January 2025

Historic Edgefield Inc. Board Meeting 
January 6th, 6-7:30PM – 808 Boscobel St. Nashville, TN 37206 


ATTENDEES 
Allyson Edwards 
Amy Schoeny
Christina Rivera
Jenna Philip
Jennifer Holskey Alexander 
Jim Hawk
Jim Hoobler
John Guider 
Maggie Kuhlman
Peter Greaves
Sally Ann Eddmenson 

ABSENTEES 
Alice Forrester 
Kristen Stenson


MINUTES 
Peter Greaves motioned to approve the November 21st, 2024 Historic Edgefield Inc. minutes. 
Maggie Kuhlman seconded the motion.  

The November 21st, 2024 Historic Edgefield Inc. Board Meeting minutes were approved.  

Actions: 
Jenny will add the November 2024 minutes to the website.  


COMMITTEE REPORTS 
1. Treasury: Jenny 

Current Bank of America balance: $4,726.17
Expenses from the holiday party: $590

Treasury Actions: 
Jenny will reconfirm when annual filing is due for compliance. 


2. Community Meetings: Jim Hawk 

Upcoming Meeting:
Wednesday, January 15th at 6:30PM at the East Park Community Center 
Meet & Greet social time has been added from 6-6:30PM 
Catering spend for the Community Meeting is anticipated to be $120.
Board Members are encouraged to attend the Meet & Greet to introduce themselves and welcome members of the community.

New Signs for the Community Meetings have been printed.  

Community Meeting Actions:
Jenna will distribute the Community Signs on Thursday, January 9th and will collect the signs following the Community Meeting.  


3. Block Captains 
Maggie sent an email to Block Captains to schedule a meeting for the end of January. 

Meeting
Tuesday, January 21st 6PM at 808 Fatherland St. 
Block Captains are invited to bring any other neighbors who may be interested in participating.  

Block Captain Actions: 
Maggie will send a follow-up email to confirm the meeting date and location.


4. Event Committee: 

Feedback 
Holiday Party 
The event was well-attended and received positive feedback.  

Upcoming Events
Fire Sale - March 22nd 
Flyer to be prepared for a January 15th distribution.

Newcomers Brunch – April 5th
Jim Hoobler to host. 

Porch Party – April 6th 
Initial porch party will be neighborhood-wide but then will ideally transition to block events going forward. 

Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon – April 26th 

Jane’s Walk – May 3rd 
https://janeswalk.org/ 



Event Committee Actions:
Jenna, Sally Ann, and Maggie will meet to confirm Fire Sale details.
Jenna to provide Allyson and Jim Hawk with an update to share at the Community Meeting. 


5. Membership
Since September 2024, the HEN email list has increased by 9%. 
The Holiday Party brought in 25 combined memberships/renewals. 

Membership Actions:
Determine a Marketing strategy to continue to increase memberships and event attendance. 


6. Beautification 
New flower bulbs and three magnolia trees have been planted at the top of 10th and Fatherland St. The bulbs will bloom this Spring. 

Neighborhood cleanups are ongoing. 
The mayor will host a Nashville Spring Cleaning on either the last weekend of March or the first weekend of April. 


7. Communication
Christina has started a living document so that the Board is aware of ongoing committee activities and updates. 

Christina is working on a Quarterly Events Update for the website along with an email blast. 
The March Fire Sale will be the first update to go out for 2025. 

Newsletter – Still in discussion

Christina is working on a brand and logo for HEN. Any input is welcome. 

Communication Actions:
Christina to share the living document with the Board. 


8. Development 
East End Church Lot – Holly Street
East End UMC Trustees are hosting a neighborhood meeting on January 7th at 6:30PM at Eastwood Christian Church. An update on the Holly Street Property will be provided and the floor will be opened to neighborhood comments/concerns. 

914 Main St. 
Access will be through alley that is also utilized by Turnip Truck. 

New Hotels
A hotel on South 5th Street near the Sheriff’s Office and another hotel at Woodland (past 5th St. by the freeway) have both been approved. 


Development Actions:
Peter to send the Board links to Nashville development trackers. 


9. Community Engagement 
Holiday Peanut Butter Drive – Donation goal was achieved 



UPCOMING BOARD MEETING 
Monday, February 3rd 6PM
927 Fatherland St. 

Meeting Adjourned at 6:57PM

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