EP: 5 Back to School

Welcome to Episode 5 of Hello Fairview, your local podcast made right here in Fairview, for people in Fairview and the surrounding areas.  This is a weekly show, released every Wednesday, featuring stories that aim to inform and inspire.  Local Radio stations 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, almost 18 years ago.

Currently, this is a one-man operation, so if you have any ideas, events, business opportunities, or job openings, please don't hesitate to let me know.  You are a producer of this show; you are not the product, because your time and attention are not being sold to advertisers for value.  Some shows will be longer, others shorter, but I will do my best to keep things relevant.

Traffic Time

Cumberland and 100 are a little better than last week; they got it done in time for school. We will see how it goes.  They were able to grade and pave the new ramp down to 100 to help with visibility.  One thing that stands out is that there still should have been a right-turn lane there since they already got that land from the corner lot.  Another 16 feet would have made life for everyone who lives there so much better, because even with a red light, the morning and afternoon rush will continue to back up to the middle school. There will be more closures, and we will see how things go because they are not giving us a plan; they are just telling us a week in advance, at most.  It looks like there will be some more grading and drainage work to make the turn lane into Cumberland from 100, so we will see how those closures go throughout the week.

Redlight Update – We currently have three (Old Cox, Publix, & Walmart). Still, we will soon be getting one at the new City Center Entrance and at the Cumberland and 100 intersection when that expansion occurs. I’m not sure how it will help or hurt yet, but I hope the crossing guard can control it during the morning and evening school rush.

City Center – There will still be some construction closures here and there.

Future Projects – I still need to find out more about this project because I wonder what the costs of these sidewalks will be to understand whether it will be worth it when the dust settles, and one day the road gets widened and they will have to be torn up and replaced again.  I know we are stuck in a loop where we are not big enough to expand, and we are not big enough to grow. 

Jon Lentz 615-350-3499 Project Super Search

Houston Greer 615-350-4217 (Manager Right of Way)

Future Projects – Sidewalks from Fairview Rec Center to Bowie Park (TDOT State Project 94013-2220-14 (2220 Right of Way, 3220 Construction) July 21^st 2026

https://www.tn.gov/tdot/projects/region-3/fairview-boulevard--state-route-100--improvements-.html

Cumberland Drive Intersection Project Identification Number (PIN) 126869

FEDERAL PROJECT #STP-EN-NH-100(83)

STATE PROJECT #94013-2220-14

Project Bowie Lake Road

Were Growin

County Side Note – There is a new Greenways Plan Survey available for you to complete between now and October 23^rd.  This will tell the county how to plan their next design workshop and what people think.  https://www.williamsoncounty-tn.gov/Greenways, and some details on the plan can be found here https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:1a33a0c4-6809-436d-b8c9-737b53f7002e

Back to Our City News

On October 11^th, there was a ribbon-cutting at Bowie Park for their new Storybook Trail, which has an awesome entrance.

Fairview, TN Policy Department Shop with A Cop Application are open. Applications can be picked up at the Fairview Police Department starting today, 8am to 4pm. Applications must be completed in full, along with the participant information form for each child, and returned no later than 4pm on November 14th.  We continue to give thanks to our community and local businesses that have supported this cause throughout the year with fundraising and donations.

Donations can be made at any time as we continue preparing for this year’s and next year's programs. Donations can be dropped off at City Hall, the Police Department, or mailed to the City of Fairview, P.O. Box 69, Fairview, TN 37062.

Recap from the Last Meetings

YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/@CityofFairviewTN

Calendar

https://www.fairview-tn.org/calendar/

Board of Zoning Appeals

a.        No Meetings

The State of TN (Not In Order)

1.        The Memphis National Guard is still in the news, and I’m not sure how it’s going now.

2.        The School Voucher Program is planned for expansion, so there will be some discussion about that.

3.        December 2 will be the final special election for the 7^th District US House Seat, with Aftyn Behn for the Democrats and Matt Van Epps for the Republicans, based on the primary results.

