The Fairmount Neighborhood is a great area of Bristol that has received special focus from city government this past year.
Following the completion of a Fairmount Neighborhood Plan, the city has been actively advancing the numerous plan objectives in the areas of public works, neighborhood appearance and maintenance, transportation, neighborhood safety, zoning and land use, and others.
In the area of zoning and land use, the second of two major rezoning initiatives was recently approved by City Council that was designed to maintain the single-family residential character of the neighborhood and prevent additional multi-family uses. This was accomplished by the rezoning of 170 acres with over 500 dwelling units to a single family - duplex district only.
This rezoning followed an earlier one that replaced two industrially zoned areas in Fairmount with zones for general business use.
These actions were taken to enhance and maintain an already great neighborhood - and were actions identified in the earlier study with the full input and participation of residents of the Fairmount Neighborhood.
Planning is always good - and implementation is even better.
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Pointer Brand
The city council recognized the 100th anniversary of the L.C. King Manufacturing Company at its February 7, 2012 meeting.
Maker of Pointer Brand apparel, the Bristol company has been owned and operated continuously by the descendents of L.C. King and has been operated by the King family now for four generations.
The company logo “Pointer Brand” is a picture of L.C. Kings’ champion pointer dog King's Carolina Bill and is an internationally recognized label of quality clothing that is proudly made in America.
Congratulations to CEO Jack King and the L. C. King Manufacturing Company as it enters its 100th year of operation on 7th Street in downtown Bristol.
Maker of Pointer Brand apparel, the Bristol company has been owned and operated continuously by the descendents of L.C. King and has been operated by the King family now for four generations.
The company logo “Pointer Brand” is a picture of L.C. Kings’ champion pointer dog King's Carolina Bill and is an internationally recognized label of quality clothing that is proudly made in America.
Congratulations to CEO Jack King and the L. C. King Manufacturing Company as it enters its 100th year of operation on 7th Street in downtown Bristol.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Beaver Creek
Under sunny skies the Cities of Bristol Tennessee and Bristol Virginia held a groundbreaking ceremony for phase I of the Beaver Creek Flood Reduction Project.
This project is one a decade in the making that will provide flood and recreational improvements on the former Sears department store site downtown.
Lieutenant Colonel James A. DeLapp, Commander and District Engineer for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District, joined with Mayors David Shumaker and Ed Harlow in celebrating this important milestone.
Phase I work includes several improvements including the day lighting of the creek, channel improvements, and stabilization of the bank; construction of a public parking lot; and construction of a linear greenway, walkway, and a performing arts area.
Future phases include Sugar Hollow Dam modifications, channel widening near 6th Street Extension, and channel improvements and bridge removal at 8th Street.
The federal government will fund nearly two-thirds of the $6.8 million project with each city equally providing the local share.
Kudos to all that made this happen - and in particular to Jerry Goodpasture and Ann Gillenwater - who had the early vision to recognize what an asset the creek could be in adding to the attractiveness and viability of downtown Bristol.
This project is one a decade in the making that will provide flood and recreational improvements on the former Sears department store site downtown.
Lieutenant Colonel James A. DeLapp, Commander and District Engineer for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District, joined with Mayors David Shumaker and Ed Harlow in celebrating this important milestone.
Phase I work includes several improvements including the day lighting of the creek, channel improvements, and stabilization of the bank; construction of a public parking lot; and construction of a linear greenway, walkway, and a performing arts area.
Future phases include Sugar Hollow Dam modifications, channel widening near 6th Street Extension, and channel improvements and bridge removal at 8th Street.
The federal government will fund nearly two-thirds of the $6.8 million project with each city equally providing the local share.
Kudos to all that made this happen - and in particular to Jerry Goodpasture and Ann Gillenwater - who had the early vision to recognize what an asset the creek could be in adding to the attractiveness and viability of downtown Bristol.
Monday, February 6, 2012
TML
The Tennessee Town & City, the official publication of the Tennessee Municipal League, featured Bristol's new strategic economic development plan in their January 16th issue.
The article discussed in great detail the backdrop for the study and the resulting public-private and not-for-profit partnerships on which the plan is built.
It was nice to read and have validated that the premise for the plan - strategic partnerships - is a recognized economic development tool with proper public support.
As we move forward, we intend to keep our plan successes in front of our citizens so that they will remain educated on the steps being taken through these multiple partnerships to grow and sustain our economy.
The article discussed in great detail the backdrop for the study and the resulting public-private and not-for-profit partnerships on which the plan is built.
It was nice to read and have validated that the premise for the plan - strategic partnerships - is a recognized economic development tool with proper public support.
As we move forward, we intend to keep our plan successes in front of our citizens so that they will remain educated on the steps being taken through these multiple partnerships to grow and sustain our economy.
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Super
Super Sunday.
A holiday without a designation.
Enjoy the day - and the game.
But remember, your police, fire, and utility workers are hard at work as always today.
Thanks guys and gals for covering for the rest of us.
A holiday without a designation.
Enjoy the day - and the game.
But remember, your police, fire, and utility workers are hard at work as always today.
Thanks guys and gals for covering for the rest of us.
Friday, February 3, 2012
February 3
February 3 - the day after groundhog day.
Made me think of the movie of the same name that finds Bill Murray (Phil) living February 2nd over and over again as a news weatherman covering a story on a weather forecasting "rat" (a groundhog to the rest of us).
Each day was played over and over until Phil softened and became a friend to all. And once a better person, the time loop was broken and he moved on to February 3 and a happy ending.
Happy endings are good - so be a friend - everyday of the year.
Made me think of the movie of the same name that finds Bill Murray (Phil) living February 2nd over and over again as a news weatherman covering a story on a weather forecasting "rat" (a groundhog to the rest of us).
Each day was played over and over until Phil softened and became a friend to all. And once a better person, the time loop was broken and he moved on to February 3 and a happy ending.
Happy endings are good - so be a friend - everyday of the year.
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Groundhog
February 2nd - groundhog day.
A curious day in the states. Punxsutawney Phil decides if there will be six more weeks of winter or if spring is just around the corner - depending on whether he sees his shadow or not.
Groundhog Phil saw his shadow this morning - so winter is with us for awhile.
Funny thing - winter officially ends and spring begins in the Northern Hemisphere at the Vernal Equinox, pretty much six weeks from today - so Phil can never be wrong.
What a good job - to never be wrong.
Now for the rest of us - try to be right. And do something. Remember the only man who makes no mistake in the man who does nothing - Theodore Roosevelt.
A curious day in the states. Punxsutawney Phil decides if there will be six more weeks of winter or if spring is just around the corner - depending on whether he sees his shadow or not.
Groundhog Phil saw his shadow this morning - so winter is with us for awhile.
Funny thing - winter officially ends and spring begins in the Northern Hemisphere at the Vernal Equinox, pretty much six weeks from today - so Phil can never be wrong.
What a good job - to never be wrong.
Now for the rest of us - try to be right. And do something. Remember the only man who makes no mistake in the man who does nothing - Theodore Roosevelt.
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