EP: 7 "Almost Candy Time”
Welcome to Episode 7 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. This was the first episode in which a Commissioner, a Youth Activity Leader, and a Citizen reached out to ask for stories and ask questions. I appreciate your support.
Traffic Time
Normal Busy, Cumberland, and 100 have been better for sure. 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. There will likely 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. They are having to build culverts on the East- and westbound sides to widen the road, along with some mini-bridges.
Redlight Update – We currently still 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 learn more about this project because I don't know what the costs of these sidewalks will be, and I want to understand whether it will be worth it when the dust settles and the road gets widened, only to have them torn up and replaced again. I know we are stuck in a loop where we are not big enough to expand.
Widening Projects
It’s been going on a while, since 2018, for some of the requests to TDOT, but below are some of the links to the TDOT projects, and more importantly, the GNRC, which shows how much money things are
http://tipapp.nashvillempo.org/MPO_TIPApp_2326/TipProjectInfo.aspx?tipprojectid=1191
TIP Project #2023-69-902: City of Fairview 3R Improvement Program (Grouping) (954k)
This one doesn’t show up when searching Fairview as a keyword, but this is what’s funding our widening from 840 to 54 Million and it looks like we have just 2.4 million of the required funds so it will be a while.
http://tipapp.nashvillempo.org/MPO_TIPApp_2023/TipProjectInfo.aspx?tipprojectid=1048
TIP Project #2019-62-114: SR-100 (Fairview Blvd) Widening, from Bowie Lake Rd. to I-840
News stories about our widening over the years.
2024
2018
Future Projects – Sidewalks from Fairview Rec Center to Bowie Park (TDOT State Project 94013-2220-14 (2220 Right of Way, 3220 Construction) July 21st 2026
https://www.tn.gov/tdot/projects/region-3/fairview-boulevard--state-route-100--improvements-.html
http://tipapp.nashvillempo.org/MPO_TIPApp_2023/TipInfo.aspx?tipid=4 (Bigger View)
Cumberland Drive Intersection Project Identification Number (PIN) 126869
FEDERAL PROJECT #STP-EN-NH-100(83)
Project Bowie Lake Road
We’re Growing
City News
Commissioner Update – The Health Department, which is open across from the Elementary school and has recently been renovated, is ready to help. They have a stock of vaccines if needed, as well as other medical services. Please go and check them out.
Fall news started on November 4th. Fairview Public Works will begin leaf pickup. Leaves must be placed in biodegradable bags and placed curbside. If you don’t have the right bags, you can get them at the Planning and Codes Department, between the Masonic Lodge and the Fire Department, as you enter Bowie Park. https://www.fairview-tn.org/depts-services/public-works/
The Fairview Police Department Shop with A Cop Applications are still open. Applications can be picked up at the Fairview Police Department starting today, 8 am to 4 pm. Applications must be completed in full, along with the participant information form for each child, and returned no later than 4 pm on November 14th. We continue to give thanks to our community and local businesses for their support of this cause throughout the year through 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/
a. 2040 Plan Map
a. https://play.champds.com/ATT/fairviewtn/2025-10/ad94377284ba90c3d183e7836541f7c3a44d40b0.pdf
b. 2040 Legacy Map
a. https://play.champds.com/ATT/fairviewtn/2025-10/e45c5c0545ba033a3a8edb956a8f887956a4502f.pdf
Board of Zoning Appeals
a. No Meetings
Planning Commission
b. No Meetings (Last one on 10-14 was a big one, 183 Homes Approved)
a. The Board of Commissioners on October 16th was about (City Reports, Thoroughfare plan Approval, Historical Village + Farmers Market Approval). Check out Episode 6 for the full rundown. October is the last month for Chipper Service.
