Notable News...

• Traffic calming signs are being made and you can purchase one for your yard for $5 at local stores. The signs are urging people to drive 25 mph instead of 30 because that 5 mph difference has a 80% less fatality rate in the event of an accident.
• If you need to submit your street to Metro to watch for frequent speeders, email admin@eastwoodneighbors.org
• Cornelia House ( the boarded up nursing home on the corner of Porter and Eastland) has been bought, and donated to be used as special needs housing for the deaf. It will be the only apartment complex in TN that accommodates the deaf.

Nashville Scene on the East Side

Really cool news article
http://www.nashvillescene.com/Stories/Cover_Story/2007/07/05/East_Side_Story/

Alley Cat Lounge, East Nashville

So I went to Alley Cats Sunday for brunch and took some friends from out of town. Very interesting place. I would say totally fun with good food and poor service. I mean, it could have been a bad day, or someone didn't show up to work etc, but it was REALLY slow, and we had to request things like 3 times before we ever got them, which was pretty annoying. Imagine eating your meal without anything to drink for 20 mins. etc.
The food was sooooo good though so I will be giving this place another try.
Other things to know:

• They allow smoking inside, so if you don't digg that it may be a deal breaker for you.
• Its more of a chill and eat place than a place to go when you are hungry and ready to eat!Hence the name "Lounge"
• Prices are fair. $40 lunch for 2 with App.
• You MUST, MUST get the fried Avacado Ball. Its delish and stuffed with salsa and sour cream.

Alley Cat Lounge Website

Crime in the Hood

Here is a great site to read about and stay on top of any crime in our neighborhood!

http://lists.topica.com/lists/eastnashvillecrime/read

Our Neighborhood has a Soundtrack! Does Yours?

The soundtrack for our hood! "The Other Side" is a 2 disc compilation from several local artists who all donated their songs to benefit The Martha O'Bryan Center which offers employment and education services to people in our community.
For a mere $10 you can get this 2 disc set of jammin folk Music for a cause! They can be purchased at many local places like The Family Wash or The Art Gallery!

Have you visited Urban Decor Lately?

If you drive by Urban Decor and assume its full of overpriced modern furniture, then you are really missing out. It is a very hip, and very reasonable priced store full of neat finds. A few of my recent purchases are: The Guitar Ice sticks and the Home Maintenance Journal!




Go by and see all the neat things they have to offer!
Urban Decor 901 Main Street 615-226-0173
www.funkyurban.com

March is the Month for Rabies Vaccinations!

March is the month to get your pets annual rabies vaccination! Metro Health Department has made this just about as easy as it can get by providing clinics at local schools between the hours of 1pm-4pm. $10 per cat or dog. Avid Microchip Implants are also available for $25.
Click HERE for Locations & Dates

Zoning Hearing!

When: March 4, 2008 6pm
Where: Metro City Hall

Visit "Great Stuff" gift shop

Want a Super Cool stamp like this? Visit the appropriately named "Great Stuff" gift shop at 1016 Woodland Street to order.
Do you KNOW what a time saver this will be for our Christmas cards next year!@#@#$

The Community Plan for East Nashville

Click HERE to read what the overall community development plan is for East Nashville! Its is very interesting and educational !

New Things Coming to The EastSide!

I read this on the Tennessean's Blog (written by Angela Patterson) who has answered many of my curious questions. You can read her article HERE or see below:

Hey all!

Just thought I’d write quickly about some of the new food places I know are coming to the East side. Here’s the rundown:

Most of you already know about Calypso Cafe coming to the hood, in the building where Payless Shoe Source was once housed. Don’t know an opening date, but the renovation of that space is coming along.

You may also know about Mad Donna’s on Woodland. From what I understand, they had some contractor issues, but I’ve noticed driving by there that people are working on the place daily. Hopefully, they’ll be having their grand opening sooner than later.

I’ve seen some requests on the listserv to know more about Veggie Cafe at the corner of Porter and Riverside, and after talking to the restaurant owner and the building owner, it’s only weeks away at most. They’re doing small stuff to finish up.

Down the road a bit at Riverside Village, construction has started on Mitchell’s Deli, which will be in the space Circle Back Music once had. Owner David Mitchell, who worked at both Whole Foods and Wild Oats Markets, will feature deli style sandwicjhes and prepared foods. He expects to open in April.

Next to Mitchell’s will be another restaurant. One of the owners of this property wasn’t able to tell me much at this point, but he did say that it’s someone who’s already on the East side, and it’s gonna be good….exciting.

On Eastland, across from Rosepepper, March Egerton is putting up a new mixed use development. On the ground floor, a coffeehouse will go in, as well as a fresh juice/smoothie stop. He’s hoping to secure a restaurant as the anchor tenant for that phase of the development, so we’ll see.

I guess that’s about it at the moment. I’ll keep you posted.

Do You Have a Bumper Sticker?

My husband and I were quick to notice these snarky little bumper stickers on various cars around town and loved them so I set out on a mission to acquire one! From what I hear, 2 girls designed them and sell them to local stores. The Hip Zipper & Alegria both carry them. Alegria has quite a selection and there are MANY different phrases. These are my favorites. I am pretty sure you cant be an official East Sider without one!

Peas-On-Earth; East Nashville Designer

I think these are SUPER cute and if I had babies they would be wearing them! A mom/artist in our community built herself on online business promoting earth friendly messages on childrens clothes. You can purchase them here!
Support East Nashville!!