August 31, 2023

First week of special session brings political games, little action

Five months after the Covenant School shooting, the Tennessee General Assembly bickers

BY KELSEY BEYELER

Editor’s Note: This story was originally published by our sister publication Nashville Scene on Tuesday morning. The special session came to an end after our print deadline. Look for coverage on the conclusion of the special session in next week’s issue.

Nearly five months after three students and three staff members were killed by a shooter at Nashville’s Covenant School, Gov. Bill Lee called a special session of the Tennessee General Assembly, ostensibly designed to pass legislation related to gun

reform. But in its first week, the legislature — controlled by Lee’s fellow Republicans — instead opted to play political games, even as physicians, faith leaders, members of the Covenant School community and others from across the state advocate for stricter gun laws.

As of this writing, Lee has not been visible at the Capitol during its proceedings. While the legislature was convened for its regular session at the time of the shooting in March, and passed legislation bolstering school safety, the body didn’t

Covenant School parents during the special legislative session, Aug. 23, 2023

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State House Speaker Cameron Sexton is ushered to elevators while surrounded by protestors.

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pass anything addressing the greater issue of gun violence — even as thousands of people showed up at the Capitol advocating for reform.

Guns are a leading cause of death for youth across the country and in Tennessee. According to Tennessee Under the Gun, an information hub created by the Tennessee Senate Democratic Caucus, at least 506 shooting incidents resulted in the deaths of 196 adults and 25 children between April 21 — when the regular legislative session ended — and Aug. 28.

There is widespread demand to roll back the lax gun laws that legislators have passed in recent years, some of which were initially opposed by law enforcement agencies. The Covenant School shooter was armed with legally purchased weapons including an assault-style rifle. Gov. Lee called for legislation enacting extreme-risk protection orders, which would temporarily remove guns from people experiencing a crisis, but his fellow Republicans have not taken up any legislation related to ERPOs. Instead, they’ve focused on bills related to mental

health and the reality of mass shootings without handling any legislation related to access to guns.

At the start of the session, a petition signed by more than 1,000 Tennessee physicians was delivered to lawmakers, reading: “Solutions which only address mental health and school security will not impact the safety of our school children as thoroughly and as expediently as banning assault-style weapons of mass casualty and implementing red flag laws immediately.”

Within the first week, the Senate all but wrapped its proceedings by passing four pieces of legislation and declining to consider much else. One bill encourages but does not require safer gun storage. Other bills require the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation to submit a report on human trafficking and shorten the window during which courts must report criminal proceedings to the TBI for background checks. The Senate also allocated money to provide more school safety grants, provide bonuses for state mental health professionals and fund a public behavioral

Protesters march to hold hands around the capitol before the start of the special session.

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Covenant parents cry while navigating through crowds of protesters in the state capitol.

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Rep. Todd Warner (R-Chapel Hill) argues with Rep. Antonio Parkinson (D-Memphis) in committee. PHOTO BY MATT MASTERS

Protesters gather in the gallery of the house chambers PHOTO BY MATT MASTERS

Protesters held signs on thier phones and cried throughout the session.

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55th District Rep. John Ray Clemmons speaks to reporters at the end of day four of the special session.

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health scholarship program.

The House considered more bills than the Senate, and House leaders have criticized the Senate for its inaction.

“We are now caught in the middle of a cold war between the House and the Senate at the cost of our family’s dignity,” said Covenant parent Sarah Shoop Neumann at a Monday press conference.

Surrounding the already tense legislative affairs are controversial new rules that limit the public’s access to attend and protest at the session. The tunnel connecting the Cordell Hull Building to the Capitol has been closed 30 minutes before and after each session, and the lobby outside House and Senate chambers has been heavily cordoned off. House representatives who cause “material disruptions” or “fail to strictly conform to the question” can be prevented from speaking for the remainder of the session. Furthermore, the House attempted to set a rule preventing spectators from holding signs — though that was later blocked by a Davidson County judge. The litigation came after protesters were removed from a House committee meeting for holding signs. Shortly after they were removed, the room — where Covenant parents were present and planning to testify — was cleared because audience members applauded

the failure of a bill. On Monday, House leaders directed troopers to clear members of the audience due to reported disruptions. House Republicans also voted to silence Rep. Justin Jones (D-Nashville), whose fellow Democrats soon left the chamber in protest.

Covenant School parents representing the Covenant Families Action Fund (which is not affiliated with the Covenant School itself) were front-and-center throughout the week, viewing the proceedings, holding press conferences and testifying about what happened to their children on the day of the shooting.

The Scruggs family, whose daughter Hallie was among the victims on March 27, urged lawmakers via a statement not to allow the autopsy reports of children to be made public. A statement read on behalf of Erin Kinney, parent of victim William Kinney, advocated for the passage of a law that would require schools to differentiate emergency alarms.

“He was fulfilling his duty to lead his class to safety from a possible fire, and within seconds of the building being breached, his class encountered the shooter and he and two of his classmates were lying dead,” read Kinney’s statement. “Had the students or teachers known there was a shooter in the building, they would not

have attempted to evacuate their classroom.”

“While we did feel the support of some, we were also mansplained, interrogated, silenced, kicked out of meetings and insulted,” said Covenant parent Melissa Alexander.

“In the last five months, we have been galvanized to advocate on behalf of all children and families in Tennessee,” said Covenant parent Becky Hansen. “We have

done so with the hopes of real change that would help us from these senseless and fully preventable acts of gun violence. Unfortunately, as we stand here today, we see that many of our elected leaders, particularly in the Senate, have done nothing other than prove they are incapable of the job they have been called to do.”

Covenant parents embrace in the gallery of the house chambers.

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Franklin BOMA votes to defer censure decision on Alderman Gabrielle Hanson

Hanson also files complaint citing violation of 1st, 14th Amendment

BY NICOLLE S. PRAINO AND MATT MASTERS

The Franklin Board of Mayor and Alderman voted to defer a decision on whether or not to censure Alderman Gabrielle Hanson on Tuesday, just days after the embattled official filed a lawsuit against members of the City’s Ethics Commission for recommending her censure.

The agenda item was deferred until Sept. 26 where it will be discussed in both BOMA’s work session and voting meeting, following yes votes from Aldermen Brandy Blanton, Jason Potts, Patrick Baggett, and Beverly Burger and no votes from Vice Mayor Clyde Barnhill and Alderman Ann Petersen.

Hanson abstained from the vote, as did Alderman Matt Brown. Alderman Brown said that he will also recuse himself from future votes on the matter, citing his place on the AAHS board and his role in writing the response to BNA on behalf of the organization.

“I feel like I was pretty much thrust right into the middle of that whole situation,” Brown said during the meeting.

Hanson’s attorney Daniel A. Horwitz, who represented Hanson both in the ethics hearings and now in a Williamson County civil court, addressed BOMA during the public comments section of the meeting where he urged the board to defer the vote until after the case is concluded in court “to ensure basic respect for due process.”

Hanson is suing the Ethics Commission, both the commission as a whole and its members, in a case that is scheduled to be heard next on Sept. 22 in a Williamson County chancery court, where she argues in part that her First Amendment rights were violated.

“For your sake, I also worry about how it will look if this body censures Alderman Hanson prematurely only to see the Ethics Commission decision that brought us here reversed just a few months from now,” Horwitz said, adding that “some people, as is their right, want to harm Alderman Hanson’s campaign for mayor.”

Hanson’s claim that her rights have been infringed were echoed by one citizen during public comments who used her time to defend the embattled alderman, claiming that the ethics complaints and hearings were orchestrated for “political purposes.”

THE COMPLAINT

Hanson filed the complaint of violation of her First and Fourteenth Amendment rights in the Williamson County Chancery Court on Aug. 17 against the Ethics Commission and its members in their official capacity.

In the Aug. 17 complaint, Hanson argues that the ethics regulations the committee

found she violated, sections 1-805.1 and 1-808.2, “were designed to prevent the solicitation of bribes,” but claims the commission used them in violation of Hanson’s First Amendment rights.

She was found in violation of the city ethics policies after she sent an email complaining about the BNA’s sponsoring of the Franklin Justice and Equity Coalition’s 2023 Juneteenth celebrations to Metro Nashville Airport Authority President and CEO Doug Kreulen and fellow members of the airport board.

