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Gratitude for Annoying Inconveniences In this season of gratitude, we often find ourselves reflecting on the many blessings in our lives. Thanksgiving encourages us to slow down, embrace the present, and appreciate the people and moments that bring us joy. (Side note: For many of us, November is also the month when our dreams of a championship football season are shattered by reality. For me, that harsh inevitability arrived much earlier this year. But I digress.) I’ve said it before: there are people in the world with real concerns, and I am grateful that I am not one of them. When you can go through a year and your worst days are defined by car trouble, a mild illness or a transaction that didn’t necessarily turn out in your favor, only then can you appreciate the difference between annoying inconveniences and life-altering hardships. My wish for our entire Bellevue community is that our worst days are defined by annoying inconveniences and that even those are few and far between. That way we can truly enjoy and appreciate our good fortune and be able to lift those who would trade anything for a flat tire. Or a floundering football season. Have a Happy Thanksgiving with those you love the most.

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Community In Action The Bellevue Community Foundation Is An Organization Of Neighbors Helping Neighbors Every community has organizations that show up and offer help when things go wrong. They help make the moments of crisis manageable, the moments of need visible, and the moments of generosity possible. In Bellevue, that organization is the Bellevue Community Foundation. Board member and former board chair Sheri Wiener has been part of the foundation's story for a long time. Wiener shares the history and the organization's primary focus and initiatives. The Bellevue Community Foundation, originally called the Bellevue Community Fund, traces its origins to what Wiener describes as a “remarkably human moment” from the 1990s. A woman in the community lost both her husband and her daughter in a car accident. Her son was injured and was never quite the same afterward. Unable to afford to remain in her home, she needed help. The community found out. And the community responded. "They facilitated enough money that they bought the house from her," Wiener says. "They allowed her to stay in the house until she had to move to a different living situation. And then they held onto the house and sold it." The proceeds from the eventual sale of that house became the seed money for what would become the Bellevue Community Foundation. Today, the Bellevue Community Foundation operates with a clear and practical mission: support the nonprofits and civic organizations that serve Bellevue directly, fund the initiatives that make a tangible difference in people's daily lives, and show up when the community needs it most. One of its most consistent commitments is to the Bellevue Food Bank. "We support the Bellevue Food Bank, and we do drive up drop-offs every

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year, multiple times a year," Wiener says. "Whenever they call and they need something, we are Johnny- on-the-spot to help them." The Foundation also co-hosts the long-running community recycle and drop-off event alongside the Exchange Club. It's a drive-up event that takes over the side lot at Bellevue Middle School to allow residents to drop off shredding, large items, and materials they can't easily dispose of through standard channels. The event dates back to at least the early 1990s and has continued ever since. The Foundation also issues annual grants to nonprofit organizations directly connected to Bellevue that hold 501(c)(3) status and maintain a page on Giving Matters. “Every year, we are poised to provide a certain amount of dollars to the nonprofit organizations that are directly connected to Bellevue," Wiener says. Projects like the all-inclusive playground currently under development in the community can also qualify for funding as affiliate funds of the Community Foundation. Wiener tells a story that has clearly stayed with her for years. A six-year-old girl named Amaya collapsed and died while playing hide-and-go-seek in her neighborhood. No church, no pastor, no funeral plan, no money. Her family had nothing.

Wiener made calls. She called the Exchange Club, the Chamber, her colleagues on Metro Council. She called the funeral home. She called Cross Point Church. "I'm telling you, there wasn't one corner of the nonprofit, Bellevue and residents that didn't just jump right in," she says. "She had all these pink balloons at the funeral. We got clothes for mom, brother, aunt, and for Amaya. I mean, it all came together as seamlessly as it could for as bad as it was. People took food to the family. They got so much help. The school pitched in. That's who Bellevue is. And for me to share that with you still gives me goosebumps." The Foundation's response to larger-scale emergencies has been equally impressive. During the catastrophic 2010 floods, Foundation representatives walked door-to-door alongside Metro Council members, distributing information, organizing community meetings with FEMA and the SBA, and coordinating relief efforts across the community. During two separate fires at the Slate apartments on Highway 70, the Foundation mobilized quickly, raising tens of thousands of dollars to distribute to displaced families, creating Facebook exchanges for furniture and clothing, and ensuring that no family fell through the cracks. "When Bellevue calls, Bellevue residents step up," Wiener says, "and they step up big." The Bellevue Community Foundation is currently in a period of intentional growth. Wiener and the board are focused on expanding in two key directions: broadening the Foundation's base of active volunteers and community partners, and growing the endowment that will allow them to give more over time. "We want to grow the number of people that are engaged in the foundation," Wiener says. "We need people that want to actively get involved in the doing piece of what we do."

