Monday, June 15, 2009
Hannan / Politics Nashville Businessman Nelson Andrews, 1927-2009
Posted by Caleb Hannan on Mon, Jun 15, 2009 at 6:50 AM
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Thanks for the link. I put up one other bar as well, hoping to call attention to the well-done oral history audio of Andrews that the library has put on its site:
http://www.nashvillepost.com/news/2009/6/13/nelson_andrews_in_his_own_words
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Mr. Nelson Andrews was a Great Man and Leader ahead of his time in his vision for Nashville Metropolitan Davidson County. He shared 'Ninety Minutes of his life" with me last summer (Summer 2008) when he granted an interview to me concerning a paper I was assigned to research and write. This was to be my last research paper as a Graduate Student in former Dean Purcell's only class he taught at Tennessee State University, College of Public Service and Urban Affairs.
I have since graduated (December 13, 2008) with a Master in Public Administration and presently serve the public at the Tennessee Board of Probation and Parole under Chairman Charles Traughber's leadership.
Dean Bill Purcell suggested to me that I write a paper on a Leader who was a "Son of Nashville, Tennessee": "General Frank Andrews" of the Army Air Corps that later became the U. S. Air Force. Dean Purcell also suggested that I contact Mr. Nelson Andrews and ask him for an interview to discuss his knowledge of his "Favorite Uncle" and his feelings about "Leadership."
I attached the paper, I wrote, to an email I sent to Mr. Tom Wood and would like to share with Mr. Nelson Andrews' family. I asked Mr. Andrews at the end of the interview if he would share with me one final thought about Leadership. He told me a story about a memorable song writer who sought Mr. Andrews' advice on a major life decision and had also wrote a song for Willie Nelson, "You Are Always On My Mind". The moral of the story was, to quote Mr. Nelson Andrews, "Do not be afraid to give of yourself, for you can never give yourself completely away."
In closing, “Integrity”, “Courage”, and “Humility” are the strengths that carried General Frank Andrews through every trial he endured and to every success, as a team leader. These values have been instilled in his nephew, Mr. Nelson Andrews, enabling him to become a successful leader and mentor to those who continue to follow his wisdom and heed his coaching. Mr. Andrews, you will be missed, but not forgotten.
Respectfully Submitted,
Dave
Davis J. Fairfax
354 Twin Cove Drive
Lebanon, TN 37087
Home: 615-453-1551
Cell: 615-772-7390
Nelson was indeed a blessing and beneficial influence for all who's lives he touched. Kudos to Caleb Hannan for a succinct acknowledgment in this short concise copy he was allowed.
