Pocket Parks

A pocket park
1. It is located directly on the street so that people are attracted to look and to go in.
2. There is good, reasonably priced food.
3. There are movable chairs and tables so people can be comfortable and can have some control over where they sit.
4. A waterfall provides a focal point and a dramatic reason to visit the park and its noise creates a sense of quiet and privacy.
5. There is shade in the summer from the trees yet their thin structure allows a beautiful dappled light to pass through.
6. Overhead heat lamps on the upper level heat the park in cool weather.

Now Accepting Applications for Home Repair Program

Chattanooga-TN- The Department of Neighborhood Services and Community Development announces the application period for the upcoming 2010 World Changer Home Repair Program. The application period for this year’s program begins Tuesday, December 8, 2009 and concludes Thursday, March 4, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. Home repairs will take place July 12- July 24, 2010.

CORN HOLE TOSS!

Hello all!
I hope everyone had a fantastic day on Saturday and a big 'thank you' to all who played! We were able to raise $240 for Battle Academy as well as crown a new Main x 24: Southside Cowart Place Cornhole Champion. Congratulations to the Scranton Scro-Toms for the win!

We will be hosting another tournament in late spring. We want to continue to build on the number of teams entered. I will be sending out emails as more details are set.

Again, thanks for playing! I hope to see you all soon!

Happy Holidays!

Carol

MAIN X 24 - CornHole Tournament

Artech - Bruce Simonson wins award..

follow here...http://www.facebook.com/pages/Chattanooga-TN/Artech/94247791690

He'll receive a ABC Projects of Distinction/Excellence in Construction Award. He'll be

Chatt State Update.

Dear Neighborhood Association Presidents,

As you plan your neighborhood calendar, we’re writing to invite you to include Chattanooga State on your agenda.

For the first time, we’re offering regular Overview sessions to prospective students throughout our community. These sessions – which are free of charge – are designed to stimulate people who are thinking about college. While they’re hosted at Chattanooga State and provide lots of information about our programs, they’re about more than just Chattanooga State. We talk about scholarships, the process of applying to any college, and the many advantages of a college education.

The Overview, plus a campus tour with one of our Ambassadors, will make for a full and interesting day on our campus.

As a community college, one of our important missions is strengthening our whole region. We hope you’ll help us emphasize the quality educational options that are available right here in the Tennessee Valley. If you’re interested in scheduling an Overview with us, please contact Shirley Moore at 697-2689.

Also for your information, we will be glad to come to your neighborhood and speak to anyone or groups interested in attending college. My contact information is below if you would like for someone to come out speak.

Again, we’re looking forward to welcoming you and any groups to Chattanooga State or hearing from you to invite us out to speak with interested prospects in your neighborhoods.

Sincerely,

Robin Smith

Coordinator, Recruitment Services

(423) 697-3227

Robin.smith@chattanoogastate.edu

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Main X 24 - Meeting schedule and volunteers needed

The next meeting is October 20th at 5:30 pm @
green/spaces. I apologize for any confusion.

While we have your attention here are a couple of updates/request:

1) David Hudson met with the city last week and due to two other major
events/parades on December 5th, we will need 18 volunteers to man
intersections on the day of the parade. If you are willing to
Volunteer with parade, please email Roger Halligan @
rogerphalligan@yahoo.com
2) Due to Jefferson Park not being completed the post parade event
will be at Battle Academy. The Parade will start this year at
Jefferson Park and end at Battle. We had tried to extend the parade
through Cowart Place but the City has asked we keep the same route as
last year (albeit, reversed).
3) Battle Academy is planning the post parade party which will include
a bake sale. If you are willing to bake some south side delights for
this day or wish to volunteer, please contact
lorihairrell@restartchattanooga.org
4) Ellen Hays is coordinating the pancake breakfast and if you are
willing to volunteer for the breakfast or sell tickets, please contact
her directly @ ellenmhays@gmail.com

Finally, if you are working on an event and have more details for us
to include in the schedule, please forward them to either (or all)
David, Katie or myself. We hope to put out a draft schedule next week
for everyone to see the great progress that is happening. We have
attached a copy of the latest draft schedule of known events in
progress.