“We want to grow the number of people that are engaged in the foundation,” Wiener says. “We need people that want to actively get involved in the doing piece of what we do.” The Foundation is in the process of building a formal partner and friends group that will bring in a wider demographic of community members — both as volunteers and, eventually, as potential trustees. On the financial side, the Foundation is beginning to actively promote life endowments — a relatively simple mechanism by which community members can designate a portion of their estate to the Foundation at no cost to themselves during their lifetime. "Part of my estate, I can do half a percent, a percent, 10%, whatever I want," Wiener says. "I can allocate it to the community foundation and it doesn't cost me anything while I'm alive. Once I'm gone, they've got this pot of money." For anyone who wants to get involved, as a volunteer, a partner, or a donor, the best first step is reaching out through the Bellevue Community Foundation's Facebook page. Facebook.com/bellevuefoundation CFMT.org/communityleadership/affiliates/ bellevuecommunityfoundation/ NOVEMB ER 2 0 2 6 | C I TYL I FE STYL E . C OM/B E L L E V UE T N

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There is something about the holiday season in Bellevue that feels a little different from everywhere else. That's due to Holidays in the Vue, the beloved annual celebration that has become the community's most anticipated date on the holiday calendar. When the lights go up and the festivities begin, there is a warmth to it that is genuinely hard to beat. We talked with Kristi Gooden, one of the parade’s OG organizers and she let us in on everything you need to know about this year's event.

Tell us the origin story of Holidays in the Vue. How did the parade come to be? We’re four local moms and longtime Bellevue residents who found ourselves traveling to neighboring towns every December just to experience a holiday parade. We kept asking, 'Why not Bellevue?' We wanted something festive, uplifting, and uniquely ours—an event that would bring our community together and spread real holiday goodwill. The entire idea was dreamed up over brunch in January 2024. Right from the start, we envisioned a parade that celebrates all of our winter traditions and observances, including Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa. We reached out to the Bellevue Harpeth Chamber of Commerce, who was supportive and willing to serve as an administrative partner, which also entailed helping us get connected to local council representatives and submit a parade permit. What makes this so special is that it’s completely grassroots. Most parades are run by city governments or large organizations, so having a community-led parade founded by four local individuals is truly rare and special. We were grateful to have Allegiance Pressure Washing step up very early on in our journey and commit to being our presenting sponsor. Sponsorships are critical to funding the costs of traffic control, insurance, permits and other logistics and supplies. This year, we marked a significant milestone incorporating into a 501c3 nonprofit organization, paving the way for expanded fundraising, enhanced corporate partnerships, and long-term sustainability. CONTINUED >

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What goes into organizing an event like this behind the scenes? Planning takes place throughout the year for an event of this scale. Immediately after the parade, we debrief about what went well and opportunities for improvement are fresh in our minds for next year’s parade. Sponsorship outreach begins in the spring through early October. The volume of work builds from summer to parade day in December with participant outreach and applications, coordinating volunteers and sorting through the practical details and logistics that help parade day run smoothly. There are so many details and extensive hands-on work that parade-goers don’t see. As the four founders and steering committee, we still handle many details ourselves but have found a few ways to offload some duties over time. The first year, we built Santa’s float on our own with our families and friends. Now Santa’s float is sponsored and created by Moore & Moore Garden Center. We worked late night to pack up 500 commemorative parade bells that were handed out by our family members to spectators along the route. The bells have become a prized possession. Now, TriStar Bellevue ER sponsors the bells and hands those out. 3,000 bells will be available this year. In year one, we hand-assembled parade entrant packets, in addition to a community notification letter mailed to business and residents along the route. Last year, Fifty Forward volunteers thankfully did that work for us. The logistics are exhaustive with submitting the parade permit, coordinating with traffic control, creating detailed plans for the staging area at Bellevue Middle School and disband at One Bellevue Place, posting to social media, making website updates, coordinating with parade judges, overseeing Participant Orientation Meetings in November so our entrants are as prepared as possible, putting out signs across Bellevue one week before the parade, assembling goodie bags, and starting set up at 5:00 a.m. on parade day. There are many late nights, hours in meetings, hundreds of emails and calls that go unnoticed. But when the parade finally happens, it’s exciting to see a year of planning come together. It’s truly one of the best days of the year for Bellevue.

