Sunday, November 6, 2011
Friday, November 4, 2011
Girl, 7, escapes attempted child abductor
WKRN Channel 2 News
Posted: Nov 03, 2011 10:05 PM CDT
By Tiani Jones, Reporter
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Metro police are searching for a man who attempted to abduct a seven-year-old girl Thursday morning from an Antioch bus stop.
The incident occurred at the intersection of Johnson Pass Road and Johnson Ridge Road around 7:30 a.m., however the victim did not tell anyone until after school.
"She's never going to the bus stop alone again ever," the victim's mother, Angie Garay, told Nashville's News 2.
Angie Garay said she typically sends her daughter out to the bus stop around 7:25 a.m. with dozens of other neighborhood children and the bus arrives minutes later.
However, on Thursday, due to the cold and rainy weather conditions, many of the other neighborhood children were inside their homes waiting for the school bus.
"Other kids have the luxury of hearing the bus as it approaches because they live closer to the main street," Angie Garay explained. "We have to send her out because we can't hear it in our house."
The girl said she was alone when the man approached her.
"I was just standing there by myself, and the person just came walking towards me and he asked me if I was there alone then I said yes and he pulled me by the arm and then I was running," she recalled.
The girl told police just as the man grabbed her by the arm, her school bus started coming up the street.
"The [other neighborhood] kids heard the sound of the bus and they all started coming out and he saw them and let her go," Angie Garay said.
The child did not tell anyone of the incident until later Thursday evening because she was scared and confused.
Her father, Marcos Garay, said when his daughter told him what happened at the bus stop he immediately called police.
"[She said], 'Dad somebody tried to kidnap me today,' and I asked her what she was talking about," he said.
Metro police Sgt. John Pepper said they are investigating the incident and plan to increase security in the neighborhood.
"We're going to have extra police officers out in this area, both marked and unmarked police cars, and we'd be interested what any of the neighbors have to say about suspicious vehicles or persons who might be in the area," he said.
Police also said they plan to investigate to see if any sex offenders have recently moved into the area.
Authorities urge parents to talk to their children about what to do if a stranger approaches them.
Posted: Nov 03, 2011 10:05 PM CDT
By Tiani Jones, Reporter
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Metro police are searching for a man who attempted to abduct a seven-year-old girl Thursday morning from an Antioch bus stop.
The incident occurred at the intersection of Johnson Pass Road and Johnson Ridge Road around 7:30 a.m., however the victim did not tell anyone until after school.
"She's never going to the bus stop alone again ever," the victim's mother, Angie Garay, told Nashville's News 2.
Angie Garay said she typically sends her daughter out to the bus stop around 7:25 a.m. with dozens of other neighborhood children and the bus arrives minutes later.
However, on Thursday, due to the cold and rainy weather conditions, many of the other neighborhood children were inside their homes waiting for the school bus.
"Other kids have the luxury of hearing the bus as it approaches because they live closer to the main street," Angie Garay explained. "We have to send her out because we can't hear it in our house."
The girl said she was alone when the man approached her.
"I was just standing there by myself, and the person just came walking towards me and he asked me if I was there alone then I said yes and he pulled me by the arm and then I was running," she recalled.
The girl told police just as the man grabbed her by the arm, her school bus started coming up the street.
"The [other neighborhood] kids heard the sound of the bus and they all started coming out and he saw them and let her go," Angie Garay said.
The child did not tell anyone of the incident until later Thursday evening because she was scared and confused.
Her father, Marcos Garay, said when his daughter told him what happened at the bus stop he immediately called police.
"[She said], 'Dad somebody tried to kidnap me today,' and I asked her what she was talking about," he said.
Metro police Sgt. John Pepper said they are investigating the incident and plan to increase security in the neighborhood.
"We're going to have extra police officers out in this area, both marked and unmarked police cars, and we'd be interested what any of the neighbors have to say about suspicious vehicles or persons who might be in the area," he said.
Police also said they plan to investigate to see if any sex offenders have recently moved into the area.
Authorities urge parents to talk to their children about what to do if a stranger approaches them.
Men in van sought after pointing gun at students
WKRN Channel 2 News
Posted: Nov 04, 2011 8:17 AM CDT
Updated: Nov 4, 2011 11:17 AM CDT
Nashville Crime Stoppers Metro police are working to locate a van containing two men, one of whom reportedly pointed a gun at two Cole Elementary School students as they walked on Colemont Drive in Antioch between 7:30 and 7:45 a.m. Friday.
The students were walking with three of their friends when they said a white or silver-colored van with tinted windows and a company logo on the side approached.
The students said that the passenger in the van, who was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and a black mask, pointed a pistol at two girls, ages seven and eight, and exclaimed, "Trick or Treat."
The students ran to one of their homes on Gillespie Drive. A parent contacted police.
No one was injured.
The van, which was described as having ladders on the top, was last seen traveling on Colemont Drive.
Anyone with information on the van is urged to contact Metro detectives at 615-862-7744 or Crime Stoppers at 74-CRIME.
