|
|
Happy Holidays, Nashville!
We are closing out a stellar year for Nashville! Below you'll find a few highlights from November and plans for December.
I hope your holidays are full of warmth and cheer.
- Mayor John Cooper
|
|
 Mayor John Cooper speaks with TODAY Show Anchor Craig Melvin about Nashville's investment in Public High School Athletic Programs at East Nashville High School.
Mayor Cooper was excited to announce each public high school in Nashville will receive $1 million to invest in their athletic program. TODAY Show Anchor Craig Melvin visited East Nashville High School to talk about the new partnership between Metro Nashville, the Tennessee Titans, and The FANS Inc.
"It's about way more than just football. It's about making Nashville the kind of city where we want to raise our families and where everyone can thrive," said Eddie George, Head Football Coach at Tennessee State University and former Titans great.
After a deep playoff run last year, an East Nashville High School football player wrote to Mayor Cooper advocating for improvements to his school's athletic facilities. With this $15 million investment in Nashville's high schools, the Mayor hopes that each student knows Nashville cares about them and is investing in their future success.
"Our students are making strides in test scores and excelling academically, and their teams are going to the playoffs and winning championships. It’s time we meet them halfway by giving them the high-quality facilities they deserve,” said Mayor John Cooper.
With Pearl Cohn High School and East Nashville High School each vying for state football titles, Mayor Cooper looks forward to seeing how this new investment in schools will continue to drive students toward successful futures -- and hopefully celebrating a championship or two. Support our local teams by watching or listening at the links here:
To contribute to the project, text HOMEFIELD to 615-488-4670.
|
|
 Mayor John Cooper and CEO of The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Hal Cato launch #ShopSmallNashville Initiative at Woodcuts Gallery and Framing.
Mayor Cooper encourages everyone to 'Shop Small' and make a difference for local nonprofits this holiday season. He joined Hal Cato, CEO of The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, to launch a partnership with small businesses in Nashville who have pledged to give a portion of holiday sales to area nonprofits.
“Nashville's small business community embodies our city's spirit of entrepreneurship and plays an essential role creating jobs and shaping a Nashville that works for every neighborhood,” said Mayor John Cooper.
Mayor Cooper will visit participating businesses throughout December to thank them for their investment in Nashville's neighborhoods and cross a few items off his holiday shopping list.
An area nonprofit has been chosen for each neighborhood including Keva Inc, East Nashville Cooperative Ministries, The Branch Nashville, Bellevue Community Food Bank, and The Heimerdinger Foundation.
Find and support participating small businesses in your area here.
|
|
 Mayor John Cooper, La'Kishia Harris, and Inglewood Elementary School Principal Ashley Croft check in on students at Inglewood's Afterschool Program.
Nashville parents can now connect with afterschool programs in their area using Metro Out-of-School Time Program Locator, a new online tool created in partnership by Metro Nashville, Nashville After Zone Alliance (NAZA), and United Way of Greater Nashville.
“It takes a village to raise a child and with our new Out-Of-School-Locator, we are bringing the village to your phone,” said Mayor John Cooper.
Mayor Cooper visited several of the after-school programs to ensure educators have the resources and support they need to continue this critically important work.
“The Out-of-School Program Locator fills an important need to streamline the process for parents, and we hope lead to more kids participating in extended-learning opportunities both through MNPS and our outside partners,” said Makeda Watson, MNPS Extended Learning Coordinator.
Studies show children who have access to productive after-school programs demonstrated improved attendance and lower dropout rates, and often results in closing the performance gap for underserved communities, which contribute to a host of other benefits for our for Nashville’s young people.
Find an after-school program for your student by using the Nashville Out-Of-School Locator today.
|
|
 Mayor John Cooper meets with Transgender leaders from around Nashville.
Mayor Cooper hosted transgender leaders from across Nashville for coffee and discussion about how he can help their efforts advocating for LBGTQ+ Nashvillians.
The group discussed issues surrounding trans healthcare and families, and the possible need for a LGBTQ+ center in Davidson County. Several attendees shared their efforts to establish trans-inclusive spaces beyond Nashville's nightlife including arts events, community centers, and other spaces of care.
Mayor Cooper was joined by members of his staff including Brandon Marshall, who serves as his LBGTQ+ Liaison; Karin Weaver, who serves as the Associate Director of Housing and Human Services; Codi Drake, who serves as the Scheduling and Outreach Assistant; Ron Johnson, who serves as the Community Safety Director; and Mike Lacy, who serves as the Program Manager for Community Safety Grant.
Connect with Mayor Cooper's LBGTQ+ Liaison Brandon Marshall on office initiatives and outreach.
|
|
|
12/02 - Christmas Tree Lighting
- 5:45 p.m. - Public Square Park
12/07 - Out-of-School Network RoundTable Discussion
- 10:30 a.m. - Southeast Community Center
12/8 - McFerrin Park Neighborhood Association Meeting
- 6:30 p.m. - McFerrin Park Community Center
12/12 - Old Hickory Neighborhood Association Meeting
- 7:00 p.m. - Old Hickory Community Center
12/19 - Menorah Lighting
- 5:30 p.m. - Metro Courthouse
12/30 - 2023 Turner School of Construction Management Program Deadline
- More information the application can be found here.
|
|
|
|
