EP: 9 "Veterans Day

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 about 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 and some of the streetlight programs will be, and I want to understand whether it will be worth it when the dust settles. The road gets widened, only to have it torn up and replaced again.  I have seen reports that their sidewalks will be placed far enough away that, when widened, they will not need to be destroyed, but I cannot find anything official on the TDOT or GNRC websites.  I know we are stuck in a loop where we are not big enough to expand. 

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.

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.

City Blanket Drive – This was the first post I saw about it, but it’s been going on since last week on the 7^th and will run until the 24^th at City Hall, where they are accepting only new blankets to be given to residents.

There was also a post on the City Page thanking the Fairview Family Community Education group for their generous donation to the Shop with a Cop program. Thank you to this group for helping our families in our city.  https://www.facebook.com/FairviewFCE?mibextid=wwXIfr&mibextid=wwXIfr

Special Elections Early Voting has Started – Please go and vote at the Fairview Recreation Center from November 19^th through the 26^th, from 8AM-6PM Weekdays, and Saturday will be 8AM to 12PM, with November 26^th closing early at Noon!

City of Franklin has passed this Urban Growth Boundary (“UGB”) agreement linked here.  You may get some mailed notices that you are in the new future boundaries of these cities.

https://franklintn.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1174/files/attachment/20703 

Board of Zoning Appeals

1.  No New Meetings

Planning Commission

2.  No New Meetings (Last one on 10-14 was a big one, 183 Homes Approved)

Board of Commissioners

a.  The last Board of Commissioners was on November 6^th, at 7 PM

b.  Agenda

c.  Old Business

a.  Second and Final Reading, Ordinance 2025-20 Item 10A

             i.   Passed 4-1, Carolyn Roberts voted Nay

            ii.   Commissioner Carolyn Roberts had a comment about how she didn’t think voting on this was the right thing, while some of the new zoning requirements had still not been done.

             iii.   Rezoning - Fairview Boulevard Rezoning a 111.66 (+/-) acre parcel located south of Fairview Boulevard and west of Pinewood Road, consisting of Williamson County Tax Map 070 Parcel 005.01 from RS-40 (Single Family Residential) to RS-10 (Single Family Residential), Property Owner: Carl Walker. (City Planner)

b.  Second and Final Reading, Ordinance 2025-21 Item 10B

             i.   Public Comment

1.  One Gentlemen Adjacent to this Old Franklin Road Property.  Thanked the board for what they do.  Has multiple brothers a

2.  One Lady who lives on the side near this property.  They chose to move here 

4.  Another Lady – She is beside and it’s behind her.  Moved from Nebraska from a subdivision to the 

5.  Commissioner Roberts  - asked about the number of lots with RS40 versus RS20.  She also asked about the other zoning areas around this property.  Given the property shape, she believe

a.  Response: 7-9 months out before the final plat may be ready, along with other geological challenges.

b.  Mr Greer’s response: South RS40 and all the other properties are in Williamson County, a

6.  Commissioner McDonald walked the edge of this property and saw some drainage, and wants to make sure the sthis property would be clear-cut.  The parcel to the

c.  Response: This is up to the city on how things are connected, how a bridge or culvert would need to be built to cross the creek, and how that would work with joint development.

d.  Response: This was submitted under the current city codes, and it is unclear whether it must wait 90 or 120 days.  Waiting for an order that we don’t know when it will be done, and the impacts.

7.  Commissioner Hall – Asked about a Buffer Zone and if there will be interior sidewalks and roadside sidewalk exits.  Talked also about how they lost a grant for sidewalks on Old Franklin Road, and 

a.  Response: That isn’t required on this property, but the planning hasn’t been completed enough to know.

b.  Response: Yes, there will be interior sidewalks to meet code requirements, but hen vote on the rezoning motion after that, based on that vote.

8.  Mayor Anderson

a.  Asked about the King Property and its location, and how access is.  Talked about how the whol

b.  She agrees that RS40 could be RS40.  I don’t want the King Property held up by this decision, or similar properties 

c.  We need to have the vote on the deferment to move this motion on the floor.