Citizens can also send an electronic tip to Crime Stoppers by texting the word "CASH" along with their message to 274637 (CRIMES) or online.
Posted: Nov 04, 2011 8:17 AM CDT
Updated: Nov 4, 2011 11:17 AM CDT
Nashville Crime Stoppers Metro police are working to locate a van containing two men, one of whom reportedly pointed a gun at two Cole Elementary School students as they walked on Colemont Drive in Antioch between 7:30 and 7:45 a.m. Friday.
The students were walking with three of their friends when they said a white or silver-colored van with tinted windows and a company logo on the side approached.
The students said that the passenger in the van, who was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and a black mask, pointed a pistol at two girls, ages seven and eight, and exclaimed, "Trick or Treat."
The students ran to one of their homes on Gillespie Drive. A parent contacted police.
No one was injured.
The van, which was described as having ladders on the top, was last seen traveling on Colemont Drive.
Anyone with information on the van is urged to contact Metro detectives at 615-862-7744 or Crime Stoppers at 74-CRIME.
Citizens can also send an electronic tip to Crime Stoppers by texting the word "CASH" along with their message to 274637 (CRIMES) or online.
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
The Alliance Great American Clean-Up - Saturday October 15, 2011
The Alliance of District 29 Fall/Winter
Great American Clean-up
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Smith Springs Church of Christ
2783 Smith Springs Road
(In the Parking Lot)
On August 31, 2011, you were asked to save the date for the Great American Fall/Winter Clean-Up. Started by the Alliance of District 29, we have been please to provide you with the following clean-up as we continue to show pride in our community
7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Clear signs off intersections, telephone poles and public rights-of-way. We have volunteers but more are needed! We need you!
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Swap Shop
If you bring something that you do not want and someone wants it, you can have it. Items that are left by 11 a.m. will be provided to Goodwill.
From 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
FREE Shredding Service
Protect your identity by shredding ALL of your confidential items.
Goodwill Pick-up and; Donate Your Old Cell Phones
Donate your not-so-used clothing to Goodwill. 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.
Donate Your Soda Can Tabs
Help the Ronald McDonald House and donate your soda tabs to help with the cure for children.
Throw away your large household items in the roll-off bin until its full.
Sign the District 29 Community Pledge to help keep our neighborhoods clean.
Get a FREE T-shirt, gloves, trash bags and flower seeds.
Get with neighbors to clean-up eye sore areas in your immediate neighborhood.
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
After a day of cleaning and sprucing, bring a lawn chair for fun, fellowship and food after the clean-up. Chili Dogs with all the fixins and refreshments!
Sponsored by The Alliance Neighbors of District 29 with help from our government offices and friends:
Mayor Karl Dean, Public Works and; Metro Beautification
Community Shred Service, Call for Help,
Krspie Kreme and Starbucks
Questions? Contact: Lena Brown Prince @ 361-3728 or
Vivian Wilhoite @ 589-2003
or email vivianwilhoite@comcast.net.
A Very Special Thank-You to Smith Springs Church of Christ for their continue support of this community event by allowing us to use their parking lot. We are truly grateful!
We hope to see you on Saturday, October 15!
Monday, September 26, 2011
Tornado Siren To Be Installed In Percy Priest Lake Area
News Channel 5
Posted: Sep 26, 2011 6:22 PM CDT
Updated: Sep 26, 2011 6:25 PM CDT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Residents who live near Percy Priest Lake have been asking for a tornado siren, and they will soon be getting their wish.
The new siren will be announced Monday night at a meeting hosted by Councilwoman Karen Johnson.
She was elected in August to represent District 29 in the Percy Priest area.
In April, the area was represented by Vivian Wilhoite, who was lobbying for the new siren.
The new siren at Percy Priest Lake is part of a $2-million emergency siren upgrade and improvement plan approved by the Metro Council.
Former Councilwoman Vivian Wilhoite said she became aware of the problem when a man told her he could only hear a warning siren from the I-40 side of the lake.
"It is important that people who are outside on the lake which is an area, definitely that area of Davidson County, they know when to take cover. They know it's serious weather whenever the sirens are going off," said Wilhoite.
There has been some speculation that the Smith Springs pumping station may be considered. Metro already owns it.
There are currently more than 70 tornado sirens in Nashville. The plan approved by Metro Council includes additional sirens and upgrades throughout the city.
Representatives from Metro's Office of Emergency Management are supposed to be at the meeting to talk about possible locations for the new siren.
To Watch Video CLICK HERE
Posted: Sep 26, 2011 6:22 PM CDT
Updated: Sep 26, 2011 6:25 PM CDT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Residents who live near Percy Priest Lake have been asking for a tornado siren, and they will soon be getting their wish.
The new siren will be announced Monday night at a meeting hosted by Councilwoman Karen Johnson.
She was elected in August to represent District 29 in the Percy Priest area.
In April, the area was represented by Vivian Wilhoite, who was lobbying for the new siren.
