EP: 32 "Bowie is Back!!!!”
Welcome to Episode 32 of Hello Fairview, your local podcast made right here in Fairview, for people in Fairview, TN, and the surrounding areas. This is a weekly show, released every Wednesday, featuring stories that aim to inform and inspire. Local Radio stations and newspapers don’t exist in small towns like ours, so we will use Hello Fairview to fill that void with news related to Fairview. This is a Value for Value podcast, which means you contribute what you can based on the value you receive. This concept was founded by the PodFather himself, Adam Curry, and his Co-host, John C. Dvorak of the No Agenda Show, over 18 years ago.
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Traffic Time
Construction Busy, where you can wait 5-20 minutes in the morning and the afternoon to make a left and sometimes a right turn on 100 from Old Cox to the Rec Center. The sidewalk project is from Bowie Park to the Rec Center. The road closures have also been further down towards the Rec Center and School, as those drains are installed. There have been a lot of problems with school pickup times, as they are not done before 230, when things start getting busy. It’s truly Luck of the draw if there is a lane closure each day on 100, good luck!
Redlight Update – We currently still have five (Old Cox, Publix, Walmart, 2 at I-40). Still, we will soon be getting one at the new City Center Entrance and at the Cumberland and 100 intersections when that expansion occurs. I’m not sure how it will help or hurt yet, but I hope the crossing guard can manage it during the morning and evening school rush hours.
City Center – They are digging over there again near the road, which appears to still be some utility work, and with the mountain of fill dirt in the back, it will be a while before we see something cool happen. There are now some traffic counters as we head towards and away from City Center for a traffic study, I’m guessing.
We’re Growing
City News https://www.facebook.com/FairviewTNgov
Bowie is Open!! Yayyy
15th Annual July 3rd Celebration at City Hall
We’re excited to announce the artist lineup for this year’s celebration!
Headliner: Rubiks Groove performs at 7pm
Bringing you the best of pop, rock, and hip-hop hits from the 80s & 90s!
School of Rock Nashville performs at 2:30pm – Showcasing incredible young musicians playing some of your favorite hits
Brian Rhea performs at 3:30pm – A talented local singer-songwriter performing familiar favorites
Kolby Oakley performs at 5pm – A rising local country/rock artist who’s sure to get you on your feet
Houses
Homes for Sale – 228 from 237 since last week.
Same highs and lows from last week, too.
Highest 3.900 Million, 5.62 (Instead of 70), 5 Bed, 5.5 Bath, 8,400 Sqft (This took out the 3.495 Million Dollar House)
https://www.crye-leike.com/p/7725-Caney-Fork-Rd-Fairview-TN-37062/dmgid_181867312
Lowest $248,995 (Price Reduced, No Acres, 2 Bed, 2 Full and 1 Partial Bath, 1280 Sqft
https://www.crye-leike.com/p/7213-Rosemary-Ct-Fairview-TN-37062/dmgid_182888371
Sold Report
Period | Homes Sold | Max | Min | Average |
March 30 to April 2, 2026 | 14 | $ 799,990 | $ 225,000 | $ 502,077 |
Homes Sold | 599 | April 6-10, 2026- |
Max | $7,830,000 | December 30, 2024 |
Min | $13,100 | |
Average | $680,464 |
City Stuff
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/@CityofFairviewTN
Calendar
https://www.fairview-tn.org/calendar/
Town Meetings Updates
Board of Zoning Appeals
1. No New meetings since the last show
Planning Commission
1. Previous House Summaries
a. 10-14-25, 183 Homes Approved
b. 11-18-25, 163 more homes approved
c. 12-9-25, 70 ish
d. 1-13-26, 102 (14, 73, 9, 6)
e. 2-10-26 (14)
f. 2-17-26 57 (~50, 2, ?, 5~)
g. 4-14-26 127 (14 + 113)
2. May 12th at 7 PM at our Town Hall
Board of Commissioners
May 7th and 21st at 7 PM at our Town Hall
Board of Commissioners Town Hall
April 30th, 2026, at 7 PM at our Town Hall, and then not another one until July 30th.
Parks and Landscape Board
May 4th , at 7 PM at the Fairview Historical Village
Around Town Coffee
May 13th, 2026, Location TBD
Beer Board
No New meetings planned
The State of TN (Not In Order)
1. 3rd attempted assassination of President Trump, July 13, 2024, Butler, PA, September 15, 2024, Palm Beach, FL, and now April 25, 2026, in Washington, DC, at the correspondents' dinner. Crazy Times, not TN News, but it is relevant and affects us when there is this type of political violence anywhere.
2. Tennessee’s disaster response fund will receive less than half of the $100 million one-time investment proposed by Gov. Bill Lee after state lawmakers scaled back program funding in the final budget for Fiscal Year 2027.