Board of Commissioners Town Hall
b. Recap 10-28-25
c. 1 x Public Comment
a. She talked about the Farmers Market and asked details on the appraisal, grant, the process, price, power, and other items related to that project, but their responses were not detailed. She also talked about her water experience getting a 2nd meter and about the price raises from WADC.
b. Gentlemen asked whether they ever turn people down for rezoning. Mayor Anderson said, “all the time.” He wondered about the rezoning from two meetings ago: how it came in as RS40 and was also rezoned to RS10 in the same meeting. Chris and Lisa talked about how, by default, things come in at RS40, and the builder needed RS10 because of the land, which has a good amount of unbuildable area. Talked about a lot of dump trucks on Glen Haven Dr to Dogwood, and there isn’t a way to stop them.
d. Mayor – Lisa Anderson
a. Responded to many of the questions.
b. Asked about the Theater because the High School and the Fairview Community Theater both have shows next weekend.
c. Fairview Community Theater’s play “The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” is about to start on the 6th, 7th, and 8th of this month. https://www.facebook.com/FCTReservations/ https://www.fairviewcommunitytheater.com/
e. Vice Mayor - Chris McDonald
a. Talked about voting for the game of the week. https://www.tennesseetitans.com/community/fireball-fridays?fbclid=IwY2xjawNtngBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETExbFFSeG90UlBiVTR0cEh1AR5GJnCwT_DimBKB_xDxWUeyaaCQYgWDsqHpggzX2km7nL4AqXEMBTg2KNgoIQ_aem_Sffh-RDhVToSFYaBdMmL8w
b. Thursday night’s regional championship game at the High School.
c. Titans Cheer will be doing their routine during halftime.
d. Two Weeks out for the TPUDC Zoning work, and we may have to push the workshop out if they don’t get it done in time.
e. Timeline questions on the Welcome to Fairview Sign: No New News yet.
f. Commissioner - Carolyn Roberts
a. Talked about the Fairview High School “Rumors”, which is on November 6th, 7th, and 8th at 7 PM and 2 PM on the 8th too.
b. https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/fairview-high-school1/68a726cdc531c41006453777
c. Asked about the Veterans recognition this year, Mayor Anderson said they are not having it.
g. Commissioner - Don Bufalini
a. First Baptist is having its Trunk or Treat, and One Church is having its OCH Fest (Food and Carnival) tonight on the 29th.
b. Fall Forward is this weekend; fix your clocks.
c. Congrats to the Franklin winners for the Wards.
d. Don’t have the meeting notes by TPUDC from the Sep 29th meeting; they will reach out.
e. When a subdivision comes up, who is responsible for the City Lights power? Mayor Anderson, if they are city-owned roads, we pay the bill; if the builder owns them, the HOA or the Builder would be responsible. Talked about an HOA fee increase due to the cost of streetlight power under the developer, not the HOA, yet others have asked about it.
h. Commissioner – Wayne Hall
a. Mentioned voting more than once for the team, and how he talked with a former representative, and how things are going well with the city.
Next Meetings
Planning Commission
i. No new meetings until November 18th (No Agenda Yet)
Board of Commissioners
1. No new meetings until November 6th and 20th (No Agenda Yet)
Board of Commissioners Town Hall
1. January 29th 2026
Parks and Landscape Board
1. November 3rd at 700PM at Fairview Historic Village (Triangle School)
Around Town Coffee
1. November 12th at 700PM Location TBD
Beer Board
November 6th at 630PM One Applicant (Only happens when an applicant applies)
Darshan Chudgar with PADMA LLC (dba TMART), 1528 Hwy 96 N, Fairview, TN, for an Off-Premises Beer Permit. (The Shell Station at the I40 Exit on 96 at the Red Light. They had to list that they are 1.2 miles from the nearest school, church, day care, or nursery, which is Loblolly Preschool. An off-premises permit, which means you can sell beer that will be consumed somewhere else, unlike an on-premises permit that a bar or restaurant would hold.
Future - Zoning 101
Annexation: Join Fairview City, pay more in taxes. Half of our requests involve simultaneous Rezone and Annexation applications.
Rezone: I would like to change the zoning so we can put more houses on a property of convert it to something Commercial and Industrial.
The State of TN (Not In Order)
1. The Memphis National Guard is still doing things, with some reports of over 1,000 arrests.
2. The Memphis School Board is working on a bill that would allow recall of elected leaders (Mayors, County Commissioners, School Board Members, and others). Bill 1448.
3. Former Representative Robin Smith was sentenced to 8 months in federal prison for her role in a corruption conspiracy charge. This doesn’t make national news, but I think it’s good that accountability is working.
4. TN DOE releases 2024-2025 Graduation Rate Data at 92.3% from 92.1% last year. https://www.tn.gov/education/news/2025/10/27/tdoe-releases-2024-25-graduation-rate-data-.html
5. December 2 will be the final special election for the 7th District US House Seat, with Aftyn Behn for the Democrats and Matt Van Epps for the Republicans, based on the primary results. More news of them going back and forth now for this potential seat in a couple of weeks.