9.  Commissioner Bufalini

a.  I agree with Mrs. Roberts.  I want to say that folks who come here thank you for coming, and I

            ii.   Failed 0-5 (90-day decision deferment)

             iii.   Failed 4-1, Nay -Roberts, Bufalini, Anderson, Hall – Yes McDonald (Cheers)

             iv.   Rezoning - Old Franklin Road Rezoning a 10.07 (+/-) acre parcel located south of Old Franklin Road and east of Knottingham  From RS-40 (Single Family Residential) to R-20 (One And Two Family Residential), Property Owner: Wilissam Inv. Services. (City Planner)

c.  Second and Final Reading, Ordinance 2025-22, Item 10C

             i.   Public Hearing – Open and Close, No Speakers

            ii.   Passed 5-0, Unanimous

             iii.   Commissioner Roberts – What was the plan?

1.  Response: ~50,000 square feet of mixed industrial use.

             iv.   Rezoning - 1550 Hwy 96 N by Rezoning a 7.26 (+/-) acre parcel located at 1550 Highway 96 N, consistin From RS-40 (Single Family Residential) to IG (Industrial General), Property Owner: Deborah Hubbert. (City Planner)

d.  New Business

a.  Ordinance 2025-23 Item 11A (~9 New Houses)

             i.   Passed 5-0, Unanimous

            ii.   Property Representative:  Existing home will be left, and another nine houses will be built based on the plan presented and talked about, with a 50-foot easement between the other properti

1.  Commissioner Roberts: Where is the existing house, and how is the traffic flow?  The 

2.  Mayor Anderson: So, you have been in talks to give up one of the lots for a Water Tower? 

4.  Mr. Hall: Are you giving up a lot?

a.  Response: we will eventually receive a lot in trade, but this is a long process.

             iii.   By Rezoning a 3.73 (+/-) acre parcel located at 7111 Harrison Drive, cFrom RS-40 (Single Family Residential) to RS-10 (Single Family Residential), Property Owner: Mary Curle. (City Planner)

b.  Ordinance 2025-24 Item 11B

             i.   Passed 4-1, Nay, Mrs. Roberts.

            ii.   Negative Recommendation from the planning team, and this zoning doesn’t meet the 2040 plan.

             iii.   Mayor Anderson: Asked about how the votes fared last time.  Motion Failed with 5 Against.  Talked about some wanting five lots versus 6.  We have seen that some lots can reach 20k square feet

             iv.   Commissioner Roberts: Based on the staff report, what is the 2040 plan expecting? It’s expecting RS20 and RS40 and not RS15.  I’m very familiar with this property, where the irises grow and are incredibly dense.  With fewer houses, what cost differences are there?

1.  Response: I understand, but there are other properties with smaller lots, and I’ve seen similar situations with rezoning before, too.  We could reconfigure for 20k square f

2.  Response: ~60k more per house with more houses.  Talked about Traffic differences in five houses versus six houses.

            v.   By Rezoning a 3.17 (+/-) acre parcel located at 7104 Hall Road, rom RS-40 (Single Family Residential) to RS-15 (Single Family Residential), Property Owner: Innovated Construction Co LLC. (City Planner)

e.  Discussion - 2026 Meeting Dates 11C

a.  Talked about the dates, and there were some conflicts, so we moved things around.  There was also a conflict of Fall Break and the last Town Hall on 12/31.

b.  Commissioner Roberts – Can we move the January 1^st meeting out and just have one in January?  More discussion about not removing the meeting but just moving it so it doesn’t back things up like last year, from Mr. McDonald.

c.  Passed – No Vote

f.    Commissioner RoundTable Updates

a.  Commissioner Bufalini

             i.   The Parks and Landscape Board cancelled their meeting because there wasn’t anything assigned to them, so we need to figure out how to help them.

            ii.   Condolences to a Veteran’s Family.  New business, Sweet Magnolia Flower Shop with delivery.  Looking forward to the Veterans Day program.

b.  Commissioner Roberts

             i.   Thanks to everyone who came and spoke, and we do our best work when we hear from the community.  W

c.  Commissioner McDonald

             i.   Go Yellow Jackets

d.  Commissioner Hall

             i.   Thanks to all the City employees and officers.  Glad that we can wait for some of the new ordinances and a minor subdivision with connections and how subdivisions.

e.  Mayor Anderson

             i.   Thoughts and prayers are sent to the family of Elvis Jones.  The government shutdown has impacted many families, and many businesses are helping out; Fairview Nutrition is helping collect and distribute the food.  Farm Barreau insurance has been helping people, along with Canos, through a pay-it-forward board.  It’s good to see the community working.

            ii.   At the Last Town Hall, she learned it wasn’t happening, and then some parents got back on track.  She will not be able to make it due to a scheduling conflict.  Keep Fairview Beautiful and pick up trash.