We want to deliver a high-energy, memorable and wholesome spectator experience for all ages that is worth withstanding the December chill for. Because the parade has grown so much in popularity, we won't be able to accommodate everyone who applies. The total number of entrants we can accommodate is capped around 60 units, and specific entrant categories are limited. The hardest part for us is that we have to turn away some entries.

Are there any new elements, surprises, or additions to this year's parade that you can share? This year, Holidays in the Vue is launching the Festive Fan Award, a new way to spotlight the community's holiday spirit. Parade spectators who go all out in their jolliest, most festive holiday looks will be in the running to be chosen along the route, with winners taking home a prize pack. It's a fun new addition to the parade tradition, encouraging neighbors to dress up, show out, and celebrate together. We’ve also added another participant award category to celebrate our school entrants. It’s the School Spirit Award for the best entry representing a school that showcases excellence in creativity, originality, holiday spirit and entertainment value. Last year, a couple of Lawson students took photos on parade day. With our nonprofit status this year, we are partnering with the James Lawson High School Digital Design pathway studies from the Academy of Art, Design and Communications through the MNPS Pencil Program where students gain real-world experience by designing marketing materials and taking photography and video during the parade. It’s a great way for us to get some additional help from the next generation, while showcasing the talent of our local high school students.

“We want to deliver a high-energy, memorable and wholesome spectator experience for all ages that is worth withstanding the December chill for.”

How do you approach securing participants — the floats, the marching bands, the community groups? The focal point for Holidays in the Vue is celebrating Bellevue and the holidays traditions with respect and joy. We center the event around Bellevue area schools, organizations and businesses, but also invite our local professional sports teams and the Al Menah Shriners, who serve parades across Middle Tennessee with their unique parade units of clowns and motor corps.

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How can people get involved if they want to be part of it? Our biggest need is volunteers who help make the magic happen, helping ensure a safe, smooth, and joyful experience for everyone. We’d like to especially expand the number of parade marshal volunteers along the route who can help with pacing of the units. It’s a wonderful way to connect with neighbors, support a favorite local tradition and be part of something positive for Bellevue. No experience is needed—just a warm smile and a willingness to help. We’d love to work with a group of retirees or local business teams. Check out our website HolidaysInTheVue.com or email us at holidaysinthevue@gmail.com.

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When Lauren Morris was 13-years-old, on the way home from a dance class she loved, she turned to her mother and asked why there weren't any dance studios for people with disabilities. Her mother's answer: "I don't know. Maybe you'll open one someday."

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"I didn't think it would be me," Morris says. "But I couldn't shake the idea that someone should. If something as simple as a dance class had shaped my life the way it had, why shouldn't that be available to everyone?" It took a few years for the idea to fully take hold. But in 2018, she finally gave it a try. "I figured if it failed, I could at least say I tried." She started small, hosting a summer dance camp for teens and adults with Down syndrome. The response was immediate.. "It was clear from day one this was what I was meant to do." She spent the next year raising $100,000 to open a studio where the program could run year-round for people of all ages and abilities. MOVE Inclusive Dance officially opened in August 2019 and Morris has been at it ever since. Dance has been the one constant in Morris' life since she was 3-years old. "Growing up, the studio was my favorite place to be." She danced competitively throughout her childhood and teenage years, then went on to earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance Education from the University of Southern Mississippi. The combination of her

deep love for the art form and formal training gave her both the passion and the tools to build something that could actually work for the people she wanted to serve. MOVE Inclusive Dance is a Nashville-area nonprofit with studios in Bellevue and Franklin, offering virtual classes and community outreach programming that brings dance directly into the greater Nashville area through partnerships with other nonprofits and schools. The organization serves people of all ages and abilities, from young children to adults, with year-round classes and events built around the one central idea that dance belongs to everyone. CONTINUED >

