tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65090586795598819102024-03-21T05:12:35.044-07:00The SOLD SistersBringing Music City to YouAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12315125976708455121noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6509058679559881910.post-68845032317176919012013-07-02T10:22:00.001-07:002013-07-02T10:23:14.470-07:00Nashville is for foodies<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Do you love food? Nashville is home to a wide array of restaurants that feature foods like gourmet pancakes, bacon-infused mussels, kale salads and lots more.<br />
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A new website has launched to help keep you up-to-date on all the best local eateries here in Music City. <a href="http://nashville.eater.com/">Eater Nashville</a> has now joined their other family sites in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Miami, Austin, Portland, Dallas and more!<br />
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<b>Matt Rogers</b> is heading the website and he's a Tennessean by birth and by choice. Rogers has been living here in Nashville since he graduated from college and has found his true calling in, you guessed it, food!<br />
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Eater Nashville's latest posts include the best greasiest foods here in town and where to eat hot chicken. This website is one you'll want to bookmark and keep coming back if you're interested in all the delicious food Nashville has to offer.<br />
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Just another reason to love Music City.<br />
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<i>What are your favorite Nashville restaurants? Let us know in the comment section below.</i></div>
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Coti Howellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14589218855780916266noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6509058679559881910.post-45494564311360278732013-07-01T10:29:00.000-07:002013-07-01T10:38:52.297-07:00Nashville 4th of July events<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Just a few short days and we will be once again celebrating the independence of our great country. In the spirit of the 4th of July, we've compiled a list of events happening in and around Nashville to help you celebrate the right way.<br />
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The <a href="http://www.visitmusiccity.com/july4th">2013 Music City July 4th</a> celebration in Nashville will include 10 hours of music, fireworks and a Family Fun Zone that is free of charge. <b>The Band Perry, Keb' Mo', Nashville Symphony</b> and more will be helping you celebrate our independence with music. <a href="http://www.visitmusiccity.com/july4th">Find out more about the event at the Visit Music City website. </a><br />
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The Adventure Science Center is also allowing guests to view the fireworks right from their location as part of <b>Red, White & Boom</b>! You can even park for free if you buy a ticket to the event! <a href="http://www.adventuresci.com/">Find out more about the event at the Adventure Science Center website. </a><br />
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Nashville's <a href="http://www.lipscomb.edu/">Lipscomb University</a> is also hosting a family-friendly event featuring music and fireworks.<br />
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<b>Crockett Park</b>, located in Brentwood, will have a 4th of July concert followed by fireworks in Eddy Arnold Amphitheater. <a href="http://brentwood-tn.org/index.aspx?page=25&recordid=770&returnURL=%2findex.aspx">Find out more here.</a><br />
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Historic Franklin, Tennessee is also getting in on the Independence Day action with a <b>Franklin on the Fourth</b> celebration. <a href="http://www.franklin-gov.com/index.aspx?page=16&recordid=3223&returnURL=%2findex.aspx">Find out more here.</a><br />
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The <b>2013 Music City Hot Chicken Festival</b> is a unique way to celebrate your holiday. They'll have a Yazoo Beer Garden, inflatables for the kids and of course, hot chicken.<a href="http://www.nowplayingnashville.com/event/detail/441738273/2013_Music_City_Hot_Chicken_Festival"> Find out more here. </a><br />
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<i>Did we miss an event? Leave a comment and we'll add it to the list! Happy 4th of July, Nashville! </i></div>
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Coti Howellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14589218855780916266noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6509058679559881910.post-64323160306146095412013-06-28T09:57:00.002-07:002013-06-28T09:58:19.879-07:00Benefits of buying a previously owned home<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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We've already discussed the <a href="http://thesoldsistersteam.blogspot.com/2013/05/benefits-of-building-your-own-home.html">benefits of building your own home</a>, but what about the benefits of buying a previously owned home? There are plenty and maybe, depending on your situation, buying a home that was once owned by someone else may be perfect for you.<br />
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Buying a previously owned home is cheaper than building from the ground up and customizing every detail of your new home. According to <a href="http://www.bankrate.com/brm/news/real-estate/reguide/old-or-new1.asp">bankrate.com</a>, "existing homes are usually less expensive per square foot, in part because of escalating land costs in new subdivisions." For more information on why the cost can be a factor in your advantage for a previously owned home, <a href="http://www.bankrate.com/brm/news/real-estate/reguide/old-or-new1.asp">read the Bankrate article here</a>.<br />
