Nashville Improvement Projects Put On Hold

WSMV-TV updated 7:13 p.m. CT, Tues., Sept. 30, 2008 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Nashville Mayor Karl Dean said he's committed to capital improvement projects like sprucing up the downtown riverfront and improving school buildings. But the spending plan approving a lot of those desired projects is on hold, thanks to the turbulent financial markets. "We can't ignore what's going on at national level," Dean said. "Last week, in terms of fiscal bonds being sold, it was at an incredibly low number, so this is not the time to be pushing ahead." On Tuesday, Dean was scheduled to announce his $200 million capital spending plan, but he put everything on hold. That's because the city finances improvement projects by issuing debt through municipal bonds. Those bonds are usually among the most stable on the market, with billions of dollars of municipal bonds typically sold every week, but not right now. "I'm very concerned," said Metro Councilwoman Vivian Wilhoite. Wilhoite said she understands the mayor's move, but can't help but worry her number one wish just won't be in the stars. "We definitely need a community center in southeast Davidson County," she said. While the parks department agrees with Wilhoite, she hasn?t received the funding for a couple years now. Currently, there is only one community center in Antioch. "When you consider we are the fastest growing community in all of Davidson County, that's not enough," she said. Fewer projects may be approved than in the past due to the financial times. The city's finance director said too many were approved by the past administration, so this year's plan was already going to be lean. Dean doesn't know how long it will be before he proceeds with the capital spending plan, but Tuesday morning, he estimated about a week or two. Even before the turmoil on Wall Street, the plan was already delayed while the city assessed its bonding capacity.

Davidson County crime log for July 17-20, 2008

CRIME LOG These are the most serious calls handled by the Metro police, listed by time, crime reported and address. Some reports may be unfounded. Police calls are listed by police precinct or town. When police cannot immediately determine the location of a crime, the address given is that of the police station or hospital where the crime was reported. Central 12:15 a.m., cutting/stabbing, 400 block Murfreesboro Pike 7:56 a.m., shooting, Lafayette Street and First Avenue South 11:53 a.m., rape, Woodland Street 12:34 p.m., holdup/robbery, 80 block Lafayette Street 1:38 p.m., nonresidential burglary, 800 block Woodland Street 5:28 p.m., residential burglary, 1400 block Holly Street 5:41 p.m., residential burglary, 1400 block Holly Street 7:11 p.m., residential burglary, 400 block Neill Avenue Donelson 7:50 p.m., residential burglary, 100 block McGavock Pike 10:33 p.m., residential burglary, 3000 block Casa Drive Hermitage 11:21 p.m., rape, Old Hickory Boulevard Priest Lake 3:05 p.m., holdup/robbery, 2900 block Harbour View Drive South 12:27 a.m., holdup/robbery, 800 block Glastonbury Road 6:43 p.m., residential burglary, 300 block Wimpole Drive 7:56 p.m., holdup/robbery, 1200 block Catina Drive 10:24 p.m., holdup/robbery, 8000 block Bienville Drive Una 4:09 a.m., holdup/robbery, 600 block Longhunter Court 6:45 p.m., holdup/robbery, 600 block Longhunter CourtWest Central 5:04 a.m., holdup/robbery, 200 block Shelby Avenue 8:25 a.m., residential burglary, 1000 block Edgehill Avenue 12:59 p.m., residential burglary, 1500 block Big Oak Drive 3:34 p.m., residential burglary, 1200 block Lewis Street 8:59 p.m., holdup/robbery, 10 block Interstate Drive 11:03 p.m., residential burglary, 700 block South Sixth Street Hermitage 12:19 a.m., holdup/robbery, 3400 block Lebanon Pike 8:59 a.m., nonresidential burglary, 3400 block Lebanon Pike 11:09 a.m., holdup/robbery, 4000 block Lebanon Pike South 10:08 a.m., nonresidential burglary, 1000 block Murfreesboro Pike 11:19 a.m., holdup/robbery, 1700 block Lebanon Pike Circle 1:20 p.m., holdup/robbery, 1500 block J.P. Hennessy Drive 3:29 p.m., cutting/stabbing, 1900 block Dahlia Drive 9:40 p.m., cutting/stabbing, 1900 block Elanor Drive Antioch 5:02 p.m., rape, Piccadilly Row 10:54 p.m., holdup/robbery, 2600 block Murfreesboro Pike Central 7:17 a.m., holdup/robbery, 600 block South Second Street 12:18 p.m., shooting, 600 block Shelby Avenue 1:19 p.m., holdup/robbery, 800 block Main Street 4:39 p.m., shooting, 50 block Robertson Street Donelson 2:02 p.m., residential burglary, 300 block Lincoya Bay Drive Hermitage 1:09 a.m., nonresidential burglary, 3400 block Lebanon Pike 10:49 p.m., holdup/robbery, 5700 block Old Hickory Boulevard Priest Lake 3:02 p.m., holdup/robbery, 2700 block Murfreesboro Pike South 12:37 a.m., residential burglary, 700 block Spence Lane 12:37 a.m., residential burglary, 700 block Spence Lane 10:28 a.m., holdup/robbery, 800 block Massman Drive 9:51 p.m., holdup/robbery, 1700 block Lebanon Pike Circle 10:15 p.m., holdup/robbery, 600 block Airpark Center Drive 10:56 p.m., residential burglary, 900 block Winthorne Drive Antioch 8:08 a.m., residential burglary, 4700 block Lori Drive 6:34 p.m., nonresidential burglary, 2200 block Murfreesboro Pike 11:38 p.m., holdup/robbery, Hickory Hollow Parkway and Bell Road Central 10:59 a.m., residential burglary, 700 block South Sixth Street 12:04 p.m., holdup/robbery, 1200 block 11th Avenue South Donelson 6:13 p.m., residential burglary, 2200 block South Ashford 6:58 p.m., holdup/robbery, 500 block Stewarts Ferry Pike South 5:24 p.m., residential burglary, 400 block Arbor Creek Boulevard 10:05 p.m., residential burglary, 700 block Bell Road 11:31 p.m., residential burglary, 300 block Ladybird Drive 11:38 p.m., holdup/robbery, 5300 block Hickory Hollow Lane

