EP4: October Fun Times

Welcome to Episode 4 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.

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Traffic Time

Cumberland and 100 are now a bigger mess, with Cumberland Road actually closed as they grade the area to help level the intersection while also adding turn lanes.  School is out this week, so things are flowing because 100 isn’t getting closed regularly.  I hope they can finish this phase by next week, when school is in session, because that will cause a lot more problems, as traffic will have to navigate the detour on Cumberland and avoid the congestion around the Middle and High School.  We have more than a year left of this project so that I can see the other side of the street will need to be closed for a couple of weeks and then other times as they do different things. 

Redlight Update – We currently have three (Old Cox, Publix, & Walmart), but we will soon be getting one at the new City Center Entrance.  The poles went up this week. I hope they are not turned on too soon because traffic already backs up beyond that light from Publix.  So, if they are not synchronized, traffic will be worse from Old Cox to Publix, which already takes 10-20 minutes during rush hours each day.  There will be another one at Cumberland when that expansion occurs, and I’m not sure how it will help or hurt yet, but I hope the crossing guard will be able to control it during the morning and evening school rush.

Highway 100 at City Center – There will still be some construction closures here and there as the drainage, roads, and sidewalks are prepared around City Center and Cumberland.

Future Projects – I still need to find out more about this project because I wonder the costs of these sidewalks to understand if 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 grow to become big enough to expand. 

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

We had our special primary election yesterday on the 7^th.  The Fairview Masonic Lodge Donated money for the Shop with a Cop program this year on the 6^th of October.

Recap from the Last Meetings

Board of Commissioners Meeting 10/2

YouTube

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

Calendar

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

Board of Zoning Appeals  Oct 1^st Week

a.        No Meetings

Planning Commission Oct 1^st Week

a.        October 14^th at 7PM

b.        (No Agenda Found Yet)

Board of Commissioners Oct 1^st Week

a.        October 2^nd at 7PM

a.        https://play.champds.com/fairviewtn/event/14

b.        City Manager Report:

c.        Police Training Range is almost finished with the design, which will come for approval, and the property has been closed on.  They will move as quickly as possible to get started once approved.

d.        The Design of the Historic Village is expected to be approved soon. 50/50 Match on funding with parks and some grant possibilities.

e.        Don Bufalini inquired about our reserve fund, which has 1.7 million in reserves, and noted that the reserve allocation is currently at 15% and aims to increase it to 20%, adding 1% per year.

f.           United Fiber presented the board with a plaque and discussed their new 8Gig networks, which are now possible. They are also expanding their coverage throughout Fairview, which is a significant improvement compared to what was available previously.

g.         Carolyn Roberts was the winner of questioning things and trying to understand how we can slow down our developments, with around 3,000 homes still to be built that have been approved to a couple of levels.  This night, 225 houses were approved by these Rezonings and Annexations into the City.  Chris McDonald also questioned some aspects related to the number of lots and what that growth would mean, but Mrs. Roberts was the winner of the meeting's “why” discussion.

h.        Old

                                                                           i.         Second and Final Reading, Ordinance 2025-19 (22k from Cleaning and Crossing Guard Pay to Public Works Salaries) (Yes, 5-0)

                                                                        ii.         Second and Final Reading, Ordinance 2025-16, Rezoning - Boone Street of 17.74 Acres from RS40 to RS8 (40-42 Units Planned) Yes

                                                                     iii.         Second and Final Reading, Ordinance 2025-18, Rezoning - Old Cox Pike of 53.16 Acres from RS40 to R20 (~75 Houses, 4-1 Yes)

                                                                     iv.         Resolution 52-25, Annexation - Fairview Boulevard of 111.66 Acres as RS40. (150k on 2040 Plan was spent - Annexation – Yes, (110-130 Lots, 4-1 Yes)

                                                                        v.         Resolution 53-25, Annexation - Old Franklin Road of 10 Acres as RS40. (Yes, 3-2)

i.            New

                                                                           i.         Ordinance 2025-20 Fairview Boulevard and west of Pinewood Road of 111 Acres from RS40 to RS10. (4-1 Yes, 150ish Houses wasn’t mentioned.)