6. Music City Loop is still digging and starting to make a real hole that requires shoring up since it’s deep and wide enough now on the downtown side. City Council is reporting a significant lack of transparency regarding the project running through their districts, as it was approved at the state level rather than at the Metro level.
7. Airport released a video about a new Terminal Two, which will have around 70 more gates on 300 acres south of the airport and is scheduled to start around 2038. https://www.wsmv.com/2025/10/27/nashville-airport-announces-plans-double-size-with-new-terminal/
The Bills https://www.capitol.tn.gov/legislation/
Here is what we have for this week—nothing super cool or detailed. There are only Joint Committee schedules.
ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON INNOVATIONS IN K-12 EDUCATION
https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/ScheduleDocs/3673bcb9-f2cd-43e2-adfd-b95124555c31.pdf
Time | Type | Event or Committee | Calendar/Agenda |
October 30th 1:00 PM CST | Advisory Committee on Innovations in K-12 Education |
| |
November 5th 10:00 AM CST | Fiscal Review | No Agenda | |
November 5th 1:00 PM CST | Federal Education Deregulation Cooperation Task Force | No Agenda |
How’s the hill, weather report
Back to it, How’s the hill? Passable. Fall is rocking; runny noses are abundant, with low temperatures in the high 30s to 40s, and highs around the 50s to 60s. The weather gurus are expecting some Rain heading our way this coming weekend.
New Businesses
Nothing New was spotted. Ace Hardware is still brewing. 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/
Farmers Market
Make sure to head to the Farmers Market every Saturday Morning, 8 AM to 12 PM (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 local beef and pork, breads and treats, local fruits and vegetables, along with some hot sauce, fishing lures, and other holiday gifts this time of the year.
Brick and Mortar Highlight
Meseck Family Chiropractic
This is our local family-owned Chiropractic clinic here in Fairview. You cannot miss them if you go to Publix, the Farmers Market, or come to the Town Hall. They have received excellent reviews for years and have helped people gain mobility and reduce pain without pharmaceuticals. If you have some aches and pains or a hitch in your giddy-up you need to get over there and let them help you get “more better”. They have been supporters within our community and schools. You will see their sponsorships on so many things.
https://meseckfamilychiros.com/
Local Business Highlight
Nafe Farms
https://www.facebook.com/p/Nafe-Farms-100044799746422/
This is one of our regular local Farmers Market vendors. Their beef is awesome, and more importantly, it’s local; you know where it comes from. You will see his truck and trailer, and you can get all kinds of beef cuts each weekend. If you also want a special order to get particular cuts or a partial cow, he can help you.
Job Openings
City – Associate Planner https://www.fairview-tn.org/news-updates/job-opportunity-associate-planner/
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
Tractor Supply Co – Team Member
Marmon Holdings – Assembler
Hardee’s – Team Member
Destination Pet LLC - Animal Care Attendant
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
Sullivan Road - Name Origin
The Sullivan family is attached to Triangle School, which was built on a triangular-shaped lot in 1939. The first principal was Nelle Walker Sullivan, and three other Sullivans — Vella Sullivan Pegram, Madeline Sullivan Wallace, and Othel Sullivan – were other notable teachers there. Nelle Walker Sullivan taught at the school for 50 years.
Upcoming Events
Recap
Recap – Trunk or Treat Bowie Park on October 25th – Great Success, lots of kids, candy, businesses, and families out there. Awesome Costumes! My favorite was the Iccee kid and Joe Dirt. I think Spider-Man, Mario, Wednesday, and Paw Patrol characters won in volume. I think there were fewer people this year, but I think that was because more events were going on that Saturday, with so many trunk-or-treats at churches, businesses, the school, and the city.
Recap – Middle Tennessee Veterans Coalition on October 21st – Had an ok turnout, and the VA was there, which was good to see since I thought they might not come because of the shutdown.
New
Dickson - The 2025 Veterans Day parade will take place on Sunday, November 9, in downtown Dickson at 10:00 a.m.
Country – November 10th, 2025, Marine Corps 250th Birthday.
Franklin - November 11th, 2025, at 11 AM (Great Timing) (Veterans Day)
Town - November 15th, 2025, at 9 AM – 3 PM Fall Market at the High School.