The Aug. 17 complaint states that the Ethics Commission “determined themselves to be unconstrained” by the First Amendment by attempting to regulate Hanson’s speech and petitioning activity as an elected official.

“They have even gone so far as to grant themselves the power to police and punish an elected official’s ‘message’ based on its ‘impact,’” the complaint states.

Hanson asks in the complaint for the court to go so far as to find the city’s codes 1-805.1 and 1-808.2 “unconstitutional as applied to speech and petitioningy activity” for elected officials’ views on policy.

The complaint states that Hanson sent the email to express concerns of her constituents for the use of taxpayer funds to support the

FJEC. The email asked the airport authority to either pull their funding and support of FJEC or to provide the same funding to the African American Heritage Society.

“Alderman Hanson had no personal, financial or familial interest in the African American Heritage Society. Instead, the organization is simply a valued nonprofit entity in the Franklin community that Alderman Hanson considered to be more worthy of public funding,” according to the complaint.

The complaint repeatedly states that Hanson’s advocacy is on behalf of her concern for taxpayer funding and is fully within her role as an alderman. It also mentions multiple draft letters seeking funding for other nonprofits she has not sent because of the Ethics Commission’s threat of enforcement.

OTHER LEGAL ACTION

On Aug. 18, Hanson applied for a temporary restraining order so that she could send the letters without action from the ethics commission. She also requested a temporary injunction to stop the commission from enforcing the two code sections for her violations.

Judge Deanna Bell Johnson recused herself on Aug. 21 from both Alderman Hanson’s complaint against the ethics commission and request for review of the decision. The cases were reassigned to the Presiding Judge Pro Tem, Joseph A. Woodruff.

While the documents filed explaining the need for both the order and the injunction say that the temporary injunction factors favor Hanson, Woodruff disagreed. City attorney Shauna R. Billingsley told the BOMA that the judge denied both the request for the restraining order and temporary injunction at a hearing on Aug. 22. He also set the Sept. 22 court date for the lawsuit against the Ethics Commission.

Hanson also previously filed a petition for writ of certiorari on Aug. 14 seeking the violations declared by the commission to be reversed and vacated. The request for the court to review the decision of the Ethics Commission was granted on Aug. 16. At the BOMA meeting on Aug. 22, city attorney Billingsley said a Nov. 30 date was set for the petition for the review of the Ethics Commission’s ruling.

The Ethics Commission is represented by special counsel Gail Ashworth. The News has reached out to the Ashworth for comment in response to the lawsuit but has not heard back at this time.

Franklin Alderman Gabrielle Hanson

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Endorsements roll in for O’Connell as early voting begins

BY STEPHEN ELLIOTT

Support for Metro Councilmember Freddie O’Connell’s bid for mayor continues to grow with early voting in the runoff underway Friday.

On Thursday, the entire nine-member Metropolitan Nashville Board of Public Education announced its support for O’Connell. According to a release from the group, “many believe this is the first time” the school board has jointly endorsed a mayoral candidate.

“Freddie’s commitment to investing in our schools, ensuring modern resources, paying teachers and staff high wages and fostering an inclusive environment aligns with the board’s vision,” board chair Rachael Anne Elrod said in the release. “I look forward to working with the first Nashville mayor in recent memory that personally invests in Nashville’s public schools by entrusting us with their own children’s education.”

At a mayoral debate Thursday, O’Connell’s opponent Alice Rolli questioned his family’s decision to send his kids to public schools outside of their zone, calling it “hypocrisy.”

A Rolli spokesperson did not respond to questions about where her kids attend school, and she did not speak with reporters after the debate. She has alluded to her kids going to a religious private school but in 2018 wrote in

The Tennessean that one of her kids attended Metro schools.

“I invite you back into our public school system,” O’Connell told Rolli on stage.

It’s not a huge surprise that the school board would back O’Connell, as Rolli said during the campaign that she would consider seeking to take over the school board if it does not renew charter school authorizations.

Also on Thursday, O’Connell announced endorsements from Sheriff Daron Hall, Criminal Court Clerk Howard Gentry and Public Defender Martesha Johnson. Hall supported Matt Wiltshire, who has also endorsed O’Connell, in the first round of voting. Juvenile Court Clerk Lonnell Matthews and state Rep. Caleb Hemmer also endorsed O’Connell this week.

While the Fraternal Order of Police’s Nashville chapter has backed Rolli (after previously supporting Wiltshire and Cooper), more prominent groups and officials in Nashville are supporting O’Connell in the runoff, including the third-, fourth- and fifthplace finishers in the first round of voting, labor unions and pro-business organizations.

This story was first published by our sister publication Nashville Post.

Freddie O’Connell

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Brown’s Diner is a timeless Nashville gem, still satisfying every craving

BY BILL FREEMAN

As I drive through Nashville these days, I can’t help but let my mind wander back to the earlier years — when my friend and business partner Jimmy Webb and I kick-started our entrepreneurial journey. Memories of excitement, uncertainty and the thrill of forging our own path flood my senses, and strangely enough, the essence of those early days includes the unique and incredible vibe of a place that’s been a constant in Nashville’s ever-changing landscape: Brown’s Diner.

Located on Blair Boulevard near our former office, Brown’s Diner holds a special place in my heart. It’s a reminder

of the journey Jimmy and I forged, from humble beginnings to where our company is today. Just as we set out on our own with dreams and ambitions, this locally iconic establishment set out with its own mission, and has stood the test of time. Brown’s has been continually serving up delectable food to generations of patrons.

Looking back, it’s not just the food that makes Brown’s so remarkable, but the stories woven into its history. Celebrities including Vince Gill, John Prine and Don Everly have graced its stools, blurring the lines between fame and familiarity. To myself and many others, the diner is an example of Nashville’s charm and acceptance — where legends and locals gather on equal footing. I too was once a regular, drawn in by its unassuming atmosphere and the promise of genuine connections.

Nashville is a city of transformations, and Brown’s Diner has been a witness to these changes for nearly a century. Its doors first opened in 1927, and over the years, it has evolved without losing its essence. Jim Love was its owner for 47 years — but the diner was sold in 2021. Prior to making the sale, Love was very cognizant of the type of owner he wanted to take over, himself having purchased the business from the family of original owner Charlie Brown. It was clear that Love wanted the new owner to preserve the character of the restaurant. Restaurateur Bret Tuck, one of the original partners in Edley’s Bar-B-Que, became the new owner. Even as Brown’s underwent a change in ownership and a subtle remodel in 2021, the wise choice was made not to erase its history. Tuck had been a fan of Brown’s

for years — and obviously recognized the value of authenticity over modernization, and therefore preserved the very vibe that captured the hearts of its patrons for decades. The simple and flavorful menu remains and still satisfies the cravings of young and old alike. Further, and to Tuck’s credit, he retained Brown’s Diner employees including Terry Young, Daphne McFarland, Ron Kimbro and Gordy Stewart, who have been there for decades. They have long proved their loyalty to Brown’s and are excellent at what they do, because they enjoy being a part of the iconic establishment. Furthermore, the regulars are happy to see the same familiar faces — and to feel they are still part of Nashville’s definitive character.

Brown’s is not just another diner — it’s a living, breathing part of Nashville’s story. It’s the place where artists and construction workers alike gather, sharing stories and laughter, united by the universal language of great food. In a world where the dining scene is constantly reinventing itself, Brown’s stands in continuity as a space that still evokes the spirit of the past while remaining relevant. The diner’s walls have absorbed tales for generations, becoming a gallery of memories for anyone who walks through its doors.

As I reflect on my journey and Nashville’s path, I can’t help but realize that Brown’s Diner encapsulates the essence of this city. It’s more than just a place to savor the best burger in town or a hearty chili — it’s a slice of history, a meeting ground for dreamers, and a haven for those seeking genuine experiences.

For nearly everyone who’s crossed its threshold, Brown’s Diner is the epitome of a great diner. It’s a place where friendships are forged, culinary desires are fulfilled, and live music carries the energy of Nashville’s beating heart. It’s a cherished landmark that has not only preserved my good memories, but continues to create fresh ones for newcomers and regulars alike. While Nashville evolves, one thing remains constant: Brown’s Diner is a timeless gem, a testament to the authenticity that defines this city — a place where you can make great friends, eat remarkable food, and truly experience the soul of Nashville.

