BHN SUBCOMMITTEES

Beautification

The BHN Beautification Committee works with neighbors, community leaders, and other organizations to help keep Belmont Hillsboro Neighborhood beautiful. Projects include the BHN Neighborhood Recycling Day, the BHN Tree Canopy Initiative and Wood for the ‘Hood fundraiser, Portland Park Pollinator Garden, and various neighborhood beautification initiatives.

Codes & Zoning

The BHN Codes and Zoning Committee monitors and alerts the BHN Steering Committee of possible zoning & code proposals, infractions and variances ensuring the residential and historical character of our neighborhood is preserved. The BHN Codes & Zoning Committee was instrumental in the creation of the Belmont Hillsboro Neighborhood Conservation Overlay and the Belmont University Institutional Overlay.

Communications

The BHN Communications Committee creates content for our social media, website and mailing list presence. 

Community/Social

The BHN Community/Social Committee plans neighborhood-wide social events, such as the BHN Annual Meeting and other community events. The object of this subcommittee is to promote good relationships between neighbors, community leaders, neighborhood businesses, and to encourage all members of our neighborhood to plan and work together for the benefit of our community.

Home Tour

The Home Tour Committee plans and operates the BHN Home Tour. This includes recruiting prospective homes for the tour, recruiting volunteers, securing sponsors and advertisers, creating marketing elements, and organizing associated meetings and wsupporting parties. The BHN Home Tour is BHN’s primary fundraiser. 

Membership

The Membership Committee helps bring awareness and encourage neighbors to get involved with the community through Belmont Hillsboro Neighbors, Inc. 

Neighborhood Safety

The Neighborhood Safety Committee works to provide education and awareness to help neighbors better protect themselves from crime. It also acts as a liaison between the Metro Nashville Police Department and BHN, and helps to organize community meetings when needed.

Sidewalks & Traffic

The BHN Sidewalks and Traffic Committee provides BHN direction on necessary improvements in neighborhood traffic, sidewalk, and transit. This committee is responsible for the many traffic calming improvements and bringing more pedestrian and cycling initiatives to our neighborhood.