Mount Zion Baptist Church
Out Against Crime observance nationwide.
Neighborhood associations and community groups across the country took part in celebrations and special events to mark the 25th annual national observance.
Among the events Metro Police Chief Ronal Serpas attended was a community wide collaboration in Antioch targeting youth violence. Participants marched along Bell Road and attended a rally at Hickory Hollow Mall.
It was a march with a message that attracted hundreds of people.
"It's a hard thing to see your community going down and see so many young people being mislead," said Alicia Bell.
"To see people wiling to come out means that people are ready to do something, not just talk about it, but really put some programs behind, put some structure behind it," said Bishop Joseph Warren Walker, III, senior pastor of Mount Zion Baptist Church, which sponsored the event.
Metro Councilwoman Vivian Wilhoite and her constituents, Hickory Hollow Mall, Regions Bank and Americhoice were the other major sponsors. Community and faith partners included Iglesia Monte Los Olivos, Antioch United Methodist Church as well as Metro Schools, Oasis Center and the Nashville Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
The latest juvenile crime statistics show the number of juveniles arrested for robbery is down 18 percent compared to this time last year. Juvenile arrests for violent crimes are down 28 percent.
"But we've got to be truthful with the public, with the families," Serpas said. "Because the children who are still being arrested for violent crime, they're still very violent kids."
"We're all in this together," said Nashville Mayor Karl Dean. "We're a community and we need to work together to improve schools and to improve public safety."
Elsewhere in Middle Tennessee, people gathered to also observe National Night
Out Against Crime within their communities.
Police officers and firefighters joined area neighbors in Stanford Estates on Downey Meade Court in the Donelson area. There were activities for children including a bike parade.
But the heat forced one city to cancel their activities. The Cookeville Police Department planned an event at their headquarters. The department plans to reschedule, but an alternate date wasn't announced Tuesday.
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Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Communities Unite To Fight Crime
Channel 5
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Hundreds of people marched in Antioch and attended a rally targeting youth violence Tuesday. The event was part of the National Night
Bishop Joseph Warren Walker, III, senior pastor of 
Mount Zion Baptist Church
Out Against Crime observance nationwide.
Neighborhood associations and community groups across the country took part in celebrations and special events to mark the 25th annual national observance.
Among the events Metro Police Chief Ronal Serpas attended was a community wide collaboration in Antioch targeting youth violence. Participants marched along Bell Road and attended a rally at Hickory Hollow Mall.
It was a march with a message that attracted hundreds of people.
"It's a hard thing to see your community going down and see so many young people being mislead," said Alicia Bell.
"To see people wiling to come out means that people are ready to do something, not just talk about it, but really put some programs behind, put some structure behind it," said Bishop Joseph Warren Walker, III, senior pastor of Mount Zion Baptist Church, which sponsored the event.
Metro Councilwoman Vivian Wilhoite and her constituents, Hickory Hollow Mall, Regions Bank and Americhoice were the other major sponsors. Community and faith partners included Iglesia Monte Los Olivos, Antioch United Methodist Church as well as Metro Schools, Oasis Center and the Nashville Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
The latest juvenile crime statistics show the number of juveniles arrested for robbery is down 18 percent compared to this time last year. Juvenile arrests for violent crimes are down 28 percent.
"But we've got to be truthful with the public, with the families," Serpas said. "Because the children who are still being arrested for violent crime, they're still very violent kids."
"We're all in this together," said Nashville Mayor Karl Dean. "We're a community and we need to work together to improve schools and to improve public safety."
Elsewhere in Middle Tennessee, people gathered to also observe National Night
Out Against Crime within their communities.
Police officers and firefighters joined area neighbors in Stanford Estates on Downey Meade Court in the Donelson area. There were activities for children including a bike parade.
But the heat forced one city to cancel their activities. The Cookeville Police Department planned an event at their headquarters. The department plans to reschedule, but an alternate date wasn't announced Tuesday.
Mount Zion Baptist Church
Out Against Crime observance nationwide.
Neighborhood associations and community groups across the country took part in celebrations and special events to mark the 25th annual national observance.
Among the events Metro Police Chief Ronal Serpas attended was a community wide collaboration in Antioch targeting youth violence. Participants marched along Bell Road and attended a rally at Hickory Hollow Mall.
It was a march with a message that attracted hundreds of people.
"It's a hard thing to see your community going down and see so many young people being mislead," said Alicia Bell.
"To see people wiling to come out means that people are ready to do something, not just talk about it, but really put some programs behind, put some structure behind it," said Bishop Joseph Warren Walker, III, senior pastor of Mount Zion Baptist Church, which sponsored the event.
Metro Councilwoman Vivian Wilhoite and her constituents, Hickory Hollow Mall, Regions Bank and Americhoice were the other major sponsors. Community and faith partners included Iglesia Monte Los Olivos, Antioch United Methodist Church as well as Metro Schools, Oasis Center and the Nashville Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
The latest juvenile crime statistics show the number of juveniles arrested for robbery is down 18 percent compared to this time last year. Juvenile arrests for violent crimes are down 28 percent.
"But we've got to be truthful with the public, with the families," Serpas said. "Because the children who are still being arrested for violent crime, they're still very violent kids."