Davidson County births in May, June 2008

Tennessean MAY Paul and Tiffany Nelson of Goodlettsville had a baby girl. Aubrey Elizabeth Nelson was born at Baptist Hospital on Thursday, May 22, 2008. Kevin and Lindsey (Lewis) Eslinger of Nashville had a baby girl. Abigail Mae Eslinger was born at Vanderbilt University Medical Center on Friday, May 30, 2008. JUNE Floyd Hayden Stewart III and Natasha Thompson of Nashville had a baby boy. Malik Hayden Stewart was born at Baptist Hospital on Tuesday, June 3, 2008. Erik and Amy (Jones) Diatikar of Goodlettsville had a baby boy. Ryan Hayden Diatikar was born at Baptist Hospital on Wednesday, June 4, 2008. Scotty and Jenny (Reasonover) Walker of Antioch had a baby girl. Isabelle Julianna Walker was born at Baptist Hospital on Thursday, June 5, 2008. Gregory Poindexter and Tunishia Kuykindall of Nashville had a baby boy. Tristan Taylor Poindexter was born at Baptist Hospital on Sunday, June 8, 2008. Jerry and Melissa Cole of Nashville had a baby girl. Jocelyn Savanna Cole was born at Baptist Hospital on Monday, June 9, 2008. Scott and Jenny (Chapman) Phillips of Nashville had a baby boy. Carter Reed Phillips was born at Baptist Hospital on Saturday, June 21, 2008. Charley and Alexia Poe of Nashville had a baby girl. Ella Meade Poe was born at Baptist Hospital on Friday, June 27, 2008. Charlie and Laura Jo Coode of Antioch had a baby boy. Cason Edward Coode was born at Baptist Hospital on Sunday, June 22, 2008. Jack and Kimberly (Wantland) Garland of Old Hickory had a baby boy. Samuel James Garland was born at Baptist Hospital on Monday, June 23, 2008. Andy and Tonya (Irions) Ford of Nashville had a baby boy. Riley Andrew Ford was born at Baptist Hospital on Monday, June 30, 2008. Kevin and Hillary Klein of Nashville had a baby girl. Grace Isabelle Klein was born at Baptist Hospital on Monday, June 30, 2008.

