Good Afternoon MJ:
Welcome to your 4 July edition of the City Manager Blog. Here's a few items of interest:
1. Movie in the Park. Tonight (Friday, 1 July). "The Goonies", an 80's something family film (some mild language). Starts at dusk at Charlie Daniels Park. Free popcorn. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs and enjoy this warm summer evening with a classic.
2. MJ's 4 July Firework Fest. Did you read The Tennessean the other day where a news writer noted MJ has one of the largest 4 July firework displays in Middle Tennessee? Much of the credit goes to Mr. Tom Needham, of Needham's Nursery, who foots a large part of the bill. Join MJ'ers and thousands of others Monday night at Providence Mall. Fireworks are scheduled to start at 9:00 p.m. By the way, if you would like to help Tom out with the expenses, just drop by Needham's Nursery on Lebanon Road.
3. Thanks to LoJac, WWUD, Piedmont, MTEMC, TDS, TDOT and others for some great work the last few weeks on the North Mt. Juliet Road widening project. Despite the region being about 4" above normal rainfall for the year, the project is coming along well. There will be a monthly project update next week, so more details will be available then, but suffice to say, we're looking forward to the road being "driveable" late this Fall.
4. New Businesses: Kassie Wiley has opened a law office at 541 North Mt. Juliet Road; the grand "reopening" of ACE Hardware on North Mt. Juliet Road (NMJR) under new management has occured; Roadhouse Subs will be located in Providence Commons (by Publix #2); and Las Compadres Mexican Restaurant on Lebanon Rd. will soon open their doors. Some others to report on include an expanded MAPCO Station at the intersection of NMJR and Lebanon Road has gotten underway. The current station will close down on/about 18 July, with the new one opening 60 to 90 days later. Firestone Tires will open a new store at the Paddocks (behind Cheddars) in the next month or so; and work is underway for Lexcon Insurance (on Lebanon Rd), which, when done will be about a 40k square foot facility employing up to 150. MJ is on the move!
5. Several weeks ago I reported about donations to the City, and marveled at over $850k worth of materials or time had been given by businesses, churches, groups and individuals over the last couple years. Just a quick update shows that number continues to grow with more than $2k in items donated for the "Community Conversation", a reconditioned pick up truck from Two Rivers Ford valued at more $4k; $1k in tires and wheels from Goodyear; a new lawn mower from 2 Rivers Church and $500 for outdoor equipment from Life Assembly Church. Right now our roster is bumping up around $900k, and that's not including the time of our volunteers at the MJ Animal Shelter or today's $500 donation to the Shelter's non profit. Mayor Hagerty stated it best at the Community Conversation when he said we are blessed to live in such a unique city. I'll have another big announcement regarding "donations" to the city the next time I write.
That's all for this time. Take care and God Bless. Have a happy and safe 4th.
R. Robertson
Welcome to your 4 July edition of the City Manager Blog. Here's a few items of interest:
1. Movie in the Park. Tonight (Friday, 1 July). "The Goonies", an 80's something family film (some mild language). Starts at dusk at Charlie Daniels Park. Free popcorn. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs and enjoy this warm summer evening with a classic.
2. MJ's 4 July Firework Fest. Did you read The Tennessean the other day where a news writer noted MJ has one of the largest 4 July firework displays in Middle Tennessee? Much of the credit goes to Mr. Tom Needham, of Needham's Nursery, who foots a large part of the bill. Join MJ'ers and thousands of others Monday night at Providence Mall. Fireworks are scheduled to start at 9:00 p.m. By the way, if you would like to help Tom out with the expenses, just drop by Needham's Nursery on Lebanon Road.
3. Thanks to LoJac, WWUD, Piedmont, MTEMC, TDS, TDOT and others for some great work the last few weeks on the North Mt. Juliet Road widening project. Despite the region being about 4" above normal rainfall for the year, the project is coming along well. There will be a monthly project update next week, so more details will be available then, but suffice to say, we're looking forward to the road being "driveable" late this Fall.
4. New Businesses: Kassie Wiley has opened a law office at 541 North Mt. Juliet Road; the grand "reopening" of ACE Hardware on North Mt. Juliet Road (NMJR) under new management has occured; Roadhouse Subs will be located in Providence Commons (by Publix #2); and Las Compadres Mexican Restaurant on Lebanon Rd. will soon open their doors. Some others to report on include an expanded MAPCO Station at the intersection of NMJR and Lebanon Road has gotten underway. The current station will close down on/about 18 July, with the new one opening 60 to 90 days later. Firestone Tires will open a new store at the Paddocks (behind Cheddars) in the next month or so; and work is underway for Lexcon Insurance (on Lebanon Rd), which, when done will be about a 40k square foot facility employing up to 150. MJ is on the move!
5. Several weeks ago I reported about donations to the City, and marveled at over $850k worth of materials or time had been given by businesses, churches, groups and individuals over the last couple years. Just a quick update shows that number continues to grow with more than $2k in items donated for the "Community Conversation", a reconditioned pick up truck from Two Rivers Ford valued at more $4k; $1k in tires and wheels from Goodyear; a new lawn mower from 2 Rivers Church and $500 for outdoor equipment from Life Assembly Church. Right now our roster is bumping up around $900k, and that's not including the time of our volunteers at the MJ Animal Shelter or today's $500 donation to the Shelter's non profit. Mayor Hagerty stated it best at the Community Conversation when he said we are blessed to live in such a unique city. I'll have another big announcement regarding "donations" to the city the next time I write.
That's all for this time. Take care and God Bless. Have a happy and safe 4th.
R. Robertson
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