The new siren at Percy Priest Lake is part of a $2-million emergency siren upgrade and improvement plan approved by the Metro Council.
Former Councilwoman Vivian Wilhoite said she became aware of the problem when a man told her he could only hear a warning siren from the I-40 side of the lake.
"It is important that people who are outside on the lake which is an area, definitely that area of Davidson County, they know when to take cover. They know it's serious weather whenever the sirens are going off," said Wilhoite.
There has been some speculation that the Smith Springs pumping station may be considered. Metro already owns it.
There are currently more than 70 tornado sirens in Nashville. The plan approved by Metro Council includes additional sirens and upgrades throughout the city.
Representatives from Metro's Office of Emergency Management are supposed to be at the meeting to talk about possible locations for the new siren.
To Watch Video CLICK HERE
Sunday, September 25, 2011
The Alliance of District 29 Fall/Winter Great American Clean-up
Great American Cleanup
When: Saturday, October 15, 2011
Where:Smith Springs Church of Christ
2783 Smith Springs Road
(In the Parking Lot)
On August 31, 2011, you were asked to save the date for the Great American Fall/Winter Clean-Up. Started by the Alliance of District 29, we have been please to provide you with the following clean-up as we continue to show pride in our community
7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Clear signs off intersections, telephone poles and public rights-of-way. We have volunteers but more are needed! We need you!9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Swap Shop
If you bring something that you do not want and someone wants it, you can have it. Items that are left by 11 a.m. will be provided to Goodwill.From 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
FREE Shredding Service
Protect your identity by shredding ALL of your confidential items.
Goodwill Pick-up and Donate Your Old Cell Phones
Donate your not-so-used clothing to Goodwill. 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.
Donate Your Soda Can Tabs
Help the Ronald McDonald House and donate your soda tabs to help with the cure for children.
Throw away your large household items in the roll-off bin until its full.
Sign the District 29 Community Pledge to help keep our neighborhoods clean.
Get a FREE T-shirt, gloves, trash bags and flower seeds.
Get with neighbors to clean-up eye sore areas in your immediate neighborhood.
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
After a day of cleaning and sprucing,bring a lawn chair for fun, fellowship and food after the clean-up. Chili Dogs with all the fixins and refreshments!
Sponsored by The Alliance Neighbors of District 29 with help from our government offices and friends:
Mayor Karl Dean, Public Works and Metro Beautification
Community Shred Service, Call for Help,
Krypie Kreme and Starbucks
Questions? Contact: Lena Brown Prince @ 361-3728 or Vivian Wilhoite @ 589-2003
or email vivianwilhoite@comcast.net.
A Very Special Thank-You to Smith Springs Church of Christ for their continue support of this community event by allowing us to use their parking lot. We are truly grateful!
We hope to see you on Saturday, October 15!
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Former Council Lady Vivian Wilhoite - The Ins and Outs of District 29
Community Meeting Updates held @ Priest Lake Presbyterian Church - August 25, 2011
Updates were provided on the Southern Hills initiative - Southern Hill's CEO Thomas Ozburn and Outreach Coordinator Emily Summers presented information about the renovation happening at Southern Hills. Open invitation was given to stop by for a tour. They also conveyed their interest in the southeast community and would be working to bring immediate health care services to the area. They have brought 55 acres in the Antioch area but ask the community residence for additional ideal locations. Lots of questions were asked. This is a great opportunity for community input.
New Fire Hall-Engine 33/35 for District 29
It was never intended for Engine 33/35 to be in one location - Also at the community meeting, David Heflin, General Services for Metro, conveyed the good news that we will be getting a new fire hall. The new fire hall will replace the old fire hall and remain located on Forest View Drive. The planning stage will include community input. I requested that the plans include a community room for meetings and fellowship. Ground breaking is expected to occur in about 6 months. Both engines will be housed at the Forest View location until the improvements are completed.
Capital Improvement Requests
Budget Years
July 1, 2004 - July 1, 2011
These were requests that I provided in the capital improvement over the 8 years. We were able to get some of the items done in part, full or it is in progress.
