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Ann Chapman Holiday Lights Competition

A Metro Nashville Tradition for Celebrating the Season!

Sponsored by:
Mayor Karl Dean
Metro Public Works
Metro Beautification and Environment Commission
Nashville Electric Service
NewsChannel 5

Special thanks to Charlie Woodward, NewsChannel 5 cameraman, for his 14 years covering the Ann Chapman Holiday Lights and to Gary Layda, our Metro photographer, for the pictures he takes of the contest winners for our website.

Congratulations to the 2008 Countywide Winner!
Pat & Franklin Flair
2559 Stinson Rd, Nashville, 37214

Winners
from l to r: Lawrence Jackson, Metro Beautification Neighborhood Liaison; Mae Woomer, District 15 Beautification Commissioner; Vickie Ingram, Metro Beautification Commission Projects Coordinator; Veronica Frazier, Executive Director, Metro Beautification ; Phil Claiborne, Councilmember, 15th District; Jessica, AD and Frank Flair, Countywide Winners; Russell Brecheen, Jr., Chair Metro Beautification & Environment Commission.

See photos from the Awards Celebration.

Congratulations to all the Regional Winners!
(Click on photos to enlarge)

Region 1 Winner
District 20

Kelly Ray
5816 Robertson Avenue
Nashville, 37209

Region 2 Winner
District 4

Steven & Theressa Capley

702 Ronnie Rd.
Madison, 37115

Region 3 Winner
District 15

Pat & Franklin Flair
2559 Stinson Rd, Nashville, 37214

Region 4 Winner
District 31

C.D. Wright
207 Trotwood Dr,
Brentwood 37027

Region 5 Winner
District 22

Martin-McCargo Home
725 Stirrup Ct,
Nashville 37221

Congratulations to the 2008 District Winners

Download a list of the District Winners

Download a List of all the 2008 Holiday Lights Entries

holiday trees clipart

Other holiday lights displays of interest
(note: these were not in this year's competition)

District 14 - Bobby & Cindy, Farrar, 3117 Blackwood Dr.
District 20 - Victor & Brenda Weatherby, 6222 Henry Ford Dr.
District 24 - Terry Clements, 3518 Central Ave.

Entry Guidelines and Rules for 2008 Competition

~ NEW Judging Criteria: Environmental Elements ~

This year we are encouraging Nashvillians to make their Holiday Lights GREEN
with Environmental Elements including:

recycling themes/recycled items
energy conservation
nature themes

Entry Deadline: November 21, 2008

Contest is open to all Davidson County residents.
2007 Countywide Winner is not eligible for 2008 Competition.
All lights must be on by 6:00 p.m. from Nov. 25 – Dec. 3 to be judged.
One (1) award will be presented in each of the 35 Councilmanic districts.
Five (5) regional winners
One (1) overall winner

How to enter the contest

Judging will be based on the following criteria
Criterion	Points awarded
First Impression	25
Design	20
Originality	20
Environmental Element	20
Suitability to site	15

Judging Levels and Dates
Judging Level	Date
District Judging	November 25
Regional Judging	December 1
Final Judging	December 3

Regional Winners will be showcased on NewsChannel5 December 8-11

Countywide Winner will be announced on NewsChannel5 on December 12

2007 Holiday Lights Winner
Bobby & Cindy Farrar
3117 Blackman Drive, 37214

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2007 Regional Winners

2007 Regional Winners Names and Addresses
Region	Name	Address	City	Zip Code
1	Richard & Patti Davidson	4801 Indian Summer Drive	Nashville	37207
2	Melvin & Linda Holland	325 Keeton Avenue	Old Hickory	37138
3	Bobby & Cindy Farrar	3117 Blackwood Drive	Nashville	37214
4	Buford Benson	6575 Holt Road	Nashville	37211
5	Rick Martin	725 Stirrup Court	Nashville	37221