Clinic offers sex education, substance abuse services to students

By SUZANNE NORMAND BLACKWOOD sblackwood@tennessean.com 259-8268 • October 3, 2008 Sex education will be a strong focus at the new clinic that opened at Glencliff High School through a partnership with United Neighborhood Health Services. The clinic also discusses with students matters concerning substance abuse. The clinic does not provide contraceptives, but it does offer pregnancy tests and screenings and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases. Although parents are generally entitled to information about their children's health in Tennessee, exceptions include pregnancy tests, concerns related to substance abuse, and screenings and treatment for STDs. "We follow the rules of HIPAA," said Luz Salazar, a nurse practitioner at the clinic, referring to the federal healthcare confidentiality law. Students have the right to confidentiality, she said. The only exceptions are if a student's life is in danger or the student is threatening to harm someone else. If a student reveals that he or she has been experimenting with drugs, Salazar said she first talks to the student about the situation. If the student has a serious problem, she refers him or her to Project SELF, a school-based substance abuse treatment program for youths. A social worker from Vanderbilt University Medical Center and a psychologist from mental health care provider Centerstone also work with Glencliff students. In Tennessee, those age 16 or older may seek counseling without parental consent. Parents also don't have access to information exchanged during sessions with school counselors unless a student is threatening to harm himself or herself or someone else. "We'd rather have them talk to somebody than do something wrong," said Salazar. She said students might not get help if confidentiality were not protected. "We are patient advocates," she said. "We're not here to judge them; we're here to serve them." Private policy has pros, cons Salazar said most parents don't challenge confidentiality policies. "Parents most of the time want the best for their children," and that may mean giving them some privacy, she said. "I agree with that," Pamela Stiles said about the policy. Stiles' niece, Bobbie Jo Puryer, lives with her and is a senior at Glencliff. Stiles, who also has children of her own, said teenagers sometimes need someone personally they can go to with issues. Parents might overreact and not know how to handle the situation. It often helps to have an objective adult who is emotionally detached from the situation and can offer professional advice, she said. Also, said Stiles, teenagers will often listen to other adults before they will listen to their parents. "It's a good thing that students have a place they can go and feel comfortable," said Maria Bernabe, a sophomore at Glencliff. A student with an STD, for example, might delay seeking medical care if he or she fears that his or her parents might find out. Then, by the time the student gets help, it's too late, Maria said. Sophomore Jessica McCarroll said that sometimes parents should be involved. After all, whatever is going on with the teenager may involve changes that need to be made by the parents, she added.

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 from Sept. 22-24

The most serious calls handled by 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. For a detailed list, search CRIME Sept. 24 Antioch 9:01 a.m., holdup/robbery, 600 block Richards Road 7:37 p.m., holdup/robbery, 600 block Hickory Hollow Terrace Donelson 2:02 p.m., residential burglary, 200 block Fairway Drive Hermitage 12:24 a.m., residential burglary, 200 block Spence Lane 6:41 p.m., cutting/stabbing, 700 block Margaret Robertsn Drive Priest Lake 5:45 p.m., holdup/robbery, 2800 block Smith Springs Road South 12:51 a.m., nonresidential burglary, 5300 block Mt. View Road 5:08 p.m., residential burglary, 200 block Plus Park Boulevard 5:47 p.m., holdup/robbery, 5400 block Bell Forge Lane East 10:48 p.m., holdup/robbery, Chestnut Street and Third Avenue South Una 6:03 p.m., residential burglary, 1600 block Longhunter Lane Sept. 23 Antioch 9:33 a.m., residential burglary, 500 block Piccadilly Row 2:47 p.m., residential burglary, 1400 block Bell Trace Drive Donelson 12:41 p.m., holdup/robbery, 3600 block Bell Road Hermitage 9:24 p.m., holdup/robbery, 900 block Patricia Drive Priest Lake 5:40 p.m., residential burglary, 3300 block Country Ridge Drive 9:36 p.m., residential burglary, 1000 block Carla Court Una 7:24 p.m., residential burglary, 2100 block Longhunter Lane Sept. 22 Antioch 9:53 a.m., residential burglary, 200 block Hickory Hollow Place Donelson 2:06 a.m., nonresidential burglary, 2600 block Lebanon Pike 11:31 a.m., residential burglary, 600 block Ermac Drive 5:03 p.m., residential burglary, 700 block Airways Circle Hermitage 1:41 a.m., holdup/robbery, Lewis Street and Cannon Street 8:59 a.m., nonresidential burglary, 4800 block Lebanon Pike 10:29 a.m., holdup/robbery, 1000 block Riverwood Village Boulevard 2:28 p.m., nonresidential burglary, 3400 block Lebanon Pike 2:45 p.m., residential burglary, 7000 block Panama Drive