Next Meetings

Planning Commission

g.   No new meetings until November 18^th and December 9^th (No Agenda Yet)

November 18^th Planning Commission Meeting Agenda

https://play.champds.com/fairviewtn/event/22

3.  Citizen Comments

4.  Approval of Agenda

5.  Approval of Minutes

6.  Old Business

1.  None

7.  New Business

8.  New Business

9.  A. PC Resolution PC-46-25

Board of Commissioners

1.  No new meetings until November 20^th and December 4^th and 18^th (No Agenda Yet)

November 20^th Board of Commissioners Meeting Agenda

https://play.champds.com/fairviewtn/event/20

1.  City Manager Report

2.  Minutes Approval

3.  Resolution 61-25

a.  A Resolution of the City of Fairview, Tennessee, Board of Commissioners modifying and adopting the official 2026 meeting schedule of the Board of Commissioners.

4.  Old Business

a.  Resolution 54-25

b.  A Resolution of the City of Fairview, Tennessee, Board of Commissioners authorizing the installation of stop signs on Old Nashville Road at Jones Lane. (Commissioner Hall)

5.  New Business

a.  Resolution 60-25

b.   A Resolution authorizing the City of Fairview Fire Department to participate in the James L. Richardson "Driver Training" matching grant program. (Fire Chief)

6.  Discussion

a.  Parks and Landscape Board Action Items (Commissioner Roberts)

7.  Discussion

a.  Adding the Outparcel to the Land Trust (Commissioner Roberts)

Board of Commissioners Town Hall

1.  January 29^th 2026

Parks and Landscape Board

1.  December 1^st at 700PM at Fairview Historic Village (Triangle School)

Around Town Coffee

1.  No New meetings planned until January 14^th, 2026

Beer Board

1.  No New meetings planned

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.  President Donald Trump pardoned Kingsport Republican U.S. Rep Diana Harshbarger’s husband, amid a string of Tennessee-related clemencies issued last week.

2.  The government is still shut down, but hopefully it's winding down once the Senate-approved version goes back to the House to make sure it’s the same before heading to President Trump for signatures.

3.  Tennessee Department of Tourist Development (TDTD) Commissioner Mark Ezell announced today that 30 communities will receive more than $2 million in Tourism Enhancement Grants to strengthen local tourism assets and drive Tennessee’s continued growth as a world-class destination.

4.  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 Republica

5.  Music City Loop is still digging a hole and drilling things.

The Bills

How’s the hill, weather report

Back to it, How’s the hill?  Passable. Fall is warming back up with some Snow Flurries last week.  The weather guessers are predicting highs in the 60s-70s, with lows in the 40s, the rest of the week.

New Businesses

Nothing New was spotted.  Ace Hardware is still brewing.  There was a post saying that Vigilance Martial Arts is coming to the Publix Shopping area.  Other than that, I spotted nothing new this week, and I'm waiting to see what else is coming.  There are still a couple of properties for sale around the area.

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 

Boys and Girls Club

Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee started in 1903 on North Cherry Street in downtown Nashville (now 4th Avenue North). Since then, we have expanded across Middle Tennessee and impacted the lives of hundreds of thousands of youth.  There are eleven physical Clubs across Middle Tennessee that youth can attend daily, including ours here in Fairview, TN. Each clubhouse offers different capabilities, I know I see a load of kids dropped off daily there from school.

https://bgcmt.org/clubs/all-clubs/fairview-clubhouse

Local Business Highlight

All Better Appliance

If you have an appliance that isn’t working, this is the number to call, and they can get you fixed up.  They are just down the road in Burns, TN.  We have used them a couple of times for different appliances, and they have always been on time and gotten the thing fixed quickly.

https://allbetterappliance.com/

Job Openings

City – Police Officer

City  – Associate Planner

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

Boone Road - Name Origin

Clarence Daniel Boone came to what is now Fairview in 1931, settling in an area where this street is now located. He was one of the first entrepreneurs in the area. He began by tomato farming, which became a big business. The construction of the Daniel Boone Café, Daniel Boone Service Center, and Daniel Boone Hotel followed this. 

The two businesses, located on Highway 100 where Fifth Third Bank and Fairview Fresh Donuts stand today, were owned, not surprisingly, by Daniel Boone. 

https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/local/williamson/fairview/2018/12/04/observing-history-how-daniel-boone-developed-fairview/1861462002/ 

Armistice Day to Veterans Day History

·    Armistice Day: The holiday was established to honor the anniversary of the armistice that ended World War I, which took effect at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918.