3. Stand your Group Law – Persons and Property - Supporters argue the bill empowers law-abiding citizens to protect their property, while critics fear it will lead to unnecessary escalation and violence. If signed, Tennessee would join Texas as the only other state to explicitly permit lethal force in defense of property. SB1847 passed both chambers in the Tennessee General Assembly.
4. The Fairgrounds Race Track is up for grabs now, with the “Restore the Fairgrounds” coalition having re-filed an amendment petition to ban racing from the Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway and add affordable housing. When we see soft words like this that aren’t honest about their goals, it doesn’t feel good. This reminds me of the “Should the constitution of Virginia be amended to allow the General Assembly to temporarily adopt new congressional districts to restore fairness in the upcoming elections, while ensuring Virginia’s standard redistricting process resumes for all future redistricting after the 2030 census?”
5. Tennessee's average daily attendance per student dropped from $13,465 to $12,147 between the 2023-24 and 2024-25 academic years. That’s a 9.8 percent decrease, which also placed Tennessee 51st among all states for the largest one-year decline. The state’s ranking slipped by four spots from 47th last year. Tennessee lagged behind its neighboring states. Mississippi and Alabama, for example, each spend about $2,000 more per public school student and came 45th and 43rd nationwide, respectively. (~900,000 Students + 2k Per = $1,800,000,000.00)
The Bills
Nothing on the Schedule for next week, or even the next week, but something on the Schedule for May 13th for the Fiscal Review and May 14th for the State Building Commission.
Need to just have both of these up at the same time and scroll through them. Would be interesting because they both have to list metrics on each other to justify the need that way, along with public support, and to show there is a gap in medical care.
https://www.tn.gov/hfc/hfc-calender/2026/5/27/health-facilities-commission-meeting-may-2026.html
Event
May 27, 2026
9:00 am
Cordell Legislative Building
425 Rep John Lewis Way N.
Nashville, TN 37243
Senate Hearing Room 1
Relevant to this section on our Double Trouble for Hospitals in Fairview
https://www.tn.gov/hfc/certificate-of-need-information/deemed-complete-applications.html
Time | Type | Event or Committee | Calendar/Agenda |
No Agenda |
How’s the hill, weather report
How’s the hill? Passable. The chilly boomerang is back this week. This week, the Weather Guessers are predicting highs from 66 to 80 and lows from 39(What???) to 60.
New Businesses
Nothing New was spotted. Jingo Java moved over by Uncle Lenny’s, and Vigilance Martial Arts moved to Publix. Ace Hardware is getting a lot closer, and they are hiring now, too. There are still a couple of properties for sale around the area. There are now three commercial properties still for sale: one on Drag Strip Rd and Loblolly Pine Blvd, and one beside Citgo on Hwy 96 at I-40. Then three for lease at : 1707, 2305, and 2332 Fairview Blvd.
https://www.loopnet.com/search/commercial-real-estate/fairview-tn/for-sale/
Farmers Market
Make sure to head to the Farmers Market every Saturday Morning, 8 AM to 12 PM, at Meseck Chiropractor and Fairview Fresh Deli Doughnuts, located across the road from Publix. There are so many good places to get breads and treats, local beef and pork, milk and yogurt, local fruits, and vegetables, along with some hot sauce, fishing lures, and other gifts.
Brick and Mortar Highlight
Local Business Highlight
Weichert, Realtors® - Big Dog Group
If you need to buy or sell a house, you will eventually need a realtor in that process. With some of the law changes, it’s a little more confusing, so let them help you out. For me, I have always seen their signs at the sports fields and in the parades, and overall town support, and doing things with Around Town Coffee too. Weichert, Realtors® - Big Dog Group, Listing your home doesn't have to be stressful or overwhelming! You can count on great service with years of experience through each transaction. Contact me today to determine the next steps in fulfilling this rewarding experience.