                                                                        ii.         Ordinance 2025-21  Old Franklin Road and east of Knottingham Drive of 10 Acres from RS40 to RS20  (~8 Lots estimated, would have been 16 but since there are some property shape and other encumbrances Yes 3-2)

                                                                     iii.         Ordinance 2025-22 1550 Highway 96 N 7 Acres from RS40 to IG (Industrial General) (Yes 5-0 Warehouse things)

Next Meetings

Planning Commission

a.        October 14^th at 700PM at Town Hall

Board of Commissioners

a.        No new meetings until next Month on November 6^th and 20^th

Next Meetings

Planning Commission

b.        No new meetings until November 18^th

Board of Commissioners

1.        October 16^th at 700PM at Town Hall

2.        https://play.champds.com/fairviewtn/event/17

Board of Commissioners Town Hall

3.        October 28^th at 700PM at Town Hall

Parks and Landscape Board

4.        November 12^th  at 830AM at at Fairview Historic Village (Triangle School)

Around Town Coffee

5.        November 3^rd at 700PM

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.

Board of Commissioners

b.        October 16^th at 700PM at Town Hall

Board of Commissioners Town Hall

c.        October 28^th at 700PM at Town Hall

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 active, with mixed reports; crime is reportedly decreasing.

2.        Special Primary wrapped up with Van Epps winning the Republican Nomination and Aftyn Behn for the Democratic Nomination for the 7^th District at the US House.  There was more chatter on the Republican side because he doesn't live in the District.

a.        December 2 will be another special election.

3.        Nashville East Bank Development is going, but a lot of taxpayer money is being used to subsidize this project, which will have around 700 affordable houses for 99 years, but Metro has had to give them around 3 million dollars to keep it going.  This relates to the 2.1 billion dollar stadium that is using 1.26 billion in public funding.

4.        Nashville Airport is a hot mess.

5.        Music City Loop is still a hole.

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, it makes the meetings feel secretive and unaccountable because they are spending our taxes without any disclosure outside of 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

October 9^th  Agenda (~60’ish Million Spent)

1.        Agency: East Tennessee State University

a.        Project Title: Buc Ridge Exterior and Structural Repairs

b.        SBC Project No: 369/005-05-2025

c.        Requested Action: Approval of a project and proceeding with the process to select a designer

2.        Agency: University of Memphis

a.        Project Title: Athletic Training Academic Addition

b.        SBC Project No: 367/007-02-2024

c.        Requested Action: Approval of a revision in project budget

3.        Agency: Austin Peay State University

a.        Project Title: Community Engagement & Sustainability Center Reno

b.        SBC Project No: 373/003-05-2025

c.        Requested Action: Approval to accept a gift-in-place project, with plans and specifications to be approved by the State Architect

4.        Agency: Middle Tennessee State University

a.        Project Title: Renovations to Beasley Hall

b.        SBC Project No: 366/009-07-2025

c.        Requested Action: Approval of a project and proceeding with the process to select a designer

5.        Agency: Tennessee Board of Regents / Jackson State Community College

a.        Project Title: Student Center Updates

b.        SBC Project No: 166/019-02-2025

c.        Requested Action: Approval of a project and proceeding with the process to select designer

6.        Agency: Tennessee Board of Regents / Southwest Tennessee Community College

a.        Project Title: Theatre Renovation

b.        SBC Project No: 166/033-01-2025

c.        Requested Action: Approval of a project and proceeding with the process to select a designer

7.        Agency: Department of Environment & Conservation

a.        Project Title: Montgomery Bell State Park Four Mile Creek Campground Renovation

b.        SBC Project No: 126/054-01-2022

c.        Requested Action: Approval of a revision in project budget and funding

8.        Agency: Department of Veterans Services

a.        Project Title: East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery Gravesite Improvements

b.        SBC Project No: 682/002-01-2024

c.        Requested Action: Approval of a revision in project budget and funding

How’s the hill, weather report

Back to it, How’s the hill?  Passable, we have got some rain and some storms since last week.  The weather guessers say this week is still looking to be with highs in the mid 80s with lows in the high 50s to 60s. Not a lot of rain is forecasted, so we need to cut our grass a little longer.

New Businesses

Cornerstone Financial will be open on October 14^th.  There is still an open slot at Bowie Commons at Publix.  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

Vigilance Martial Arts

https://www.vigilancemartialarts.com/

They have a fantastic program from ages 5 to adults for Taekwondo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.  They have two locations, with one in Fairview at 96, near the intersection with 100, across from the Lions Baseball/Softball field and the other in DIckson.  They do a lot more than teach your kids moves; they will also teach them about how to better themselves, and kids with a lot of life skills mixed in.  If you go there, you may see some people you know or who your kids learn from, which will make it that much easier to get into the groove and have fun. They currently have a back-to-school special for $ 75, which includes the first month and the uniform. There aren't many sports that are that cheap to start.