2011
Establish a new nine bed pediatric unit and facility upgrades
for Women's Health Program at General Hospital 2,500,000
Establish a monument in honor of the sit-in and freedom riders 500,000
Establish an historical marker placed at the former Greyhound bus station 200,000
Establish a swimming pool at the proposed Hickory Hollow
Community Center 500,000
2010
Establish street lighting along Nashboro Boulevard 200,000
Establish street lighting from Flintlock Court to Musket
Tray Street 200,000
Installation of emergency sirens at the pumping station on
Smith Springs Road 25,000
Installation of safety cameras at Bell Road and Murfreesboro Road and Murfreesboro Road and Anderson Road 30,000
2009
Establish fire hall renovations at Engine Company 33/35 5,000,000
Establish renovations to Lakeview Elementary School 4,000,000
Establish the purchase of television for Food Commodity Waiting Area-Health Department 1,000
Establish advertisement rack for Food Commodity Waiting
Station-Health Department 200
Establish community meeting room and landscaping for neighborhood convenience center in District 29 1,750,000
Establish community pool at Southeast Community Center 1,000,000
Establish signalization at Castlegate and Smith Springs Road 75,000
Establish signalization at Forest Cove on Anderson Road 75,000
Establish crosswalks on Anderson Road at Smith Springs Road, Priest Lake at Whorley, and the 4-way stop at Bell Road and Edge-O-Lake 6,000
Establish signalization on Bell Road at Bayview/Harbor Lights 75,000
Establish Community Meeting Room at Firehall on Forest View Dr. 6,000,000
Establish sidewalks on Hamilton Church Road from Murfreesboro Road to Owendale 60,000
Establish three additional picnic pavilions and electronic scoreboard At Una Recreation Park 125,000
2008
Establish senior and youth full community center with pool,meeting rooms and walking trail 5,000,000
Establish brick gateway entrances at Bell Road and Smith Springs Road; Bell Road and Murfreesboro Road; Faircloth and Old Murfreesboro Road and Murfreesboro Pike and Murfreesboro Road 60,000
Establish installation of EMS siren at the Pumping Station on Smith Springs Road 25,000
Establish installation of safety cameras at Bell Road and Murfreesboro Road and Murfreesboro Road and Anderson Road 30,000
2006
Establish sidewalks from Smith Springs Road/Anderson Road intersection to the terminus of Anderson Road 1,900,000
Establish fire hydrant on Whorley Drive 500,000
Establish Neighborhood Watch signs for District 29 5,000
Moved salt bin from Smith Springs Road to unused park property (Request made to move to an interstate intersection) 100,000
2004
Established Una Elementary Renovation 796,000
Upgrade of Una Recreation Center 1,000,000
Established land purchase and installation of welcome sign at Intersection of Old Murfreesboro Pike and Murfreesboro Road 60,000
Established Smith Springs Road-Construct Bell Road to Anderson Road 370,000
Established Smith Springs Road-Construct Anderson Road to Hobson Road 7,500,000
Established stormwater drainage, clean and widen Mill Creek from Castlegate to Lake Terrace (Metro Water is doing what they can to keep these areas cleaned out) 500,000
Established stormwater drainage, clean and widen Mill Creek at Owendale Drive (Metro Water is doing what they can To keep these areas cleaned out) 60,000
Established stormwater drainage, clean and widen Mill Creek At Rural Hill Road from Bell Road to Smith Springs Road (Metro Water is doing what they can to keep these areas cleaned out) 400,000
Bolded blue items were done in part/full or presently in progress.
High Grass Everywhere!
Public Works will be cutting the high grass on Smith Springs Road, specifically near the Water Station, in a couple of days, possibly by this Friday, Sept 2.
Codes have reported that Nashboro Village in the area where development has stopped but gets overgrown from time to time was cut on Monday, August 28th.
FYI, as of July 1, 2011, high grass complaints are now handled by Codes and no longer by the Health Department.
Save the Date!
The Alliance of District 29 Great American Clean-up
October 15, 2011
More information to Come
Thank you for the opportunity to serve you. I am committed to public service. With that said, I will be seeing you again.
Gratefully,
Vivian Wilhoite
Updates were provided on the Southern Hills initiative - Southern Hill's CEO Thomas Ozburn and Outreach Coordinator Emily Summers presented information about the renovation happening at Southern Hills. Open invitation was given to stop by for a tour. They also conveyed their interest in the southeast community and would be working to bring immediate health care services to the area. They have brought 55 acres in the Antioch area but ask the community residence for additional ideal locations. Lots of questions were asked. This is a great opportunity for community input.
New Fire Hall-Engine 33/35 for District 29
It was never intended for Engine 33/35 to be in one location - Also at the community meeting, David Heflin, General Services for Metro, conveyed the good news that we will be getting a new fire hall. The new fire hall will replace the old fire hall and remain located on Forest View Drive. The planning stage will include community input. I requested that the plans include a community room for meetings and fellowship. Ground breaking is expected to occur in about 6 months. Both engines will be housed at the Forest View location until the improvements are completed.
Capital Improvement Requests
Budget Years
July 1, 2004 - July 1, 2011
These were requests that I provided in the capital improvement over the 8 years. We were able to get some of the items done in part, full or it is in progress.