Job Openings (46 from 46)
https://www.indeed.com/jobs?l=fairview%2C+tn&radius=0&vjk=4e6b105af7ffeaed
1. City – Police Officer https://www.fairview-tn.org/news-updates/job-opportunity-police-officer/
2. City – Bowie Park Maintenance Crew
3. Ace Hardware (Managers and Leads)
4. Iron Lion Entries, LLC - Glazier/Glass Installer
5. Utiliquest - Utility Line Locator
6. Fairview Car Wash - Customer Service Attendant
7. Dollar General – Sales Associate
8. O’Reilly’s - Delivery Specialist
9. Family Advantage FCU - Teller
10. Boys and Girls Club – Membership Coordinator
11. Top Tier Pup Academy – Canine Caretaker and Play Specialist
12. Jingo Market – Sales Associate/Cashier
13. Dickson Medical Associates – Medical Office Coordinator
14. Walmart – Multiple
15. Brookside Properties – Maintenance Supervisor
16. Covenant Primary Care – Medical Assistant
17. Welch Associates – Customer Service Attendant Fairview Car Wash
18. Cornerstone Financial Credit Union – Teller Universal Associate
19. Publix – Pharmacy Technician
20. Pilot – Cashier + Deli Production Team Member
21. Iron Lion Entries – Windows and Door Install Tech
22. Dunkin - Crew Member
23. Dominos - Delivery Driver
24. Dollar Tree – Customer Service Associate
25. Dollar General - Assistant Store Manager
26. Subway – Sandwich Artist (2x)
27. Big Heart Moving – Mover\Driver
28. The Pearl – PCT Personal Care Technician
29. Taco Bell – Food Champion – Closing
30. Pizza Hut – Team Member
31. Unity Chiropractic - Chiropractic Assistance (Shopping Center by Poppa Johns)
32. Papa Johns – Restaurant Team Member
33. Catalano Management – PT Weekend Crew Member
34. Fairview Animal Clinic – Veterinary Technician
35. Sherman Williams – Bilingual Customer Service Specialist
36. Sonic – Crew Member
37. AMS Seals Inc – Assembly Technician
38. McDonald's – Evening and Closing Crew
39. USIC – Gas Locate Technician
40. SPEG - Assembler
41. Tractor Supply Co – Team Member
42. Marmon Holdings – Assembler
43. Hardee’s – Team Member
44. Destination Pet LLC - Animal Care Attendant
45. Star Physical Therapy – Technician
46. Turners Landscaping – Landscape Laborer
Does anyone else have job postings they would like to share and have read weekly? Just fill out the contact form on the website.
History Nugget
1775
The Transylvania Company, of North Carolina, bought a large tract of land from the Cherokee. Daniel Boone, who worked for the company, traced a path from Virginia (passing through Cumberland Gap) called the “wilderness road” that became the principal road for the new settlements
Upcoming Events
Our Calendar
https://www.hellofairview.com/p/calendar/
Recap
New
Nothing else was spotted outside of the Sport Calendars.
Future
May 2nd – Arts and Crafts Fair at Bowie Park
May 16th – Movie Night at Bowie Park
June 6th – Fishing Rodeo at Veterans Park
July 3rd – 4th of Julys
August 1st – Back-to-School Bash at City Hall
September 19th – Nature Fest
October 10th – Fall Fun Day
October 24th – Trunk or Treat and Movie in the Park
December 4th – Tree Lighting Event at City Hall
December 5th – Christmas Parade (Day Time) - (inclement weather reschedule day December 12th)
Voting Calendar
‘Tis the year for a lot of elections, so knowing when to be where is very important for our town, county, state, and nation.
April 2026
Elections - County Primary Early Voting We, 04/15/2026 - Th, 04/30/2026
May 2026
Election - County Primary Election Day Tu, 05/05/2026
July 2026
Election - Early Voting for State Primary + County General Fr, 07/17/2026 - Sa, 08/01/2026
August 2026
Elections - Election Day State Primary and County General Th, 08/06/2026
Elections - Early Voting Sa, 08/15/2026 - Su, 08/30/2026
October 2026
Election - Early Voting - Fed and State General + Municipal We, 10/14/2026 - Th, 10/29/2026
November 2026
Election - Election Day Federal & State, and Municipal Tu, 11/03/2026
Text FVAlerts to 888777 to Subscribe
For the Kids
There are tons of activities and sports in Fairview to keep your kids engaged. There are cheer programs and recreational teams for Baseball, Basketball, Softball, Football, and more. There is a thriving Girl Scout and Scouting America program in Fairview. If you have a homeschooler, always check the Bowie Park schedule for clubs that meet there. If you have kids who are interested in dance, gymnastics, or cheer, please check out LaLa’s Dance Studio and Elevate Gymnastics and Cheer. Vigilance Martial Arts is our local Taekwondo and Jujitsu school that teaches more than moves. The Fairview Jacket Youth Wrestling program has produced some state champions and college scholarship recipients, and it also offers some cool summer programs.
School News
School Schedule
May 21: Last ½ Day for Students; dismissal at 11:20 am.
Hawks and Tigers News – No New News since last week.
Falcon News – No Newsletter Spotted. TCAP Testing is on like Donkey Kong.
FMS Awards are coming. If your Student is nominated, you will be notified. May 20th will be the Class of 2030 promotion ceremony.