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With a home you're building, you'll be waiting until every last detail is perfect until you can move in. This can take months, sometimes even years, if you're really trying to perfect your new home. With a previously owned home, the wait is already over. Your new home is more than likely very close to being ready to move in. </div>
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With a new home, you'll be working your tail off to get the grass green, the flowers blooming and the trees to bud. With a previously owned home, these are usually already done for you. To sell a house, the owner has to make sure the yard looks like it is in tip-top shape. You'll be able to move in and relax, instead of working all weekend on the yard.</div>
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If you're buying a pre-owned home, you'll be able to negotiate with the previous owners and agents to possibly get an extended warranty on some parts of the home, or all parts of the home. This can certainly work to your advantage.</div>
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When you buy a new home, you're usually dropping a pretty penny to get all the appliances you want for your kitchen. That sleek black refrigerator and matching stove can put a dent in your budget. If you decide to buy a pre-owned home, though, your appliances are already installed and working. Your wallet thanks you.</div>
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<i>What do you think are some of the benefits of buying a pre-owned home? Let us know in the comment section below. </i></div>
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Coti Howellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14589218855780916266noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6509058679559881910.post-17057675751748596672013-06-04T11:17:00.000-07:002013-06-04T11:17:28.877-07:00Murfreesboro New Home and Remodeling Show all set for August <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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The <a href="http://www.associationevent.com/NHRS/Murfreesboro/">Murfreesboro New Home & Remodeling Show</a> has been announced for August 24-25 at the Embassy Suites in Murfreesboro.<br />
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The show will showcase what's hot in construction as well as tips for your upcoming remodeling project.<br />
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You can chat with experts in both fields one-on-one to get tips for your specialized projects. You'll also be able to find local businesses and contractors so you can find the right one for your next job.<br />
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There's more than just expert chit chat, though. You can also take advantage of classes and demonstrations to answer all of your questions.<br />
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Tickets are $9 for adults, $7 for seniors and kids 12 and under are free. On Saturday (August 24), the show lasts from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. On Sunday (August 25), the show opens at 10 a.m. and closes at 5 p.m. All day parking at the event is free of charge. For more information on the Murfreesboro New Home & Remodeling Show, <a href="http://www.associationevent.com/NHRS/Murfreesboro/index.htm">visit their website</a>.<br />
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Coti Howellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14589218855780916266noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6509058679559881910.post-72702932317371726672013-05-31T11:49:00.000-07:002013-05-31T11:49:22.167-07:00Johnny Cash Museum celebrated grand opening Thursday in Nashville <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Yesterday (May 30), Nashville celebrated the grand opening of the <a href="http://johnnycashmuseum.net/">Johnny Cash Museum</a> to honor the Man in Black.<br />
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Hundreds of people came from all over to pay their respects to the legendary musician who passed away in 2003 in Nashville.<br />
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The museum is located on Third Avenue South and has a stone wall that was originally at Johnny and June's Hendersonville house on the lake, <a href="http://johnnycashmuseum.net/">according to the Johnny Cash Museum website</a>. It also has some of the famous clothing Cash wore in performances, Cash's records, guitars and photos.<br />
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Next to the museum, a Johnny Cash Museum gift shop is also open to allow Cash fans to purchase their own Man in Black memorabilia.<br />
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This is just another reason to love Nashville (as if you needed one).<br />
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For more information on the Johnny Cash Museum, <a href="http://johnnycashmuseum.net/">visit the website</a>.<br />
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Maybe this will inspire you to move to Music City and have the opportunity to visit the JCM any time you want, visit <a href="http://www.thesoldsistersteam.com/">The Sold Sisters website</a> and call us today. We'll help you find your very own home here in Nashville. </div>