Something New to the Blog - Davidson County Baby Births

Davidson County births in April, June 2008 JUNE Gary Dwayne and Karen Lynn (Clopton) Holloway of Nashville had a baby girl. Jaya Grace Lynn Holloway was born at The Women's Hospital at Centennial on . Akeem Hemphill and Breauna Hill of Antioch had a baby boy. KeMarion Lavince Hill was born at Baptist Hospital on Tuesday, June 17, 2008. Marquita Sharelle Jenkins of Nashville had a baby girl. Shanteidra Serenity Martayvion Jenkins was born at The Women's Hospital at Centennial Tommy and Lori Davidson of Old Hickory had a baby girl. Marron Marelle Davidson was born at The Women's Hospital at Centennial on Thursday, June 19, 2008. Lorenzo Esaw and Kaleila Tucker of Nashville had a baby boy. Lorenzo Montrell Esaw Jr. was born at The Women's Hospital at Centennial on Thursday, June 19, 2008. John and Adrienne Greer of Madison had a baby boy. John Dougla Greer Jr. was born at The Women's Hospital at Centennial onThursday, June 19, 2008. Billy and Amanda Jones of Nashville had a baby girl. Seiver Dawn Temple Jones was born at The Women's Hospital at Centennial on Thursday, June 19, 2008. James Payne and Dawn Jewell of Nashville had a baby boy. Jordon Christopher Payne was born at The Women's Hospital at Centennial on Thursday, June 19, 2008. Thomas Williams and Brooke Beverly of Hermitage had a baby girl. Hendley Grace Williams was born at The Women's Hospital at Centennial on Thursday, June 19, 2008. Daniel and Leslie (Thyne) Longtin of Antioch had a baby boy. Zachary Allen Longtin was born at The Women's Hospital at Centennial on Friday, June 20, 2008. Michael and Paige Parham of Nashville had a baby boy. Kaden James Parham was born at The Women's Hospital at Centennial on Saturday, June 21, 2008. Art and Jenny Belfor of Nashville had a baby boy. Landon Daniel Belfor was born at Baptist Hospital on Monday, June 23, 2008.

Metro Nashville joins Google 3D mapping program

Davidson County Metro Nashville has signed a deal with Google Inc. to map the city's buildings in three dimensions, a deal officials say will help the city analyze and promote growth. The agreement makes Metro part of Google's "Cities in 3D" initiative, an effort to create interactive renderings of many of the world's major cities. The map of Nashville can be used to help businesses find new locations and give planners an idea of how new buildings would look by superimposing them on the skyline, the Metro Planning Department said in a statement. The three-dimensional maps of Nashville can be accessed online using the Google Earth program. — CHAS SISKcsisk@tennessean.com

Davidson County firefighters vote no confidence in chief

Union firefighters announced a vote of no confidence in Nashville Fire Chief Stephen Halford. With more than half the members of the Nashville Firefighters and Fire Service Employees Association Local 140 voting Thursday, 88 percent said they've lost confidence in Halford. Members say that they're frustrated with how he has managed the budget and that he doesn't listen to their concerns. Doug Conquest, president of the local union, said a decision to cut some engine companies from four-man teams to three creates safety concerns. Although the vote is largely symbolic and Halford won't be fired, Mayor Karl Dean said the vote sends a message that can't be ignored. Still Dean said he has confidence in Halford's management, and all city departments have been asked to make do with budget cuts. ASSOCIATED PRESS

