Committees work with a board member chair to manage long-term projects and initiatives. If you have a particular concern about something in the neighborhood, please contact the chairperson listed below. New volunteers are always welcome if you would like to help!
Educate neighbors about building and zoning laws that protect the livability and historic character of the neighborhood, and how violations can be reported to the city. Coordinate efforts to represent the neighborhood at public hearings for code variances or changes. Contact Jeff Sheehan at jeffrey.sheehan@gmail.com
Work with Metro departments to improve safety on our streets and sidewalks and to promote their usability by all. Contact Colin Rushing at colinrushing@mac.com
Support efforts to enhance the appearance of our green spaces, streets, and buildings and help improve the environment. Help with our arboretum, community compost center, Mutt Mitt stations, bi-annual plant swaps, pollinator pathway projects, and ongoing neighborhood clean-up efforts. Contact Miriam Mimms at miriammimms@comcast.net
Spread the word to neighbors using the newsletter, website, and social media. Volunteers are needed to write articles for the newsletter, distribute it to houses, and to keep our electronic communications current. Contact the Communications Team at hwen.org@gmail.com
Plan and coordinate our neighborhood events, including the Garden Tour, the Dragon Music concert, HWEN Yard Sale, and the Annual Meeting. Contact hwen.org@gmail.com
Work with partners including Metro Schools, Vanderbilt University, Metro Police, Hillsboro Village merchants, and Ronald McDonald House to promote good communication and advance shared goals. Contact Colin Rushing at colin.rushing@mac.com