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Here are some Tweets from the event yesterday: <br />
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Inside my favorite room at the Johnny Cash Museum. I'll have another live report coming up on @<a href="https://twitter.com/wkrn">wkrn</a> in 5 min <a href="http://t.co/ZgBcRwCXsC" title="http://twitter.com/stephnthecity/status/340066830209138688/photo/1">twitter.com/stephnthecity/…</a><br />
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Had a great time at the opening of the new Johnny Cash Museum. Fantastic addition to downtown <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Nashville">#Nashville</a> <a href="http://t.co/yeitY4vnQk" title="http://ow.ly/i/2fp93">ow.ly/i/2fp93</a><br />
— Al Gore (@algore) <a href="https://twitter.com/algore/status/340490392518676482">May 31, 2013</a></blockquote>
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There's a new Johnny Cash Museum downtown! I freaking love Nashville!<br />
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THERES A JOHNNY CASH MUSEUM IN NASHVILLE. HAVE. TO. GO. NOW.<br />
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Coti Howellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14589218855780916266noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6509058679559881910.post-11463411460059912892013-05-30T14:53:00.000-07:002013-05-30T14:53:10.928-07:00Music City Sports Festival to hit Nashville this weekend<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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It's that time of year again! The <a href="http://musiccitysportsfestival.com/">Music City Sports Festival</a> starts Friday (May 31) and runs through Saturday (June 1). The event allows fans to "get up close and personal" with athletes and sports personalities from the area and beyond.<br />
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There will be keynote speakers and appearances from various athletic personalities. The weekend is hosted by <b>George Plaster</b>, a sports radio host on 102.5 "The Game."<br />
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On Friday, the doors for Music City Sports Festival open at 3 p.m. and close at 8 p.m. On Saturday, the event is held from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Marshall Molar 5k begins on Saturday at 7 a.m. and you can <a href="https://www.eventunited.com/Events/Nashville-Sports-Council/2013-Marshall-Molar-5K-RunWalk-sponsored-by-Delta-Dental/Register/Participation">register for the event here</a>.<br />
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This summer's Music City Sports Festival is only $5 to enter and is being held at the brand new <a href="http://www.nashvillemusiccitycenter.com/">Music City Center</a>!<br />
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Other highlights will include: James Franklin, Kirby Smart, Predators alumni, Jimmy Sexton, Anthony Munoz, Becky Burleigh and Chance Warmack.<br />
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For more information on the Music City Sports Festival this weekend in Nashville, <a href="http://musiccitysportsfestival.com/">visit the event website</a>.<br />
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Coti Howellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14589218855780916266noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6509058679559881910.post-73211225088995679802013-05-29T09:31:00.002-07:002013-05-29T09:32:20.272-07:00Benefits of building your own home<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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It's a problem faced time and time again when clients are ready to relocate. To build your own home or to buy a previously owned one? That is the tough question.<br />
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There are advantages and disadvantages of both, and we're here to point out a few benefits of building a home from the ground up.<br />
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When you build your own home, you can customize everything which includes the electricity and energy options. Your electricity bill is sure to be cheaper than purchasing a home built decades ago. Interested in green options? When you customize everything in your house, you can add that energy options that are environmentally friendly.</div>
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Building your own home equals total freedom to choose everything from carpet colors to tile patterns and even built-in bookcase options. You can design everything as you choose, just make sure to mind your budget. Pick the options that are the most important to you and your family and get creative! </div>
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If you're inspired by this list to build your very own Nashville home, we have some lots that may be perfect to build the house of your dreams. Call The Sold Sisters today and <a href="http://www.thesoldsistersteam.com/">visit our website to see our listings</a>. </div>
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Coti Howellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14589218855780916266noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6509058679559881910.post-77334906679515303532013-05-13T12:43:00.000-07:002013-05-13T12:45:22.406-07:00Celebrity Home Series: Gary LeVox of Rascal Flatts' Nashville pad<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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You may know <b>Gary LeVox</b> as the front man for award-winning country group, <b>Rascal Flatts</b>. He is one of the many country singers residing here in Music City and his newest home was recently featured in an article on <a href="http://tasteofcountry.com/rascal-flatts-gary-levox-house/">Taste of Country</a>.<br />
