Nancy Stetten's quilts on display at Green Hills Library

Neighbor and artist Nancy Stetten has designed several beautiful and thought-provoking quilts that are on display now through Sunday at the Green Hills Library. Stop by to check them out over the weekend, and let Nancy know what you think.

MNPD apprehend Sylvan Park armed robbery suspects

The most recent Metro Police employee newsletter shares some disturbing news about an attempted armed robbery in Sylvan Park:

Heads-up police work by West Precinct Flex Officer Steve Parks led to the arrest of two 16-year-olds minutes after the robbery of a Belmont University student.

The 23-year-old female student was jogging on 47th Avenue North near Dakota Avenue at 8 p.m. when the two teenagers, with bandanas over their faces, approached. One of them pulled a pistol and demanded the victim’s belongings. She gave them her cell phone and the suspects fled.

The victim went to a nearby home and quickly called 911. Eight minutes later, Officer Parks had the two teenagers in custody after seeing them running on Dakota toward 43rd Avenue. Elijah Lynn Hall of Alameda Street and Jason Holt of Michigan Avenue were positively identified by the victim. They were charged with aggravated robbery at juvenile detention.

Please report any instances of criminal activity or suspicious behavior that you witness. Call (615) 862-8600 for non-emergencies or 911 in life-threatening situations. Thanks to Doug Eckert for passing along this information.

Jazzy Art & Artsy Jazz October 6

Looking for something fun & festive to do on Saturday night, October 6? Then come on down to Sylvan Park Paideia School for an evening of Jazzy Art & Artsy Jazz! You can bring a picnic blanket and relax on the lawn behind the school (4801 Utah Avenue) while listening to a lively jazz band. Then, pop inside the school to mingle with local artists and see their work. You might even take home a new creation... all while helping the school!

If you're hungry, the guys from Italian Market will also be there selling their signature muffalettas and italian ice.

The cover charge is just $5 per couple or family at the event. Proceeds benefit the school, including art and music programs. For more information, contact Carla Lankford at (615) 525-3380 or visit www.sylvanparkschool.org. We hope to see you there!

Whitland Home Tour Sept. 29 and 30

The Whitland Area Neighborhood Association will hold its annual home tour next weekend. Eight homes will be open to the public, and Metro Nashville Fire Hall #17 will also be featured on the tour. Here are the home locations:

• The Stewart Home, 3813 Whitland Avenue
• The Mathews Home, 3806 Whitland Avenue
• The James Home, 3822 Whitland Avenue
• The Kelly Home, 205 Bowling Avenue
• The Forrest Home, 227 Leonard Avenue
• The Spurgeon Home, 205 Craighead Avenue
• The Hadley Home at The Westende, 3733 West End Avenue
• The Baysinger Home, 215 Cantrell Avenue
  

Home tour admission and tickets can be purchased at any of the open homes on the days of the tour for $15 or 2 for $25. Tickets for children under 12 are $8. Advance home tour tickets can also be purchased at a discounted price of $12 each through September 28th at the American Artisan (4321 Harding Pike) and at Davis Kidd Booksellers (2121 Greenhill Village Drive) in Green Hills Mall. Children with parental supervision are also welcome to play at the playground of Blakemore Children’s Center, located in the neighborhood. Proceeds from the tour will benefit Nashville Area Habitat for Humanity.

West End Station open house tomorrow (Sept. 23)

Developers for West End Station, a new development being planned for the edge of Sylvan Park, will hold an informal open house on Sunday, Sept. 23 (tomorrow), from 2 to 6 p.m. at Portland Brew on Murphy Road. Detailed renderings and plans will be available for viewing, and this event is open to the public. If you are interested in learning more about what this project will mean for the neighborhood, please stop by for a few minutes tomorrow afternoon.

The City Paper has more information about the project.

Curby day tomorrow (Sept. 5)

For Sylvan Park residents who live on or north of Idaho Avenue, this Wednesday, Sept. 5, is recycling day. Residents south of Idaho Avenue can recycle the following Wednesday, Sept. 12. If you're still unsure, Metro Public Works can help you confirm the correct recycling day for your address.