HIP D After Dark is BACK!
Our neighborhood
Halloween Yard
Decoration Contest
is returning
And we can’t wait
to see Donelson
decked out
in its spookiest style!
HOW TO ENTER
Submit your yard/address by Friday, October 3rd at hipdonelson.org/halloween
YARD TOUR LIST
Released to the public on Friday, October 10th so neighbors can plan their spooky strolls and drives!
JUDGING NIGHTS
Judges will be out October 25 & 26 (evenings)
👀 Only what’s visible from the street/driveway will be considered.
WINNERS ANNOUNCED
On the HIP Donelson Facebook page – Monday, October 27th
CONTEST RULES
• Don’t cover fire hydrants or block sidewalks/driveways.
• Keep decorations PG-13 (avoid extreme gore, explicit themes,
or anything that could frighten younger trick-or-treaters).
• Be mindful of noise—check HOA rules for sound effects/music.
• Homes must be located within Donelson.
2025 DATES TO REMEMBER
Deadline For Entries- Friday 10/3
Tour List Released- Friday 10/10
Judging- 10/25 & 10/26
Winners Announced- 10/27
#donelson 👻 #hipdonelson 👻 #nashville
ENTRY/CONTACT INFO:
Fill out this form by October 3rd!
What’s Considered “Donelson Proper”
Our council member describes Donelson’s general boundaries as:
• South: Murfreesboro Pike, following the turn near the airport and out to Bell Road
• West: Fesslers Lane
• North: Cumberland River, stretching over to Ravenwood Park
• East: Target Shopping Center area, then down Stewarts Ferry Pike to Bell Road and over to Elm Hill Marina