4.        Music City Loop is now starting some exploratory drilling.

The Bills

Here is what we have for this week.  Wow, I found a real agenda with helpful information.  When things are not public and posted, meetings feel secretive and unaccountable because they are spending our taxes without any disclosure outside those rooms, and, of course, the news doesn’t cover this.  I want to try and do more here, but that will require some additional work.  I would love to conduct an interview with some people for this segment as a special episode.

https://capitol.tn.gov/bills/114/scheduledocs/5f3c9f1b-56b0-402b-ab43-2303350556f1.pdf 

This also shows 

Today October 15^th

 1.           GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS JOINT EVALUATION COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, HEALTH, AND GENERAL WELFARE

a.           Discussion of the audit done on Health Facilities and Public Comments

b.          Presentation of the audit of the Department of Education by Matt Rollin, Legislative Senior Auditor, Office of the Comptroller, Division of State Audit.

c.           Presentation of the response to questions by Elaine Duke, Executive Director and Misty May, Chief Financial Officer, Sequatchie Valley Educational Development Agency

d.          Presentation of the response to questions by Chris Richards, Commission Chair, Tess Stoval, Executive Director, Ashley Thomas, General Counsel, Lawrence Walker, Director of Finance and Operations, and Hayden Pendergrass, Director of External Affairs, Tennessee Public Charter School Commission.

2.           JOINT GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE

a.           5 Pages of Rule Updates, which appear to correlate to 541 Pages of rules.  Too much to get but stuff from Hemp-Derived Cannabinoid Products to Air Pollution to Workers Compensation to Child Care to Speech Pathology, to Highway Patrol to Athletic trainers and TennCare eligibility.

Future

How’s the hill, weather report

Back to it, How’s the hill?  Passable, Fall is here, Runny Noses incoming, with low temperatures in the high 40s and 50s and around 70-80 highs.  The weather gurus are expecting some Rain heading our way this weekend, possibly, but we will be into the 40s with highs in the mid-70s until next week. 

New Businesses

Nothing New was spotted.  There is still an open slot at Publix in Bowie Commons.  Other than that, I spotted nothing new this week, and I'm waiting to see what else is coming.

https://www.loopnet.com/search/commercial-real-estate/fairview-tn/for-sale/

Make sure to head to the Farmers Market every Saturday Morning  8AM to 12PM (Not Earlier as other posts have posted) at Meseck Chiropractor and Fairview Fresh Deli for their life-changing Apple Fritters, located down the road from Publix.  So many good places to get fresh breads and treats, local fruits and vegetables, along with some beef, pork, hot sauce, fishing lures, and other holiday gifts this time of the year.

Brick and Mortar Highlight

Jingo Java

This is our Coffee and Drink shop that isn’t owned by a chain.  They are located out on 96 by Vigilance Martial Arts near the merge to 100.  They do a lot for the community and local charities through some of their events, like Team Teal.  They also have another mobile location you may see around town and at events.  They have a Fall Vendor Event on October 18^th, featuring local vendors like Doughy Duos with their breads and other treats, a Jewelry vendor, and a couple others, so check them out.  They are always supporting our schools with drinks related to the current plays at the Middle and High School, and always coming up with new beverages, so you won’t ever get bored there with options.

https://www.jingojava.com/ 

Local Business Highlight

Kennedy Builders LLC

https://bobkennedybuilders.com/gallery.html

This is a local home builder that is known for custom homes in our area.  He has built many beautiful homes in and around Fairview.  He was Bob the builder before Bob was a builder.   Just look at his gallery or get some of the addresses of his builds and you won’t be disappointed from just the outside not counting all the custom things he does on the inside.    