Robbery suspects shot at house; 1 dead

TUESDAY • September 30, 2008 Metro police are investigating a shooting during a robbery attempt outside a South Nashville home that left one suspect dead and one injured. According to Metro police Randy Hickerson, police have gathered the following account: Officers responded about 10:30 p.m. Monday to a shooting scene outside a home in the 600 block of Tobylynn Drive. Officers determined that a man had arrived home and was unloading his vehicle when two armed individuals wearing ski masks approached him. They brandished what appeared to be firearms and demanded money. The homeowner had a handgun in his hand and fired five shots at the suspects. One of the suspects collapsed at the scene, and the second suspect fled on foot, Hickerson said. The man who collapsed was transported to Southern Hills Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead a short time later. He was 19.About an hour after the shooting, a man was brought to Southern Hills by private vehicle with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. It was determined that this man was the second suspect. He is 23. A weapon was recovered at the scene, Hickerson said. It is a large BB gun that looks like a semiautomatic handgun. Police believe the man who collapsed at the scene was carrying that weapon.The homeowner's handgun could shoot regular rounds or could be used to shoot small shotgun shells, Hickerson said.It was unknown overnight what type of weapon the second suspect carried.The homeowner was not injured in the incident.The investigation, which occurred off of Edmonson Pike in the South Precinct, will continue and will present the facts to the district attorney's office. Any decision on criminal charges will come from the DA's office, Hickerson said.— LEIGH RAY Leigh Ray can be reached at 615-726-5951 or lray@tennessean.com.This story has been modified since its original publication.

Meetings scheduled about Harding Place Extension

By ANDY HUMBLES ahumbles@tennessean.com 615-726-5939 – • September 25, 2008 A meeting concerning the Harding Place Extension road project will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30 at Hickman Elementary School, 112 Stewarts Ferry Pike, in Donelson. A meeting will also be held at 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2 at Una Elementary School, 2018 Murfreesboro Road. Both meetings will the same information. A brief presentation will be followed by a question and answer period. Representatives of the Tennessee Department of Transportation, Metro Public Works and Nashville Airport Authority are scheduled to be present.Call 741-4777 for information

Zoo gives free admission to seniors

Because of popular demand, Nashville Zoo and HealthSpring announce a second "Senior Day" at the Zoo. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today, Sept. 26, all guests 65 or older will receive free admission to the zoo. In addition, seniors may also receive vouchers from HealthSpring for complimentary food and beverages. Keeper talks will be at various animal exhibits throughout the day, and three animal shows will be presented in the zoo's amphitheater. The young and young-at-heart can also enjoy rides on the Wild Animal Carousel and adventures through Lorikeet Landing with more than 50 Australian parrots. For details, call 833-1534 or visit www.nashvillezoo.org.