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“It’s not enough to make a program technically accessible. Real inclusion means someone is wanted in the room , adapted for, and given the chance to shine.” - L AURE N MORRIS

While MOVE's primary classes are designed specifically for people with disabilities, MOVE also offers free community classes open to everyone, including Latin Dance, Timeless Tap for adults 55 and older, as well as specialized movement therapy workshops. "Our programs bring people together through movement, social connection, and community," Morris says. "Inclusive dance breaks down barriers, builds empathy, and creates a supportive network where everyone is valued for what they bring to the room." The case for inclusive dance is also well-supported by research. Nearly a quarter of people in the United States live with a disability, and adults with disabilities report frequent mental distress, almost five times as often as those without — a gap that Morris traces directly to the barriers that keep people isolated from the kinds of community and connection that most people take for granted. Dance, it turns out, is a powerful antidote. A 2024 study found that dance reduced symptoms of depression more effectively than walking, yoga, strength training, or some antidepressants. And yet most dance studios are simply not built for people with disabilities. Physical inaccessibility, instruction that doesn't account for cognitive or neurodiverse needs, choreography that doesn't accommodate different bodies, and the near-absence of performance opportunities for disabled dancers are the barriers that have kept an entire population from accessing something that could genuinely change their lives. "That's the gap MOVE fills," Morris says. "We create a space where people of all abilities can

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come together through movement and experience the same joy, creativity, and connection everyone deserves access to." Before a new student ever takes their first class, staff members speak with the parent or caregiver to learn as much as they can about the dancer. That information then gets passed to the instructor so they can prepare the environment thoughtfully. That preparation might mean extra visual supports, a personalized sensory bin, or a dance buddy to participate alongside the student. "It starts with a well-thought-out plan," Morris says, "and a willingness to throw that plan out the window if needed." Because more often than not, the most important adjustments happen in real time, in the room, between a teacher and a dancer who are learning each other. "That's where the magic happens. It's all about getting to know each dancer and what they need, and that only comes with time together." Morris has a favorite quote that she returns to when explaining the difference between accessibility and genuine inclusion. It comes from diversity advocate Verna Myers: "Diversity is being invited to the party. Inclusion is being asked to dance." "That's it, right there," Morris says. "It's not enough to make a program technically accessible. Real inclusion means someone is wanted in the room, adapted for, and given the chance to shine." "Daily we are seeing the ripple effects of this program in people's lives," she says, "and that's what keeps me motivated to push towards more growth. My hope is that MOVE Inclusive Dance continues to make a lasting impact in the lives of our dancers who deserve nothing but the best." MoveInclusiveDance.com

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Dolly Parton’s SongTeller Hotel and Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum are officially open in downtown Nashville, welcoming guests to a new destination inspired by the life, career and legacy of one of the world’s most beloved entertainers. Located in the heart of Music City, SongTeller Hotel offers a one-of-a-kind stay rooted in Dolly’s deep connection to Nashville, while Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum provides an immersive journey through her extraordinary life and career. Together, the hotel and museum offer fans and visitors an opportunity to experience Dolly’s story through music, memorabilia, fashion, film, television, philanthropy,

family, faith and the moments that helped shape her remarkable journey. Dolly was deeply involved throughout the development of both the hotel and museum, working closely with her team and the creative partners involved in bringing the vision to life. From reviewing details and sharing stories and memories to making creative decisions throughout the process, Dolly’s personal touch can be found throughout all aspects of the property. Her involvement, alongside the collaboration of her team and AOA Studio, helped ensure that the spaces felt authentic to her life, her career and her connection to Nashville.