Bill Freeman

Bill Freeman is the owner of FW Publishing, the publishing company that produces the Nashville Scene, Nfocus, the Nashville Post and The News.

Brown’s Diner PHOTO BY ERIC ENGLAND

Brown’s Diner PHOTO BY ERIC ENGLAND

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

I greatly enjoyed the article “Walk a Mile: Granny White Pike” by J.R. Lind in the August 24, 2023, issue of THE NEWSGREEN HILLS. I have lived in Green Hills since 1974, but was a college student at Lipscomb 1963-65 so am familiar with many of the changes over the last 50 years, I walked a similar path two springs ago,

taking photos & enjoying what I knew of the history. This article greatly enhanced my knowledge and appreciation. I hope to see more articles by Mr. Lind. Thank you!

Helen Derryberry

TICKED OFF!

NOISE POLLUTION

With respect to noise pollution related to lawn service activity, Belle Meade should follow the lead of Old Naples, FL. Operating hours restricted to 8:00 AM –6:00 PM Monday – Saturday. Transition from gas powered to battery operated equipment over a period of 5 years required. Last year blowers, this year weed whackers followed by mowers. Stiff fines applied for non-compliance. Estates over 5 acres could be exempt. Tesla and other EV owners should rejoice.

ENOUGH ABOUT THE NOISE

You old fool, stop the incessant complaining, whining, nagging and b*tching about the noise of summer. Are you so dense that you are unaware that grass grows in the summer and needs to be cut? Better yet, pack your bags and move South Pole. No grass there.

MAYORAL RACE

I have seen a series of disingenuous attacks on Mayoral Candidate Freddie O’Connell by people pretending to be people they’re not. Now his opponent Alice Rolli has had to dismiss one of her closest advisors because of his ties to the Proud Boys. Must the toxic political games of Roger Stone and his ilk infect our local races? Let’s talk about the issues and stop playing games with the future of this great city.

SPECIAL SESSION

Citizens of Tennessee, why aren’t you outraged over the wasteful spending the Tennessee Legislative body just spent (60 GRAND a day) for almost nothing and they are going to meet again on the 28 of August because they couldn’t get the business at hand done. So another 60 thousand down the drain. I can remember July 12, 2001 when Tennesseans stormed the capitol demanding that the then legislators vote down a state income tax. As far as I

remember the majority of the backers of the protest were right wing radio personal. Where are they now? So back to the present session, the Republican Super Majority plus our Governor (who seems to have disappeared) called the special session to figure out how to protect our children in the schools, plus other business. The senate had 109 bills to look at but tabled 60 of them and only passed four of them and quit for the day, I guess so they could come back Monday for another 60 thou.. The house members wanted to continue and I guess without any success. The base salary for the legislative body per member is $24,316 dollars. Now that is not a lot of money, but it is a part time job so any time they come to Nashville and sit for the meetings they gain another $400.00 in gas and per diem. Maybe they can work a half day and come back tomorrow for another $400.00 bucks. I could go on and on but the paper would run out of space. Thank You for your time.

DEBATES

If you want to run for elected office you should have to stand on stage and “Debate the other Candidates” that is only fair to the Voters and the other candidates.

VOTING

See the Nashville elected council is at it again this week. Did these people not learn anything in school? “The People” have the right to protest. Citizens no matter what Party, in what State, need to research people that are running for any and every elected office in the LAND. VOTING IS THE ONLY WAY WE THE PEOPLE can get things to change.

The comments in the Ticked Off column do not reflect the views of FW Publishing.

Bankruptcy reveals a web of real estate debt in Green Hills and 12South

BY ELI MOTYCKA

Prickly towers of horseweed have shot up almost five feet in the yard of 2814 Kenway Road. The sprawling single-level home in Green Hills sold in 2021 for $1.1 million, on par with a red-hot market that has fueled a flipping boom on the city’s affluent West Side. Once an enclave for the city’s middle class — particularly white families fleeing integrated neighborhoods in the 1970s and 1980s — Green Hills is full of modest homes on spacious lots that have become prime targets for real estate investors to tear down, rebuild and sell. For those who could raise capital and stay organized through a mess of construction costs, invoices, contractors and leveraged debt, it was possible to double or triple investment in the upper echelons of Nashville’s boom housing market.

Brian Layton couldn’t. His bankruptcy case has left a trail of million-dollar homes in visible states of disrepair across 12South and Green Hills. A spate of lawsuits has revealed tens of millions of dollars in debt spread out across a vast network of LLCs connected to Layton in various states of legal and financial trouble.

All told, Brian Manookian, an oftdisciplined attorney who has since pivoted to private equity, started following the debt-distressed properties in hopes of finding his own business angle. As legal proceedings continue to reveal an impossibly complicated web of debt and credit, Layton’s downfall has become something closer to schadenfreude for Manookian, who set up a website to document the collapse and to field complaints about Layton. He gets constant complaints from Layton homebuyers about shoddy work and rushed renovations.

“I think about whoever might have the misfortune of buying these houses,” says Manookian. “They’re polished turds.”

By Manookian’s estimates, organized on a color-coded spreadsheet, Layton has $51.2 million in debt across 20 properties held in nine LLCs.

Breckenridge Investments owns four more properties, including a 7,000-squarefoot behemoth on Marengo Lane — one of Layton’s few finished products, currently listed for $3.5 million. Another, 2400 Bear Road, sits like an overgrown castle near the three-way stop at Valley Brook. Great mounds of construction dirt have sprouted thick layers of vegetation. Empty soda bottles and building materials are scattered along a wide unfinished gravel driveway. On Aug. 11, Metro hit the property with a codes violation for weeds more than 12 inches high

Nashatlantic Holdings LLC owns 2600 Acklen and 2406 Oakland. Layton bought 2600 Acklen via LH2 investments for $667,000 in 2021, then sold it to Nashatlantic for $1.8 million a year later. He’s the registered agent for both companies. Now it’s on the market for $2.95 million, down from $3.25 million in May. Meanwhile, overgrown nimble will is slowly taking over 2406 Oakland, a renovated Belmont-Hillsboro bungalow. In person, it’s in far worse shape than the stately photos in its $3.5 million Zillow listing. A handful of other LLCs own a few more properties, including the corner lot formerly home to Pilgrim Emanuel Baptist Church at 945 S. Douglas. This site is the focus of an ongoing lawsuit in which musician Chris Isaak, a onetime business partner, alleges Layton borrowed more than $2 million against their jointly owned property to fund his other LLCs. It’s an indication that Layton was commingling funds between projects, a bookkeeping no-no that could melt the legal barriers insulating each holding company.

In September, another Layton LLC, McClain Investments, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Layton’s high-risk business practices started to spill out onto the public record, shedding light on the debt he’d racked up on four properties — two neighboring houses on Ashwood, one Victorian on South Douglas and a cozy house in Green Hills around the corner from Kenway, on Sugartree. All were maxed out to lenders. The Ashwood houses sold in the spring, and the other two were taken over by the creditor, Dallas-based Bell Rock Income Fund.

Unlike Chapter 11 — a plea for the court to hold creditors at bay so a debtor can reorganize and restructure — Chapter 7 bankruptcy forces an owner to give control of an entity to a third party. This is the situation for Grandote Investments, Layton’s LLC that owns properties on Linden, Beechwood, Oakland and Mountainview. The last one — an unimproved lot that Layton bought in 2021 — sold on July 20 for $775,000. Grandote owed $600,000* on it and $9.65 million on the other three, all of which are up for sale right now, halffinished. Based on current listings, Grandote will come up at least $1.5 million short. In June, federal trustee Eva Lemeh took over Grandote’s portfolio.

“My job is to liquidate assets of the debtor and distribute funds to unsecured creditors,” Lemeh tells the Scene. “It is not a quick process.”

As Grandote’s bankruptcy progresses, it could start to touch Layton’s other homes held under different names. Lying is the difference between a bad bet and fraud; whether Layton’s business practices are proven outright dishonest or irresponsibly aggressive, he might have truly believed that a few good sales in one of the nation’s hottest markets could wipe away millions in debt.