Town – November 15th, 2025, GraceWorks Mobile food pantry at the Middle School from 8-10AM or until Food Runs out. https://www.graceworkstn.org/services/mobile-food-pantry/
City – Christmas Tree Lighting Dec 5th at 5 PM
City - Christmas Parade – December 6th at 10 AM
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
Text FVAlerts to 888777 to Subscribe.
For the Kids
There are tons of activities and sports in Fairview to keep your kids engaged. 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.
School News
School Schedule
No School on October 31st (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. No New News since last week.
Falcon News – There is a Nashville Predators Spirit Night on November 1st at 230PM https://predators.spinzo.com/nashville-predators-vs-calgary-flames-2025-11-01-EXYBB?group=fairview-middle-school-bbvz and someone from the school will win a ride on the Zamboni, so sign up! Mrs. Hansen from the theater won Teacher of the Year. Congratulations. October 29th is Home Basketball versus Spring Hill from 4-7PM between Girls and Boys Varsity and JV. Signups have started for the Rock Bank Club, which meets on Mondays from 3-345PM in the band room, so get your permission slip turned in and rock out!
Support the Theater here
Middle School Fundraiser Link https://out.smore.com/e/crm0z/4rmThe Th1zx?__$u__
Jacket News – Big Football game on October 30th against Waverly, which will be the region six championship. There will also be a fun halftime show, so come out to the game and support Fairview at home (On Demand - https://www.williamsoncounty-tn.gov/629/On-Demand ). Congrats to the Boys and Girls Cross Country Team for qualifying for the State Championship next week in Memphis, thanks to Coach Jess and Coach Pett for all you do. This week was Red Ribbon Week with Tie Dye Monday for Peace out to Drugs, then Black, Pajamas, Hawaiian, Rhyme without Reason, and then camo on Friday. The annual Pumpkin Patch has started and will continue until October 31st, which will be at Apex Bank from 9AM-9PM each day, and this will help fund the FHS Athletic Committee for upcoming activities. The Fall market is on November 15th 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. 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. November 21st is Career Day. ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) is scheduled for December 9th at 8 AM in the Learning Lab. If you are thinking about joining the military, this is a must-have, and this score will determine what jobs you can pick from at each branch. Looks like the High School bowling team is rolling with practices on Nov 13th and 20th, and you will be making some trips to Thunder Alley in Dickson to get your Roll on! Congratulations to the High School Sound of Gold for winning 1st Place Band, 1st Place Percussion, 2nd Place Color guard, 2nd Place Field Commander, 3rd Place Overall Score (First time for Fairview) at the Forrest School competition in Chapel Hill. The Construction and Agricultural Classes are rocking and rolling, so keep an eye out for Hunting Blinds and Dog Houses. The Ag class is growing things away and getting ready for some of the FFA events. They will also have an NASP Archery Team under the ROTC Team. If you have a student who is going to start driving this year, you need to email the Principal to get the Schoology link to take the “Checkpoints Driver Training” (Don’t forget their parking pass, which is $15.00 per year.)
Jacket Fundraiser
https://www.givebacks.com/shop/stores/42df7483-5c2e-4b58-9b3f-b9dc4c60497b/items/79b16bd4edd98c
Parking Permit - Stuff
https://www.wcs.edu/cms/lib/TN50000578/Centricity/Domain/776/student%20parking%20agreement.pdf
https://www.wcs.edu/cms/lib/TN50000578/Centricity/Domain/776/student%20parking%20application.pdf
https://www.wcs.edu/cms/lib/TN50000578/Centricity/Domain/776/Safe%20Driving%20Social%20Contract.pdf
Faith Moment
Here are three quick clips that came up this week and may be relevant to many married couples. This first one talks about how, when the kids become the center of the marriage instead of god and each other, you may be setting up a time bomb for when the kids move out, which is why many divorces happen at 20-25 years, not 7-15.
Welcome back. The next quick one is also about marriage and how women need to help support their husbands.
This was another good one about marriage, about how some things can make a blueprint for divorce. These four things need to be agreed on: Faith, Money, Parenting, Extended Family, getting good at forgiveness, and to keep dating.
Welcome back. I know that was different, but I hope this helps some couples out there.
Donations
On the Donations front, nothing new from Fountain. We will have other payment options soon, just waiting for the tax man 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: 11 "Thanksgiving”