Hotels invest in Hickory Hollow area

Hampton Inn, Holiday Inn complete renovations at locations in the Crossings By SUZANNE NORMAND BLACKWOOD sblackwood@tennessean.com 259-8268 • September 26, 2008 The Hampton Inn and Holiday Inn at The Crossings in Hickory Hollow not only have fresh, new looks, their management and owners are hoping recent changes also show a renewed commitment to the area. The recent renovation of Hampton Inn, a Hilton franchise, features new carpeting, new furniture, new drapes and new bedding. "Everything's new in the rooms," said manager Bruce Neal. Microwaves and refrigerators have been added to rooms that did not have them previously, and the rooms' bathrooms feature new granite vanities and light fixtures. The rooms with king-size beds now have walk-in showers, and the rooms with two queen-size beds have tubs. Although the hotel's guests consist of leisure travelers, people visiting family in the area and sports fans, most guests are corporate travelers, Neal said. Thus, many prefer the walk-in shower concept. Some of the rooms with king-size beds also have couches with pull-out sofa sleepers, in case a couple has a small child. Another change is that new artwork has been displayed throughout the hotel, including in the rooms, said Neal. "Hotel artwork is typically bland and boring," he said. But at Hampton Inn, he added, something was wanted that is relevant and would say something about Nashville. For this reason, the artwork consists of photographs of Nashville landmarks, such as the Ryman Auditorium or the Country Music Hall of Fame. The Hampton Inn in Hickory Hollow opened its doors in 1997. "It was time for a complete renovation," Neal said. Also, he added, "Hilton has such strict standards. We love being a Hilton property." Sister hotel also got new look "Our renovation was the most extensive," said Neal. But the Holiday Inn across the street also underwent a facelift. Both hotels are owned by Nath Companies, although Holiday Inn is an Intercontinental franchise. Holiday Inn manager Art Milbert said the hotel underwent "a lot of cosmetic changes, as far as lobby décor and restaurant décor and fixtures." "The rooms had some soft changes with new bedding packages, lighting and modern shower heads, curtains and rods (in) the bathrooms." Hotel managers hope to help area's reputation In an effort to be good neighbors, the hotels donated their old bedding to area charities. Milbert is hoping the donations and the renovations will say that Nath Companies is committed to the area. Although Antioch has a bad reputation because of crime and other factors, "there are a lot of good things going on in this area," he said. "Several people here have really invested in the area."

Road projects, airport on mayor’s agenda

By Eric Miller • Hendersonville Star News • September 26, 2008 The mayor is running unopposed in the upcoming election, almost certainly ensuring another four years in office, barring an unlikely write-in campaign. With another four years to carry forward his agenda, Mayor Scott Foster said he will continue to work toward his goals of completing road projects in progress and helping the Sumner County Regional Airport expand for the benefit of Hendersonville’s economic development. Short-term goals for Foster include moving forward on infrastructure projects currently in various stages of completion.“First of all, we need to continue those projects that need to be finished,” Foster said. “It takes an enormous amount of time to develop those projects at the state level.”Projects proposed or currently underway include the realignment of Saundersville Road due to be completed in early 2009 that will connect to Indian Lake Boulevard and move beyond it to connect to the Wessington Place neighborhood via Grapevine and Milburn Roads and Scotch Street. Other projects include extending Rockland Road to Center Point Road to provide an alternate route for the Vietnam Veterans bypass and a project to interconnect and resynchronize the traffic lighting throughout the city.Foster considers the highlight of his first term to be the library, which holds its grand opening next week.The new 38,000 square-foot building, more than twice the size of the previous library on Dunn Street that recently closed after 40 years, is scheduled to have a grand opening next week.The new library features a separate story time room for children complete with a built-in, drop-down screen; a separate children’s activity room; meeting space that can be accessed by groups when the library is not open; a separate periodical reading room; four private study rooms; a reading porch and fenced-in garden; and a separate young adults area complete with computers specifically for teens.As his likely second term nears, Foster said he is focused on continuing infrastructure-related projects currently underway and pushing forward on expanding the Sumner County Regional Airport in Gallatin.Expanding the airport will be a big boost to economic development efforts, according to the mayor. A longer runway and more hangar space is needed to attract more corporate headquarters to the city of Hendersonville.Many corporate jets currently can’t land at the airport due to lack of runway space and those that can must have optimum weather conditions to even attempt a landing there, something that has made recruiting corporate headquarters more difficult, Foster said.“We’ve lost several big fish because of the length of the runway at the existing airport,” Foster said, who has been working with the county, airport and other agencies to further expansion efforts. “I think we’ve got tentative support to expand the runway from 5,000 feet to 6,300 feet.”Hanger space is also an issue for potential corporations, Foster said. The airport currently has 15 privately owned single-plane hanger spaces, another 30 owned by the airport and approximately 28 outdoor tie-down spaces and a waiting list of people wanting to use the facilities.Making progress on the airport expansion is contingent on the cooperation of several entities, including the county. When a new county executive is elected in November, the mayor said he will talk to the newly-elected official about moving the project forward. Star News reporter Tena Lee contributed to this article.