“Just let me know if you can get that grass mowed,” says Jim Hicks, who lives next door to Layton’s overgrown castle on Bear Road. Hicks was out picking up trash on the street one Tuesday evening when the Scene was in the neighborhood. Hicks has lived in Green Hills for decades, he says, since Hillsboro was a two-lane country road.

“The neighborhood has had it up to here with this guy,” says Hicks, holding his hand horizontally up next to his chest.

*Update: After the publication of this article, U.S. Trustee Eva Lemeh told the Scene that Grandote’s Mountainview property fully paid off close to $600,000 in debt — not $850,000, as this piece initially stated — aided by the fact that federal trustees can void liens based on Chapter 7 bankruptcy code.

This story was first published by our sister publication Nashville Scene.

Lawsuit calls for removal of ‘obscene’ books from Williamson County Schools’ libraries

BY MATT MASTERS

Four parents are suing Williamson County Schools over the presence of several books in school libraries that they call “obscene materials.”

The suit was filed in Williamson County Chancery Court and names Williamson County parent Aundrea Gomes, as well as three unidentified “Jane Does” as plaintiffs.

The lawsuit alleges that the Williamson County Schools “failed to adopt procedures to develop school library collections or to review those collections periodically,” and argues that the board “should have removed” several books from throughout school district library collections.

The suit specifically alleges a violation of the Age-Appropriate Materials Act of 2022.

In June, the WCS board voted not to remove several books which had become the target of citizen complaints calling the books obscene and not appropriate for students to have access to in school libraries.

Those books include The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Where the Crawdads Sing, Speak, The Field Guide to the North American Teenager, and Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, all of which are named in court documents.

“The library collections contain obscene materials that depict, and in many cases encourage, promiscuous sexual behavior, deviant sexual behavior, rape, abortion, contraception, drug use, and drunkenness,” the suit alleges. “These materials create pornographic visual images wholly inappropriate for middle school students, high school students, or students of any age or level of maturity.”

The lawsuit, which was filed on behalf of the parents by Brentwood attorney and District 61 State Rep. Gino Bulso, also lists and quotes passages from several other titles, including What Girls Are Made Of, Leah on the Offbeat, Sold, Tricks, Lucky, Yolo, and Deogratias.

1501 Linden Avenue

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Middle Tennessee firefighters deploy to Louisiana wildfires

BY MATT MASTERS

Members of Brentwood Fire and Rescue, Franklin Fire Department and Murfreesboro Fire and Rescue have deployed to Louisiana where hundreds of wildfires have burned across the state.

As of Sunday, 17 parishes (counties) have declared states of emergency, and at least one person has died as a result of the fires, more than a dozen of which are active in a month that has seen more than 400 blazes, an “unprecedented” event.

The first responders make up the Tennessee Task Force Strike Team. They plan to deploy for 21 days and join emergency crews from across the nation who have responded to the fires.

“When asked, we didn’t hesitate to offer assistance with the Louisiana wildfires,”

Former Gov. Don Sundquist dies at 87

BY STEPHEN ELLIOTT

MFRD Chief Mark McCluskey said in a news release. “Efforts like this remind us that in times of a crisis, we must come together and offer hope and provide relief to those affected by the wildfires.”

On Monday, Gov. Bill Lee authorized the Tennessee National Guard to assist in the firefighting efforts with two Army UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters from Knoxville’s 1-230th Assault Helicopter Battalion. The 12-person helicopter crews will help battle the Louisiana’s largest wildfire ever at Tiger Island in Beauregard Parish.

Louisiana law enforcement officials are encouraging citizens across the state to monitor wildfires in real time through the Wildfire Aware online map.

Former Gov. Don Sundquist died Sunday in Memphis at the age of 87.

Sundquist was elected governor in 1994 after 12 years in Congress. The Republican was easily reelected in 1998.

Toward the end of his second term, Sundquist proposed a state income tax that triggered intense protests at the state Capitol.

Sundquist was born in Illinois and worked in business in Shelbyville and Memphis. He led the Young Republican

New booster on its way as COVID-19 rates spike

BY HANNAH HERNER

COVID-19 is going around once again.

After hitting a relative low in mid-June, COVID-19 virus concentration has been on the rise in Davidson County — in line with national numbers. The same is true for hospitalization rates in Tennessee. Currently, the Metro Public Health Department depends on national wastewater numbers rather than local case counts as testing and reporting is more sporadic, said MPHD spokesperson Matthew Peters.

As cases spike, the new COVID-19 booster shot is on its way, and medical professionals are concerned it will flop, especially if patients have to pay out of pocket for it. According to Tennessee Department of Health data, only 6.34 percent of Tennesseans got the bivalent booster, which was released in September 2022.

“The vaccines were [originally] developed

against the ancestral strain from Wuhan, China, in 2019,” explained Donald Alcendor, associate professor at Meharry Medical College. “Updating the vaccine was the most sensible thing to do. After all that effort to update that vaccine there was no uptake of that vaccine by the general population.”

The health department plans to put in a “much smaller” order once the vaccine is released, as it anticipates an even lower uptake than last year. With the end of the federal public health emergency in May, MPHD and others will be charging for the vaccine. Uninsured patients may have to pay up to $130 for the shot while the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tries to work out a program to cover the costs. Insurance providers vary on covering the booster shot.

“They’re hesitant about getting a vaccine already. You throw a $130 price on it, that

can be problematic and it can be a barrier for some people, particularly those that are older on fixed incomes,” Alcendor said.

The first bivalent vaccine was formulated to address Omicron sub-variants including BA.5. The next update is slated for a mid-September release pending U.S. Food and Drug Administration and CDC approval and will address Omicron subvariant XBB. 1.5. In the time it took to make the vaccine, XBB. 1.5. has somewhat subsided to be replaced by Eris — now the most dominant strain.

“Eris clearly can increase infections in terms of people that are already vaccinated, so we’re still seeing people vaccinated that are getting sick with COVID,” Alcendor said.

“The idea is that when you think about what a vaccine should do for you, is to prevent you from having severe disease, hospitaliza-

National Federation in the 1970s and won his first congressional election over Democrat Bob Clement.

“He took great pride in bringing people together, regardless of differences, to work together for the common good,” Gov. Bill Lee said.

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tions and death. So far, the vaccines have proven effective at doing that.”

As COVID-19 protection starts to resemble the yearly flu shot routine, Alcendor said the future is multi-valent vaccines or “vaccine cocktails” that will combine protection against RSV (for which the FDA recently approved a vaccine), COVID strains and the flu each year.

For this year, it’ll be three separate shots.

“I have to sit there and explain to them two things: that their immunity is waning, and the virus continues to change,” Alcendor said of his patients. “That’s why you need these boosters.”

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From left: Tennessee Govs. Don Sundquist, Bill Haslam, Bill Lee, Phil Bredesen and Winfield Dunn PHOTO COURTESY OF OFFICE OF GOV. BILL LEE

Map of fires

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Questions remain for Titans’ offensive line as season nears

BY JOHN GLENNON

The Titans’ biggest positional question mark heading into training camp — the offensive line — remains an area of uncertainty as the team gets ready for its regular-season opener in New Orleans on Sept. 10.

That doesn’t mean there’s cause for panic.

In a small sample size, the Titans’ firstteam unit — left tackle Andre Dillard, left guard Peter Skoronski, center Aaron Brewer, right guard Daniel Brunskill and right tackle Chris Hubbard — wasn’t responsible for any sacks allowed during the preseason, per Pro Football Focus.

Hubbard did allow four pressures in 21 pass-blocking attempts, which is as many as the other four combined to surrender.

Maybe most importantly, Dillard,

stepping in at one of the most important positions on the team, posted the starting five’s top PFF pass-blocking grade in the preseason at 78.3. He allowed just two pressures in 33 pass-blocking snaps. That has to be at least some relief, considering the Titans gambled a bit in signing him to a three-year, $29-million deal despite the fact he played just 37 offensive snaps in 2022.

Titans coach Mike Vrabel said Dillard’s lack of playing time last year factored into the four-year veteran playing longer in Friday’s preseason win over New England than any of the other starters. Dillard got 40 snaps before leaving midway through the third quarter, compared to 26 for Skoronski and Brewer, 10 for Brunskill (who left early with

a knee injury) and 17 for Hubbard.

