About The East Nashvillian Magazine! LETTER FROM THE EDITOR To begin with, a confession for which I beg your forgiveness in advance: When Lisa and I were first batting around the idea for the magazine you're holding, one of my first thoughts was, "I hope we have enough material to keep the stories interesting." I suppose one could say I was a victim at the time of "the grass is always greener on the other side" syndrome. Another adage comes to mind as well: familiarity breeds contempt. Before you throw the magazine at me allow me to expound. We've lived through an age in our society in which we've been conditioned to believe happiness resides somewhere over the rainbow, all the while ignoring the blessings that have been laid at our feet. Although I've always been fascinated by history, I, too, have overlooked the wonders surrounding me - historically speaking. It's easy to get into a routine, driving the same roads, seeing the same things, all the while taking for granted the incredible tapestry of history lying just beneath the surface. That being said, it should come as no surprise that I was mesmerized while conducting the interview with legendary bass man Bob Moore. He and his wife Kittra were kind enough to invite Lisa and me to their Brentwood home in December, and by the time we left, I felt like I had enough material for a book. Condensing a story like his into a few pages is no small feat, especially given the fact that his playing and arrangements graced literally hundreds of No. 1 records. To say Bob played with everybody is an understatement; he played with EVERYBODY. Walking the streets of East Nashville will have a different vibe having come to realize the integral part it played in laying the foundation for all things Music City. Another man from modest means who made a difference was Vic Varallo, who passed away this past November. Caitlin Cuppernull provides us with a glimpse of this East Nashvillian whose service to his community was an inspiration to us all. Lynn Taylor continues with the second part of her exploration of East Nashville's historic homes in "Eclectic Elegance." The East Side is fortunate to have an abundance of these well-preserved jewels, and Lynn is masterful at deciphering the when, where and why of how these homes came to be. On to our cover story with Robbie D. Jones' in-depth assessment of "The Gallatin Road Conundrum." History may have been kind to East Nashville in general, but the same can't be said for the Gallatin Road corridor. What's been done, what can be done, and what is being proposed for the future are laid out in detail in hopes of furthering the debate and getting the people ultimately affected by these decisions involved. The East Nashvillian will have ongoing coverage of this issue as it unfolds. Finally I'd like to thank our Associate Editor Daryl Sanders for filling in as our interim designer, and welcome Jeff Stamper to the fold as our new design director. I look forward to working with them both to continue to serve the community we call home. Chuck Allen editor@theeastnashvillian.com	- Quick Contact - Lisa McCauley (Publisher) 615.582.4187 [ email Lisa ] Chuck Allen (Editor) [ email Chuck ]
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