Job Openings

City – Police Officer

Walmart – Multiple

Cornerstone Financial Credit Union – Teller Universal Associate

Publix – Pharmacy Technician

Dunkin  - Crew Member

Boys and Girls Club – Membership Coordinator (Part Time)

Subway – Sandwich Artist (2x)

The Pearl - Caregiver-Assisted Living and Memory Care

Taco Bell – Food Champion – Closing

Pizza Hut – Team Member

Sonic – Crew Member

McDonald's - Floor Supervisor

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

Veterans Memorial Park at Evergreen Lake

Located within the Evergreen Industrial Park, just off Highway 96, Veterans Memorial Park is a 5-acre city-owned park that offers a peaceful setting for walking, jogging, picnicking, and fishing. The park features a lake, a footbridge, and a trail encircling the water, making it a scenic spot for relaxation and outdoor activities.  Originally part of Dr. Evangeline Bowie’s estate, the land was given to the City of Fairview along with Bowie Nature Park. While the lake was used informally for fishing for years, it wasn’t until 2012 that the city officially designated it as a public park, later renaming it to honor U.S. veterans. Since then, the city has made improvements to the park, clearing brush, adding seating, and stocking the lake with fish. Today, it is home to the annual Fishing Rodeo, held every June.

Upcoming Events

Recap

Recap - Bowie Park – The Fall Fun Day at Bowie Park was a success, and there were even some Helicopters there.  Awesome to see so many come out to experience it.  Great job of planning.  This was also the opening of the Storybook Trail too.

Recap - Town – Pancake Breakfast last Saturday went great at the Masonic lodge, the parking lot was full, which is the sign of some happy bellies.

New

Town – Jingo Java – Fall Market – October 18^th 8AM-12PM

Dickson - Middle Tennessee Veterans Coalition – October 21^st 530-800PM

City – Trunk of Treat at Bowie, October 25^th, 4-6 PM

City – Movie in the Park, Bowie Nature Park, October 25^th, 6 PM

Dickson - The 2025 Veterans Day parade will take place on Sunday, November 9, in downtown Dickson at 10:00 a.m.

Country – November 10^th, 2025, Marine Corps 250^th Birthday.

Franklin - November 11, 2025, at 11 a.m (Great Timing) (Veterans Day)

City – Christmas Tree Lighting Dec 5^th at 5 PM

City - Christmas Parade – December 6^th at 10 AM

Upcoming Meetings

Board of Commissioners on October 16^th at 7PM – Agenda Posted

1.        Police and Fire Report

2.        Finance and City Manager Report

3.        Old Business – None

4.        New Business

5.        Resolution 57-25

a.        https://play.champds.com/ATT/fairviewtn/2025-10/61627dd67f8cf57168cb76c61c14e847270abb6b.pdf

b.        https://play.champds.com/ATT/fairviewtn/2025-10/7bdec62c954c098dd21a6db062ae0cf8759f6987.pdf

c.        Total Estimated Project Cost: $100,000 – $155,000

d.        Total Estimated Cost to City of Fairview: $10,000 - $15,500

e.        Transportation Planning Grant Funding Cap and Matching:

f.           The maximum award amount is $250,000

g.         The Transportation Planning Grant is 80% federal, 10% state, and 10% local match

6.        Resolution 58-25

a.        https://play.champds.com/ATT/fairviewtn/2025-10/8809e961f0b94ebd61e7a1c3ad2b34833394ba96.pdf

b.        https://play.champds.com/ATT/fairviewtn/2025-10/54e856ef5e7fd8f2af092a480e5d30dd93551d46.pdf

c.       

d.       

e.       

f.          

