tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10635442.post4823771222884776566..comments2023-10-21T03:07:18.017-05:00Comments on Enclave: Oh, SNAP! Did "Make the Fairgrounds Green" always really mean "Make the Fairgrounds Green Hills"?S-townMikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05948307051485318061noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10635442.post-75832826641469605072010-12-01T17:23:38.599-06:002010-12-01T17:23:38.599-06:00Mike, you should be aware that at the time I wrote...Mike, you should be aware that at the time I wrote that comment (2007), it was because the site was brand new, there were signs pointing to it popping up around the neighborhood, and there was not enough information for me to readily tell who was behind the site or what might be their agenda. I'm a librarian; looking for those sorts of details and being skeptical until I have them is part of my professional responsibility. I want to make clear, though, that I didn't/don't know Keith. It wasn't then and isn't now any kind of informed statement on the *actual* motivations of Mr. Moorman or how those motivations might be in play at present. It was simply an expression of caution pending further detail regarding what was a rather incomplete website and an unfamiliar group or initiative. <br /><br />On a somewhat related note, as a literal neighbor to the fairgrounds, I'd really appreciate it if you'd reconsider your blanket criticisms of the neighbors and people interested in seeing something happen there as "anti-preservationists." It's not accurate, and I don't think those sweeping generalizations get us anywhere useful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10635442.post-21311993394937971642010-12-01T14:10:20.516-06:002010-12-01T14:10:20.516-06:00its all to shady, the mayor is getting his pockets...its all to shady, the mayor is getting his pockets lined from someone to get rid of the fairgrounds and using his government connections to do it, when will nashville ever know what the true intentions are for the property? if dean has anything to say about it he will have it sold to pay for his convention center or something else, what good is a convention center if you get rid of the entertainment in nashville? remeber stock car racing was part of nashville long before dean and has helped this city grow, from its cup races back in the early days of nascar to the local talent that has raced there and moved on to nascar, would there be businesses ownd by darrel waltrip or mike alexander, or others in nashville had they not cut thier teeth on sat. nights at that track wich allowed them to make a name for themselfs and now provide local jobs with the money made? also think of all the surronding counties and the people that travel from them and nearby states to race there or attend the flea market, thats all money lost for nashville restaraunts and gas stations, and other local businesses if you take the fairgrounds away, maybe dean should consider what hes doing before he just gets rid of something that nashville has loved for years. give someone a long lease on the property and it will thrive, when yours only giving a track promoter a one year lease you are setting him up for failure, look at what donohoe did with a long lease the place was standing room only every sat night. lets not forget our heritage!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10635442.post-67866719596956282482010-12-01T08:31:31.061-06:002010-12-01T08:31:31.061-06:00My buddy Keith Moorman, just a guy interested in i...My buddy Keith Moorman, just a guy interested in improving his neighborhood. NOT. I find it intrigueing that everytime the Mayor sneezes, Mr. Moorman is there to wipe his nose. Of course if you consider the fact that Mr. Moorman's wife works for Bone McAllister Norton, a law firm that does a tremendous amount of legal and lobbying work for Metro Gov. i.e. the Mayor it all makes perfect sense. If you'd like to learn more about Ms. Moorman, here is the link. http://www.bonelaw.com/attorneys.php?att=19Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com