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LKQ wants to build a pull-a-part auto parts plant on Lucas Lane, but it requires a major rezoning. East Nashville residents are divided over the controversial rezoning proposal. Dozens of East Nashville residents showed up wearing blue tshirts in support of the company. LKQ wants 30 acres of property on Lucas Lane in East Nashville. Some residents say it will bring jobs, others say it's another blight to the area.
"Listen to the people who live in my district," says Metro Councilman Scott Davis. "They overwhelmingly support it. These are people that live, not own businesses, but live in my district. They want and need it and know we need jobs."
The rezoning proposal, originally rejected by the Planning Commission, passed on 2nd reading. It still has to pass on 3rd reading before LKQ could begin building.
"Listen to the people who live in my district," says Metro Councilman Scott Davis. "They overwhelmingly support it. These are people that live, not own businesses, but live in my district. They want and need it and know we need jobs."
The rezoning proposal, originally rejected by the Planning Commission, passed on 2nd reading. It still has to pass on 3rd reading before LKQ could begin building.
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Earth Day 2012 Living Green & Healthy
The Nashville community will celebrate the eleventh annual Nashville Earth Day Festival onSaturday, April 21, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Centennial Park.This years theme, Living Green & Healthy will help the community take another step toward Mayor Karl Deans goal of making Nashville the greenest city in the Southeast.The event is free and open to all ages.
The Nashville Earth Day Festivalhas been held in Centennial Park for the past 11 years and has grown to over 10,000 people in attendance.
The event will feature many exhibits and activities aimed at educating Middle Tennesseans about protecting our environment. With nearly a hundred family-friendly booths, hosted bycommunity groups, environmental organizations and government agencies, will offer fun and exciting hands-on activities for all ages.
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