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To call it a home may be an understatement, as this is a real Nashville mansion that spans nearly three acres. <a href="http://tasteofcountry.com/rascal-flatts-gary-levox-house/">The article</a> speculates that the mansion's price tag is somewhere in the millions.<br />
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LeVox's spacious kitchen has oak cabinets and modern appliances. The bright living room pictured has lots of windows for the singer's family to enjoy this warm spring weather. One of the bathrooms is nearly all white with a large bathtub overlooking their property.<br />
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To see all the pictures, <a href="http://tasteofcountry.com/rascal-flatts-gary-levox-house/">visit Taste of Country</a>. </div>
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Coti Howellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14589218855780916266noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6509058679559881910.post-67844425674226891322013-05-10T11:46:00.002-07:002013-05-10T11:47:46.744-07:00You don't need to win the lottery to find your dream home<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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You may have heard the news. The Tennessee Lottery has decided to add another "drawing-style" game, <a href="http://www.wsmv.com/story/22214438/tennessee-lottery-to-offer-new-drawing-style-game">according to WSMV</a>. This one will pay the withholding taxes FOR YOU. That means you walk away with a lot more money. The jackpots start at $1 million and average between $5 million and $6 million, <a href="http://www.wsmv.com/story/22214438/tennessee-lottery-to-offer-new-drawing-style-game">also according to WSMV</a>.<br />
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Did you also know your chance of winning the lottery is 1 in 12,271,512, <a href="http://statistics.about.com/od/Applications/a/What-Are-The-Odds-Of-Winning-The-Lottery.htm">according to an About.com Statistics page</a>.<br />
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Not very likely.<br />
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<a href="http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2012/03/30/15-things-more-likely-to-happen-than-winning-mega-millions.html">An article in The Daily Beast</a> says you're more likely to die by vending machine than win the lottery (they also list 14 even funnier things that are more likely to happen <a href="http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2012/03/30/15-things-more-likely-to-happen-than-winning-mega-millions.html">here</a>).<br />
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Well, the good news is you don't have win the lottery to find your dream home. <a href="http://www.soldsistersteam.com/">The Sold Sisters</a> are here to help!<br />
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Are you looking for that immaculate kitchen to perfect your chef craft? We have a listing in Nolensville whose kitchen boasts an oven tower, cook top and island. <a href="http://www.thesoldsistersteam.com/listing/mlsid/282/propertyid/1420538/">That featured listing is here</a>.<br />
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Is your teenager at the age where they're craving more privacy but you're not quite ready to let go yet? A teen suite could be just what your dream home needs. We have a listing with an area fit for a teen, near the watchful eye of mom, <a href="http://www.thesoldsistersteam.com/listing/mlsid/282/propertyid/1436595/">here</a>.<br />
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Would you rather build your dream home and watch it every step of the way? We have lots in <a href="http://www.thesoldsistersteam.com/listing/mlsid/282/propertyid/1429576/">Nolensville </a>and <a href="http://www.thesoldsistersteam.com/listing/mlsid/282/propertyid/1442705/">Eagleville</a> that would allow you the freedom and creativity to design the home you want to a T.<br />
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If none of these listings interest you, we're here to help you find your dream home. So don't worry, you don't have to win the lottery for The Sold Sisters to treat you like a lottery winner.<br />
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Coti Howellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14589218855780916266noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6509058679559881910.post-20646761115274205952013-05-08T12:18:00.003-07:002013-05-13T12:45:33.630-07:00Nashville offers activities to enjoy on Mother's Day<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
With Mother's Day right around the corner, you may be scrambling to figure out how to spend the perfect Sunday with your mom. We found a few activities happening here in Middle Tennessee on Mother's Day. Whether you want to take mom for brunch, indulge in wine on mother's day or go for a run - we've got you covered.<br />
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<a href="http://www.jonathansgrille.com/">Jonathan's Grille</a>, in Green Hills, has a patio perfect for the predicted 67 degree weather on Sunday. If you want to make mom feel a little more fancy, order her a $4 mimosa. The Jonathan's brunch menu will be available from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.</div>
