This is my first Happy Hour blog in what I hope will be a series of Happy Hour visits. We sure set the bar high with this first one. Perry’s is a large steakhouse on the edge of what my husband, Mark, and I call McEwenville. It is just north of Whole Foods in Franklin, […]
Berry Farms in Franklin TN is a mixed use community. It offers varied kinds of housing opportunities within walking distance to retail and commercial establishments. It is an excellent example and execution of the work/live/play concept. It is located on the 4 corners of Exit 61 of I-65, on the south side of Franklin
It is another rainy day in Franklin, TN. And in Nashville, and Brentwood, and Columbia. What to do when it rains so much? We are all very tired of the excessive rain this year and have had some flooding. It is March and we are used to having some delightful weather by now. I am
Welcome to convenient living in Downtown Franklin! Fully renovated and updated condo convenient to downtown and to the Jim Warren Park. 2 Bedrooms and a Great Kitchen! This unit is fully renovated and has upgrades you won’t see in other townhouses. Plantation Shutters, 2 car carport, granite, double ovens, tankless water heater, farmhouse sink, washer
There’s nothing like celebrating Christmas in Franklin! There are lots of fun activities to go to, and the whole place, especially Downtown, is like a scene out of a Christmas movie. Visit us for a fun-filled Holiday that you will surely remember! Here are some great spots and festivities to enjoy the Holidays. Christmas Movies
We have a guest blogger sharing his take on what to look for when buying a new home. This is an informative topic especially for senior citizens. Making the decision to move into a smaller home is a big one, but for many seniors, it’s necessary after a certain age. Once retirement rolls around, many people start thinking
The Pilgrimage Music and Cultural Festival, now on it’s third year, keeps growing and growing! It’s where great music, food, arts and crafts, and people all come together for a fun day! The Pilgrimage Festival is one of this year’s highlights in Franklin, Tennessee. It’s not only the amazing lineup of artists that locals and
I see a lot of custom properties. All are unique. The original homeowners wanted it that way. That was why they built on their own lot. This house was custom built in 2001 to model after an Italian Villa. The design is very interesting – when you watch the video, look at the shape of
Welcome to the rolling hills of Middle Tennessee! As a blogger, and Realtor, my situation here is to present things in a good light, but I am not obligated to sell things. Since I don’t work for a builder, I am a consultant to my clients. And with that being said, the hills of Middle
I was privileged to be featured in the Tennessean Newspaper about a month or so ago. You can read my opinion on a few things here. I don’t lack for thoughts on issues and was glad to share them. The writers at the Tennessean call me on occasion to have a little chat. One never
The market continues to shift. These days, due to Nashville and the surrounding areas being looked at as the “IT” city, more businesses and individual families are moving here. One of the articles that continues to contribute to the Nashville area buzz is in the Wall Street Journal. These favorite places cause many to want
Good Question! Not so long ago, there were not a lot of places in Franklin to hear live music – despite the fact that we had lots of music people living in the area. I think the arrival of the Tin Roof 2 in Cool Springs was a bit of a game changer in that
Well, that is certainly a subjective question. There are a number of excellent blogs about Franklin TN with various areas of interest. My blog was nominated for the Pick of Williamson as the Best Blog as offered by the Tennessean newspaper recently. Here is the link. Well, since I didn’t even know I was nominated,
Real Estate Statistics in Franklin, TN May 2013 The real estate market has been very busy this spring. The market rebound began last November and has continued to be strong through the spring. Single family home sales volume was up 21% from 2012! The condo market was actually down a bit. And I can see
The Goodwill has been moved and the new Kroger is in process. The face of Highway 96 is changing. Construction along the shopping lanes and also the road at Mack Hatcher will change the whole corridor. http://franklinhomepage.com/krogers-move-to-alexander-plaza-underway-cms-10962#.UcjmyD5ATss This article has some more news. The Goodwill has already moved and business is as usual.
As downtown Franklin, TN continues to grow in popularity as a place that people just like to go, the Art Scene on the first Friday night of the month is one of the most laid back, interesting and easy events to attend. There is art from local artists at many of the businesses in downtown
Brentwood Pointe is the original “Cool Springs Condo Community”. Haury and Smith started building units there beginning in about 1982 and are in the process of finishing up the last view units at “The View” right now. This community is very conveniently located on General George Patton Dr. in Franklin and Brentwood. As well
Condos continue to be a great way to live for people who want a turnkey kind of lifestyle. Condos do not usually require much, if any, lawn care. The exterior of the unit is cared for by the Homeowner’s Association. Often, condos can be found in convenient areas near shopping, restaurants and amenities. They are
Well, it is April 17th. Several months have passed since the most interesting parts of winter, notably Christmas. It has been a long winter here as in most places in the country. Spring appears to have arrived, though we will see a sneak down in temps this weekend. The trees are blooming and the sweet
Everytime I go Downtown Franklin in the evening, I just feel happy. I don’t care if I am eating, drinking, walking, going to the movie – whatever. Even just driving through makes me smile. I love the feel of the lights on the poles and the warm lights coming from the businesses. It is
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