Press), which released earlier this year, and she is putting the finishing touches on a new “Women of the Heartland” novel,Until Then, which deals with events in the European theatre of operations.
All for the Cause is available from WordCrafts Press in hardback for $32.99, in trade paperback for $17.99 and in all major eBook versions for $5.99.
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About the Author
Words have always been comfort food for novelist Gail Kittleson. After instructing expository writing and English as a Second Language, she began writing memoir. Now, intrigued by the World War II era, Gail creates women’s historical fiction from her northern Iowa home and also facilitates writing workshops/retreats.
She and her husband, a retired Army chaplain, enjoy their grandchildren and in winter, Arizona’s Mogollon Rim Country. You can count on Gail’s heroines to ask honest questions, act with integrity, grow in faith, and face hardships with spunk.
Visit Gail online at: gailkittleson.com
All for the Cause
Hardback: (332 pages) $32.99 Trade Paperback: (330 pages) $17.99 eBook: $5.99 Publisher: WordCrafts Press Language: English Hardcover ISBN: 978-194867942 Paperback ISBN: 978-1948679435
Digital review copies of All for the Cause are available in all major eBook formats upon request.
For more information about Gail Kittleson or WordCrafts Press, visit wordcrafts.net/gail-kittleson/ or gailkittleson.com. |
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