Another plus for the offensive line is the fact Skoronski, the Titans’ first-round pick in April, has made a relatively smooth transition from tackle to guard. He’s allowed just one pressure in 26 pass-blocking snaps and posted an overall PFF offensive grade of 70.4 in the preseason, second behind Dillard (72.4).

But the play of the first-team offensive line as a group — especially in the run game — didn’t inspire confidence Friday, when it failed to impose its will on Patriots reserves early in the contest.

The Titans’ initial eight runs gained a total of minus-one yard, a big reason the team produced just three first downs on its

first four drives.

Things were especially grim on the Titans’ third series, which started at the New England 5-yard line following a turnover. Julius Chestnut took a four-yard loss on first down and was held to no gain on second down, as the Titans eventually settled for Michael Badgley’s 27-yard field goal.

“I just think we started way too slow, just too many breakdowns, too many guys not on the same page,” Skoronski said. “Obviously that’s unacceptable right now. As

Coach Vrabes said, we’re not going to be able to come back from slow starts sometimes. We can’t have that happen. We just have to be better, be on the same page and hit the ground running once we get out there. We can’t take three or four drives to start moving the ball.”

It doesn’t appear likely the starting five will change between now and the opener. The only possibility might come at right tackle, where Justin Murray has been pushing Hubbard in a battle to hold down the spot for Nicholas Petit-Frere, who is expected to return as starter Oct. 29 following his six-game NFL suspension for gambling violations.

All in all, things could be worse for the Titans at offensive line, given the number of departed starters — Taylor Lewan, Ben Jones and Nate Davis from last year — as well as Petit-Frere’s suspension.

But plenty of work still lies ahead.

“That entire group, there’s just too much inconsistency,” Vrabel said. “Some of the stuff that I think we should be able to nail, no matter what it is—we’ve been running it since May — we’ve got to be able to get going, block it better ... I would just say that group in general, like we have to have a great week [of practice].”

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Titans place Haskins on IR, likely ending his season

BY JOHN GLENNON

The Titans placed running back Hassan Haskins on injured reserve Monday, meaning that in all likelihood, he will not play for the team this season.

A fourth-round pick out of Michigan in 2022, Haskins suffered an undisclosed injury earlier in camp and did not play in the Titans’ last two preseason games.

Haskins drew unwanted attention two months ago when he was arrested and charged with a felony crime of aggravated assault by strangulation. He was released on $10,000 bond. Haskins allegedly strangled his girlfriend, Makiah Green, twice during

an argument on June 22, once for 10-15 seconds. She provided police with photos of bruises, red marks and scratches on her arm, cheek and neck.

He has a court date Wednesday in front of Davidson County Judge Ana Escobar.

In 15 games during his rookie season, the 6-2, 228-pound Haskins had 155 offensive snaps. He carried 25 times for 93 yards, caught 11 passes for 57 yards and returned 19 kicks for 414 yards — a 21.8-yard average. Haskins made more of an impact on special teams, finishing third on the team with 13 tackles.

Haskins’ status leaves the Titans with four healthy running backs — Derrick Henry, Tyjae Spears, Julius Chestnut and Jacques Patrick. The team’s roster stands at 81 players and must be reduced to 53 by Tuesday at 3 p.m.

In most instances, a player placed on injured reserve before a team announces its initial 53-man roster is done for the season.

But technically, there’s an outside chance Haskins could return to the Titans in 2023.

If the two sides reached an injury settlement in the next few days, Haskins could be released and, after a designated

period of time, would be able to re-sign with the Titans or any other team.

Another option could occur if Haskins became healthy at some point during the regular season, and as a result had to be released from injured reserve. He could resign after a designated period of time.

But those scenarios don’t often play out, and it’s also unclear how long Haskins’ injury will take to heal.

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Peter Skoronski PHOTO BY ANDREW HERNER

Nolensville falls to California after historic Little League World Series bid

BY LOGAN BUTTS

Nolensville Little League’s World Series run came to an end on Wednesday night when the Tennessee and Southeast Region champions fell to Team West/California (El Segundo) 5-3 in the fourth round of the lower portion of the United States bracket.

The Little League World Series appearance, which was a United States record third straight and sixth overall for Nolensville, began with an 8-1 defeat of Team Metro/Rhode Island (Smithfield) on Aug. 18 in round 2 of the upper bracket.

The boys from Tennessee were sent down to the lower bracket following 6-2 loss to Team Northwest/Washington (Seattle) on Aug. 21.

In Nolensville’s first game in the lower bracket, which took place in round 3 on Aug. 22, Nolensville pulled out a 2-1 win

over Team Mountain/Nevada (Henderson) to advance to last night’s game. Across the four games, Jackson Tabor, Stella Weaver, and Lucas McCauley tied for the team lead with four hits apiece. Weaver broke the record for most hits by a girl in Little League World Series history.

McCauley blasted the team’s only home run and led Nolensville with four RBI. Nash Carter scored a team-high four runs and added three hits.

On the mound, McCauley tossed a team-best 16 strikeouts and allowed just one earned run in eight innings. Grayson May threw 13 strikeouts across 10 innings. Both earned a win on the mound.

Vanderbilt’s Sargent named world’s best amateur

BY JOHN GLENNON

Vanderbilt’s Gordon Sargent has earned the Mark H. McCormack Medal as the world’s best men’s amateur player.

Sargent, a rising junior at Vandy, receives exemptions into the 2024 U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort and The Open at Royal Troon.

Those tournaments would mark the third and fourth majors for Sargent, who earlier this year became the first amateur since 2000 to accept a special invitation to compete in the Masters Tournament and also qualified for the U.S. Open in Los Angeles.

Sargent was the low amateur at the 2023

U.S. Open with a four-round total of 284, finishing tied for 39th overall.

“It’s really special to have won the McCormack Medal, especially when you see the names of the golfers who have won it before, and everything that comes along with it, including the major exemptions,”

Sargent said in a release. “This achievement definitely means a lot to me. It’s a goal that I’ve had set for a while, and it gives me a lot of confidence now that I’ve achieved it. I’m really honored to be receiving the medal.”

Sargent won a pair of tournaments earlier this year, posting a 17-under-par total to capture the Mason Rudolph Championship and carding a 15-under-par 201 to claim the individual title at the John Hayt Invitational.

The Birmingham, Ala., native was a member of the U.S. team that in June won the Arnold Palmer Cup, an international competition for college golfers.

Sargent will compete for the U.S. team against Great Britain and Ireland in the 49th Walker Cup at St. Andrews next week.

In 2022, Sargent became the ninth freshman to win the NCAA Division I individual men’s golf championship, making a birdie on the first hole of a fourman playoff.

“Gordon has shown that he is a force in the amateur game, and we’re proud to see him accept this honor and reap the benefits of all that comes with it,” said U.S. Golf Association chief championships officer John Bodenhamer. “All of us at the USGA look forward to watching him compete at St. Andrews next week and know he’ll be a presence in our championships for years to come.”

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Gordon Sargent PHOTO COURTESY OF VANDERBILT ATHLETICS

Nolensville Little League

PHOTO BY MATT MASTERS

Headline Homes: July 2023

BY AMANDA HAGGARD

In July, the mix of top home sales was split evenly between Williamson and Davidson counties: Prices continue to astonish as each month goes by and the top two homes sold in July jumped up over the $9 million mark. Sports entrepreneur Shannon Terry sold the most expensive home on the list. Two National Hockey League fellas and their wives also picked up high-dollar homes, and one guy who writes songs for folks like Jason Aldean, Kid Rock and Morgan Wallen is soaking in the riches of that labor.

Below are July’s top 10 home sales in Nashville and the surrounding counties, ranked by sale price.

1. Stonewall Drive, Nashville, 37220

Buyer: Kned, LLC

Sale price: $9.4 million

Sellers: Shannon B. Terry and Falon H. Terry Sellers’ agent: Richard B. French, French King Fine Properties

Buyer’s agent: Unknown

This home was sold by Shannon Terry, an entrepreneur who created and sold Rivals. com and 247Sports.com. The guest house of the No. 1 sale in this month’s headline homes is larger than the average person’s regular home at more than 2,400 square feet. It only goes up from there. The house itself on Stonewall Drive is 11,188 square feet located on a quiet street in Oak Hill. The main home includes seven bedrooms, 11 bathrooms, a gym wing and four en suite bedrooms in addition to a primary suite. There’s a pool between the main home and guest house, joined together by stone terraces and a grill station. R. Higgins Interiors and architect S. Pigott worked to renovate the home in 2020, providing a new kitchen as well as redecoration throughout. In addition to the pool, the outside includes a sports court, abundant parking and a raised garden.