2011
Establish a new nine bed pediatric unit and facility upgrades
for Women's Health Program at General Hospital 2,500,000
Establish a monument in honor of the sit-in and freedom riders 500,000
Establish an historical marker placed at the former Greyhound bus station 200,000
Establish a swimming pool at the proposed Hickory Hollow
Community Center 500,000
2010
Establish street lighting along Nashboro Boulevard 200,000
Establish street lighting from Flintlock Court to Musket
Tray Street 200,000
Installation of emergency sirens at the pumping station on
Smith Springs Road 25,000
Installation of safety cameras at Bell Road and Murfreesboro Road and Murfreesboro Road and Anderson Road 30,000
2009
Establish fire hall renovations at Engine Company 33/35 5,000,000
Establish renovations to Lakeview Elementary School 4,000,000
Establish the purchase of television for Food Commodity Waiting Area-Health Department 1,000
Establish advertisement rack for Food Commodity Waiting
Station-Health Department 200
Establish community meeting room and landscaping for neighborhood convenience center in District 29 1,750,000
Establish community pool at Southeast Community Center 1,000,000
Establish signalization at Castlegate and Smith Springs Road 75,000
Establish signalization at Forest Cove on Anderson Road 75,000
Establish crosswalks on Anderson Road at Smith Springs Road, Priest Lake at Whorley, and the 4-way stop at Bell Road and Edge-O-Lake 6,000
Establish signalization on Bell Road at Bayview/Harbor Lights 75,000
Establish Community Meeting Room at Firehall on Forest View Dr. 6,000,000
Establish sidewalks on Hamilton Church Road from Murfreesboro Road to Owendale 60,000
Establish three additional picnic pavilions and electronic scoreboard At Una Recreation Park 125,000
2008
Establish senior and youth full community center with pool,meeting rooms and walking trail 5,000,000
Establish brick gateway entrances at Bell Road and Smith Springs Road; Bell Road and Murfreesboro Road; Faircloth and Old Murfreesboro Road and Murfreesboro Pike and Murfreesboro Road 60,000
Establish installation of EMS siren at the Pumping Station on Smith Springs Road 25,000
Establish installation of safety cameras at Bell Road and Murfreesboro Road and Murfreesboro Road and Anderson Road 30,000
2006
Establish sidewalks from Smith Springs Road/Anderson Road intersection to the terminus of Anderson Road 1,900,000
Establish fire hydrant on Whorley Drive 500,000
Establish Neighborhood Watch signs for District 29 5,000
Moved salt bin from Smith Springs Road to unused park property (Request made to move to an interstate intersection) 100,000
2004
Established Una Elementary Renovation 796,000
Upgrade of Una Recreation Center 1,000,000
Established land purchase and installation of welcome sign at Intersection of Old Murfreesboro Pike and Murfreesboro Road 60,000
Established Smith Springs Road-Construct Bell Road to Anderson Road 370,000
Established Smith Springs Road-Construct Anderson Road to Hobson Road 7,500,000
Established stormwater drainage, clean and widen Mill Creek from Castlegate to Lake Terrace (Metro Water is doing what they can to keep these areas cleaned out) 500,000
Established stormwater drainage, clean and widen Mill Creek at Owendale Drive (Metro Water is doing what they can To keep these areas cleaned out) 60,000
Established stormwater drainage, clean and widen Mill Creek At Rural Hill Road from Bell Road to Smith Springs Road (Metro Water is doing what they can to keep these areas cleaned out) 400,000
Bolded blue items were done in part/full or presently in progress.
High Grass Everywhere!
Public Works will be cutting the high grass on Smith Springs Road, specifically near the Water Station, in a couple of days, possibly by this Friday, Sept 2.
Codes have reported that Nashboro Village in the area where development has stopped but gets overgrown from time to time was cut on Monday, August 28th.
FYI, as of July 1, 2011, high grass complaints are now handled by Codes and no longer by the Health Department.
Save the Date!
The Alliance of District 29 Great American Clean-up
October 15, 2011
More information to Come
Thank you for the opportunity to serve you. I am committed to public service. With that said, I will be seeing you again.
Gratefully,
Vivian Wilhoite
Saturday, August 27, 2011
W.O.M.E.N. to host third annual Diamond Champagne Brunch
NASHVILLE — HIV/AIDS is not a thing of the past as most would assume. The number of new infections remains steady.
In hopes of raising awareness about how HIV/AIDS affects the community, Women On Maintaining Education and Nutrition will host its third annual Diamond Champagne Brunch and Fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27 at the Timothy Demonbreun House, located at 746 Benton Ave., in Nashville.
Registration donations are $25 per guest. Guests can register in advance online at www.educatingwomen.org. Donations will also be accepted at the door on the day of the event. All proceeds will go toward improving and expanding programs and services offered at W.O.M.E.N. which enables them to continue serving hundreds of women and families in need.
A full brunch with champagne will be provided and by the end of the event, someone will win a diamond. This event will also honor Metro Councilwoman Vivian Wilhoite and the Nashville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for their support throughout the years.
According to data provided by the Tennessee Department of Health, in 2009 there were 4,900 reported cases of individuals living with HIV/AIDS, however the actual number may be higher because 20 percent of individuals with HIV/AIDS do not know they are infected.
Also, statistics show that in Nashville, there were 400 reported new cases, of which 50 percent were African-American.
W.O.M.E.N. is a non-profit social service community-based organization, founded in 1994 with the mission “to bridge service gaps to reduce health disparities.”
W.O.M.E.N. provides free HIV counseling/testing/referral, support, education, and nutrition services for people infected/affected by HIV/AIDS as well as those at risk for the infection.
