Stonewood News

Stonewood Community Updates

 FALL IS IN THE AIR!! DECORATING CONTEST AND BLOCK PARTIES!

Once again we will have our Annual Fall/Halloween decorating contest. We will award 2 yards the honor “Fall Yard of the Year and Halloween Yard Of the Year”. Use your imagination and go wild with it: “SPOOKY” OR “ALL THINGS AUTUMN”. Winners will receive a gift card AND bragging rights. Judging will take place the last week of October so you have plenty of time to participate. 

 

IN MUCH BIGGER NEWS, our next Social Committee event will be held Sunday, October 22 from 4-6 pm and will be our

Annual Stonewood Block Party!!

The location again this year will be on Trailwood Dr. We would love for you and your families to join us! This is a great opportunity to meet neighbors, eat dinner, and have FUN!

This year, we are taking advantage of the Fall season and incorporating a CHILI COOK-OFF  and a PUMPKIN CARVING & DECORATING CONTEST . Be on the lookout for more details coming out on these!

We will also have yard games set up, a bouncy house, and we are working with our local Fire Dept to try to get a truck  here.

For dinner, the Social Committee will provide hot dogs/buns/condiments , drinks, and all paper products needed. This will go along perfectly with the Chili Cook-Off. We just need neighbors to sign up below to bring sides, desserts, and chili toppings.

What we need from you?
 RSVP by Sunday, October 8 so we can best plan for this event!
 Sign up to bring a side, dessert, or chili topping at https://m.signupgenius.com/… (Sign up by Wednesday, Oct 18)
 Be on the lookout for details regarding the Chili Cook-off. The more participation we have, the better!
 Be on the lookout for details regarding the Pumpkin Carving & Decorating Contests. The more participation we have, the better!
 Sign up if you would be interested in volunteering to help with this event at https://m.signupgenius.com/… (Sign up by Wednesday, Oct 18)

**Please understand that there will be no rain date due to the busyness of the fall season. The Social Committee will make a call Wednesday, October 18 if the event will need to be cancelled so that neighbors can plan accordingly for any food they have signed up for. 

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BURN REQUIREMENTS FOR RUTHERFORD COUNTY

CURRENT DEBRIS BURN PERMIT STATUS: A BURN PERMIT IS REQUIRED FROM THE STATE.

Burn permits are required from the Tennessee Division of Forestry from October 15, 2023 to May 15, 2024
for debris piles. There is also a BURN BAN currently in place and the state has stated that due to the dryness and lack of rain, they currently will NOT be issuing any burn permits. This DOES affect the Stonewood Community and we are asking that all residents abide by this order. If you would like more info please visit this site or feel free to call Rutherford County Fire and Rescue and they can give you the most up to date information, 615-869-2520.  

The following tips should be followed when it is safe to conduct a debris burn:

• Check with local authorities to make sure there are no local restrictions on burning currently in place, especially in cities and towns that have their own burning permit system.
• GET A PERMIT. A permit is required from the Tennessee Division of Forestry between October 15 to May 15 where local restrictions do not supercede.
• Notify your local fire department and neighbors to let them know your plans to burn
• Do not burn on windy days
• Stay abreast of changing weather conditions
• Establish wide control lines down to bare mineral soil at least five feet wide around burn piles
• Keep fire containment equipment on hand during the fire (e.g. rake, shovel, water)
• Stay with the fire until it is completely out.

STONEWOOD PETS ANNOUNCEMENT

• All pets should be on a leash or in a fenced yard when outside. See TN leash law below.
• Pets should NEVER be allowed to roam free in the neighborhood. This creates an unsafe environment for all of us. Pets included. Even pets that are known to have a pleasant demeanor can react differently when they are out of their normal surroundings. At least one Stonewood neighbor was bitten by an unleashed pet and another incident barely avoided. This is unacceptable and preventable. Each of us must take responsibility for and control of our pets to ensure the safety of our neighbors.
• If your furry friend relieves him/herself on your neighbor’s property – PLEASE pick it up immediately and dispose of it properly. This includes dogs and cats – flower beds are not litter boxes.
• And if your dog barks incessantly – day or night or both – please take them inside. That doggie is stressed out and needs a break and so do your neighbors.

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Seasonal Reminders

2023 HOMEOWNERS FALL CLEANING

With the days getting shorter and the temps starting to fall there is not much time left to get your yards and landscape all squared away for the winter. Please make sure that all lawns are cut, shrubs and trees are pruned, ALL landscape beds are weed and grass free, and vines are removed from fences and houses before October 31.

Neighborhood Events

EVENT CALENDAR

What a better way to get to know your neighbors than to participate in our community events. You can subscribe to our event calendar and newsletter to stay up to date on everything that is coming up in the near future.

We look forward to seeing everyone at our next Stonewood Community event.
Here are our next upcoming events: 2022 Light up Stonewood and hopefully our annual Christmas Cooke exchange.