g.         From the pictures, we can see 38 Parking spaces (2 Handicap, 36 Spots), 24 Bay Market Pavilion (30’x112’), Unloading Zone for Sellers to drop stuff off and then park, Restroom with Storage, 21k SQ Foot Amphitheater and Lawn (111 feet from the Farmers Market to the Amphitheater Pavilion), Expanded Pond from the existing, 6’ Concrete walkway around the Perimeter, Grass Pavers for truck turnaround on the path (band gear), five small lots for future historical building expansions.  This will add to the 13 Spots (2 Handicap, 11 Spots) completed as part of a previous improvement at the Triangle School.  This is more parking in total than available at the current Farmers Market. Since vehicles aren’t part of the vendor setup, there will only be 10-15 spots left, which is a little less. We also don’t know enough about this to understand how it will impact our local businesses.  Right now, the space is donated and supported by Meseck Chiropractic, which has provided the vendors at no charge, helping immensely.  At other city-run farmers’ markets, there is a fee of 75-200 dollars for the season, with the same amount of profit lost before they sell their first product. They also have a difficult time figuring out who should come and deny other applications, which hurts other potential businesses, as they cannot participate, and when someone doesn’t show up, there is now a spot that cannot be filled.  The current system seems to have worked well, as it was at the Recreation Center and is now at Meseck Chiropractic, with vendors naturally coming and going throughout the year.  It’s not like it’s perfect right now, but I think this could make it worse for each vendor. We will have to see what details are at this meeting.

h.        Dickson Farmers Market  (May through December)

                                                                                             i.         https://files.constantcontact.com/3fe00a4f001/a2daf45a-87b3-4d8f-8ba9-9aa861cc1282.pdf?rdr=true Booth Size – 12x20 $200

i.            Kingston Springs Farmers and Artisans Market (May through August)

                                                                                             i.         https://ksfarmersmarket.org/  ($75 for the season, 15 Per Market)

                                                                                          ii.         https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OaVvG2VZ_BlTUQ9Mh6NgJblzImNMs6oK/view

j.            Bellevue Farmers Market (May through October (26 Weekends))

                                                                                             i.         Fee -  10% of Sales or 40 Dollars Per Market Day

                                                                                          ii.         https://us14.campaign-archive.com/?u=47814976660a28118934bbe98&id=a199ca6fcd

                                                                                       iii.         https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdeJAQoICcgmhJeudtEv3fu5tunJcMLduBqrA5cgadxkyQMAg/viewform

                                                                                       iv.         1 Million Dollar Liability Insurance

                                                                                          v.         To participate, vendors must comply with Tennessee regulations, including obtaining required permits (e.g., food manufacturing, mobile food establishment, or Cottage Food Law compliance), licenses, and liability insurance. This is a State requirement and is non-negotiable.

k.         Centerville Farmers Market (May – Sept)

                                                                                             i.         https://www.facebook.com/farmersmarketatriverpark/

BOC Town Hall (Chance to Speak) on October 28^th at 7 PM (Moved because of football ) – No Agenda Still

Community Calendars

Fairview City https://www.fairview-tn.org/calendar/

Bowie Park https://www.bowiepark.org/events-schedule/

WCS Schools https://www.wcs.edu/about-us/calendar

WES https://wes.wcs.edu/calendar

FES https://fes.wcs.edu/calendar

FES PTO https://fespto.membershiptoolkit.com/home

FMS https://fms.wcs.edu/calendar

FHS https://fhs.wcs.edu/calendar

Williamson County Schools Photos Link

https://infocus.wcs.edu/photos

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For the Kids

There are numerous options in Fairview to keep your kids involved in activities and sports.  There is a thriving Girl Scout and Scouts BSA Programs in Fairview. There are many recreation and travel teams.  There is also LaLa’s Dance Studio and Elevate Gymnastics and Cheer.  There is also an excellent Taekwondo and Jujitsu school that teaches more than just moves, called Vigilance Martial Arts.  We also have a great wrestling program with some summer options.

Jackets Youth Wrestling has an Open Gym Night on October 10^th, which looks to have been a success with Elevate Gymnasiums and Cheer.

School News

School Schedule

No School on October 31^st (I think this is a first that I can remember)

Hawks and Tigers News – We need your help if you would like to write a weekly note that we will read each week on how things are going. Fairview Elementary has Track or Treat on October 16^th.  Westwood Elementary has its Tent of Treat on October 23^rd from 6-730PM.