For more information, to register or donate online, please visit http://www.educatingwomen.org/
In hopes of raising awareness about how HIV/AIDS affects the community, Women On Maintaining Education and Nutrition will host its third annual Diamond Champagne Brunch and Fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27 at the Timothy Demonbreun House, located at 746 Benton Ave., in Nashville.
Registration donations are $25 per guest. Guests can register in advance online at www.educatingwomen.org. Donations will also be accepted at the door on the day of the event. All proceeds will go toward improving and expanding programs and services offered at W.O.M.E.N. which enables them to continue serving hundreds of women and families in need.
A full brunch with champagne will be provided and by the end of the event, someone will win a diamond. This event will also honor Metro Councilwoman Vivian Wilhoite and the Nashville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for their support throughout the years.
According to data provided by the Tennessee Department of Health, in 2009 there were 4,900 reported cases of individuals living with HIV/AIDS, however the actual number may be higher because 20 percent of individuals with HIV/AIDS do not know they are infected.
Also, statistics show that in Nashville, there were 400 reported new cases, of which 50 percent were African-American.
W.O.M.E.N. is a non-profit social service community-based organization, founded in 1994 with the mission “to bridge service gaps to reduce health disparities.”
W.O.M.E.N. provides free HIV counseling/testing/referral, support, education, and nutrition services for people infected/affected by HIV/AIDS as well as those at risk for the infection.
For more information, to register or donate online, please visit http://www.educatingwomen.org/
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
For Immediate Release:
NASHVILLE- Metro Legal Department files suit in Davidson County Chancery Court
On Monday, August 24, 2011, Council Lady Vivian Wilhoite has learned that the Metro Legal Department has filed suit in the Davidson County Chancery Court to overturn the Board of Zoning Appeal’s decision that would allow for a digital billboard to be installed at the corner of Bell Road and Murfreesboro Road. The Board of Zoning Appeals voted in favor of the applicant to allow the digital billboard.
Council Lady Wilhoite says, “I am very pleased that the Metro Legal Department has made this decision to move forward with the option of a suit against the board’s decision. The Zoning Board June 16th decision will greatly impact our neighborhood in a negative way, setting a ripple effect on neighborhoods countywide. I am cautiously optimistic and hope that the courts will side with the community in this matter.”
After appearing before the Board of Zoning Appeals with other neighbors against the digital billboard, Council Lady Wilhoite penned a letter to Metro Legal Director Sue Cain on June 17th immediately after the Board’s decision urging that they file the suit. In the letter, Wilhoite agreed with Metro Legal's interpretation of “use” as a change going from static to digital and that the Board’s decision to allow a digital billboard would compromise safety for the motorist in that area.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
August 24, 2011
FURTHER INFORMATION:
Council Lady Vivian Wilhoite (615) 589-2003
Email: vivian.wilhoite@nashville.gov
On Monday, August 24, 2011, Council Lady Vivian Wilhoite has learned that the Metro Legal Department has filed suit in the Davidson County Chancery Court to overturn the Board of Zoning Appeal’s decision that would allow for a digital billboard to be installed at the corner of Bell Road and Murfreesboro Road. The Board of Zoning Appeals voted in favor of the applicant to allow the digital billboard.
Council Lady Wilhoite says, “I am very pleased that the Metro Legal Department has made this decision to move forward with the option of a suit against the board’s decision. The Zoning Board June 16th decision will greatly impact our neighborhood in a negative way, setting a ripple effect on neighborhoods countywide. I am cautiously optimistic and hope that the courts will side with the community in this matter.”
After appearing before the Board of Zoning Appeals with other neighbors against the digital billboard, Council Lady Wilhoite penned a letter to Metro Legal Director Sue Cain on June 17th immediately after the Board’s decision urging that they file the suit. In the letter, Wilhoite agreed with Metro Legal's interpretation of “use” as a change going from static to digital and that the Board’s decision to allow a digital billboard would compromise safety for the motorist in that area.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
August 24, 2011
FURTHER INFORMATION:
Council Lady Vivian Wilhoite (615) 589-2003
Email: vivian.wilhoite@nashville.gov
Monday, August 22, 2011
The Ins and Outs of District 29 - From Council Lady Vivian Wilhoite
Dear District 29 Residents:
I have thoroughly enjoyed serving you for the past 8 years. Without a doubt, I will continue to be engaged in the community.
Please join me at my final Community Meeting of my term as your Metro Council representative. This meeting will provide you with an update on matters that we have worked on over the years such as the new District 29 Fire Hall that has been funded and more. Also representatives from Southern Hills Hospital would like to share with you about some initiatives that will hopefully benefit us in the healthcare area.
Please join me at this Community Meeting. I would love to see you at
6:00 pm
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Priest Lake Presbyterian Church
2787 Smith Springs Road
Nashville, TN
Gratefully,
Vivian
District 29 new FireHall is coming!
Southern Hills Hospital wants to work with the community and fulfill the needs of the area.
I have thoroughly enjoyed serving you for the past 8 years. Without a doubt, I will continue to be engaged in the community.
