Channel 5 Interview | Channel 5’s Alexandra Koehn interviews Thom on enhancements and changes coming to our West Meade neighborhood and the alliances that have formed. Click and learn more.
Channel 5 Interview | "For our public high schools, I worked alongside Metro staff, government leaders, and other business leaders to establish The Academies of Nashville: a nationally recognized, project-based, experiential learning initiative. Today, 350 businesses partner with Academies in all our zoned high schools, offering students mentorships, internships, and externships." Click and learn more.
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CommUNITY Action Programs
WELCOME to District 23 / West Nashville!
You have chosen well; you won't find a better collection of neighbors, schools, churches, entertainment, attractions and fun anywhere in the U.S. To affirm that proclamation and help ease the Newcomers' transition burdens, we have compiled an eBrochure of essential amenities, including services, resources, and entertainment. Click and See...
CommUNITY Action Programs
Select a CommUNITY Action Program (CAP) below that fires you up. Click and send a message with your choice and questions to the CAP contact. OUR goal is to create an opportunity for everyone to be a part of commUNITY, and to help preserve and enhance the quality of life in District 23.
Hospitality Committee | Coming soon — members from our community welcome new neighbors to the neighborhood.
District 23 Beautification Team | Our goal is to bring together neighbors, both new and established, for the common purpose of maintaining and enhancing our neighborhood through beautification and awareness initiatives. Interested and want to learn more? Email your questions to Patricia Knight, District 23 Beautification Team Chair: district23beautification@gmail.com
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Community Outreach | This CAP is responsible for establishing and maintaining programs in 23 West that identify needs and provide resources and assistance to neighbors facing hardship. Primary emphasis will be placed on supporting our local schools. Interested and want to learn more? Email your questions to:
Paul Garland at paul@westmeade.org
Wayne Underhill at mwunderhl@gmail.com
Holiday Lights for Hope and Christmas Parade with Santa | Join this festive lot to help organize, coordinate, and promote the Holiday Lights for Hope Contest and the Santa (on a Fire Engine) Christmas Parade. Interested and want to learn more? Email Lauren Balmer lkbalmer17@gmail.com for more information.
Friends of West Meade Hills | This CAP's focus will be directed at urban conservation of our green spaces, beautiful tree canopy, and wild habitat. The organization of the committee will be modeled after Friends of Warner Parks, with a board and an advisory council to lend expertise and guidance. Current project:
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Setting up a Strategic Land Trust to protect our green canopy from encroaching development
Interested and want to learn more? Email your questions to:
Susan Castle at susancastlelaw@gmail.com
Willie Honegger at hwhonegger842@gmail.com
Public Safety Team | This community action program’s mission is to watch for and act on solutions that help make our neighborhoods and streets safe. This will be accomplished by
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identifying and surveying the problems,
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developing concrete solutions, and
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presenting our recommendations to Thom Druffel, Metro Council Representative / District 23.