Falcon News – There is no newsletter this week, as they just came back from fall break, so I have only included what was published before. They are still working on their fundraiser and are currently at 50% of their goal for classroom supplies.  Glow Dance is scheduled for October 17th, 2025, and you can save money by purchasing your tickets in advance.  Oct 21^st is Winter Sports Picture Day, and Feb 11^th is Spring Sports Picture Day.   6^th Grade baseball tryouts are October 22^nd at 4-530PM at the Fairview Ballpark, Field 1 (Bring your Bats, Glove, Cleats, Pants, and a Hat). 7-8^th grade will be in January.  October 25^th is the Halloween Concert and Fundraiser.  “Treat your Boo” is on again for this Halloween, where you can send a drink and a candy bag to your Kid of Faculty https://out.smore.com/e/crm0z/Iw_58W?__$u__.  There is a Nashville Predators Spirit Night on November 1^st at 230PM https://predators.spinzo.com/nashville-predators-vs-calgary-flames-2025-11-01-EXYBB?group=fairview-middle-school-bbvz

Support the Theater here

https://www.onthestage.tickets/fairview-middle-school/campaigns/program-ad-sales-5297?ots-cmpgn-refer=CAMPAIGN-5&utm_source=OnTheStage&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=PATRONEMAIL

Middle School Fundraiser Link https://out.smore.com/e/crm0z/4rmThe Th1zx?__$u__

Jacket News - There is no newsletter this week since they just got back from fall break, so I have only what was published before.  The annual Pumpkin Patch has started and will continue until October 31^st, which will be at Apex Bank from 9AM-9PM each day, and this will help fund the FHS Athletic Committee for upcoming activities.  The Cross Country Team is wrapping up for the MSCCA Championship, October 18^th at Buckner Park in Dickson.  The Fall market is on November 15^th from 9 AM to 3 PM. This is a great place to do your Christmas shopping, just like our weekly only Farmers Market, to support local businesses.  Art Club will start soon, so please turn in your forms.  SockTober starts with the NHS and the Beta Club, who are collecting socks for Graceworks from now until October 24^th.  PSAT will be administered on October 23^rd.  Every Friday this School year, Kona Ice and Tom’s Coffee will be there at lunch time.  Senior Portraits and Senior Ads are due by November 21, 2025.  October 18, Saturday, ACT at Fairview (Register at ACT.org), October 21, ACT for Seniors.

Jacket Fundraiser

https://www.givebacks.com/shop/stores/42df7483-5c2e-4b58-9b3f-b9dc4c60497b/items/79b16bd4edd98c 

Faith Moment

This is a long one, but a good one.  This is from Phil Robertson, who has had a fantastic journey and made a significant impact on our Christian World in America and around the world, too.  You may have heard of him from the Duck Dynasty TV Show, where he and his family had adventures, always with a focus on faith and morals —a great family show.   This message emphasizes that he is imperfect, as are many people in the Bible, but that we have a path of redemption.  This is an excellent example of everyday people becoming Christian figures, making a difference through their own Gospel, bringing more people into the Church, and saving their own lives.

https://duckcommander.com/

Finding Peace of Mind in Christ - Phil Robertson

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9DUqYZ-QUU&t=6s

Welcome back from that sermon clip from Phil Robertson.

Donations

On the Donations front, nothing new from Fountain.  We will have other payment options real soon, just waiting on the tax man stuff to be finished. We covered Fountain and Stripe Setup in the last episode, so a Donate button is available that lets you use your Credit Card and other Payment methods through Stripe.

Additionally, a monthly Supporter option is available for just $3.50 per month.  If you haven’t seen the website, please take a look. A lot has been added since last week, and I think you will find it helpful, including the calendar, Church and Business List, and more.  We will announce your first name or business name if you become a monthly supporter or make a donation of $19.59 or more, unless you include a note stating not to be anonymous (e.g., 'The year we were incorporated').  I hope some businesspeople will support this to make it even better!  Be a producer, subscribe, and share with others about this Podcast to help get the news out to everyone in Fairview.  I need to catch up on social media things to get the word out, but I’m trying to get the website and payments sorted first.

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