Restaurant Gift Certificates Discounted!

Attention Neighbors! If you go to Restaurant.com you can buy several gift certificates to local restaurants for 80% off by using the discount code CHEF.

I was able to get one for the Pied Piper as well as Zavos, but act quick as this promo expires in 2 days! (9/30).

The Family Wash Needs YOUR Help!

Please read this article and make an effort to visit the wash weekly ! It is the greatest thing about our street! Think about what could take it's place if it were to go! We dont want a pawn shop or check cashing place to be there!

Read Here:
http://www.nashvillescene.com/2009-09-10/news/east-nashville-s-beloved-family-wash-pub-struggles-to-keep-the-lights-on/

How to be a Great Neighbor PDF

This is a great guide someone posted on the list serv! I am currently printing it. It has a lot of useful phone numbers, codes information etc.
Definitely worth taking a look at!


CLICK HERE TO OPEN

Welcome Nuvo Burrito!

Nuvo burrito is now open in the old Z's Deli location behind Marche. It is absolutely fabulous and very good for you! We recommend trying the "Plymouth"

East Nashville on Twitter!

Hopefully you all know about Twitter by now! But if you dont you can READ HERE about what it is and how to use it.
I wanted to let you guys know who all in East Nashville is on twitter. You can go to the search box, type in any of the names below and find them!

RumoursEast
Grooveenashville
MitchellDeli
racuff (crime listserve)
mastacos
uglymugs
FreshBlends
toneysnaturals
idreamofweenie
turniptrucknews
eastnashblog

Happy Tweeting!

It's Been A Long Time....

Hello Easties! It has been forever since I have updated this blog! Sorry about that! I am posting today about some other great East Nashville Blogs , so you guys can stay up to date!

A Nasty Bite - All about Food Reviews

In The Grout - Real Estate Blog

The East Nashville Blog - Everything In Between


All are great blogs and great resources provided by our fellow East Siders! Show them some love and subscribe or read regularly!

Greenwood Updates!

Dear Friends,
I have been very lazy on this blog lately. Sorry about that! I am working on some new and useful updates for you all which will include information about:

- The New Greek place across from the Family Wash. I need an online menu, but for now I will tell you all it was very good and very well priced!

- There is a new tanning bed place in East Nashville.

- Allium....

Please email me at lg2006@mac.com with any information you would like to share with the street!
Thanks!

A neighborhood like our own!

Go to this site


Now if only we had a trolley!

It's That Time Again!

Walden Artisan Market

Date/Time:Sat.,January 24, 9:00am-4:00pm, Sun., January 24, 9:00am-4:00pm


Walden Artisan Market in East Nashville

Smock Market

Vintage shopping connotes differently for different audiences. If you're a fashion addict who regularly patronizes your favorite designer (or even has a favorite designer), handmade and pre-loved pieces are great way to save cash. If you're a less-is-more type whose shopping "routine" consist of picking up a 3-pack of Hanes t-shirts and finding your size Levi's at Southern Thrift, they're prohibitively expensive. So for these two demographics, East Nashville's Walden Artisan Market will serve very different purposes: You're either loading up on bargains, or hunting for that special piece that's worth the splurge. Either way, you'll be supporting Nashville's independent artists and retailers. And the weekend-long event (it runs through Sunday) offers more than just clothes; the previous sale featured bags, belts, pottery and paintings.


** This is an article by Emily Barlett Hines in The Scene

Be Careful which Gas Station You Use....

Here is an email from the Crime List serv:




Hey Stephen,

If you're able to post this out on the list server I'd greatly appreciate it!

January 10, Saturday morning I filled up my car with premium gas at the Shell Gas station at 766 Douglas Ave. 2 miles down Ellington Pkwy my new car died on the side of the road. It had to be towed back to the dealer. Once the dealer took a sample of the gas from my car it contained 40% water. I have the sample from the dealer and once the tow truck took my new car off I returned to the Shell and took my own sample from the same pump. My sample also contained a large amount of water.

I've never had an issue with this Shell gas station before this past Saturday. Please be aware of this issue and ask them how often they test all the gas grades before you fill up!!

Thanks!

East Nashville for the Holidays!