Davidson sheriff's office, Marines sponsor motorcycle run for toys

Davidson County The Davidson County Sheriff's Office and the United States Marine Corps are sponsoring the annual Toys for Tots motorcycle run Saturday at LP Field. Registration for the event is 9:30-10:30 a.m., and bikes will depart LP Field lot G at 11 a.m. The run will end at the Marine Corps Reserve Training Center on White Bridge Road. Lunch and entertainment will be provided. Last year, about 100 bikes participated raising $2,000 and collecting 450 toys. Cost is $20 per motorcycle and an unwrapped toy. For more information, visit www.nashville-sheriff.net. — STAFF REPORTS

Schools audit finds Metro lax, not fraudulent

By JAIME SARRIO • Staff Writer( Tennessean) • September 26, 2008 Metro school leaders sent computers for needy students to the wrong schools, couldn't find projectors and other equipment when asked and paid some teachers out of the wrong accounts, a state audit released Thursday revealed. Its authors found no evidence of fraud but wrote the district's history of lax bookkeeping and poor internal communication makes the district an easy target for abuse. The Tennessee Department of Education took a deeper look into Metro's finances after a routine spring check-up was stalled by the district's inability to produce paperwork on its spending. The state, which allocates federal grants, slapped a high-risk label on Metro schools in April. The label endangered $35 million in federal funds bound for Metro students and prompted the in-depth audit. In the meantime, state officials installed a new leader over Metro's federal grants office, Kecia Ray, and added new positions to help with the workload, district spokeswoman Olivia Brown said. She said the district is taking other steps to move forward and "be transparent so it is easy to see where the money is, where it went and how it is being utilized." For the next year, the state will monitor how Metro uses its federal funds. Each month, the state will release more federal money as the district proves it has fixed its problems. "This is a very unusual move for the state and one we have not done so tightly before," said Julie McCargar, executive director of the state's office of federal programs. "We're using a lot more control to ensure these things are in place." Other issues found in the audit included: • Metro couldn't ensure grant money was allocated and spent within the grant's approval period. • Metro didn't follow federal regulations in selecting vendors and contractors. • Employees didn't sign documentation of their work. Part of the problem was Metro's short-term approach, McCargar said — fixing problems long enough to get approved for federal funds that year but skipping long-term, systemic changes. The audit stopped short of placing blame for the mismanagement, but McCargar said it was the previous administration. Schools Director Pedro Garcia left in January after conflict with the school board over his management. Garcia didn't return messages requesting comment on the finances. Many must take classes The state is requiring district employees to take classes on how to manage federal funds, and a consultant will visit for weekly progress checks. If the district follows orders, its "high-risk" status will be reviewed again in July. But for some, the damage has already been done. Michael Holt, a taxpayer living in Bordeaux, said he does not think school officials are held accountable for how they handle money. "What you have is people who are educating our children — and that's a deep passion — but I think these people think they are owed any sum of money to do whatever they want to with it," he said. "And they'll spend money rather like it is their own." Mayor Karl Dean said that while he was happy the audit showed no wrongdoing, it's important that the public trust how tax dollars are being spent, especially when education is getting so much of the pie. "Because for me, politically, you're putting your credibility on the line when you say let's give money to education," he said. "There's got to be a sense it is going for the right purposes. It's going to be a challenge continuously."