·    First commemoration: The first national commemoration was in 1919, and President Woodrow Wilson issued a message acknowledging the day.

·    National holiday: Congress declared it a federal holiday in 1938, initially to honor World War I veterans.

·    Expansion to Veterans Day: Following World War II and the Korean War, the name was changed to Veterans Day in 1954 to honor all American veterans who have served in any U.S. war, not just World War I. President Eisenhower signed the legislation. 

Key facts and observances

·    November 11th: The date remains the same to maintain its original historical significance.

Upcoming Events

Recap

FHS Rumors Play was a success

Fairview Community Theater’s Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde was a hit.

Dickson Veterans Day Parade had a great turnout.

The FHS Veterans Appreciation went well.

The FES Veterans Reverse Parade had a good turnout, and the kids loved it!

For the Kids

There are tons of activities and sports in Fairview to keep your kids engaged.  There are some cheer programs and recreation teams for Baseball, Basketball, Football, and others. There is a thriving Girl Scout and Scouts BSA Programs in Fairview. There are many recreation and travel teams.  If you have a homeschooler, always check the Bowie Park schedule for clubs that meet there.  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 November 24^th – 28^th for Thanksgiving

Hawks and Tigers News – WES Picture Retake Day on November 18^th. FES Picture Retake Day on November 20^th. 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 – November 10^th Basketball @ Burns JV Girls 4:00PM | JV Boys 5:00PM, Varsity Girls 6:00 PM | Varsity Boys 7:00 PM, Wrestling @ Spring Station Weigh-in @ 4 PM. On November 12^th, Renaissance High School will visit 8th Graders during Flight Time.  November 13^th Basketball @ James Lawson "Battle of Bellevue" Tournament 4:30 PM Varsity Girls vs St. Henry | 5:45 PM Varsity Boys vs St. Henry, Wrestling @ Battle Creek Weigh-in @ 4 PM, 

The Addams Family Musical will be:

Thu. Dec 11th 2025, 6:00 pm

Fri. Dec 12th 2025, 6:00 pm

Sat. Dec 13th 2025, 2:00 pm

Sat. Dec 13th 2025, 6:00 pm

Sun. Dec 14th 2025, 2:00 pm

Get tickets here: https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/fairview-middle-school/68a5fe373106501004e31f69

Bowling Tryouts will be on Tuesday, December 9^th at 330 at the Franklin Entertainment Center.

Jacket News – Every Friday this School year, Kona Ice and Tom’s Coffee will be there at lunchtime.  Senior Jackets and Rings can be ordered now https://out.smore.com/e/ympd28/2Dyh6q?__$u__ . I have added the whole year’s Wrestling schedule to the City Calendar since it was posted on Fairview Then & Now.  On November 20^th, visit Dairy Queen on Highway 100, and 20% of sales will be donated to the school.  Senior Portraits and Senior Ads are due by November 21, 2025.  Wrestling at Eagleville and Warren County, and at Franklin on the 22^nd.  ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) is scheduled for December 9^th at 8 AM in the Learning La

Looks like the High School bowling team is rolling with practices on 20^th, and you will be making some trips to Thunder Alley in Dickson to get your Roll on!  Are you in 8th–12th grade and looking for a creative outlet this winter? Join us for an unforgettable season inspired by the hit Broadway musical Waitress! Tryout Dates: November 21st, 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Regular R

Jacket Fundraiser

Faith Moment

This is another sermon from Fairview’s own Ian Gilchrist at One Church Home.  This one is about in the middle of the year plus long series where we went through the whole Chapter of John.  I had never read this whole chapter before and it was great to learn more and I think this is the chapter many will know a lot of because it is highlighted as it led to Jerusalem and then to the Crucifixion and Resurrection. This has some interesting correlations to the first Garden and the last Garden Jesus was in (Gethsemane).

The Gospel of John | The Arrest | John 18:1-11 | Pastor Ian Gilchrist

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZV7xsG18EY0

Welcome back. I hope you learned a little bit about this situation in John Chapter 18, and that it piqued your interest in learning more about the gospel of John.  I always enjoy these sermons that are based on sections of the bible, because I have still yet to read the whole bible and it amazes me how much is in there and how it still is so relevant to our lives still.

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