Davidson County crime log for June 5-8, 2008

These are the most serious calls handled by the Metro police, listed by time, crime reported and address. Some reports may be unfounded. Police calls are listed by police precinct or town. When police cannot immediately determine the location of a crime, the address given is that of the police station or hospital where the crime was reported. Antioch 3:50 p.m., holdup/robbery, 1300 block Bell Road Donelson 8:22 p.m., holdup/robbery, 2800 block Lebanon Pike Downtown 2:25 a.m., cutting/stabbing, 200 block Printers Alley 5:42 p.m., nonresidential burglary, 1200 block Division Street 9:32 p.m., holdup/robbery, 400 block Fourth Avenue North Priest Lake 3:03 a.m., residential burglary, 3200 block Country Lawn Drive South 3:08 a.m., residential burglary, 1000 block Harold Drive 10:42 a.m., nonresidential burglary, 1000 block Murfreesboro Pike 10:55 a.m., holdup/robbery, 1800 block Air Lane Drive 11:34 a.m., holdup/robbery, 400 block Fesslers Lane 5:44 p.m., holdup/robbery, 600 block Airpark Center Drive 6:08 p.m., holdup/robbery, 600 block Airpark Center Drive 11:08 p.m., holdup/robbery, 2100 block Portland Avenue Antioch 7:02 a.m., holdup/robbery, 5200 block Hickory Hollow Parkway Hermitage 2:31 a.m., holdup/robbery, 5900 block Old Hickory Boulevard 5:45 p.m., holdup/robbery, 4700 block Lebanon Pike South 8:20 a.m., residential burglary, 100 block Zermatt Avenue 12:27 p.m., residential burglary, 4100 block Murfreesboro Pike 11:35 p.m., shooting, 2700 block Glenrose Avenue Una 8:33 a.m., holdup/robbery, 2600 block Murfreesboro Pike 10:02 p.m., holdup/robbery, 2500 block Murfreesboro Pike Antioch 2:29 p.m., holdup/robbery, 2200 block Murfreesboro Pike Downtown 12:01 a.m., holdup/robbery, 700 block Church Street 3:07 p.m., rape, James Robertson Parkway Hermitage 6:39 a.m., residential burglary, 4000 block Bell Road 12:45 p.m., holdup/robbery, 5700 block Old Hickory Boulevard South 7:32 a.m., rape, Drummond Court 1:36 p.m., rape, Drummond Court 6:35 p.m., holdup/robbery, 1000 block Murfreesboro Pike 7:32 p.m., residential burglary, 100 block Plus Park Boulevard Una 4 p.m., residential burglary, 100 block Village Green Drive Antioch 6:09 p.m., residential burglary, 4800 block Jason Drive Donelson 10:23 p.m., holdup/robbery, 500 block Claridge Drive Downtown 4:28 a.m., holdup/robbery, 600 block Lafayette Street 6:56 p.m., residential burglary, 700 block Church Street Hermitage 12:48 p.m., residential burglary, Remington Park Road and Griffin Circle South 3:25 p.m., residential burglary, 1000 block Harold Drive 5:51 p.m., residential burglary, 13900 block Old Hickory Boulevard 8:51 p.m., holdup/robbery, 300 block Plus Park Boulevard

Davidson County crime log for May 22-25, 2008

CRIME LOG These are the most serious calls handled by the Metro police, listed by time, crime reported and address. Some reports may be unfounded. Police calls are listed by police precinct or town. When police cannot immediately determine the location of a crime, the address given is that of the police station or hospital where the crime was reported. I know many of the listings below are not part of the District "29", but, some of us work in these areas or have family and friends that live in these ares and do not read this blog...Pass it along because I will be posting the update every week... May 25 Antioch 2:43 p.m., rape, Chimney Top Drive Central 5:24 a.m., holdup/robbery, 500 block Murfreesboro Pike 6:28 a.m., holdup/robbery, 500 block Murfreesboro Pike 1:38 p.m., holdup/robbery, Charles E. Davis Boulevard and Cannon Street 9:22 p.m., holdup/robbery, 1200 block Martin Street 10:11 p.m., shooting, Pennock Avenue and Douglas Avenue Crieve Hall 8:42 a.m., nonresidential burglary, 5500 block Edmondson Pike Downtown 1:28 a.m., holdup/robbery, First Avenue North and Gay Street East 12:22 a.m., nonresidential burglary, 800 block Granada Avenue 12:59 a.m., holdup/robbery, 800 block Cherokee Avenue 8:35 p.m., rape, Oakwood Avenue Hermitage 4:40 a.m., holdup/robbery, 5900 block South New Hope Road 7:39 a.m., nonresidential burglary, 4400 block Lebanon Pike Madison 3:08 p.m., holdup/robbery, 2100 block North Gallatin Pike 9:52 p.m., residential burglary, 500 block May Drive 11:05 p.m., holdup/robbery, 100 block South Gallatin Pike North 5:35 p.m., holdup/robbery, 1700 block Jenkins Street Oak Hill 4:13 p.m., kidnapping, 100 block East Park Drive Old Hickory 8:31 a.m., nonresidential burglary, 4300 block Saundersville Road 1:47 p.m., residential burglary, 500 block Lawrence Street South 3:13 a.m., nonresidential burglary, 300 block Fesslers Lane 10:26 p.m., residential burglary, 600 block Bell Road Trinity Hills 1:46 a.m., holdup/robbery, 200 block West Trinity Lane Tusculum 3:25 a.m., holdup/robbery, 3900 block Apache Trail 8:10 p.m., residential burglary, 200 block Delvin Drive West 7:50 a.m., holdup/robbery, 7000 block Highway 70 South 11:41 a.m., residential burglary, 3700 block Park Avenue Woodbine 2:21 a.m., cutting/stabbing, 3700 block Nolensville Road 5:28 p.m., residential burglary, 500 block McIver Street May 24 Bordeaux 5:58 p.m., nonresidential burglary, 4200 block Ashland City Highway 10 p.m., shooting, 3200 block Mexico Drive Central 1:43 a.m., rape, 14th Avenue South 2:06 a.m., shooting, Wilburn Street and Meridian Street 3:34 a.m., holdup/robbery, Fesslers Lane and Murfreesboro Pike 11:49 a.m., residential burglary, 2500 block Glenrose Avenue 2:42 p.m., residential burglary, 1000 block Meridian Street 10:49 p.m., holdup/robbery, 400 block Murfreesboro Pike Charlotte Park 12:27 a.m., residential burglary, 500 block Annex Court Donelson 10:12 p.m., residential burglary, 3300 block Percy Priest Drive East 1:47 a.m., cutting/stabbing, 100 block Dellway Villa Road 2:20 p.m., shooting, 1500 block Rosedale Avenue 2:22 p.m., shooting, 1500 block Rosedale Avenue 3:54 p.m., residential burglary, 1300 block Joseph Avenue 9:17 p.m., shooting, 3400 block Dickerson Pike 9:25 p.m., holdup/robbery, 2600 block Gallatin Pike 11:49 p.m., holdup/robbery, Marie Street and Meridian Street Hermitage 2:24 a.m., cutting/stabbing, 4700 block Old Hickory Boulevard J.C. Napier 6:39 a.m., holdup/robbery, 600 block Claiborne Street 6:43 a.m., holdup/robbery, 600 block Claiborne Street Madison 12:01 a.m., holdup/robbery, 1100 block South Gallatin Pike 8:04 a.m., nonresidential burglary, 1800 block North Gallatin Pike 8:09 p.m., rape, Brink Haven Avenue Neelys Bend 7:41 p.m., residential burglary, 1100 block Bubbling Well Road North 5:32 a.m., holdup/robbery, 2700 block Meharry Boulevard 12:25 p.m., nonresidential burglary, 700 block Freelands Station Road 11:05 p.m., holdup/robbery, 1500 block 21st Avenue North 11:49 p.m., residential burglary, 1600 block 16th Avenue North South 11:32 a.m., holdup/robbery, 900 block Murfreesboro Pike 11:53 a.m., holdup/robbery, 900 block Murfreesboro Pike 11:53 a.m., nonresidential burglary, 1200 block Antioch Pike 6:18 p.m., holdup/robbery, 900 block Murfreesboro Pike Tusculum 12:15 a.m., shooting, 4500 block Packard Drive 6:49 p.m., residential burglary, 3800 block Creekside Drive Una 10:05 p.m., holdup/robbery, 2500 block Murfreesboro Pike West 1:36 a.m., holdup/robbery, Dr. D.B. Todd Jr. Boulevard and Charlotte Pike 6:46 a.m., nonresidential burglary, 600 block 42nd Avenue North 1:26 p.m., residential burglary, 900 block Woodmont Boulevard 2:19 p.m., holdup/robbery, 4100 block Hillsboro Pike 5:12 p.m., shooting, 1700 block Jefferson Street 10:24 p.m., shooting, 2200 block Childrens Way Woodbine 9:55 a.m., nonresidential burglary, 