Local Business Highlight

Fairview Trash

https://fairviewtrash.com/

They have been more than a trash company in this community.  They support almost every team, school activity, and all around town.  You will see their yellow trash cans up and down the streets.  They charge $35 per month or $45 for two, but you can prepay for the year because you know we will have trash and save 2 months of fees .

Job Openings

City – Police Officer

Walmart – Multiple

Cornerstone Financial Credit Union – Teller Universal Associate

Publix – Pharmacy Technician

The Pearl - Housekeeper

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

·  A historical marker on Horn Tavern Road commemorates the Horn Tavern, established around 1809. This early 19th-century establishment, named for its distinctive sign featuring painted animal horns, served as a gathering place during Fairview’s formative years. The marker highlights the tavern’s role in the area’s early development and its importance for locals and travelers.

Upcoming Events

Recap

With some armed forces having their birthdays, I wanted to backdate these three, because we support our veterans and all they and their families have sacrificed so we could be in this great country.

Country – Army 250^th Birthday on June 14^th

Country – Coast Guard 235t^h Birthday this year on August 4^th 

Country – Air Force 78^th Birthday this year on September 18^th

Down the Holler – Banana Puddin Festival rocked out and was a great turnout because of some good weather and some good Puddin.  If you missed it this year, then make sure you go next year, it’s a life changer.

High School – October 3^rd: The Parade went great; it was awesome to see all the floats, designs, and decorations throughout the City.  First Bank definitely wins with no one really in second place, great job.  The City posted some photos of the floats on their Facebook page, in case you missed your kid.  We also have all our pictures from Food Saver of every float on our Facebook page, if you are looking for them. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581009093828

Brentwood – VetFest, October 4^th. This went great, lots of people came, and a great turnout.  Thanks to the Marine Corps League for being there to support our Veterans, along with Quilts for Valor, and so many other great organizations.

New

Town – Pancake Breakfast this Saturday, the 11^th, from 8-10ish (A Couple of dollars for some pancakes and bacon). Fairview Masonic Lodge on Bowie Lake Road.

City – Fall Fun Day (Touch Truck, Food Trucks, Games) Bowie Nature Park, October 11^th, 10 AM-1 PM. (60^th Birthday for Mayor Anderson)

Country – Navy Birthday on October 13^th (250^th)

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

Normal Meetings

Planning Commission on October 14^th at 7PM – No Agenda Still

Board of Commissioners on October 16^th at 7PM – No Agenda Still

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 from 330-500PM at the Elevate Gym.  We have an excellent opportunity to explore and have some fun. Our wrestling program, which spans from Kindergarten to High School, has produced some state champions who have gone through this program.

School News

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.  Hawk Walk was on October 3^rd. 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 are off for 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.  4H is getting started with a Parent Meeting on October 13^th.  Glow Dance is scheduled for October 17, 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.  October 13^th Scouts BSA will be at lunch talking about Scouting.   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__ 

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/4rm1zx?__$u__

Jacket News - The Homecoming Parade was epic, with trailers, decorations, and teams rocking it.  Traffic seemed to do ok, and they were going a couple of miles an hour, so it didn’t lock the city down.  It was great to see how many people came out to watch and support our students; those students are the closest to becoming the next generation of leaders, and our support is crucial to their futures.  There is no newsletter this week since they are off for 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 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 Farmers Market, to support local businesses.  Art Club will be starting soon, so please turn your forms in.  SockTober starts with the NHS and the Beta Club, who are collecting socks for Graceworks from now until October 24^th.  The Spanish Honor Society, which is open to students who have taken Spanish and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, is available for membership.  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

School Schedule

We are still on Fall Break until October 13^th,

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

Faith Moment

This is a good part of the sermon from One Church Home and Pastor Ian Gilchrist from 1^st Peter on “Standing Firm Together”.  Talking about walking in submission to life and how things are and can and will be.  This is also about discussing marriage and the roles outlined in the Bible, and how those roles translate to the real world. 

1 Peter - Clarity in the Fire | Standing Firm Together | Pastor Ian Gilchrist

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btw8sITN688&t=1080s

And Welcome back from that sermon clip from One Church Home here in Fairview, TN

Donations

On the Donations front, we received 100 Satoshi on Episode Three. If you don’t know what it is, it’s the smallest unit of Bitcoin currency. 1 satoshi = 0.00000001 BTC. satoshi is the namesake of the technical author and creator of Bitcoin.  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 there is a Donate button available that allows you to use your Credit Card and other Payment methods through Stripe.

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