Please join me at my final Community Meeting of my term as your Metro Council representative. This meeting will provide you with an update on matters that we have worked on over the years such as the new District 29 Fire Hall that has been funded and more. Also representatives from Southern Hills Hospital would like to share with you about some initiatives that will hopefully benefit us in the healthcare area.
Please join me at this Community Meeting. I would love to see you at
6:00 pm
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Priest Lake Presbyterian Church
2787 Smith Springs Road
Nashville, TN
Gratefully,
Vivian
District 29 new FireHall is coming!
Southern Hills Hospital wants to work with the community and fulfill the needs of the area.
Saturday, August 13, 2011
Marion Ingram Arrested for Attempting to Abduct 11-Year-Old
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 12, 2011
Youth Services detectives this evening are charging 68-year-old Marion Ingram with attempted especially aggravated kidnapping for allegedly trying to grab an 11-year-old boy in Old Hickory Thursday afternoon.
The 11-year-old told officers that he was approaching Ray Avenue on his bicycle when he noticed a blue pickup truck slowly pass him. The boy said when he turned on Ray Avenue, the pickup truck began traveling in reverse following him. The boy pulled into the Ray Avenue driveway of his family’s landlord and knocked on the door. There was no answer. As he walked away from the residence, he no longer saw the truck, but did spot a man hiding behind nearby trees. When the boy went to get his bike, he said the man came toward him, reached out and said, “get in the truck.” The boy said when the man grabbed for him, he kicked the individual in the groin, rode his bike home and told his mother.
The child’s mother said that her son arrived home terrified (slamming doors, shutting curtains and pushing a chair up against the door). When he relayed to her what had happened, the mother and the child got into her car and began searching for the pickup truck. She spotted it on Pitts Avenue. Her son confirmed that the driver was the man who tried to grab him. The mother recorded the license plate number and contacted police.
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Detective Mike Clark found the 1972 pickup truck and Ingram this morning at Ingram’s Elm Street home in Madison. Ingram has denied any involvement with the child yesterday; nevertheless, the young man has not wavered in his account to both detectives and his parents. Both the child and his mother identified Ingram from a photo lineup as the man they encountered Thursday.
Anyone with information about any dealings between Ingram and children is urged to contact the Youth Services Division at 862-7417.
This case is not believed to have any connection to recent reported attempted abductions in Clarksville and Mt. Juliet.
Friday, August 5, 2011
Thank You For Allowing Me to Serve You
Thank you to the 17, 560 for your vote! Thank you to the 68,115 that turned out to the polls to voted! The importance of voting cannot be overstated and all of you are to be congratulated for giving a voice to the concerns of better community essential services, education, public safety, economic development and yes, more jobs and better pay.
Join me in a big congratulations to Megan Barry, Tim Garrett, Jerry Maynard, Ronnie Steine and Charlie Tygard on their successful bid. I truly wish them the best of success as each enter their 2nd term as Council members At-large.
I congratulate Mayor Karl Dean and Vice-Mayor Diane Neighbors on their successful re-election. I know that they will continue to serve us well. Additionally, congratulations to all of the individuals that won their district council race.
Public service is my life time commitment. With that said, I know that I will be seeing many of you again. Thank you for allowing me to serve you.
Gratefully,
Vivian
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Serving You...
Always a pleasure and absolutely an honor
I cannot say enough about the wonderful journey that you have afforded me the opportunity to be apart. Working for ALL of the people of Nashville Davidson County is something that I do not take lightly. Without your support and your vote, none of this could be possible. We have accomplished much together. Still there is more to do.
I ask for your vote to afford me yet another opportunity to continue to work for you on the issues of community services, public safety, economic development, a better educational system and a raise for our metro employees who help to make our city and county the best place to live, learn and raise a family.
After the polls close, please join me at the Watch Party and Celebration
7:00 pm, Thursday, August 4, 2011
The Historic Gran Dale Manor
200 Nashboro Boulevard
Nashville, TN
When casting your vote for me, please find my name
Vivian Wilhoite
under the heading of Council At Large, in the second column and next to the last name on the ballot.Thank you so very much for the Endorsements:
AFL-CIO
Central Labor Council
Laborers' International Union of North America-Local 386
Nashville Fire Fighters-Local 140
Metropolitan Nashville Education Association (MNEA)
Plumbers & Pipefitters
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)-Local 205
Tennessee Equality Project
and the many citizens of Davidson County
Make Vivian your chosen public servant for Metro Council-at-large.
"I will continue to work hard for you!"
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Early Vote Till 7:00 pm Today!!! AT LARGE Candidates Sam Coleman & Vivian Wilhoite Working to GOTV!
Council at large Candidates
Vivian Wilhoite and Sam Coleman
Working to Get Out The Vote
For ALL Of NASHVILLE
We invite all voters and candidates and we ask candidates to invite other voters to the
Get Out the Vote Mixer
5:30 pm - 8:30pm
Today, that's right today!
