Life, Death and Community in Lockeland Springs
Life, Death and Community in Lockeland Springs by Mark Gordon On January 25, my 52 year-old brother Paul was stricken by cardiogenic shock, a life-threatening condition in which the heart can no longer provide blood and oxygen to the body unassisted. Paul had long suffered from myocarditis, a chronic condition caused by a viral infection…
Read MoreLSNA Grant Recipient: East Nashville Little League
Grant recipient: East Nashville Little League Last spring, the neighborhood board voted to give $650 grants to three organizations (see details on how to apply on page 4). The final organization featured in the newsletter is East Nashville Little League. This article was submitted by Brett Vargason. East Nashville Little League’s focus is to provide…
Read MoreFive New Signs Mark Historic Neighborhood
Five New Signs Mark Historic Neighborhood By Annie Neal, LSNA board member I hope that if you are reading this article, you have seen the new Lockeland Springs signs that have been placed at 5 major entryways into the neighbor-hood. The LSNA Board really hopes that you love them as much as we do. This neighborhood is…
Read MoreOld House Fair will be March 5, 2016
The Metropolitan Historical Commission Foundation and partners will host the 2016 Old House Fair on Saturday, March 5, 2016, 9am-3pm, at the Sevier Park Community Center, 3021 Lealand Avenue. The Old House Fair is a FREE day-long festival showcasing new ideas, practical advice, innovative materials, and quality services for homeowners to learn more about sustainable…
Read MoreNeighbor to Neighbor: Hans Schmidt
Neighbor to Neighbor: Hans Schmidt February 2016 Name: Hans Schmidt, LSNA President Family: Wife, Tomianne; Daughter, Olivia Profession: Attorney Years in neighborhood: Nearly 6 What’s the best part of living in Lockeland Springs? We love that a playground, elementary school (one day, hopefully), bakery, ice cream shop, toy store, hot dog stand, coffee shops,…
Read MoreThe Fountain: New LSNA website a wealth of information
New LSNA website a wealth of information By Tony Gonzalez, The Fountain If you haven’t seen it, you’re missing out! The new lockelandsprings.org could make the case as one of the coolest and most informative neighborhood pages around. From the superb aerial photography of the neighborhood (more on that in a moment) to convenient links…
Read MoreHistoric snowfall in Lockeland Springs
Check out our gallery of neighborhood photos from the snowfall on January 22, 2016. https://lockeland.wpengine.com/galleries-base/lockeland-in-the-snow/
Read More2016 LSNA Grant Applications Now Being Accepted
It’s that time of year to submit your LSNA grant applications. The Lockeland Springs Neighborhood Association started its grant program in 2014 and it has been hugely successful in providing funds to many amazing projects going on in the neighborhood. The factors that the Board considers in awarding the grant are: (1) building community; (2)…
Read MoreWinners of the LSNA’s First Holiday Lights Contest Announced
The LSNA is happy to announce the winners of our inaugural Holiday Lights contest. Nominations were accepted via email and the LSNA board voted this week to award prizes to the top 3 homes in Lockeland Springs. Winners will receive gift cards to area businesses. Thanks to everyone who got into the spirit and channeled their…
Read MoreStrong Turnout for Meeting on Fatherland Development
Nearly 50 neighbors turned out to discuss the proposed plans to redevelop the church at Fatherland Ave. and N.17th St into a restaurant and boutique hotel. Councilman Brett Withers hosted the meeting at the Shelby Community Center on Wednesday night and explained various zoning options to the crowd. Developer John Donelson, who now owns the…
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