David Hudson Ken Hays

WITH SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR MEDIA SPONSORS

Chattanooga Times Free Press
WGOW
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October issue of Common Ground now available

Follow this link: http://www.chattanooga.gov/CGOct09.pdf


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Pres. Mike Sparkman graduates Oct. 23

Attached is the link to register for the 11th Annual Neighborhood Conference. The dates of the conference are Thursday, October 22 and Friday, October 23. Your President, Mike Sparkman, will be graduating from the Neighborhood Leadership Institute. The graduation ceremony will be held at the conference on Friday. He is also displaying a project in the exhibit hall. The conference is free of charge for the neighborhoods. The conference workshops provide topics which promote community building, organizational development, and strategic tactics to empower neighborhood leaders and citizens.

I encourage you all to attend, enjoy the workshops, fellowship of other neighborhoods, and cheer Mike on!

REGISTRATION ON LINE: http://www.chattanooga.gov/Files/LiveReg_distributed.pdf


CONFERENCE INFORMATION: http://www.chattanooga.gov/Files/09Registrationweb.pdf


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Battle Grounds: A Medieval/Renaissance Festival

Saturday, November 14, 2009, 10AM-4PM

Battle Academy ● 1601 South Market Street

Plan to join us for a day of food & festivities designed to be fun for the whole family.

v Inflatables, Games, Live Music, Art Exhibits

v Visit one of our artisan's booths to purchase holiday gifts or serve yourself and your family by participating in our silent auction.

v Experience a trade from the historical period demonstrated by one of our guests or staff members

v Create your own artwork guided by one of our related arts teachers.

Your sponsorship, gifts, services & attendance will support our arts education programming, reduce the cost of planned field experiences & assist our purchasing of teaching materials and resources.

Contact event coordinator, Scott Rosenow,

at 423-209-5747, ext 269;

or e-mail rosenow_s@hcde.org for more information or if you have items or services to donate for our silent auction.

Block party - Sept 26th

There will be a neighborhood block party in the Alley behind the 1700's on Cowart on Saturday night Sept 26th. Bring chairs, a side item to share, and something to toss on the grill. To coordinate side items, check back here (or one of the neighborhood mailing lists) for a form that you can submit your side item to. If there are too many of one thing -some one will contact those folks to sort it out.

New Market Party - Thursdays at Miller Plaza.

Go to Chattanoogamarket.com for more information

EPB Fiber Optics website!!!!

Friends For Life Pet Photo Contest

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Wally's Friends Spay/Neuter Clinic Newsletter Friends For Life Pet Photo Contest September 2009 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Follow this link for ENTRY FORM

September Meeting...

Again, if you want something on the agenda, please email Tahnika (tnrodriguez@tva.gov) so she can get it added and Mike Sparkman (mkspark@aol.com) so he can know what we are talking about. Sending this info ahead of time keeps the meetings timely. As Mike said, the agenda will be passed out at the meeting Thursday.

Southside/Cowart Place

September

Neighborhood Association Meeting

6:00 p.m. sharp

Thursday, 9/10

Main & Mocha

If you haven’t paid already, please bring your yearly dues of $25!

September Meeting @ Main and Mocha

The September Meeting will be held on September 10th at Main and Mocha, Corner of Main St and Market St. While the agenda is not yet set, there are numerous items to decide...including volunteers for committees. If you have an issue or can contribute to a committee, please attend.

Brick Path Studio - Moving Sale

This weekend Brick Path Studios will be having a sale to clear out their combined Studio and Work Room. They are separating the Work Room and Studio Space. The studio space will remain in the southside but may be moved with in the building or neighborhood. They will be open all day Saturday for the sale.
www.brickpathstudio.com

Send Photos from National Night Out

Email photos of the party to SSCowart.NationalNO@picasaweb.com The gallery created will be posted to the website.
Thanks Mary

National Night Out - Mark Your Calendar

We are the official kickoff for Neighborhood Watch for the entire city.

Begining 6PM August 4 till 9PM

• Hotdogs, Cokes and Snack
• Music
• Dog Contest - Click for info
• Corn Hole Toss Tounament**
• Speech from our mayor.
• And Door Prizes

Bring your own blanket or chair and spend the evening with your neighbors.

**Corn Hole Toss Tournament Sign up to get on a team at tourney@sscowart.com and include the street you live on.

Sign up for a team at NNO from 6 to 6:30 pm. Winning team announced at 8:45

More Sponsors

More sponsors.

English Rose Tea Room - donated again
Area 61 (Gallery next door to Bluegrass)
Terminal
Farmers Market (Trae Moore)
  BlueGrass Grill
  Blue Orleans

Hope you'll join us too.

National Night Out Local Sponsors!! Yippie!

Some of the sponsors, so far, for the National Night Out are

Cancun on Broad St.

Niko's Cowart St

Gardens Vignettes W 13th St

Niedlovs Main St

English Tea Room Market St

Office Coordinators Inc (OCI) Main St

Clyde's Auto Glass Main St

We'd like to thank these businesses for their support.

National Night Out Dog Contest

Pre-Sign up for the DOG CONTEST at the National Night Out - August 4th from 6pm to 9pm.
Send Dog's name, owner's name and street name to pups@sscowart.com. Include the contest you wish to enter the dog into; Cutest, Ugliest, or Friendliest.

Day of Event sign up will be near the Neighborhood Association table.
To win votes for you dog, you must campaign for it. Introduce them to neighbors, have them do small tricks for small crowds, etc.
Voting will last until 8:30 that evening.
There will be a PUP Walk at 8:30 while votes are being counted.
At 8:45, winners will be announced.

Voting slips will be available at or near the Neighborhood Association table. Each person will receive 3 tabs. This will allow for one vote in each category.

Please bring waste bags for the dogs. Water will be provided.

Sponsors Needed for NNO

Committee members will be visiting local businesses to find sponsors for the Aug 4 National Night Out hosted by the neighborhood. We are going to be the kick off for the city so the Mayor will be speaking at our event. We are seeking sponsors primarily within the Southside. Please sponsor an event, a door prize or provide general sponsorship to the neighborhood

NNO update meeting

National Night Out planning meeting will be held at the Terminal at ~5pm. Please come and volunteer.

July Meeting Tomorrow...

Southside/Cowart Place

July

Neighborhood Association Meeting

6:00 p.m. sharp

Thursday, 7/09

Main & Mocha

If you haven’t paid already, please bring your yearly dues of $25!

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Tracing the Tracks, a WTCI-produced documentary, on Tuesday, June 30 at 7:30 p.m.

Choo Choo Hosting Documentary Preview
From NewsChannel9 - Direct Link
June 18, 2009 - 12:06 PM

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. - June 16, 2009 - To continue the Chattanooga Choo Choo's year-long centennial celebration, WTCI-TV (PBS) and the Chattanooga Choo Choo are hosting a preview screening of Tracing the Tracks, a WTCI-produced documentary, on Tuesday, June 30 at 7:30 p.m. at the Chattanooga Choo Choo Centennial Theatre. The screening is free and open to the public. Tracing the Tracks explores the history of the Chattanooga Choo Choo and the history and evolution of the rail system in the eastern and southern regions, focusing mainly on Chattanooga. The use of the song, "Chattanooga Choo Choo", made famous by the Glenn Miller Orchestra in 1941, is a unifying theme of the documentary.

"As a PBS station, WTCI strives to uncover and tell the important stories of our community," said Paul Grove, WTCI President and CEO. "Tracing the Tracks is a documentary that has allowed us to explore the history of one of Chattanooga's most recognized icons, the Chattanooga Choo Choo. We are proud to partner with the Chattanooga Choo Choo as they celebrate 100 years."

This screening marks one of many events the Choo Choo has already hosted this year to celebrate its anniversary, including a recent performance by the Glenn Miller Orchestra and a kick-off party in December.

"We are thrilled to be able to celebrate our 100th year with the premiere of a documentary focused on the history of the Chattanooga Choo Choo," said Jim Bambrey, General Manager of the Chattanooga Choo Choo. "I can think of no better way honor this milestone and look back on our incredible past. To have our community's PBS station produce this documentary with support from numerous community sponsors has been amazing."

Production of the documentary is sponsored locally by the Chattanooga Convention and Visitors Bureau, Comcast, Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum, McKee Foods, and Coca-Cola.

Tracing the Tracks will premiere on WTCI Wednesday, July 15 at 9 p.m. with repeats scheduled July 15 at 11 p.m., July 16 at 8 p.m., July 26 at 2 p.m., and July 30 at 8 p.m.

Thanks to News Channel 9 -WTVC for permission to re-post this.

Local Resident has Gallery Opening

Leo Handmade Gallery will host a grand opening at their new location below Clumpies on River Street. The opening begins at 2 pm and continues until 10pm. At 7pm, Chad will be spinning records. The gallery hosts over 50 artists & designers handmade goods.
From Bridget Astronette

Event: GRAND OPENING!!!!
"Come out & celebrate with us!!!"
What: Opening
Host: Leo Handmade Gallery
Start Time: Friday, June 12 at 2:00pm
End Time: Friday, June 12 at 10:00pm
Where: 149 River

Facebook link..here

Urban Market/ Cafe at Hills

Battle Academy parents and neighborhood residents are invited to attend an informational session about a proposed Urban Market/Cafe located in the former Hills Florist facility ( 100 West Main Street). The session will be held on Thursday, June 11 at 6:00 p.m. in Battle Academy's Multipurpose Room.

The Developers, Project Architect, & Market Proprietor will be there to present their ideas and answer any questions and concerns about this exciting opportunity to further enhance our neighborhood

Riverbend Forces Delay of Neighborhood Meeting

With Friend of the Festival holding firm on the dates for Riverbend and specifically the date for the B-52s, you neighborhood association has been forced to delay the June meeting to June 18th. This should not discourage you from meeting with your neighbors on June 11 to attend the much anticipated show... But understand that sadly no work will be accomplished.

The official neighborhood assocation meeting for June will be held June 18 at Main and Mocha (basement) from 6-7pm. We should be able to deside on a final design for the street sign toppers and begin work on the National Night Out scheduled for Aug 4th. Again, volunteers are needed.

National Night Out!! August 4TH

Planners and participants are requested to volunteer for the Southside Cowart first National Night Out. Information on the 2009 National Night Out can be found here. A new committee is forming beginning the May neighborhood meeting to determine how we will participate.
Please attend the meeting and share ideas and volunteer. Contact info@sscowart.com for more information.

Parking changes at Wednesday Market

From Main Street Market email update...
We are making some changes this week to the market parking. First off, we will be closing the lot where the farmers set up to all cars. We are planning on having a couple more farms to join us at the market soon, so we need the extra space for them. Also, we feel that the lot has been getting a little too dangerous with all the cars pulling in amongst children playing. We want to make the lot a safe sociable place where you can come and meet new friends. So, this week you will need to either park in the lot next to us ( we will have a sign showing you where), or in the large lot behind Hills Floral shop off of Long St. You can walk from the Hills Floral lot to the market by coming in behind Hiroshi's and then walking between Hiroshi's and their neighbor; then please carefully cross Main St. You can view the map to the right to see where parking is available. Do not forget, you can also park on Main and Williams St. We hope that these changes will create a safer more enjoyable market for everyone, please let us know what you think.

Newly formed Southside-Cowart Place Neighborhood Association Promotes Weekly Farmer’s Market, Clean-up Day

Chattanooga’s Southside is home to the areas newest farmer’s market. Area farmers can be found at the corner of Main and Williams Streets each Wednesday, 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. The new Southside Farmer’s Market features four farms - Clover Wreath, River Ridge, Sequatchie Cove and Williams Island.

As part of Neighborhood Clean-up Day, a work day is being held on Saturday, April 25, beginning at 10 a.m. Those interested should meet at the parking lot at Main and Williams Street. Gloves and trash bags will be provided. The event is sponsored by the new Southside-Cowart Place Neighborhood Association. For more information, contact Mike Sparkman, 596-0766, or Carol Huckaby, 313-7139.

The Southside-Cowart Place Neighborhood Association was recently formed for those living and working in the area bounded by Broad and Market Streets and 12th and 20th Streets. The association meets the second Thursday of the month. Contact Mike Sparkman, mkspark@aol.com or 596-0766, for more information or to receive notices about the meeting.

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Distributed: April 21, 2009
Media Contact: Mike Sparkman, 596-0766

April 9th Meeting

Southside/Cowart Place

April 9, 2009

Neighborhood Association Meeting Minutes

1. Meeting called to order at 6:00 pm
2. Roll Called
3. President’s report (and Neighborhood Ambience)
1. Great American Cleanup – April 25, four stations manned by Tahnika/Mike, Katie, Carol, and Cynthia
2. All neighbors are encouraged to pick up after pets
3. Fliers will no longer be placed in mailboxes as neighbors have expressed concern
4. Please do not use neighborhood trash cans as your own – all neighbors should use their city trash cans
5. Please keep noise quiet in the early mornings of Saturday and Sunday
2. Dues
1. $650 in bank from dues
2. Please keep paying dues to Katie Fuller
3. New Business
1. Idea (given by Carol Huckaby): community yard sale.
1. Similar to the one St. Elmo has done
2. Anyone who wants to participate is welcome
3. Carol is willing to organize and is asking those willing to help organize to contact her
4. Old Business
1. SIGN TOPPER (update by Craig Kronenberg):
1. Lyndhurst wants to piggy back on our sign topper and assign all neighborhoods their own sign, i.e. Fort Negley, Cowart Place, etc.
2. Getting Southside resident John Benedict to help with design
3. Design team will meet Saturday, April 18, 2009 at Craig’s office (H&K Architect on Main Street)
5. SWOT Analysis
1. Reviewed and voted on top five Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats
2. Debbie will return next month to discuss outcome of votes

Meeting was adjourned at 6:50 p.m.

Next meeting is May 14, location TBD.

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About This Page - And the Association

This page is sponsored by the Neighborhood Association - BUT it is not limited to Association News.

To have items posted to the page contact Mary at pr@sscowart.com

To receive an email when ever something is posted, got to groups.google.com and join the group "sscowart" or follow link to http://groups.google.com/group/sscowart. There is a sign up link on the main page.

To join the Neighborhood Association, email join@sscowart.com.

Please note in the email you send if you want to have your email added to the google group for the neighborhood association - This is a different mailing list.

Contacts to Join Neighborhood Association

To Join Association Send Email to Join@sscowart.com
Please include your email and street address if you are a resident. If you work in our neighborhood, please include the business name and address.

Your membership dues ($25/annually) entitle you to a single vote for association events or expenditure. A two person household may pay dues twice to allow each person to vote.

Members may be residents (renters or homeowners) or individuals who work or own businesses in our neighborhood.

You email address will be added to the mailing list to receive the association emails - these emails are also posted on the web site.

The first vote was to determine the design of the Toppers to attache to our street signs - the winning design is used for this blog.

Southside Businesses....

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National Night Out Sponsors
Area 61
art gallery 61 E Main St (423) 648-9367
Blue Orleans Creole Restaurant
restaurant 1463 Market St (423) 757-0088 blueorleansdowntown.com
Public House
restaurant 1110 Market St (423) 266-3366 publichousechattanooga.com
Bluegrass Grill
restaurant 55 E Main St (423) 752-4020 bluegrassgrillchattanooga.com
Activity Rentals
children entertainment 1511 Williams St (423) 553-8100 www.activityrentals.com
Clyde's Auto Glass
Repair 122 W Main St (423) 266-6402
Alleia
restaurant 25 E Main St (423) 475-6324 alleiarestaurant.com
Office Coordinators, Inc
Furniture 326 E Main St (423) 756-4531 www.officecoordinators.com
Niko's Southside Grill
restaurant 1400 Cowart St (423) 266-6511 www.nikossouthside.com
The English Rose
restaurant 1401 Market St (423) 265-5900
Ciao Bella
Women's Apparel 1415 Market St (423) 475-5758
Terminal Brewhouse
restaurant 6 14th St (423) 752-8090 terminalbrewhouse.com
Niedlov's Breadworks
restaurant 215 E Main St (423) 756-0303 niedlovs.com
Main Street Farmers Market
grocery Williams St & W. Main St (423) 942-9201 www.mainstfarmersmarket.com
Bone Appetit Bakery
pet store 103 Frazier Ave (423) 756-2663
Cancun's Mexican Restaurant
restaurant 1809 Broad St (423) 266-1461 www.cancunmexicanrest.com
Brewer Media Group
Media and Broadcasting 1305 Carter Street (423) 265-9494 http://brewerradio.com/

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