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If you're looking to step it up a notch this year for your brunch with mom, the <a href="http://www.nashvillehilton.com/dining/mother-s-day-brunch">Hilton Nashville</a> is offering an abundance of foods in a classy environment. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., they will be serving salmon, pasta, breakfast items, mango lime grouper, fresh breads and more. You'll be paying for the environment though with the buffet costing $39 for adults, $12.95 for kids 7-12 and is free for children 6 and under. </div>
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Another upscale brunch will be hosted at the <a href="http://www.unionstationhotelnashville.com/">Union Station Hotel</a>. They declare the brunch as being "fit for a queen" and includes a Prix Fixe family style dinner, live entertainment to keep you and your mom happy as well as complimentary valet parking. The cost is $45 for adults, $15 for kids 7-12 and children under 6 are free. </div>
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From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., <a href="http://nashvillewinetours.com/tours/mothers_day">Nashville Wine Tours</a> is hosting a Mother's Day Wine Tour complete with a limo for a classy, unique day for mom. A limo ride, wine tasting and a picnic in the countryside is available for $75. The picnic will pair your vino up with cheese, antipastos, pastries and fruit. </div>
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You may never have considered a 5k as a Mother's Day activity, but the <a href="http://www.runlikeamotherrace.com/city/nashville-tn/">Run Like a Mother 5k </a>series is changing that. The race starts at 8:30 a.m. and the children's one-mile race starts at 8 a.m. After you and your family cross the finish line, you deserve a celebration. The Run Like a Mother post-race party has food, drinks and children's activities to help you cool down with mom. </div>
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Coti Howellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14589218855780916266noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6509058679559881910.post-16652513152411841832013-04-26T10:54:00.003-07:002013-04-26T10:54:47.293-07:00Celebrity Home Series: George Jones' home will always be a Nashville landmark<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Last week, country music fans began to worry as music legend George Jones was hospitalized. The Twitter world was buzzing with Tweets of "Get well soon, George" and "We love you, Possum."<br />
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Many Nashvillians woke today with heavy hearts as the news of George Jones' passing spread like wildfire on the Internet and through social media. Country music stars, musicians and music lovers all sent their condolences to his wife, Nancy, who many were also familiar with.<br />
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If you're a local to middle Tennessee, you know how much of a staple the home of George and Nancy Jones has been in the area. People visit to take photos and fans were especially happy to visit during Christmas when Jones and his wife had an epic Christmas lights display.<br />
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The home is located in Franklin, where many local celebrities and country stars reside. The house is said to have four bedrooms, more than six bathrooms, a salt water pool, a guesthouse and barn. It boasts over 70 acres.<br />
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To honor the legendary, George "Possum" Jones, take a tour around the home that will always remain a middle Tennessee staple. Rest in Peace, Mr. Jones.<br />
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<i>Have you ever visited the Jones home in Franklin? Let us know about your experience in the comments below.</i></div>
Coti Howellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14589218855780916266noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6509058679559881910.post-76691662179200437382013-04-25T13:07:00.000-07:002013-04-25T13:07:34.574-07:00Spend your summer on Nashville's Old Hickory Lake<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brent_nashville/487997274/" title="Drakes Creek Park Pedestrian Bridge by SeeMidTN.com (aka Brent), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm1.staticflickr.com/215/487997274_5112f71a19.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Drakes Creek Park Pedestrian Bridge"></a><br><br><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Temperatures are raising, the sun is shining and many Nashville residents are polishing their boats and getting ready for a summer on the lake. <a href="http://www.tennesseelakeinfo.com/oldhickory/">Old Hickory Lake</a> is the perfect way to spend a hot summer day with friends and family.<br />
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Nashville's Old Hickory Lake has full-service marinas, boats for rent, slip rentals, boat ramps and docks that will get your family on the water before you know it.<br />
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Don't own a boat? There are still 22,000 acres of water and over 400 miles of shore that you can enjoy without being in a boat.<br />
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Why not take your family for a night of camping under the stars? Shutes Branch allows campers starting May 7. User fees range from $11 to $17 and they do have electric hookups. For more information, call (615) 754-4847.<br />
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If you want more information on Middle Tennessee's Old Hickory Lake and the many ways you can enjoy the water, email them at <a href="mailto:oldhickory@tennesseelakeinfo.com">oldhickory@tennesseelakeinfo.com</a>.<br />