“Dolly’s greatest legacy may be the way she has made people feel - seen, welcomed, inspired and connected. That is the spirit we hope guests feel the moment they walk into SongTeller.” -- Shannon Foster, General Manager, SongTeller Hotel CONTINUED >

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SongTeller Hotel features 240 signature rooms and suites, complemented by elevated dining, SongTeller Café, live entertainment and immersive experiences inspired by Dolly’s life and artistry. At the heart of the hotel is Parton’s Live, a vibrant celebration of Dolly’s music and performance legacy, alongside Jolene’s, an intimate live music and entertainment space on the hotel’s top floor, inspired by one of Dolly’s most iconic songs. Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum begins with Dolly herself, guiding guests into her story from the very beginning. The experience opens on January 19, 1946, the night Dolly was born, before taking visitors through the many chapters of her life and career. Guests journey through her childhood and young years in the Great Smoky Mountains, her early days performing and finding her place in country music, her rise through the Opry stages, and her evolution into a global music superstar and Hollywood icon. SongtellerHotel.com

ABOUT DOLLY ’S LIFE OF MANY COLORS MUSEUM: Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum is the most comprehensive exhibition dedicated to the life and career of Dolly Parton, one of the world’s most beloved and influential entertainers. Spanning more than 20,000 square feet, the museum invites visitors to experience Parton’s journey “from the top of the mountains to the top of the world” through immersive exhibits, behind-the-scenes artifacts, multimedia installations, and personal stories told through Dolly’s own perspective. The museum’s design and curation are led by Dolly’s sister, Rachel Parton George, and niece, Rebecca Seaver. Located at 126 3rd Avenue North in downtown Nashville, the museum offers its own dedicated entrance while occupying the third floor of Dolly Parton’s SongTeller Hotel. In addition to its exhibitions, the museum experience offers two distinctive and expansive retail stores offering official Dolly Parton merchandise and exclusive collections. Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum will serve as the largest single showcase of Dolly Parton’s extraordinary life and legacy. DollysLifeOfManyColors.com

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For Angelia Young, connection can happen anywhere. It can happen at an open house, over dinner with a longtime client, while volunteering, or simply holding the door open for a stranger. “I love really easily and deeply, and connection is one of my passions,” Young says. “I don’t crave attention. I crave that connection.” It’s an idea that explains much of Young’s life: from the 28 years she has spent in real estate to her involvement in the Bellevue community and her volunteer work throughout Nashville. Young came to Nashville from her home state of Louisiana in 1990 after her husband accepted a job in the area. With a seven- and nine-year-old in tow, she knew almost nothing about Middle Tennessee. Rather than settling into a neighborhood right away, she spent 22 months exploring—driving through neighborhoods, attending open houses, and watching her children play sports— before deciding where her family would put down roots. Eventually, Bellevue became part of the family’s story. Over the years, Young and her husband have lived in Horseshoe Bend, Fairview, and three different homes in Bellevue, never straying more than about 20 miles from where they began. Today, she’s happy to call Bellevue home. That instinct to research and explore her surroundings naturally translated into her career. Young has been a licensed real estate agent since 1998, after deciding that commercial property management wasn’t for her. As part of the Carletello team at Compass Real Estate in Green Hills, she’s built a career around what she genuinely enjoys. “I love the people that I meet and the relationships that I build while I’m doing it,” she says. Early in her career, Young admits she approached real estate differently. She focused on the next transaction rather than nurturing the relationships that came with it. Over time, however, she realized that staying connected to clients was the part of the business she found most rewarding. Today, that can mean birthday cards, gifts, texts, dinners, and gifts for clients each year. It can also mean simply remembering the details of someone’s life. They remember her, too. In fact, one recent new client called Young nine years after purchasing a home she had listed. He had an agent at the time but kept her card all these years and reached out when he and his wife were preparing to move out of state, saying that he’d been impressed with how honest and communicative she’d been. “I love it when people trust you, when they listen to you, and they value you,” Young says. Her clients often become friends, and she finds herself celebrating their milestones right alongside them. She recalls one client who had been navigating infertility and eventually called to share the news that she and her husband had adopted a nine-year-old boy. Young cried