At the ART & INVENTION GALLERY
Holiday Art Workshops
(There is nothing better than giving a hand made gift!)
December 7th thru December 24th 2008

Make your own:
Toys - $18
Picture Frames - $7
Stocking - $8
Ornament - $6
Cards - $4
Many surprise crafts!
Or… create your own Christmas craft idea with the supplies on hand!

CALL FOR DETAILS! (226-2070)

The Craft Table is set up all day, every day! Drop in any time!
**HOLIDAY HOURS:
Monday-Saturday 10am – 6pm;
Sunday noon - 5pm**
(Reservations a MUST for groups of 5 or more, or for weekends)
Art & Invention Gallery
1106 Woodland Street (East) Nashville, Tennessee 37206
615.226.2070

THE WALDEN ARTISIAN MARKET
December 13th go down to Ugly Mugs/Walden Building area across from Rosepepper and support your fellow neighbors, businesses and artists!
Website HERE

Turnip Truck Turkeys!

Hey Neighbors! Just wanted to let you all know that The Turnip Truck is selling Turkeys for Thanksgiving! They are awesome because they are delish AND not genetically modified , pumped full of hormones Turkeys like you buy most other places!
We are having a contest among employees to sell the most Turkeys so I hope you guys help me out and buy one from ME!!

Thanks so much!
Laura

Walden Artisian Market

The location is in the courtyard and parking lot of Ugly Mugs (acrosss from Rosepeppers) NEXT Saturday, Nov. 15th. Artists/booths will be set up at 9am and the market will go to 3pm (or longer if there is a lot of interest). Artists will be selling many different styles of jewelry, photography, a little of this, and a little of that... come by and check out the Walden area and do some early Christmas shopping.
Support our Local Businesses AND our Local Artists!

New Restaurant!

Good news for fans of fast, hot & delicious Mexican food!

Start ing today , the "Mas Tacos " bus will be parke d behin d M&M Furni ture in River side Villa ge. The Scene calls it the best " Late- Night Lunch Cart" in Nashv ille and we're very happy the owner, Teresa Mason, has decided to add Inglewood to her locations.

Initi al hours will be for lunch only, Tuesd ay - Frida y from 11: 00 to 3:00. Plenty of on-site parking...

Dogtober Fest calendar & Details!

DogTober Fest has seen an ovewhelming response from local artists, vendors, musicians and volunteers. It's for a great cause. East Nashville has been known as being "the place" to drop off unwanted dogs for many years. The local group of East CAN (eastcan.blogspot.com) formed to help those dogs that have been dropped off and left to roam our streets. We are helping to find those dogs (and cats) loving homes, temporary fosters and provide food, vet bills relief and more.

The events, participants and volunteers grow daily but here's the recap for what's going on this month at ArtHouse Gardens's at 1108 Woodland Street every Saturday during the month of October.

OCTOBER 4TH
First 50 Dogs receive homemade dog biscuits from Sweet 16th Bakery (every Saturday)
This Saturday ONLY -- photographs will be taken by Gregory Byerline Photography (pet photographer specialist) for the first East Nashville Pet Calendar. This is a reusable calendar and 50 dogs photographs will be chosen for the calendar. Your participation entitles you to a free calendar (plus you could order more photos). The cost to have your dogs photo taken is $35.00 (entitles you to calendar) and if you have more than one dog we've got you covered. Just add $5.00 for each dog to be in the picture. All proceeds benefit East C.A.N.
Quick Charcoal Sketches by Andrew Billups
Live music by local artists from 11 am until... the music portion has really filled up and has been extended due to interest. East Side Music Mercantile is putting the line up together and sponsoring a songwriting contest too. Visit their new store in 5 Points for more information.
Meet local pet vendors
Pied Piper ice cream debuts their new "ice cream for dogs"... okay, not really ice cream, but it looks like it and is a lovely treat for the dogs.
OCTOBER 11TH (more being added everyday)
10:00 AM – 1.5 mile DOG RUN/WALK, through the hood, with TEAM EAST NASTY, suggested $5 donation to participate.
BARKitecture – Custom dog houses and doggie beds built by David Grisham
50 doggie bags with biscuits, sponsored by Sweet 16th Bakery
Live Music starting at 12pm in Arthouse Garden’s Green Room, sponsored by East Side Music Mercantile
J’s Paws
Pied Piper with NEW DOG FRIENDLY ICE CREAM TREAT
Pet Portraits by Kim - Fine art; drawings and paintings
Art & Invention Gallery Garage Sale
OCTOBER 18TH (more being added everyday)
Red Rover
50 doggie bags with biscuits, sponsored by Sweet 16th Bakery
Live Music starting at 12pm in Arthouse Garden’s Green Room, sponsored by East Side Music Mercantile
Art & Invention Gallery
OCTOBER 25TH
Doggie photos to be judged for our first East Nashville Doggie Calendar Competition.
Original Animal Song Competition, sponsored by East Mercantile Music. Songs must be entered prior to October 25th.
Art & Invention Gallery pumpkin painting extravaganza!!!