"We're all in this together," said Nashville Mayor Karl Dean. "We're a community and we need to work together to improve schools and to improve public safety."
Elsewhere in Middle Tennessee, people gathered to also observe National Night
Out Against Crime within their communities.
Police officers and firefighters joined area neighbors in Stanford Estates on Downey Meade Court in the Donelson area. There were activities for children including a bike parade.
But the heat forced one city to cancel their activities. The Cookeville Police Department planned an event at their headquarters. The department plans to reschedule, but an alternate date wasn't announced Tuesday.
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Groups Mark National Night Out Against Crime
Here are some of the pictures from the walk that started at Media Play and ended at the Hickory Hollow Mall.
Photos by Mindy Schwartz
Monday, July 28, 2008
Fed-Up Night Out Against Crime, August 5, 2008
August 5, 2008 we, Southeast Davidson, will host the community wide neighborhood FEDUP Night Out Against Crime.
An initiative of the Mt. Zion Church, Brother Darrell Walker reinterates that this is a community initiative. We want everyone is to be involved and get involved.
This is not a "My" event or a "Your" event. This is an "Our Community" event to show unity that we are and will continue to address the problems of teen violence and delinquency that is affecting "Our" community. I absolutely agree.
What is FEDUP? FEDUP means Faithlessness, Educational impotence, Disempowered youth, lack of Unity in community and Parental isolation in dealing with family conflict. Violence and delinquency in our youth population appears to manifest in these factors which is the focus of the FEDUP Night Out Against Crime event.
How Can You Help? Get fired up and ready to be apart of the solution. Once again, this is a community wide effort that is being put together by all of us, for all us, showing support and unity in our communty with the objective to address issues affecting our youth.
So my blogger friends, your help is needed to make this event a grand success.
1. Spread the word about the August 5, 2008, FEDUP NIGHT OUT AGAINST CRIME. It begins at 5 pm. There will be community leaders speakers, such as Mayor Karl Dean and Judge Betty Adams Green and other area community leaders with resource offerings from area organizations coupled with music from local artists and school bands, food and ways that you can sign up to stay involved. One of the bigger highlights of this event will be the March of our community leaders and residences, expected to begin at the Ezell Harding School marching to the Hickory Hollow Mall. (A short walk to symbolize our unity for our community).
2. Please attend. When you come, bring at least one, no three friends, neighbors or family members with you. And finally,
3. Important! It is very important that you know that this is a community initiative not a "My" or "Me" initiative. Yes, Mt. Zion planted the seed, but we, the community, can impact the grown through our entire strength. This is an effort to bring EVERYONE together as a symbolism that we are working together to continue and strengthen community-wide collaboration to identify the causes of teen violence and delinquency in the Nashville Metro Area. District 29 is doing a great job to stay involved in our community. Let continue and do more. This is a great event. Whether you incorporate this event with your Night Out Against Crime event or participate in this event for a brief moment and also have your annual Night Out Against Crime, your participation is appreciated.
Get excited! Stay Involved! Get Involved! Get FEDUP!
More information to come!
Gratefully,Vivian Vivian WilhoiteMetro Council, District 29Visit http://www.vivian-29.blogspot.com/ <http://www.vivian-29.blogspot.com/> for up-to-date information in and around District 29. Committed to keeping you informed!589-2003/vivianwilhoite@comcast.net
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Sunday, May 4, 2008
New bridge opens to pedestrians
Nashville opened the Cumberland River Pedestrian Bridge Saturday
morning.
The 700-foot bridge spans the river from Shelby Bottoms to Two Rivers Parkway, joining pieces of the Stones River and Shelby Bottoms greenways.
Outdoor enthusiasts walked across the bridge with Nashville Mayor Karl Dean to mark the official opening.
The bridge, designed by Consoer Townsend Envirodyne Engineers and built by Bell and Associates Construction, connects schools, parks and businesses along a 22-mile stretch of greenways.
Metro hopes the bridge will serve as an alternative method of transportation for people traveling from the Percy Priest Dam area to downtown Nashville.
The city received $2.8 million from federal and state funds to build the
$8 million bridge.
STAFF REPORTS (Tennessean)
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Nashville Arthritis Walk
Kelly Stasiunas • Reader Submitted • April 21, 2008
The Arthritis Walk - is the Arthritis Foundation's annual nationwide event that raises awareness and funds to fight arthritis, the nation's leading cause of disability. It is a tremendous opportunity to help improve the lives of the 46 million men, women and children doctor-diagnosed with arthritis. Get your company involved or recruit friends and family members to form a team. Best of all, walk in honor of a loved one with arthritis and know you're making a difference by raising funds to support Arthritis Foundation research, public health and public policy efforts to improve the lives of people with arthritis.
At the Event?
- Choose from a three-mile or one-mile walk route.
- Write an inspirational message on the Wall of Heroes.
- Wear a blue "hero" hat if you have arthritis.
- Enjoy the fun, festivities and free health information.
Register Today
Register online today! Once you register, you can set up your own personal Web page and begin fund raising. Raise $100 or more and earn an official Arthritis Walk T-shirt.
There are many opportunities to volunteer for the Arthritis Walk as well as the Arthritis Foundation.
Register for any of the above at: http://nashvillearthritiswalk.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=263494
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