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Holiday Inn
201 Crossings Place
Antioch, TN
After you've early voted, wear your "I have voted" sticker and please join us for food, fun and drinks. You can conveniently early vote at the:
Living Word Church, 5380 Hickory Hollow Parkway which is very close to the Holiday Inn.
Also join Sam and Vivian
Saturday, July 30, 2011
7 am -9 am
Doughnuts & Coffee @ Living Word Church Poll
Then to concluded our Early GOTV, join
Sam and Vivian
for a
"Celebrate Good Times.. Early Voting & Election Day" Mixer 2
4 pm - 6 pm
Holiday Inn
201 Crossings Place
Antioch, TN
If You Will Be in Other Areas of Nashville, Here Are Other Locations
Belle Meade United Methodist Church, 121 Davidson Road
Bellevue Community Center, 656 Colice Jeanne Road
Bordeaux Library, 4000 Clarksville Pike
Davidson County Election Commission, 800 2nd Avenue South
Edmondson Pike Library, 5501 Edmondson Pike
Green Hills Library, 3701 Benham Avenue
Hermitage Library, 3700 James Kay Lane
Madison Library, 610 Gallatin Pike, South
Hours of Operations for Each Locations
Thursday, July 28, 2011 8 am - 7:00 pm
Friday, July 29, 2011 8 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday, July 30, 2011 8 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Inside the voting booth, under Council at large, my name is in the 2nd column and just before the last name on the list.
Make me your 1st choice!
Vote for Vivian today until July 30 and on August 4
THANK-YOU for voting going during the seven (7) days of early voting. Absolutely Thank you for voting for me, Vivian Wilhoite for Council at large. Now lets continue the momentum to elect those that will be accountable and continue the fight for increased community essential services, public safety, a better education system through accountability and full-funding and creation of jobs.
If you have not early voted, please take action now! Before you know it, early voting will be over. And as luck would reville, something happens on election day that will cause you not to be able to vote. Early Voting is critical and creates a number of opportunities to exercise a right that some have died to have. Why waste it?
So what can you do?
On Saturday, Mayor Karl Dean will host the Antioch Rally to Get Out The Vote..GOTV! Let's turn out the vote in the Southeast on Saturday, July 23rd.
Rally11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
At SnapStone's Restaurant
5385 Mount View Road
Spotlight Guests:All Greek Letter Organizations
Represent your Greek Letter Organization at the Polls
by Wearing your Organization's apparel
Hey if you are not apart of a Greek organization, GOTV anyway! Your vote and your voice is what counts and everyone counts!
1. Vote and attend Saturday's event.
2. Vote now! Call all of your Davidson County family members and ask them to attend the Rally and go vote early on Saturday, July 23, 2011. If you find one that is not registered to vote, take their name and address and send it to me. I will get them a voter's registration card to prepare them for the next election.
3. Vote now! Call all of your friends, your true friends, the ones that you have their ear. Strongly encourage them to go and vote early on Saturday, July 23, 2011
4. Simply said, "Vote now!"
Before or After The Rally, You Can Conveniently Early Vote At
Living Word Church, 5380 Hickory Hollow Parkway
If You Will Be in Other Areas of Nashville, Here Are Other Locations
Belle Meade United Methodist Church, 121 Davidson Road
Bellevue Community Center, 656 Colice Jeanne Road
Bordeaux Library, 4000 Clarksville Pike
Davidson County Election Commission, 800 2nd Avenue South
Edmondson Pike Library, 5501 Edmondson Pike
Green Hills Library, 3701 Benham Avenue
Hermitage Library, 3700 James Kay Lane
Madison Library, 610 Gallatin Pike, South
Hours of Operations for Each Locations
Saturday, July 23, 2011 8 am - 4 pm
Monday, July 25, 2011 8 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday, July 26, 2011 8 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday, July 27, 2011 8 am- 4:30 pm
Thursday, July 28, 2011 8 am - 7:00 pm
Friday, July 29, 2011 8 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday, July 30, 2011 8 am - 4:00 pm
Edmondson Pike Library, 5501 Edmondson Pike
Green Hills Library, 3701 Benham Avenue
Hermitage Library, 3700 James Kay Lane
Madison Library, 610 Gallatin Pike, South
Hours of Operations for Each Locations
Saturday, July 23, 2011 8 am - 4 pm
Monday, July 25, 2011 8 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday, July 26, 2011 8 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday, July 27, 2011 8 am- 4:30 pm
Thursday, July 28, 2011 8 am - 7:00 pm
Friday, July 29, 2011 8 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday, July 30, 2011 8 am - 4:00 pm
Go inside and cast your Vote for Vivian!
Make Vivian...1 of your 5
Thank you so very much for the Endorsements:
AFL-CIO
Central Labor Council
Laborers' International Union of North America-Local 386
Nashville Fire Fighters-Local 140
Metropolitan Nashville Education Association (MNEA)
Plumbers & Pipefitters
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)-Local 205
Tennessee Equality Project
and the many citizens of Davidson County
Make Vivian your chosen public servant for Metro Council-at-large.
"I will continue to work hard for you!"
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