3700 block Nolensville Road May 23 Bordeaux 11:58 a.m., holdup/robbery, 3700 block Clarksville Pike Central 1:44 a.m., residential burglary, 600 block Frith Drive 4:07 a.m., rape, Shelby Avenue and South Fifth Street 10:01 a.m., residential burglary, 400 block North Second Street 1:45 p.m., residential burglary, 300 block South Eighth Street 4:11 p.m., holdup/robbery, 1000 block Fatherland Street 5:48 p.m., holdup/robbery, 1200 block Polk Avenue Charlotte Park 2:47 a.m., residential burglary, 600 block Westboro Drive Donelson 7:58 a.m., holdup/robbery, 200 block Shady Grove Road 9:05 a.m., holdup/robbery, 400 block Donelson Pike East 7:55 a.m., residential burglary, 1600 block Sunset Circle 3:56 p.m., holdup/robbery, 3200 block Gallatin Pike 7:45 p.m., holdup/robbery, 3000 block Gallatin Pike 9:31 p.m., residential burglary, 3200 block Vailview Drive 11:35 p.m., holdup/robbery, 3600 block Gallatin Pike Hermitage 6:10 p.m., residential burglary, 4300 block Andrew Jackson Parkway J.C. Napier 5:15 p.m., residential burglary, 60 block University Court 11:29 p.m., cutting/stabbing, 100 block Charles E. Davis Boulevard Joelton 3:01 p.m., residential burglary, 6200 block Old Hickory Boulevard Madison 9:27 a.m., residential burglary, 100 block Welworth Street 12:54 p.m., holdup/robbery, 2300 block North Gallatin Pike North 12:03 p.m., holdup/robbery, Buchanan Street and Dr. D.B. Todd Jr. Boulevard 6:29 p.m., holdup/robbery, 2600 block Jefferson Street 6:54 p.m., holdup/robbery, 30th Avenue North and Albion Street 7:10 p.m., shooting, I-65 South and Rosa L. Parks Boulevard 7:19 p.m., shooting, I-65 North and Rosa L. Parks Boulevard 10:14 p.m., cutting/stabbing, 1700 block Rosa L. Parks Boulevard Old Hickory 8:05 p.m., rape, Scenic View Road Priest Lake 4:12 p.m., residential burglary, 600 block Castlegate Drive 6:45 p.m., residential burglary, 300 block Schoolhouse Court Providence 8:32 p.m., holdup/robbery, 4400 block Nolensville Road South 4:21 a.m., holdup/robbery, 300 block Harding Place 8:16 a.m., residential burglary, 1000 block Patricia Drive 1:48 p.m., holdup/robbery, Dell Parkway 2:41 p.m., residential burglary, 9200 block Thomason Trail 4:33 p.m., residential burglary, 8400 block Lawson Drive Trinity Hills 4:05 p.m., nonresidential burglary, 400 block West Trinity Lane 6:33 p.m., residential burglary, 700 block Revels Drive Tusculum 8:09 a.m., kidnapping, 15500 block Old Hickory Boulevard 2:18 p.m., residential burglary, 4800 block Cimarron Way 2:38 p.m., holdup/robbery, 4700 block Nolensville Road 3:36 p.m., residential burglary, 100 block Chrishall Court 9:02 p.m., residential burglary, 4900 block Cimarron Way West 1:54 a.m., residential burglary, 5500 block Kentucky Avenue 6:41 a.m., holdup/robbery, 7100 block Charlotte Pike 8:09 a.m., holdup/robbery, 3700 block Hillsboro Pike 12:07 p.m., holdup/robbery, 5900 block Charlotte Pike 12:51 p.m., holdup/robbery, 1400 block Hynes Street 1:26 p.m., residential burglary, 6900 block Sonya Drive 1:27 p.m., holdup/robbery, 2800 block West End Avenue 2:04 p.m., residential burglary, 4500 block Tennessee Avenue 2:44 p.m., residential burglary, 100 block Woodmont Boulevard 4:39 p.m., holdup/robbery, 1500 block Church Street 6:01 p.m., shooting, 1200 block Medical Center Drive 8:57 p.m., residential burglary, 200 block Wildberry Lane 10:03 p.m., holdup/robbery, 4400 block Tennessee Avenue May 22 Belmont 2:05 p.m., shooting, 1000 block Acklen Avenue Bordeaux 8:25 a.m., residential burglary, 4400 block Sumatra Road 2:39 p.m., residential burglary, 2400 block Buena Vista Pike Central 4:58 a.m., residential burglary, 400 block North Second Street 12:32 p.m., holdup/robbery, 2300 block Brittany Drive Donelson 8:27 a.m., holdup/robbery, 2500 block Lebanon Pike East 4:40 p.m., shooting, 3100 block Robwood Drive 7:45 p.m., cutting/stabbing, 1300 block Jones Avenue 9:24 p.m., residential burglary, 300 block Gatewood Avenue Madison 12:54 p.m., cutting/stabbing, 500 block Charles Drive 1:59 p.m., residential burglary, 200 block Sealey Drive 5:49 p.m., residential burglary, 100 block Welworth Street North 1:28 p.m., residential burglary, 2300 block 14th Avenue North 6:41 p.m., residential burglary, 3900 block Alameda Street Priest Lake 1:38 p.m., residential burglary, 200 block Grovedale Trace Providence 12:24 a.m., holdup/robbery, 4900 block Edmondson Pike South 12:21 a.m., rape, Murfreesboro Pike 12:50 p.m., residential burglary, 800 block Murfreesboro Pike 3:04 p.m., residential burglary, 4200 block Sandstone Drive 7:04 p.m., holdup/robbery, 5300 block Mt. View Road West 2:30 p.m., cutting/stabbing, 5700 block Charlotte Pike 3:03 p.m., residential burglary, 6000 block Don Allen Avenue 10:03 p.m., residential burglary, 4600 block Kentucky Avenue Woodbine 7:25 a.m., residential burglary, 100 block Neese Drive 5:08 p.m., shooting, 3700 block Nolensville Road