Nashville area companies put hold on hirings

By WENDY LEE • Staff Writer • September 26, 2008 Stephen Kulinski of Gresham Smith and Partners in Nashville said he has seen a lot of qualified candidates looking for jobs at his engineering and design firm. The problem is, he isn't in a position to hire them. "We're slowing down hiring," said Kulinski, a senior vice president. "We're just being cautious and not hiring people we don't absolutely need." Many local companies said they aren't planning to hire until the end of this year, making job prospects tighter for the area's 45,650 unemployed workers, the latest head count by state officials taken last month. The unemployment rate in the Nashville metropolitan area stood at 5.7 percent in August, state officials said Thursday. That's a slight improvement from July's revised rate of 5.8 percent here, but sharply higher than the 4 percent unemployment rate of August 2007. The data were part of a county-by-county jobless report issued Thursday afternoon by the state Department of Labor & Workforce Development. "Bottom line is nobody has a magic bullet for the economy right now," said Soumen Ghosh, head of the economics and finance department at Tennessee State University. "As long as the economy is in a downturn, I don't think the unemployment situation will be changing. It may further worsen if the credit market is not leveled off." Nashville-based I.C. Thomasson Associates plans to hire only two or three engineers in the next three months, roughly half the number it added a year ago, said John Wimberly, the company's president. Kulinski said his firm is only hiring people to replace open positions or if it's a strategic hire. "We're not sure what's going on with the economy," he said. "Our clients aren't building buildings." Ghosh said sectors most affected by rising unemployment rates have been the service industry, which includes finance and banking jobs, as well as manufacturing. In Tennessee, Williamson County reported the state's lowest county unemployment rate at 4.7 percent, up from a rate of 4.6 percent in July and 4.2 percent a year ago, according to state unemployment data. Perry County had the state's highest county unemployment rate at 16.2 percent in August, up 7.2 percent from a year ago. Retail employee Bob Jenkins had planned to get married on Oct. 4, but now he has pushed back his wedding because he lost his job. Jenkins said he was told last month he was laid off as RiverGate Mall's marketing director. Jenkins, who said he understands the decision was caused by a weakening retail market, had worked 12 years for the mall's parent company, CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. CBL said it does not discuss personnel issues. "I'm 52 years old. It's going to be hard for me to find a job where I am making the same income because the types of jobs I'm experienced in … are limited in this market," Jenkins said.

Roadwork Ahead: Terminal Access Roadway Improvements

Hello Friends: The Nashville Airport Authority send me an email with the below information. I want you to be aware of this vital information.Drive with care! Stay safe! Vivian Nashville International Airport Terminal Access Roadway Improvements ProjectProject Will Revamp Roadways Surrounding Nashville InternationalThe Terminal Access Roadway Improvements (TARI) Project is designed to improve traffic conditions on Ring Road, the one-way road that surrounds Nashville International Airport's current short- and long-term parking facilities and offers access to the terminal. You will notice changes beginning October 6, when Phase I of TARI commences. DRIVING TIPS:Nashville International Airport encourages travelers and guests to enter the airport from Donelson Pike (I-40 exit 216B from the west, exit 216 from the east). Please note that all existing parking lots will remain open during construction: valet parking, short-term parking, long-term parking and economy parking. The cell phone/waiting area also remains available. Ample signage will be in place to direct traffic throughout the airport, including the parking areas and roadways. Please allow extra travel time. Phase I of TARI will be split into three sub-phases: * Sub-Phase I (Oct. 2008-May 2009): Entrance to/from I-40 - currently one lane each way separated by a median - will shift to two-way traffic on one side of the median. The cell phone/waiting area will move to the current economy parking lot and will increase in size. Ticket spitters for short- and long-term parking lots will move. *Sub-Phase II (May-July 2009): Ring Road will be extended and routed through current long-term parking lot. * Sub-Phase III (July-Sept. 2009): Demolition of current cell phone/waiting area; finish roadway tie-ins. For up-to-date information on airport construction, please visit http://www.flynashville.com/ and sign up for AIReport, the airport's e-newsletter. Or, tune in to the airport's radio station at 1610 AM. Some frequently asked questions regarding the Terminal Access Roadway Improvements project: Why are you overhauling the airport's roads? TARI will eliminate the need for vehicles to merge and weave through multiple lanes of traffic on Ring Road, and will improve ingress/egress from both I-40 and Donelson Pike. Who pays for the project?TARI is fully funded through state airport entitlement funds and an airport passenger facility charge, which is a small fee built into every airline ticket. No local tax dollars are involved in the project. How will this affect parking? All existing parking lots will remain open during construction. The economy parking lot will be slightly reduced in size, and the long-term lot will undergo minimal reductions during construction. Nashville International Airport recommends that travelers and guests enter from Donelson Pike.