May 1st is the PTO Dance that will be the Pajama Disco Dreams Party
Giant List of Events
UPCOMING DATES
- May 4th - Art Showcase
- May 4th - Math Readiness Assessment
- May 5th - 7th - Aimswebb Spring Screener
- May 7-8th - 8th Grade Play
- May 8th - 8th Grade Celebration Day
- May 8th and May 12th - 7th Grade Girls YouScience
- May 13th and May 15th - 7th Grade Boys YouScience
- May 11th- Rising 6th Grade Visit
- May 11th - Beta Club Induction Ceremony
- May 18th - 6th Grade Academic Awards
- May 19th - 7th Grade Academic Awards
- May 20th - 8th Grade Promotion and Awards
- May 21st - 1/2 day - End of Year PBIS Celebration and 8th Grade Color Parade
Summer Orchestra Camp
Jacket News – Got the Newsletter this week. Spring Concert is tonight at 630PM (Didn’t see this before) Pirates for the Caribbean and Star Wars. Sports teams are wrapping up, and many are qualifying for State, Sectionals, and Sub-Sectionals. FvHS BASS TEAM Fairview was represented by two teams in a massive field of 165 boats, featuring top high school anglers from across the nation. One boat got 5‑fish limit weighing 10.63 lbs, finishing 71st overall in a very tough field and 5‑fish limit weighing 10.35 lbs. After a 0.25 lb dead‑fish penalty, his final tournament weight was 10.10 lbs, earning him a 77th place finish for the second boat. The winning bag weighed 23 lbs, and big bass was just under 9 lbs,
PTO Elections are coming up https://out.smore.com/e/49z3e/iA7t_H?__$u__
· May 4: AP Testing Begins
· May 5: NHS Induction - FPAC
· May 13: Senior Awards Night - FPAC - 6 pm
· May 14: Senior Exams Begin, Academic Pep Rally, Yearbook Signing Day, Senior Grad Walk
· May 18: Final Exams Begin
· May 21: Last Day for Students 11:20 am dismissal.
· May 22: Graduation Practice, Graduation at 7 p.m. on the football field.
Faith Moment
This week, I was listening to the Podcast “We Get to do this” on the Godcaster App with Pastor Jimmy Pruitt from The Bridge Church in Fredericksburg, Texas, that you may have heard highlighted before on the show, and his co-host, Adam Curry. This is them talking about everything going on, their faith journey, and looking at things from a Christian point of view. This week, they highlighted a Glen Beck episode on his new “American Story” show, and I hadn’t heard about it until this week, but now I’m starting to go through things since there are just 10 episodes in so far.
Welcome back. I hope you learned a little bit about the Edwards Church, the Salem Witch Trials, and the Great Awakening (Revival), which are all related. I have only heard about the Salem Witch Trials from some movies, along with a couple of mentions about how it was just mass hysteria that went too far. We can see some parallels in our modern social media world and how hyper focus and how things can get over amplified and can even turn to violence, which shows itself politically but also on so many other groupings of people, too. So please just pray on this hysteria to stop now, as it finally did back then in Salem. Then there was another thing on praying and salvation they talked about, along with a clip from Theo Von about how he has been struggling, trying to figure out how to pray and change his behavior, and how he doesn’t feel like he is doing it right.
Welcome back again, I hope that little bit helped. There is a lot more there, but there are some language and other topics he gets into that aren’t ok for this family show we are making here. Please listen. We need to know that there are many people in the public space who are now coming out about their faith, and he is just another example of someone who has battled addiction and had a rough road to where they are, like even Jelly Roll, but also understanding they are not perfect and that they still struggle, and that’s part of life. I hope this resonates with some who are struggling, but I wanted to just bounce these two clips I heard this week from the “We get to do this” podcast, and then listen to the whole thing to get the full context and start learning more. We are never done learning.
Lastly, I wanted to pull a piece from King Charles speech at Congress on religion and Christianity and how it’s an anchor. Let’s get it.
Welcome back for the last time, I promise. I thought this was good to see. Then this was even brought up a couple of days later because King Charles got the Democrats to stand, but Trump has never been able to do that in his now 5 years of doing this. The Trump administration has put a lot more prayer publicly than any administration I have ever seen in my adult life, and I think it's great. Is the administration perfect? Nope, far from it, but they are at least trying to do things that will be better for our kids and grandkids in the future and be mindful of our founding principles, too.
We Get To Do This
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-get-to-do-this/id1837497754
Godcaster App
Theo Von Something New This Past weekend #654
https://youtu.be/CihTN2GQymc&t=2809
Donations
On the Donations front, nothing new from Fountain. We will have other payment options soon; just waiting for the taxman stuff to finish. We covered Fountain and Stripe Setup in the last episode, so a Donate button lets you use your Credit Card and other Payment methods through Stripe.
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EP:30 "Spring is Rolling”