2. 160 Second Ave. (Four Seasons)

Buyer: Mary L. Slawek, trustee of the Mary L. Slawek Declaration of Trust Sale price: $9.25 million

Seller: 151 Nashville Project LP

Seller’s agent: Unknown

Buyer’s agent: Unknown

This might be the highest Four Seasons sale we’ve seen come across the desk yet. This $9.25 million sale was made to a trust — the space a custom build, for which we likely won’t see listing photos until it sells again.

3. Harpeth Peytonsville Road, Thompsons Station, 37179

Buyer: Briarwood Trust

Sale price: $5.6 million

Seller: Briarwood Farms LLC

Seller’s agents: Megan Jones Campbell, PARKS, and Tim Thompson, Tim Thompson Premier REALTORS

Buyer’s agent: Patti Wolf, Benchmark Realty, LLC

This home may not have the space of the top sale this month, but it makes up for it in acreage. Sitting on nearly 75 acres in Williamson County, this home is right at 3,300 square feet. It does also have a 900-square-foot 1800s log cabin as a bonus and an event barn. The main house was originally built in 1815, but was fully renovated in 2017, leaving some of the pieces of the original to keep the hand-cut limestone fireplaces, original ash floors and poplar beams and walls.

4. Villa Crest Drive, Nashville, 37220

Buyer: The Toneymagoo Trust

Sale price: $5,375,000

Seller: Colclasure Company LLC

Seller’s agent: Tristan Kinsley, Compass RE

Buyer’s agent: Geoffrey Sernyak, Compass RE

The home, sold to The Toneymagoo Trust, is a Mid Century beauty with modern touches. It has panoramic views of the city from atop a hill with walls of windows to enjoy the view from inside as well. Outside there’s a terrace surrounded by lush green as well as an infinity edge pool and a firepit. Inside, there’s a catering kitchen, cabinetgrade closet with integrated lights, dual

laundry, den with a wet bar, living room bar with custom wine storage, a media/flex room, dedicated office and five bedrooms.

5. Granny White Pike, Brentwood, 37027

Buyer: The 5655 Granny White Pike Trust

Sale price: $5,299,000

Sellers: Dean & Shelagh Stauffer

Sellers’ agent: David S. Price, Crye-Leike, Inc., REALTORS

Buyer’s agent: Paul Riviere | Kelton Group, eXp Realty

Dean & Shelagh Stauffer, who deal in electrical equipment wholesaling, sold this home to a veiled trust. The home sits on 2.2 acres in Forest Hills, a large lot size for the area. The home is primarily one level with 20-foot ceilings, which accommodate for a movie theater room in the house. The home has five bedrooms, seven bathrooms and is 6,800 square feet.

6. Arnold Road, Brentwood, 37027

Buyers: David and Kelly Backes

Sale price: $5,063,110

Seller: Tcg 312 Arnold Cre LLC

Seller’s agent: Ryan Meadows, Nashville Property Group

Buyers’ agent: Samantha Inglis, Zeitlin Sotheby’s International Realty

Former NHL forward David Backes bought this home with his wife, Kelly. The home, from Pantheon Development, has more angles on the outside than I’ve maybe ever seen. The house, which is in Meadowlake subdivision in Brentwood, is 8,000 square feet and there’s an additional 800 square feet of space in a tiny guest house on the property. The Backes can also enjoy a custom roof, soaring ceilings, downstair master suite, custom floating master staircase, enclosed wine room, custom master bathroom with a sauna, upstairs and downstairs laundry, custom wide plank flooring, multiple media rooms, a bunk room with bunk beds and a four-car garage. And it’s all on a flat, one-acre lot with my personal favorite feature: “plenty of room for a pool.”

7. Passiflora Court, College Grove, 37046

Buyer: 4DAUGHTERS #4 LLC

Sale price: $4,988,575

Seller: Luna Custom Homes LLC

Seller’s agent: Robert Shiels, Grove Realty, LLC

Buyer’s agents: Ami Kase and Kim Brannon, Zeitlin Sotheby’s International Realty

The entry to this “modern English romantic” home opens to show a covered terrace overlooking the 16th green of The Grove golf course right from the two-story family room. The main level primary suite includes a vaulted ceiling and covered porch that also overlooks the fairway. The threelevel home has an elevator to each floor — the second floor includes en suite bedrooms for three guests, a loft and a home office.

8. Country Club Drive, Brentwood, 37027

Buyer: Thomson Family Trust

Sale price: $4,516,149

Seller: Wesley Foss

Seller’s agents: McClain Holloway Franks and Paxton Williams, Battle Ground Realty

Buyer’s agent: Shelly Bearden, Fridrich & Clark Realty

Wesley Foss, CEO of Perimeter Safety Solutions (which does exactly what it sounds like), sold this home to the Thomson Family Trust. Everything in this custom home is “top of the line,” from the outdoor kitchen with a grill and large island to the vaulted ceilings in the main level suite and full wet bar on each level of the home. Outside, there’s an enormous covered porch and fireplace, placed on a one-acre lot in the heart of Brentwood.

9. Benton Smith Road, Nashville, 37215

Buyer: Jordan Schmidt

Sale price: $4.3 million

Seller: Build Nashville Db2 LLC

Seller’s agents: Alex Bars, Bradford Real Estate and Kay Cook, Compass RE

Buyer’s agent: Devin Roper, Compass RE Jordan Schmidt, who’s written and produced songs for a who’s who of Nashville’s top pop country artists, bought this home from Build Nashville for $4.3 million. Schmidt will enjoy six bedrooms and six bathrooms, all in more than 6,400 square feet. The home comes with custom built cabinetry as well as an elaborate outdoor entertaining space with a “baja deck” in this “backyard oasis.”

10. Woodlawn Drive, Nashville, 37215

Buyers: Gustav Nyquist and Danielle Nyquist

Sale price: $4 million

Seller: Millworks LLC

Seller’s agent: Lacey Newman and Jonathan Heard, Compass RE Buyers’ agent: Jen Barczykowski, The Ashton Real Estate Group of RE/MAX Advantage New Nashville Predator Gustav Nyquist and his wife, Danielle, purchased this home, which was also featured by our sister publication Nfocus as one of its 2023 Homes of Distinction. The home was designed by Ryan and Jami Miller, husband and wife and owners of Millworks Designs, who told the magazine they approached each room as a work of art. They had much to work with: In almost 8,000 square feet, there are five bedrooms, seven bathrooms and several outdoor spaces, including a pool.

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Granny White Pike

PHOTO BY ERIC ENGLAND

Belmont doubles debt to build med school

BY HANNAH HERNER

Belmont University is more than doubling its debt to build a new medical school, Bloomberg reports.

Metro’s Health and Educational Facilities Board sold $187.5 million in municipal bonds on behalf of Belmont to build the school, as well as a residence hall. This brings Belmont’s outstanding debt to $314 million from $128.7 million as of last May, according to S&P Global Ratings. S&P assigned an A rating to the debt, citing increased enrollment at the school, and Bloomberg reports there was strong demand for the debt.

Lipscomb sets freshman enrollment record

The roughly 195,000-square-foot six-building structure at Acklen and Wedgewood Avenues will house two-tiered learning theaters, as well as a cafe and a floor dedicated to simulation technology.

The Thomas F. Frist, Jr. College of Medicine hosted the Liaison Committee on Medical Education in July and plans to welcome students in fall 2024, pending accreditation. The inaugural class will have 50 students.

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Lipscomb University has announced its largest class of freshmen in school history, with more than 700 first-time students.

In addition, and according to a release, the university has recorded its best freshmanto-sophomore retention rate ever as part of an enrollment of more 4,800 students.

Included in this year’s enrollment growth is the launch of Lipscomb’s new Doctorate of Philosophy in Leadership and Policy Studies, which begins this month with a cohort of almost 20 students.

