SNAP (South Nashville Action People) - SNAP represents an area near the sate fairgrounds that is bounded by Chestnut St, Fourth Ave South, Wedgewood, and Eighth Ave South. SNAP began in 1980 and has accomplished a great deal in that time. Some of SNAP's accomplishments are: Presently, SNAP is working to strengthen its Community Watch, continue its health organizing work, encourage new housing development, and improve the police presence in the area. TAG (Trimble Action Group) - The TAG neighborhood has also been known as "Cameron-Trimble" and is that area between Fourth Ave South, I-40, Lafayette St, and Brown's Creek. The area includes St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Seay-Hubbard United Methodist Church, the original site of Meharry Medical College, Cameron School and much more. TAG began in 1997 and has:
TAG is continuing to fight for the redevelopment of its area, especially in preserving existing housing and in encouraging single-family homes to be built on the many vacant lots in the neighborhood. |