Metro Public Health to open flu shot clinics

Metro Health Department will offer one-day flu shot clinics at five community locations in addition to Lentz Health Center Monday, Oct. 20. The clinics will be located at area churches, a Metro Police precinct and community centers in East Nashville, Antioch, North Nashville, Madison and South Nashville. Each year about two of every 10 Americans get the flu and most of these cases could be prevented with the flu vaccine.Cost is $20, but the fee will be adjusted for those who cannot pay the full amount. Medicare Part B and TennCare insurance will be accepted. The locations and dates for the one-day flu shot clinics are: October 20th - 24thLentz Health Center, 311 23rd Ave. North, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m..; Tuesday, October 21st, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.October 27thSouth Inglewood Community Center, 1625 Rebecca Ave.; 8 a.m.-3 p.m.October 28thWingate Church of Christ, 99 Thompson Lane; 8 a.m.-3 p.m.October 30thAntioch United Methodist Church, 41 Tusculum Road; 8 a.m.- 3 p.m.November 3rdMadison Church of Christ, 106 N. Gallatin Pike 8 a.m.- 3p.m.November 10thMetro Police Department's North Precinct, 2231 26th Ave. N. 8 a.m.- 3 p.m. For more information, call 340-2100 or visit www.health.nashville.gov.

Surviving the Storm...Southeast Weather Workshop

Surviving the Storm...Southeast Weather Workshop 7 p.m. Tuesday, September 23, 2008, Antioch High School Doors open at 6 PM and the first 100 people will get something special from the Channel 4 news team! You have seen the devastation of what Mother Nature can do in the news recent and past. On the coast lines from Texas to Florida, thriving communities have been pounded by storm surges. And, in own Middle Tennessee from Davidson to Macon counties, we have experienced how tornados can rip a community in a blink of an eye. When devastating storms hit what is your plan to get your family out? Do you leave or stay? What should you do if your child is at school when severe storms hit? How can you prepare? The Channel 4 Pinpoint Weather's "Surviving the Storm" workshop can help. "Members of the Channel 4 news and weather team will provide the Southeast community with answers to many of our questions of what to do when severe weather hits and challenge households to have a plan," says Council Lady Vivian Wilhoite who asked Channel 4's Lisa Spencer to conduct their "Surviving the Storm" workshop at the request of one of her constituents, Lena Prince. Come learn valuable life-saving information that will greatly benefit you and your family and meet the Channel 4 news team Lisa Spencer, Dan Thomas, Nancy Van Camp, Tim Ross and SNOW BIRD too. You can also ask your question before the event by going to News Channel 4 link http://www.wsmv.com/weather/15618899/detail.html. Your question will be answered during the workshop. Some lucky attendee will win a pair of Motorola Talkabout EM1000R two way radios. "Surviving the Storm" Weather Workshop 7 pm, September 23, 2008 Antioch High School (auditorium) 1900 Hobson Pike

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

TDOT sets Harding Place Extension Meetings TDOT wants Public Comments TDOT will conduct public meetings on Tuesday, September 30, 2008 and Thursday October 2, 2008 to discuss a proposed extension of SR-255 (Harding Place), from Donelson Pike/Ezell Pike to I-40 in Metropolitan Nashville-Davidson County, TN. * The meeting on Tuesday, September 30, 2008 will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., at Hickman Elementary School Gymnasium, 112 Stewarts Ferry Pike, Nashville, TN 37214. * The Thursday October 2, 2008 meeting will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Una Elementary School Cafeteria, 2018 Murfreesboro Road, Nashville, TN 37217. **The SAME materials will be presented at BOTH meetings.**