The numbers come as the university one year ago launched Lipscomb Impact 360. Among the highlights of the accomplishments since then have been the establishing the Office of Research and

Fraport Tennessee announces expansion

BY NICOLLE S. PRAINO

Airport retail developer Fraport Tennessee has announced eight leasing opportunities at BNA in the planned expansion of Concourse D.

According to a release, Fraport opened up the RFP process for the retail, food, drink and service sites on Aug. 15 and proposals are due by Sept. 12.

The design work for the extension has begun and will include five new gates, eight concessions locations and an open-air veranda. Of the eight concessions options, three will be food and drink spots, three will be retail/service and two will be hybrid. Construction on those spots will be ready to begin in February 2025.

“We opened 25 more new shops and restaurants over the past 18 months and are thrilled to embark on this next phase of development,” Matt Jennings, vice president of Fraport Tennessee, said in the release. “Visitors will have more retail and dining choices with Tennessee flair and much more to discover at BNA.”

Fraport USA, a subsidiary of Fraport AG Frankfurt Airport Services Worldwide, is the developer and manager of the retail, food and beverage programs at multiple airports in addition to BNA. Based in Frankfurt, Fraport AG has a presence at approximately 30 airports worldwide.

O’Charley’s closes multiple restaurants

BY NICOLLE S. PRAINO

Nashville-based restaurant chain O’Charley’s has closed 18 locations.

According to a O’Charley’s spokesperson, none of the locations was based in Tennessee, and the chain still operates 20 in the state. The closings were undertaken on Aug. 21.

Locally, O’Charley’s closed a location in Antioch earlier this year at 923 Bell Road, a property for which the company recently sold for $2.6 million. It had previously closed in the summer of 2021 a restaurant at 17 White Bridge Pike — which the company leased. That building now accommodates a Chuy’s.

The company spokesperson said many

O’Charley’s restaurants operate via a leasing model and was uncertain as to how many of the properties are owned by O’Charley’s or an affiliated entity.

Two are locations still in operation — one in Bellevue at 110 Coley Davis Road and the other in Hermitage at 5500 Old Hickory Boulevard — both likely operate under the leases.

O’Charley’s purchased the Hermitage building in 1996 for $300,000. But, it sold the building for more than $2.5 million in 2003 to a company that sold it one year later to an individual for more than $3 million.

O’Charley’s owns a Goodlettsville

location at 912 Rivergate Parkway and has enlisted HilCo Real Estate to handle its marketing and sale (offers are due Sept. 8). O’Charley’s has owned the property since 2002, paying $1.7 million for it. The company is hoping to execute a saleleaseback with the eventual owner so as to continue operates at that site. In addition, the company is looking to sell eight other properties in various states.

O’Charley’s CEO Craig Barber said that most of the locations that recently closed operated in the Midwest and Southeast.

“It is always a difficult decision to close a store,” Barber said. “But based on a variety

Grants, the launching of the Center for Vocational Discovery, the opening Bison One Stop, the creation of the Lipscomb University Health Sciences Center and the start of the Next Generation Faculty Program.

“We are particularly excited about welcoming another record number of freshmen this fall,” Lipscomb President Candice McQueen said in the release. “Our Christ-centered mission paired with our top-tier academic programs resonate with students across the country. Students know this is a place they will thrive.”

Lipscomb University offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees.

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of industry challenges and the macroeconomic environment over the last few years, we closed these O’Charley’s locations. We sincerely appreciate our loyal guests who visited us at these locations while also being deeply grateful for the outstanding work of our operating team.”

Charles “Sonny” Watkins founded O’Charley’s in 1971, with the first restaurant operating on 21st Avenue South near Vanderbilt University.

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Architectural rendering of Concourse D Extension at BNA PHOTO COURTESY FRAPORT TENNESSEE

Franklin Theatre announces Songwriter Series lineup for rest of 2023

BY LOGAN BUTTS

The Franklin Theatre has announced the lineup for its Songwriters Series for the rest of 2023.

The series, launched in April 2023, provides a showcase for local songwriters in Williamson County across various genres and levels of experience.

Two-time Grammy award winner Kristian Bush, one of the co-founders of country group Sugarland alongside Jennifer Nettles, will perform on Aug. 31.

Longtime country songwriters The Warren Brothers are set to perform on Sept.

On Oct. 19, Grammy-nominated Autumn McEntire, three-time reigning Arkansas Country Music Awards Female Vocalist of the Year Mae Estes, and charttopping songwriter Marti Dodson will perform.

Nov. 16 will see Grammy nominee Sierra Hull, two-time Grammy winner Jim Lauderdale, Grammy nominee Bobby Tomberlin, and celebrated session musician and solo artist Lillie Mae perform.

Finally, on Dec. 14, the Songwriter Series will close out 2023 with a trio of chart-

Five free and cheap family things to do in middle Tennessee

BY AMANDA HAGGARD

We’ve got a week of culture and nature on our list of free and cheap things this week. The best free event on the list is the Hummingbird Festival, a chance to pay homage to the elusive sugar-water obsessives. (Parents, there’s a plant sale, too, so you could walk out with something new for the plant collection at home.)

You can pay a little to see LEGOs if your kids are into that. The Shakespeare Summer 2023 lineup will be fun for the whole family, and you can go under the sea at Opryland for a Mystic Mermaid breakfast.

As part of our series on free and cheap things to do with the family, here is our weekly roundup of places to spend time together over the next week:

HUMMINGBIRD FESTIVAL

At Wilderness Station in Murfreesboro, the Hummingbird Festival will honor the tiny and nimble creatures. The day will highlight conservation efforts with events like live bird banding and several educational opportunities. There will also be food trucks, local vendors, garden tours and crafts. The Murfreesboro Indigenous Plant Project will also be hosting their annual Fall Native Plant Sale on the grounds from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

AQUARIUM NASHVILLE: MYSTIC MERMAIDS UNDER THE SEA BREAKFAST

On Sept. 2 at 9 a.m., the Aquarium Restaurant in Opry Mills Mall is hosting all ages for an exclusive breakfast event with their Mystic Mermaids. The whole family can come and eat breakfast while they watch the mermaids swim among the other sea

INVITATION TO BID CITY OF BELLE MEADE RICHLAND CREEK CLEANING

friends in the main dining room. There will also be a meet-and-greet before the show where kids can get their photos taken with the mermaids.

PLAZA MARIACHI KID’S SHOW

At Plaza Mariachi, they’re hosting a free kid’s show on Sept. 2 from from 6-6:30 p.m. As always, the play gym and arcade will also be open.

SUMMER SHAKESPEARE 2023

From Aug. 31 through Sept. 24, there will be various performances for Summer Shakespeare 2023 at The Yard at ONEC1TY. The show, Much Ado About Nothing, will be performed with a blend of nostalgia and contemporary relevance. While the show is free, there is a suggested $10 donation for the audience. This performance is family-friendly.

BRICKUNIVERSE LEBANONNASHVILLE, TN LEGO FAN EXPO

On Sept. 2-3, the BrickUniverse 2023 Inspire Tour will present a major exhibition of works by celebrated artists from around the country at its stop in Lebanon. Guests will meet professional LEGO artists from around the country, explore incredible LEGO exhibits and creations, have a chance to build their own LEGO masterpiece, find rare and new LEGO sets, and more. VIP Admissions gain entry to BrickUniverse Nashville one hour before general admission. Prices begin at free for children 3 and under and go up from there to $25 for VIP admission.

Sealed bids for the Creek Debris Removal and Maintenance Contract will be accepted until 10:00 a.m. CST on Monday, September 11, 2023 at Belle Meade City Hall, 4705 Harding Rd., Nashville, TN 37205 at which time said bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. This 2-year, unit-priced bid contract consists of debris and undergrowth removal from select creek reaches within the City. Specifications and plans will be available by noon on Monday, August 28, 2023. Contact Public Works Director Larry Smith to request a copy of the bid packet: 615-297-6041 or lsmith@citybellemeade.org or online at www.citybellemeade.org, “Doing Business with the City”.

A pre-bid conference may be scheduled prior to bid deadline, date to be determined. The City reserves the right to waive informalities and to reject any and all bids.