Great Article on our Hood in the Tenneesean

Newcomers determined to revitalize E. Nashville

THIS WEEKEND!!

Dont miss out on the best festival in Nashville! CLICK HERE to go the site for more details!

Night Out Against Crime

National Night Out Against Crime – Tuesday August 5th

Lockeland Springs Neighborhood Association, Eastwood Neighbors, Historic East End and Historic Edgefield are partnering to offer our community an evening of music and fun. The free event will be held at the intersection of 14th St. & Woodland St. on Tuesday, August 5, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. There will be live performances by area musicians, hot dogs and other refreshments, a bounce house, a visit from Fire Hall No. 14, crime prevention information booths, and plenty of good will!

The National Night Out is designed to:
Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness;
Generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime programs;
Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and
Send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.
Please bring your own lawn chairs to sit in; also, we will be collecting gently used children's clothes and new children's underwear/socks for donation to Cora Howe Elementary School.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
The intersection of 14th St and Woodland St will be closed from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Tuesday August 5th for the National Night Out Against Crime. Cars will be prohibited from moving on Woodland St from 13th St to 15th St between 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Cars parked before 4:00 p.m. on Woodland St. will need to stay parked until after the intersection is reopened at 10:00 p.m.

Please come out, meet you neighbors, and enjoy!

Interested in being an event sponsor or volunteer? Contact Mike Loyco --- mikeloyco@gmail.com or 227-3592.

New Smoothie Shop Now Open!!

Fresh Blends Smoothie Shop in the new Shopping Center across from RosePepper!
From Tony & Kat (the Owners):

Hi everyone!

It is with great excitement and pleasure that we are finally able to send this email. Fresh Blends will open for business tomorrow (Thursday) morning! We will have a 'soft opening' on Thursday and Friday with hours of 8 - 5pm. We will then have our Grand Opening this Saturday from 8 - 5pm. The grand opening will include T-shirts, giveaways and special prizes for the first folks to pass through the doors.
We are located at: 1888 Eastland Avenue, Nashville, 37206
(across from Rose Pepper in East Nashville).

Please come and join us in celebration as we begin this new venture and feel free to pass this along to anyone you know!


Thanks for all of your support!

-Tony and Kat

Recent Increase in Robbery

Straight from the List Serv (Thanks Bob!)


There have been a dozen plus robberies in East Nashville in the last
couple of weeks. Many are concentrated in the lower East Nashville area
(Chapel/Eastland, Carter/Riverside, Golf/Greenfield, S.11th, S.12th,
Russell St., Calvin St., etc.). The suspects have approached
pedestrians, brandishing firearms - usually handguns. Usually, they flee
in a vehicle. Vehicle descriptions vary slightly from a silver Jeep
Cherokee to a white Jeep Cherokee and a beige to whitish Mercury
Marquis. If vehicles resembling these cars are seen, please report to
MPD. Numerous East Precinct resources, as in all of them, are out
looking for the suspects. Folks are being robbed while walking, leaving
their vehicles or going into their homes, so we should consider the
suspects dangerous. Tell your friends and neighbors to beonguard.
Sgt. Daniel L. Ogren
East Precinct - Community Affairs Coordinator
Metro Police Department of Nashville & Davidson County
936 East Trinity Lane
Nashville, TN 37207

615.862.7500 M-F, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm