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NASHVILLE
Your Hometown!
Brought to you by The Nashville Graphic ~ May 2021
Page 2, YOUR HOMETOWN NASHVILLE, The Nashville Graphic, May 27, 2021
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Population: approx. 5460 Harold D. Cooley Library (252) 972-1250
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YOUR HOMETOWN NASHVILLE, The Nashville Graphic, May 27, 2021, Page 3
Town manager anticipates development upturn
Nashville experiences growth and housing boom
BY AMANDA CLARK brought to families and businesses
GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER alike, Lansing said he feels people have
learned how to adapt and keep going.
There’s a lot going on in Nashville. The town has also survived the pan-
The town is experiencing tremendous demic thus far.
growth, with the addition of several new “We’ve weathered the pandemic in
housing developments. Nashville very well,” Lansing said. “We
Town Manager Randy Lansing said know it’s been a struggle for a number of
the additional homes our residential and service businesses.”
will be a benefit, as the But it all hasn’t been positive. The
town has a lack of hous- town has had its fair share of struggles
ing for those looking to too. an end,” Lansing said. “(But) there’s an “I feel like we are like a rose bud and
move to Nashville. Lansing said he has had to fill several opportunity for some additional won- we’re just getting ready to bloom,” she
“It all helps Nash- department head positions. However, derful things with the reuse and redevel- said. “I just feel really good about where
ville grow,” Lansing he added that he feels good about who’s opment plan.” we are now.”
said. “It’s got to make leading the town now. CIFI, a business outside of Nashville Brown said she’s pleased with her first
people feel good about “I’m pleased with the department but who purchased water from the town, term as mayor of Nashville, adding that
their community, that LANSING heads we have in place now,” Lansing also shut down. the current town council have common
others want to invest said. “We have some very competent “That took us by surprise,” Lansing goals for the town.
and build in and around people now.” said. “But again, there’s opportunity in “That makes a big difference,” she
Nashville.” “They’re all top notch,” he added. that.” said.
Lansing joined the town in June 2019 The town has also taken some hits “It’s too nice of a facility to sit empty Ultimately, Brown added, it’s the citi-
and said he’s loved every minute of his with businesses shutting down. for too long,” Lansing added. zens that make Nashville the town it is.
time here. One long-time business, Nashville Nashville Mayor Brenda Brown “I think what keeps Nashville so great
“My wife and I, we love it here,” he Building Supply, closed the end of said she feels good things are about to are the citizens,” she said. “They are
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Even with the struggles the pandemic “Their long history here is coming to setbacks.
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Nashville’s library is – More Than Just Books!
Harold D. Cooley Library offers new programs
BY AMANDA CLARK nity. In addition, Alston said the Latino
GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER community will also be encouraged to
visit the library.
Tikela Alston joined Nashville’s “When they come, they can get a free
Harold D. Cooley Library as its director bilingual book,” Alston added.
almost a year and a half ago. Another special program was in Feb-
Since that time, Alston has been busy ruary during Black History Month.
creating new literacy programming for Alston said a special display was done
patrons to enjoy. that featured African Americans who
Alston said there were a lot of pro- have made tremendous contributions to
grams in place when she arrived but not society.
necessarily literacy based so she set a Some other features that have been
goal to change that. included recently were put in place to
“I saw there was a need for more lit- help while families are at home more
eracy programs, so I have implemented doing more virtual work.
some literacy programs,” Alston said. Alston said patrons can visit the
“That’s the foundation for the library.” library’s website and read news from
Some of those new programs include over 2,500 newspapers, including local
Library BINGO, poetry classes and ones.
journaling classes. “That’s an addition we are really fond
Alston said a health program has also of,” Alston said.
changed its focus to more literacy based. Alston said with the pandemic, the Nashville’s library and recreation department partner quite often,
“We have a different strategy we use library has not really slowed down most recently offering its first Storywalk at Glover Park. Parks,
now,” Alston said. “It’s more hands on much. Despite being closed for four Recreation and Cultural Resources Director Koy Worrell and Cooley
and more activity literacy based.” months last year, Alston said things Library Director Tikela Alston are pictured preparing the story which
“It’s more hands on and visual and picked up right where they left off. was held in conjunction with Kids to Parks Day. Graphic photo
interactive,” she added. “Really, we’ve been doing exception-
Alston said she’s also been trying to ally well,” Alston said. “I don’t think we
implement things to celebrate special slowed down at all.”
days that may be overlooked. “I’m really proud of the fact that staff
One example will be a special Cinco worked well to keep normalcy for the
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Nashville’s library offers a variety of programs for all ages including
small children. Director Tikela Alston encourages citizens to start
visiting the library with small children to spark interest in all types of
programs. Most recently literacy programs have been added to the
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Nashville takes new direction with recreation
Town now focuses on non-athletic programming
BY AMANDA CLARK been working ever since to get those is the addition of a recreation building, said that program went well and many
GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER non-athletic programs in place. which provides an indoor space for all signed up. That is something the town
Worrell said he the new programming. may consider offering again.
There’s been a lot of changes for feels the decision to The new building is located at 108 In addition, Worrell said the parks,
Nashville’s Parks, Recreation and Cul- hand over athletics South Boddie Street and opened in recreation and cultural resources depart-
tural Resources Department. to Nash County was March. ment is also working on partnership to
Last January, the town turned over a good one, adding Just after opening, the town started help expand programs.
programming of its traditional team ath- that it didn’t make karate classes and fitness on demand The department has partnered with
letics to Nash County Parks and Recre- sense for the town programs. the library to offer special story-time
ation. The move meant the town could and county to dupli- Now, there’s also archery and line events.
focus more on expanding non-athletic cate services. dancing as well and Worrell said he’s In addition, partnerships with Nash-
programming. “They’re doing pleased with the response for the new ville Elementary School are continuing.
Those plans were put on hold for a great with athletics,” programs. Recently, a sky viewing event was held
bit due to the COVID-19 pandemic but he said. “If you drive WORRELL “We’ve had good participation in all coupled with a virtual science week.
things are starting to pick up. by Glover Park, it’s of those,” he said. “We offered different educational ses-
Parks, Recreation and Cultural normally pretty busy The archery program was made possi- sions via Zoom,” Worrell said.
Resources Director Koy Worrell joined when they have athletics going on.” ble thanks to grant funding. Worrell said Worrell said he feels good about
the town in September of 2020 and has Another big change in the department he hopes the program will be popular where the department is headed in terms
enough to maybe form an archery club. of recreation.
Worrell said due to COVD-19, the “I think this transition the department
department has had to be creative in is going in is great for the town and the
offering some of its special programs. residents and I look forward to provid-
This past Easter, Worrell said a typical ing these recreation programs that are
large Easter egg hunt could not be held not necessarily focused on athletics,” he
so instead, an Easter Egg Drop was held added.
at resident’s individual houses. Worrell
Nashville’s Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department
now focuses on non-athletic programming. Pictured above are
participants of the new archery program. Pictured below, Director
Koy Worrell offers a tour of the new recreation center at 108 S. Boddie
Street in downtown Nashville. Graphic phots
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Senior Center is set to reopen July 7th!
BY AMANDA CLARK senior center staff. Winstead said staff
GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER would be set up throughout the park-
ing lot holding signs and playing music.
Staff at the Nash County Senior Center Members would drive through, honking
have worn a lot of different hats over the horns and waving.
past year. Eventually, however, senior center
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the staff had to slow those programs down
center was shut down for guests, forcing to assist with vaccination clinics. Staff
staff to find new ways to offer program- helped man the COVID call center, cre-
ming to seniors. ating waiting lists for the vaccine.
Senior Services Supervisor Ashley Winstead said through it all, however,
Winstead said programming has been staff made sure to keep in constant con-
offered via Facebook live to keep the tact with members to ensure they were
seniors active and engaged. doing okay.
Fitness programming, cooking shows “They are very isolated,” she said.
and even guest speakers were some of the “They tell us all the time they are ready
things that were offered online. to come back.”
In addition, the popular BINGO days “(But) there are things we are doing
were brought back via ZOOM. to prevent the self-isolation,” Winstead
“At some point, we were doing it added. Senior Center staff found creative ways to stay in touch with seniors
daily,” Winstead said. Winstead said staff are also ready to and offer virtual programing. Contributed photo
The senior center eventually moved see the seniors again.
some activities outside so members And that may happen soon. Winstead
could get out of the house and be active. said plans are for the center to reopen in COVID has also created a shortage of of our routes,” Winstead said.
Winstead said Tai Chi, volleyball and July. But things will look different. volunteers for the Home Delivered Meals Winstead said she’s excited for the
BINGO were all done outside. “When we open, it won’t be full capac- program. Winstead said the center is center to reopen, even with limited capac-
Drive-by parades also become a popu- ity,” Winstead said. “We’re going to have working on new ways to recruit. ity and programming. She added that staff
lar way for members to see their favorite limitations.” “We need volunteers pretty much on all are probably just as excited as the seniors.
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Nashville Fire Department hopeful for substation
Second fire station will help with response on east side of town
BY AMANDA CLARK going from one end of the town to the
GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER other can take over five minutes.
Another exciting addition to the
The fire alarm at Nashville’s Fire department is a new ladder truck. Joyner
Department continues to go off at a said the truck has been needed for 20
steady pace, keeping fire fighters plenty years and the purchase will help the
busy. town’s insurance rating.
Despite things slowing down for “It was well needed from years back,”
others during the COVID pandemic, he said.
Chief Chris Joyner said things in Nash- Joyner said overall, he’s pleased with
ville have remained steady. Joyner said how the department has grown and been
first responder calls have slowed down able to maintain its staffing levels.
some with the pandemic but fires haven’t Joyner said the department has been
slowed down any. able to add some additional career staff
“We’ve kept right on providing the over the years. In addition, the depart-
same services we’ve been providing the ment’s volunteers are a huge asset, espe-
whole time,” Joyner said. cially during a time when volunteers are
The call volume is so intense there’s often hard to come by.
a need for a second fire station in town. Training is another essential area of
Joyner said that a second station will importance for fire fighters. Joyner said
soon hopefully become a reality. Nashville is fortunate to have so many
“It’s going to happen, it’s just going to dedicated to training in the department.
take a little time,” Joyner added. “Both sides of our house is training
The new station will help tremen- well,” he added. “Our staff we have now Nashville Fire Department staff and volunteers train on the
dously with response times on the east is very training oriented.” department’s ladder truck. Graphic photo
side of town, Joyner said, as sometimes “Training is extremely important.”
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Nash Arts Center opens – programs resume
BY AMANDA CLARK a lot more on that over the past year.
GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER “While most years I get a lot of no’s,
this year, I got yes,” she said.
Nash Arts has sat mostly empty for Grants received include the Job Reten-
over a year now and Director Shelly tion Grant, a Technology Project Grant
Gray can’t wait to see performers back through the Universal Leaf Foundation
on stage. as well as a donation from the local
Gray is excited to finally get back to Boddie Noel Foundation. In addition,
normal for Nash Arts and the commu- the center was able to get some fund-
nity. ing from the CARES Act though the NC
“We have been shut down since last Arts Council.
March,” she said. “The last thing that we County and local government funding
did was the Gala.” has also helped.
Gray said the first show since clos- “We just were very fortunate to get
ing down was country gospel artist T. the grants,” Gray said. “A majority of it
Graham Brown on May 22nd. In addi- came through the NC Arts Council.”
tion, The Legacy Motown Revue is set Gray said she’s excited to get back to
for June 24th. holding shows and other events.
She said as of June 1, all restrictions “It’s kind of like opening a new busi-
will be lifted and all activities will ness,” she said. “I’m just ready to get
resume to normal such as capacity and back to it.”
concessions. “You can expect the full Nash County
Gray said to look for a full schedule in Arts Council experience when we pres-
August and encourages the community ent The Legacy Motown Revue on June
to visit the center. 24th, and we can hardly wait! We thank
She said with things being shut down, you for your continued patience and
she has relied on grant funding to help understanding.” Nash Arts Director Shelly Gray (center) is pictured with Shelia and
the arts center get by. A lot of her job is T. Graham Brown during the first concert held at Nash Arts since the
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My Sister’s House celebrates 40th anniversary
BY AMANDA CLARK in the average length of stay because of
GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER what was going on in the community.”
Protection order requests also
My Sister’s House will celebrate its increased over 200 percent last March
40th anniversary this year and is making and April, Lemus said, adding that the
plans to celebrate. summer months were typically their
Executive Director Emily Lemus said busiest time of year. However, due to
while those plans aren’t decided yet due the pandemic, more people were stuck
to COVID, the organization is excited home.
about whatever kind of celebration will Lemus said the pandemic did allow
be held. the organization to serve many former
“We don’t have an exact date,” Lemus clients. Clients who had been on their
said. “We’re kind of playing it by ear.” own for six months to a year experi-
The organization has experienced enced hardships such as layoffs and loss
many changes during its 40 years but of income and instead of returning to
the mission has remained the same: to their abuser they turned to My Sister’s
support victims of domestic violence, House for help.
sexual assault, and human trafficking “They came to us for those resources,”
My Sister’s House staff participates in Denim Day, a sexual violence
through advocacy, shelter, community she said. “So we went through a lot more
prevention and education campaign. Contributed photo
outreach, and education. toiletries and food products.”
While COVID has slowed many other “I’m really glad we were able to fill place at My Sister’s House, who never “We have a very committed staff,’
non-profits down, My Sister’s House that need for our former clients”, Lemus stopped working throughout the pan- Lemus added. “We made the last year
experienced a busy year in 2020. added. “I was really pleased to see that demic. work by working together.”
Lemus said the length of stay at the people we had served in the past felt “We didn’t close during the pandemic “I’m really proud of the staff for their
organization’s shelter increased by over comfortable coming back and knew at all,” she said. “The need was too response to the pandemic in putting
20 percent. they could come back so that was unex- much and we felt this obligation to serve clients first. We’re really committed to
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Nashville Chamber plans reopening agenda
Chamber starts planning post pandemic events and member perks
COVID-19 has made for a challeng- “The response was pretty overwhelm- comfortable,” Joyner said. monies to our qualifying small busi-
ing year for Nashville’s Chamber of ing,” he said. “Hopefully that did some- Chamber president Mary Grace nesses. We’re crossing our fingers!”
Commerce. thing to drive some businesses.” Daughtridge said the board is currently She continued that soon a new board
“We have not been as active,” said Another holiday event the Chamber working on a grant that she hopes will of directors will take seats and she is
Chamber Vice-President Cliff Joyner was able to do was bringing Santa to enable the chamber to assist members. very excited about some new opportuni-
noting the pandemic had canceled the town for a visit with children. Though “Funding is provided through Duke ties, “We are going to refocus on some
majority of the chamber’s events. the event was modified due to COVID, Energy’s new Hometown Revitalization of the chamber’s responsibilities to our
Nonetheless, the Chamber worked it still turned out to be a popular event. Grant program,” she said members and are eager to get to work
hard to continue to do as much as pos- Joyner said while some businesses Duke Energy is awarding 20 commu- creating a new vision and work plan
sible to focus on its mission of promot- have done okay during the pandemic nities $25,000 each to establish a small which will hopefully benefit our mem-
ing and encouraging businesses. others have struggled. He added that business support microgrant program to bers even more than before,” she said.
Though Chamber social events were he looks forward to the Chamber being deploy the funding to their local small “We’re ready to get back to work”
all canceled during 2020, members were able to return to doing some of its more business community. If interested in volunteering or
able to still put together the popular Shop popular events, events that encourage Daughtridge said board members are becoming a member, contact the cham-
Small holiday event, which encourages and promote the businesses in town. currently preparing the grant applica- ber at nashvillencchamber@gmail.com
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day season. Joyner said the event was opening back up and people being able one of these grants, we will carefully
very successful. to get out and shop more and feel more abide by the criteria and award the
The chamber’s 2021 Distinguished Citizen Award event was postponed The chamber is looking forward to planning the 2022 Blooming
due to the pandemic however it plans to present an award at its 2021 Festival. Due to the pandemic 2020 and 2021 were canceled. Graphic photo
annual meeting. Pictured above, chamber member Cindy Puckett
presents Jamey Baines with the 2020 award. Graphic photo
CHAMBER FUNCTIONS
Distinguished Citizen Award
Reception
Children’s Christmas Celebration
& Bicycle Parade
Nashville Blooming Festival
Member Socials
Business After Hours
Ribbon Cuttings
Local candidate forums
Local college scholarships
The chamber’s annual meeting is planned for Junior Achievement Award
mid-summer which will include the 2021 Business The chamber was able to salvage its 2020 Christmas
of the Year Award. Pictured, Jody’s of Nashville Business of the Year Award event by offering socially distanced visits with Santa.
receives the 2019 award. Graphic photo Graphic photoPage 12, YOUR HOMETOWN NASHVILLE, The Nashville Graphic, May 27, 2021
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB
~ Nashville Area Unit ~
BY AMANDA CLARK perature checks, daily screenings, hand
GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER washing and social distancing. In addi-
tion, masks were required.
The Nashville Area Unit of the Boys “The pandemic brought challenges
and Girls Club of the Tar River Region that required our staff to begin program-
spent four months of 2020 shut down ming in new and unique ways,” Thomas
due to the COVID pandemic. said. “High Yield Learning Activities
But that didn’t mean staff weren’t were engaging and fun while still provid-
busy. ing an educational basis to supplement
Troi Thomas, who serves as the Direc- the learning loss members experienced
tor of the Nashville Area Unit, said staff due to the closing of schools.”
stayed busy checking on members, per- Club members returned to school in
forming wellness checks as well as cre- August virtually and club staff rolled
ating virtual content so members could their sleeves up and got to work.
still receive some programming from “Our staff helped members navigate
home. the new world of digital learning and
Thomas said the shutdown was cer- stepped in to assist with school work
tainly a tough time for both members and tutoring when needed,” Thomas
and staff but the club remained strong. said. “We are so fortunate to have the
The club reopened its doors in July opportunity to continue to inspire and
of last year but to a limited number of enable all those who need us the most
Boys and Girls Club staff at the Nashville Area Unit assist members members. In addition, safety measures each and everyday”
with homework and virtual learning. Contributed photo were put into place, including tem-
NPD works towards community policing
BY AMANDA CLARK back on the streets, walking downtown nity policing helps lower crime. the best service.
GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER and visiting businesses. Crime during the COVID pandemic Encouraging those young officers to
Puckett said he’s didn’t take a break. stay in Nashville is also important.
Nashville Police Chief Anthony hopeful some of his Puckett said though calls for service Puckett said he wants to see officers
Puckett knows the importance of com- plans will start to went down during the pandemic but the come to Nashville with plans to retire
munity policing. come to fruition this types of calls have changed as has the here. However, there are some things
Since joining the Nashville Police summer. time officers spend on those calls. that will have to change to make that
Department in 2019, Puckett has made Community polic- “Crime is on an uptick, even during happen, including increasing salaries to
community policing one of his top pri- ing is important the pandemic,” Puckett said. give officers an incentive to stay and not
orities. However, the COVID-19 pan- because it gives the Drugs are another top priority of move on to a neighboring department
demic has pushed that goal to the back community insight Puckett’s, who said he is determined to that pays more.
burner for now. into the town’s offi- keep drugs out of Nashville. To do that, “We have to address that,” he said.
“COVID kind of set us back,” Puckett cers. That insight Puckett said officers put a lot of focus Puckett said he has enjoyed his time
said. “I have some plans to do a whole opens up the path for PUCKETT on drug crimes. in Nashville and looks forward to being
lot more community policing.” better communica- Puckett said his department has lots able to work on some of the goals he set
Some of those plans include a police tion, Puckett said. of young officers so training is also in place when he became chief of the
citizen’s academy and getting officers Ultimately, Puckett added, commu- essential so the department can provide department.
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An Everlasting Memory
An Everlasting Memory “By taking out the middle
Monument Company is man and going to our
locally and family owned monument company, it not
and operated by Michelle only saves the family money,
Viverette-Strickland. but they are able to really
Michelle established personalize the memorial, by
the company in 2006. The talking to professionals that
following year, she expanded have used all the tools to
to a larger location on help with the personalization
Rocky Mount Elks Lodge #1038, located in Nashville, donated picnic Winstead Avenue. Michelle of the design instead of
tables to Glover Park in February. has been in the monument using standard designs.”
industry since 1988. AEM feels blessed to be
An Everlasting Memory able to donate a number of
Elks Lodge 1038 makes Nashville its home has an inside and outside markers and monuments
showroom that features Michelle Viverette-Strickland each year to families who
Since relocating to Nashville, the ous building in Rocky Mount. The orga- all types of markers, can not afford to purchase a
Rocky Mount Elks Lodge #1038 has nization now operates out of the former monuments, and more. memorial.
made it a point to show the community Birchwood Country Club. “We have many choices from “The most rewarding part of
its dedication to giving back. Davis said since coming to Nashville, which to choose– granite available owning AEM,” Michelle concludes,
One contribution this year was a dona- membership has grown from 59 to 117, in different colors, marble or bronze “is meeting people and establishing
tion of three picnic tables to Glover Park. which means more people to help serve markers, monuments, ledgers, lasting relationships. My goal is to
Exalted Ruler Michael P. Davis said a the community. benches, vases, mausoleums and urns,” adds provide excellent service as well as give back
grant, The Gratitude Grant, made it pos- “We’re fortunate and proud to be here Michelle. to the community.”
sible for the tables to be purchased. The and we want to serve the community,” Michelle states, “We are here to serve AEM is also honored to be the 2018 and
grant was for $2,500. Davis added. families in need of a lasting tribute for their 2019 Readers Choice Award Winner, as well
Davis said the tables cost $2,895 for The Order of the Elks considers itself loved ones. When you walk into our office, we as the 2017 Readers Choice Award Runner Up.
all three, adding that the Elks Lodge a benevolent organization instead of a want you to feel like you are with family in an For more information, visit the store at
#1038 put in the balance. social or business club. Davis said since environment that makes you feel like you are in 1036 Winstead Avenue, beside Coastal Bank,
“We’re just proud to be able to do coming to Nashville, the organization your living room.” Monday - Friday, 9:30 to 5 and Saturday by
something great in the community,” has worked hard to make a difference in Our company offers many different pay appointment. You can visit their website at
Davis said. “Hopefully, these tables will Nashville. plans, one certain to meet every family’s need. aneverlastingmemory.net.
be put to good use.” “We’ll be looking to do more things in
The Elks Lodge moved to Nashville the Nashville community,” Davis said.
in 2020 after a fire destroyed their previ- “More things are coming.”
LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS
• American Legion - Post 110 and Post 293
• Nashville BPW - Christy.Warrick@edwardjones.com
• Nashville Lion’s Club (252) 459-1849
• Woodmen of the World
• Nashville Chamber of Commerce (252) 459-4050
• Nashville Boys & Girls Club (252) 469-2355
• Nash Arts Center (252) 459-4734
• Nash County Habitat for Humanity (252) 972-1994
• Ruritans - Nash County District Information - (252) 443-9350
• Nash County Senior Center (252) 459-7681
• My Sister’s House (252) 462-0366
• The Voice of Nashville (252) 382-8654
• Nash County Animal Friends - NCAF-Inquiry@hotmail.com
• Nash County 4-H (252) 459-9810
• Elks Lodge 1038 (252) 446-4433Page 14, YOUR HOMETOWN NASHVILLE, The Nashville Graphic, May 27, 2021
Nashville Elementary School
Students and staff return to normal routines
BY AMANDA CLARK yard. Photos are also being posted on being transformed into a garden area,
GRAPHIC STAFF WRITER social media. which is incorporated into learning
“That’s been really successful,” Man- activities. The project has been a suc-
The highlight of the school year for gano said. cess thanks to local businesses and Nash
many at Nashville Elementary School “The students really love it, the teach- Community College.
was just getting back in the school ers really love it,” he added. “I think the “It’s coming along really well,” he
building. kids and families loved it too.” said.
Students did just that in March and Wellness has also been a big focus For the next school year, Mangano
Principal Quintin Mangano said 70 per- this school year. said gym renovations, which are cur-
cent of enrolled students came back. “Our staff have set goals to drink rently underway, will be complete,
“We were pleased with the amount more water, add exercise to their weekly adding art and music classrooms. The
that came back,” Mangano said. routines and to engage in the practice of gym will receive new bleachers, new
Getting settled into new routines has gratitude,” Mangano said. doors and new windows.
taken some time but Mangano said he’s Teachers are also teaching students “That area is going to look really
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President Harry Truman’s footprints
are in the Nash County Courthouse!
President Harry Truman’s footprints are forever immortalized inside
the Nash County Courthouse. While visiting Nashville on October 14,
1960 during the Harvest Festival, President Truman’s feet were placed
in cement casting his footprints to forever remain in Nash County. The
footprints are displayed inside the courthouse and are available for
public view.
President Harry Truman tips
his hat to the photographer while
sitting on a stage in front of the
Nash County Courthouse. Pic-
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