with her, then brought building sets for the new father (an architect) and son to enjoy together. “I had been praying for them to be able to have a child, and then they get this little boy,” she says. “A lot of that stuff maybe some [realtors] don’t pay attention to, but I like really knowing what people’s struggles are and also what their triumphs are.” That same philosophy extends beyond her clients. Young is a member of the Bellevue Chamber, where she enjoys opportunities to connect with other people who live and work in the community. She also makes a point of supporting local businesses and residents, whether that means sponsoring community events or seeking out Bellevue-area Girl Scouts when cookie season rolls around. “I want to invest where I live,” she says. Giving her time is just as important. Young has volunteered with organizations including Thistle Farms and the Nashville Rescue Mission, but The Store holds a particularly special place in her heart. The Store, a Nashville nonprofit founded by Brad Paisley and Kimberly WilliamsPaisley, is a food pantry that operates like a grocery store, allowing customers to choose the food that best meets their nutritional needs and personal preferences, which, in turn, reduces waste and upholds the dignity of those who shop there. Young first heard about the initiative through her son, who serves on the Belmont alumni board. She signed up to volunteer and fell in love with the mission and the people it serves. “The Store knocked me off my feet,” she says of the experience. “You remember the people [every week]. There was a man there [recently], and I was like, ‘Where's your Titans hat today?’ There's one little lady who is always dressed to the nines when she comes in. Helping these people and making them feel valued and seen and important is so gratifying. Just to hug them, to walk them to their car, and put their groceries in the car. Talk to them.” For Young, that is the heart of community: recognizing the common ground between people who might otherwise never cross paths. It’s a perspective that seems especially fitting for someone who loves where she lives and the people who make it home. Young is quick to talk about her family, her grandchildren, her beloved Titans, her Louisiana roots, her love of Club Pilates, and her devotion to The Eagles (especially Don Henley). But when asked what she most wants people to know about her, she comes back to the same idea. connection. Whether she’s meeting a client for the first time, catching up with an old friend over dinner at Sperry’s, volunteering, or striking up a conversation with a complete stranger, Young believes there is almost always an opportunity to connect. “We’re all so similar at our core,” she says. “Our aches and pains are the same. Our triumphs, our joys are the same.” Compass.com/agents/angelia-young/

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$2,099,900.00

100%

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Stephens Valley

$1,375,000.00

100%

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Quail Creek Estates

$1,375,000.00

$1,339,000.00

97%

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Still Springs Ridge

$979,000.00

$960,000.00

98%

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Traceside

$859,000.00

100%

3.5

Harpeth Trace Estates

$875,000.00

$836,000.00

96%

3.5

Valley West

$825,000.00

$815,000.00

99%

Traceside

$739,900.00

$725,000.00

98%

2.5

Harpeth Crest

$719,000.00

$725,000.00

101%

3.5

Bellevue

$699,898.00

100%

135

Montcastle Estates

$699,500.00

$680,000.00

97%

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99%

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$657,000.00

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$635,000.00

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2nd Annual Basketball in Bellevue Nashville Christian School | 3:30 PM Girls and boys basketball teams kick off the middle school basketball season in a "battle." Teams from Bellevue Middle, H G Hill Middle, Nashville Christian, Grassland Middle, St.Henrys, St. Matthews, Harpeth Middle & Fairview Middle compete in 24 games over three days. Funds raised are designated to install a mural at the Hwy 100/Old Hickory Blvd railroad overpass in Warner Parks. BellevueExchangeClub.org NOVE M BE R 2 0 T H

The Velvet Dogs Plantation Pub, 8321 Sawyer Brown Road | 8:00 PM It’s a home game for Nashville’s most un-Nashville band, the Bellevue-based Velvet Dogs. Be there for an evening of “Nothing-But-Rock” covers of heavy hits by the likes of Shinedown, Seether, Breaking Benjamin, Linkin Park and Staind. The attentive and hospitable Plantation Pub team will be on hand to help satisfy your hunger and quench your thirst all night long. VelvetDogsBand.com NOVE M BE R 2 2 N D

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