Nashville residents are invited, once again, to share the holiday spirit by decorating their homes and yards for Nashville's Official 22nd Annual Holiday Lights Competition. This annual event is sponsored by Mayor Karl Dean, Metro Public Works, Metro Beautification and Environment Commission, Nashville Electric Service and NewsChannel 5.
The Holiday Lights Competition is open to all residents of Davidson County, and awards are made in each of the 35 Council districts with five regional winners, and one countywide winner selected. The deadline for entering is Friday, November 23rd-only 10 days away!

If you are hunting for some of the best Christmas Lights in town -then make sure to check out their website because they list the 2008 winners (with addresses) as well as some of the previous year's winners too.
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Most of which are simply everyday folks asking why our local government has decided that it's in Nashville's best interest to cease operations of the fairgrounds...after over 100 years? What plans are in store for the property and neighborhood? Where do I stand on it personally? And more importantly, what can be done, at this point, to save the Historic Tennessee State Fairgrounds?
Is it worth it to Nashville?
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Nashville Metro Parks is asking for help in finding the perfect tree to serve as the centerpiece for the city's holiday celebration, this year.

Metro Parks' Horticulturalist Randall Lantz said the Parks Department is looking for a 30 to 40 foot Norway Spruce that looks good from all angles.
"It's really important that the tree look good all the way around because it will be viewed from all angles. We prefer for there to have been little to no pruning," explained Lantz.
The parks department prefers a tree that either needs to be removed for some reason or has outgrown its location
They will also come out and cut down the tree, grind the stump, and plant a replacement tree, if desired.

If you have or know of a tree that meets the criteria, you can call Randall Lantz at 862-8400.
The Annual Nashville Holiday Celebration is scheduled for 6 p.m. December 4 at the Metro Courthouse.