Dean hears teachers' ideas on schools

Davidson County Mayor Karl Dean heard from Nashville teachers Thursday about how to solve the district's problems, including the lackluster graduation rate and school truancy. Dean met with teachers at the headquarters of the Metro Nashville Education Association. Teachers used the chance to vent about overwhelming expectations, the need for more professional development and fewer experimental programs, and the lack of resources for teachers and schools. "I want you to feel I'm on your side," Dean said. "I want schools to be a priority the entire time I'm here." — JAIME SARRIOjsarrio@tennessean.com

Crime Report: Gang member back in custody

Davidson County A high-ranking gang member who told police he has been involved with gangs since he was 14 has been arrested again for parole violation, police said. Terrance D. Crutcher, 28, is a member of the Rollin 40s Crip street gang, police said. He was released from prison last July after serving four years of a 10-year cocaine possession sentence. But he violated parole when police found him in the 1500 block of Ninth Avenue North with keys to a Chevrolet Tahoe that contained a loaded 9 mm pistol, 28 grams of cocaine and a scale with cocaine residue on it, police said. The police department's Gang Unit has been monitoring known gang leaders for law violations or outstanding warrants. — RACHEL STULTS (Tennessean)

LP Field serves as computer drop-off site

Davidson County A roundup has begun at LP Field in which you can drop off old computers, along with many other no-longer-want ed electronic de vices. The event will last through Saturday. Vanderbilt University is among the sponsors, along with Apple and Canon. "Computers — especially monitors and screens — are difficult to get rid of," Bill Tyler, with MacAuthority, said Wednesday. "We're already filling up trucks and pallets." MacAuthority is one of the drop-off sites, at 2018 Lindell Ave., at I-65 and the Wedgewood exit. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today through Friday, schools, government and nonprofit agencies can take electronics to LP Field. Groups should pre-register at tennessee.power on.com. On Saturday from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m., the public is invited to leave items that can include: computers, monitors, printers, copiers, fax machines, TVs, cell phones, iPods and mp3 players and game consoles. What can't be recycled are household appliances, smoke detectors, hair dryers, micro waves and contaminated or hazardous equipment. — ANNE PAINEapaine@tennessean.com