Jennifer Moody | City Manager | City of Belle Meade (615) 297-6041

All information and descriptions are believed to be correct, however, no warranties or guarantees are expressed or implied. Announcements made day of sale take precedence over any advertisement. All property is

Cashew Butter Pie

BY EDIBLE NASHVILLE

This is a variation on peanut butter pie, using locally made cashew butter from local Bae’s Butters. The pie is decadent and rich, with whipping cream folded into the

cream cheese mixture and also swirled with chocolate on top. Perfect for hot summer days. Serve straight from the fridge.

ACROSS

1 Org. co-sponsoring a “Decide to Ride” safety initiative

5 What a communion wafer represents, with “the”

9 Blue Ribbon beer

14 French 101 verb

15 Elsa’s sister in “Frozen”

16 Citizen of the oldest independent Arab state

17 Hear ty comfort food

18 Lover’s “It’s not you, it’s me”?

20 “Now I get it!”

21 Wild guess

22 “Return to original speed,” musically

23 They use “like” in a non-Valley Girl way

25 Walked (on)

56 Make amends

12 SERVING(S)

INGREDIENTS

CRUST

2 sleeves graham crackers

1/4 cup sugar

6 tablespoons butter

FILLING

1 cup whipping cream

8 ounces cream cheese

8 ounces cashew butter (Bae’s Butters)

1. To prepare crust, preheat oven to 350F. Place graham crackers and sugar in food processor and pulse until fine crumbs form. Place butter in 9-inch pie plate and and place in oven 5 minutes or until butter melts. Add crumbs and stir until combined. Press mixture into bottom and up sides of plate, forming crust. Bake 12-15 minutes. Cool.

2. To prepare filling, beat whipped cream until soft peaks. Set aside in refrigerator. Combine cream cheese and cashew butter in mixer bowl and beat until creamy and light. Add powdered sugar, brown sugar

3/4 cup powdered sugar

1/4 cup brown sugar

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

4 tablespoons softened butter, divided

TOPPING

6 ounces chocolate, chopped

and vanilla, beat well. Add 2 tablespoons butter and beat well. Fold in half of beaten whipped cream. Spoon filling into crust. Dollop with remaining whipped cream and spread. Chill.

3. Combine chocolate and 2 tablespoons butter; microwave on low for 3 minutes, stirring a couple times. Chill for 5 minutes. Dollop onto whipped cream and swirl together (chocolate will harden quickly). Place in refrigerator for 3 hours or overnight. Serve cold.

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31 Space

32 Derby, for one

33 1982 Disney film set inside a computer game

34 Goat/man of mytholog y

35 What a guitar gently does in a 1968 Beatles song

37 Casual greeting

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52 26th of 26

53 End of a race … or a hint to the conversation closers at 18-, 26- and 42-Across

55 Red ___ (candy brand)

57 Nailed

58 F irst-year law student, informally

59 Partner of raves

60 Salon supply

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A Tennessee Waltz Patron Party

BY BRENDA BATEY PHOTOS BY BRENDA BATEY

The patron party for A Tennessee Waltz was held in the ballroom of the Hermitage Hotel, to benefit the Tennessee State Museum.

Liz and Karl Sillay, Spencer Bowers and Charlie Clark were the patron party cochairs. Bo and Nichole Watson are heading the main event, A Tennessee Waltz, set for Saturday, September 30 at the State Capitol.

After the cocktail hour, the rest of the evening was devoted to the outstanding dinner, which included a summer tomato salad with heirloom tomatoes, melons, cucumbers, shaved fennel, crispy pancetta, and basil vinaigrette.

The entree was a petite beef filet, a jumbo lump crab cake, garlic herb mashed potatoes, and a vegetable bouquet with Cajun Maitre d’ Butter.

Dessert offered a decadent flourless chocolate cake with caramel cremeux and raspberries. Wine was compliments of Lipman Brothers.

Modern Mozarts traditional string trio, with violin, guitar and cello, provided beautiful music during dinner.

Gorgeous centerpieces created by Anne Cain were arranged with cream roses, blue hydrangeas, and other lovely white, green and yellow blooms.

Chiavari chairs in a dark wood finish complimented the rich wood paneling in the ballroom. Pastel blue chair cushions and white table cloths and napkins set off the decor.

The upscale auction had guests bidding on items such as: a Temple of Democracy giclee print of the Tennessee State Capitol and Bicentennial Mall by mall architect Kem Hinton, a lovely evening bag and necklace, photography by Fizza Raza, overnight stays at the Aertson Kimpton Hotel and the Weston Hotel, a beauty package from Elan, a Tri-Star wine decanter set, Fugitives Bourbon Whiskey with glasses, and an entertaining and delicious Goo Goo Cluster candy experience.

Guests included: Pam Lewis, Joan Lewis, A. J. and Todd Falk, Bob Falk, Thomas Barrett, Susan and Ray Basham, Tim and Becky Carroll, Dianne Egan, Catherine Haire, Shealia Hearn, Marty Luffman, Karin Proctor, Rachel Robinson, Steve Mitchell, Dianne and Chris Spencer, Kurt Tarter, Bob and Kathy Thomas, Chang Shun Wang, Mary Leland Wehner, Olivia Hill, David and Alisa Mills, A. J. and Maggie Bahou, Tina and Michael Hodges, Mindy Wright, Jon Kerr, John Menefee, Adrienne and Bill Knestrick, and Judy Andrews.

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Harpeth Conservancy Patron Party

PHOTOS BY HARPETH CONSERVANCY

Harpeth Conservancy hosted its annual Patron Party on August 17th at Trinity View Farm sponsored by Harpeth Architects and Whitestone Enterprises. Trinity View Farm was the perfect venue setting with its oaktimbered walls, herringbone brick flooring, and an outdoor patio for guests to gather and enjoy the breath-taking views. Over 150 attendees included Harpeth Protection Society Members, River Swing Sponsors, Committee Members, and River Swing table hosts other guests and honored past hosts. The event is an opportunity to thank those who support Harpeth Conservancy’s mission to ensure clean water and healthy rivers for all Tennesseans, as well as a kick-off celebration for the upcoming award-winning fundraiser, River Swing, taking place on September 16th at River Circle Farm in Franklin.

The Patron Party provided guests with a glimpse into some of the exciting highlights of River Swing including a few featured items that will be a part of the silent auction including a 50+ million-year-old fossil; a stand-up paddleboard from Music City Outdoors; home design consultation (provided by Harpeth Architects, Whitestone Enterprises, S16 and Black Rock Interiors); Jack Daniel’s Distillery tour with lunch at Mary Bobo’s; a Red Phone Booth Prohibition experience (which includes tastings of Buffalo Trace, Eagle Rare, Elmer T. Lee, Old Rip Van Winkle 10 year and Pappy Van Winkle 15 year); packaged trips to various destinations and much more.

Guests also sampled River Swing specialty drinks like the Blackberry Bourbon Mash with Old Hickory bourbon and the (tobe-named) specialty cocktail that features tamarind, orange juice, lime, mint, and

Gentleman Jack courtesy of Lipman Brothers and Brown-Forman. This year’s Patron Party also included the Jack Daniel’s sponsored bar. Together with Brown-Forman, Jack Daniel’s invited brand ambassador, Jacob Forth, to provide guests with tips, tricks, and tastings of the perfect Old Fashioned and other Jack Daniel’s cocktails. Killjoy, a zero-proof shop in Nashville, provided guests with the opportunity to experience nonalcoholic liquor, wine, and beer.

Chef Braden of BAMFoods Catering designed and prepared small bites including smoked salmon salad on cucumber, curry chicken salad on a BAM Biscuit, grilled zucchini with cheese and almonds, street corn bites, and crème puffs with ganache.

To continue to support the rivers of Tennessee and for more info on the 20th Annual River Swing on September 16th visit www.riverswing.org or www. harpethconservancy.org to make a donation, volunteer, learn about other upcoming events, purchase some river-friendly merchandise, or more.

About Harpeth Conservancy

Founded in 1999 as the Harpeth River Watershed Association, Harpeth Conservancy’s mission is to restore and protect clean water and healthy ecosystems for rivers in Tennessee by employing scientific expertise and collaborative relationships to develop, promote and support broad community stewardship and action. Harpeth Conservancy works with landowners, businesses, community, local, state, and federal decision makers and others to foster solutions that reduce pollution and maintain healthy areas. www.harpethconservancy.org.

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