The WHITLAND AREA NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION was formed in 1980 under the leadership of the late John Walker. The group was headed for many years by the late David Bradley and dealt primarily with the Neighborhood Watch Crime Prevention program, historical marker program, creek clean-up, and neighborhood social events.
In the past several years, the association has become more organized with by-laws, a steering committee and officers. It is now a non-profit 501(C)(3) organization concerned with preserving this community and extending a warm welcome to all who move to this section of "the near west side" in Metropolitan Nashville.
According to the by-laws, the neighborhood association's boundaries are "West End Avenue (on the North), Brighton Road (on the South), Bowling Avenue (on the East), and Wilson Blvd So. (on the West), although the entire length of Whitland shall also be considered to fall within the boundaries." Membership in the association is automatic for “any adult residing, owning, or renting property in the defined area." Dues, therefore, are voluntary rather than required for membership.
The purposes of the association, as stated in the by-laws include:
- Fostering neighborhood identity and sense of community
- Promoting understanding among property owners, residents, government, and business interests.
- Preserving the historic and residential quality of the neighborhood
- Providing a means by which residents may exercise greater control over the economic, environmental, and social forces that affect the neighborhood
The main projects of the past several years have been creation and bi-monthly publication of a newsletter, and beautification and flood prevention of Kingfisher Branch Creek, traffic calming in the neighborhood, and informational meetings and social events like the January annual meeting, the May Picnic by the Creek on Rolland Road and the Halloween Party. A program to "Re-Leaf" the Whitland area began in the fall of 2007 and will continue for a number of years to replenish and add to the variety of beautiful trees in our neighborhood. In August 2007, a portion of the Whitland Area Neighborhood was listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Attractive new signage throughout the neighborhood was added in 2009-2010.
The association continues to grow and undertake new projects, like this website, "Movies in the Dark", and the annual FALL HOME TOUR to further the goals of the association. Every neighbor is invited to join in this effort to enhance our neighborhood by sending in voluntary dues and participating in events and committees of the association. As always, we thank you for your support!
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