Another Problem with '911" Calls in Nashville

Couple Displeased By 911 Response Time Husband, Wife Mugged Downtown Reported By Marc Stewart POSTED: 1:45 pm CDT May 14, 2008 UPDATED: 2:45 pm CDT May 14, 2008 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A Nashville couple was mugged on a downtown city street, and they aren't pleased with the response time from 911. The victims said it took almost five minutes for anyone to answer their call. "I was just about to swipe (my security card,) when the guy put me in a headlock and threw me on the ground right here," victim Ben Bahil. Bahil said he was attacked from behind, put in a headlock and thrown to the ground as he was about to enter a building. He called 911 for help but someone didn’t pick up his call until four minutes and 28 seconds later. "Four minutes is ridiculously long for someone to answer the phone at 911," said Bahil. He and his wife were not hurt, but he wonders what would have happened if the situation was more serious. "If one of us had been bleeding, if one of us had been hurt severely, four minutes can mean the difference of life and death in some situations," said Bahil. If there is a delay in the 911 system, there is a goal set for answering in no more than 90 seconds. Amanda Sluss of the office of emergency management said that, "People should absolutely have confidence in the 911 system." According to 911 dispatch officials, when this happened at 1 a.m. two weekends ago, the 911 center was getting a spike in calls. During the 15 minutes before Bahil dialed, Sluss said they were handling several emergencies, including a suicide attempt and an officer needing assistance. They said 27 calls came during that period, seven of which were hang-ups that required call backs. "This situation that we're talking about here, when you're referring to when you have these great spikes in 911 calls is not a staffing issue. We're dealing with technology, and we're dealing with the fact that sometimes there are major incidents," said Sluss. "It's not that, we can't have 50, 40 call takers at any given time. We don't have that staffing, but we don't have those numbers to be able to staff." Bahil said he doesn't like that explanation and will push for change. "Until it is (changed,) my advice is to anyone living in Davidson County is try not to have a life threatening emergency," said Bahil. Currently there is no permanent director of the Davidson County 911, but a national search is being conducted to fill the position. Please watch this video. http://www.wsmv.com/news/16262325/detail.html Copyright 2008 by WSMV.com. All rights reserved.This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

District 29 Great American Clean-up

Get on Your March, Get Ready, Get Set, GO! Saturday, May 24, 2008 is the District 29 Great American Clean-up. The Metro Council recognized by Council Resolution, the period of March 1 to May 31 as the Great American Clean-up with the month of May for when Davidson residents are to get with neighbors, watch groups, associations and various community organizations to clean-up, spruce up and clean out. Many Davidson county groups have started with one of the largest clean-up thus far occurring last Saturday at the Percy Priest Lake.

In the month of May, The Alliance of District 29 will host the District 29 Great American Clean-up on Saturday, May 24, 2008 from 9 am to 1 pm with Food Fun and Fellowship to be held from 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm in the parking lot of the Smith Springs Church of Christ, 2783 Smith Springs Road in Nashville. Neighborhood groups should contact Lawrence Jackson of Metro Beautification @ 862-8418 to get FREE gloves, trash bags, flower seeds, and T-shirts for your clean-up of eye sores in your immediate neighborhood.

Services that will be available at the Smith Springs Church of Christ are between

9:00 a.m and 1:00 p.m

Ø Donate your not-so-used clothing to Goodwill.Ø Shred all of your confidential documents for FREE.

Ø Throw away your large household items until the roll-off bins are full.

Ø Special containers to throw away old paint will also be available.

Ø Donate your old cell phones and chargers to domestic violence shelters. The shelter will give your old cell phone to victims to call for help.

Ø Donate your soda can tabs to help the Ronald McDonald House.

Ø Sign the District 29 Community Pledge to help keep our neighborhoods clean.

Ø Get a FREE T-shirt, gloves, trash bags and flower seeds.

Ø Get with neighbors to clean-up eye sores areas in your immediate neighborhood.

1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Ø Bring a lawn chair for fun, fellowship and FREE food with your neighbors after the clean-up. "This is a great way to begin your spring and summer by cleaning up your community and neighborhood and visit with your neighbors," says Mr. Jackson.

In case of inclement weather, the rain date is Saturday, June 28, 2008 with times remaining the same.

District 29 residents/community organizations are asked to contact Juanita Veasy, Beautification Commissioner of District 29 @ 399-6746 or Lena Brown Prince at 366-3728 for District 29 Great American Clean-up day. Or contact Council member Vivian Wilhoite at http://www.vivian-29.blogspot.com/ or 589-2003 for detailed information.