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Want to spend more than just the summer on the lake? The SOLD Sisters Team has a great contemporary 4 BR home less than one mile from the lake. <a href="http://www.thesoldsistersteam.com/listing/mlsid/282/propertyid/1442501/">View the listing here</a>.<br />
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<i>What are your favorite things to do on Old Hickory Lake? Let us know in the comment section below.</i><br />
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Coti Howellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14589218855780916266noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6509058679559881910.post-69829404118492029182012-06-16T05:32:00.001-07:002012-06-16T05:32:24.274-07:00Celebrity Home Series: Dave Haywood Buys Nashville Home<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Dave Haywood of the award-winning country music group Lady Antebellum has purchased a home in Nashville with his new wife Kelli Cashiola. The pair married in April and will now have plenty of room to settle down and start a family!<br />
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Located in the ultra-ritzy Nashville neighborhood of Belle Meade, the three-level mansion boasts 6,750 square feet, four bedrooms, six full bathrooms, and two half bathrooms. The Haywoods paid a cool $2.1 million for their new abode.<br />
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The French tudor-style mansion is a definite improvement from Haywood's last place...a less-than-1000 square foot, one bedroom, one bath loft in Nashville's booming urban neighborhood known as The Gulch. He purchased the bachelor pad for $329,000 a little over a year ago.<br />
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Check out <a href="http://tasteofcountry.com/lady-antebellum-dave-haywood-buys-nashville-house/">this Taste of Country article</a> for more photos of this gorgeous home.<br />
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There is a fantastic new exhibit at Cheekwood this summer...<a href="http://www.cheekwood.org/Gardens/Treehouses.aspx">Treehouses</a>, and you have until September 3 to check it out. Each of the exhibit's seven treehouses, built right into Cheekwood's landscape, is created by a different design team and focuses on a great literary work from the last two centuries. Here is a sneak peak!</div>
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"Things could change...Things could be different. I don't know how, but there must be some way for things to be different. There could be colors." -Lois Lowry, <i>The Giver</i>, 1993<br />
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"If you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put the foundations under them." -Henry David Thoreau, <i>Walden</i>, 1854<br />
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"His ordinary voice sounded like a whisper after the harsh note of the conch. He laid the conch against his lips, took a deep breath and blew once more. The note boomed again: and then at his firmer pressure, the note, fluking up an octave, became a strident blare more penetrating than before." -William Golding, <i>Lord of the Flies,</i> 1954</td></tr>
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"One green light squinting over Kidd's Creek, which is near the mouth of the pirate river, marked where the brig, the Jolly Roger, lay, low in the water; a rakish-looking craft foul to the hull...She was the cannibal of the seas, and scarce needed that watchful eye, for she floated immune in the horror of her name." -J.M. Barrie, <i>Peter and Wendy</i>, 1911</td></tr>
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"The Rainbow Fish shared his scales left and right, and the more he gave away, the more delighted he became. When the water around him filled with glimmering scales, he at last felt at home among the other fish." -Marcus Pfister, <i>The Rainbow Fish</i>, 1992</td></tr>
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"He looked into the water and saw that it was made up of a thousand thousand thousand and one different currents, each one a different colour, weaving in and out of one another like a liquid tapestry of breathtaking complexity; and Iff explained that these were the Streams of Story, that each coloured strand represented and contained a single tale." -Salman Rushdie, <i>Haroun and the Sea of Stories</i>, 1991</td></tr>
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June 1: <a href="http://brewatthezoonashville.com/">Brew at the Zoo</a><br />
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June 2: <a href="http://nashvillefarmersmarket.org/event/louisiana_seafood_co._crawfish_boil_benefiting_operation_homefront">Crawfish Boil at the Nashville Farmers Market</a><br />
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June 2, 9, 15, 16, 17, 23, 30: <a href="http://musicianscornernashville.com/#/home">Musicians Corner at Centennial Park</a><br />
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June 2-3: <a href="http://www.nashvillekidstriathlon.com/">Nashville Kids Triathlon</a><br />
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June 5: <a href="http://www.ryman.com/event/detail/secondharvest.html">Stars for Second Harvest at the Ryman</a><br />
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June 5: <a href="http://www.nashvillesymphony.org/tickets/event/Willie_Nelson_Nashville_Symphony?deeplink=buytix&prodid=3242&perfid=3243">Willie Nelson with the Nashville Symphony at the Schermerhorn</a><br />
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June 6, 13, 20: <a href="http://musiccityroots.com/">Music City Roots at the Loveless Barn</a><br />
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June 6, 13, 20, 27: <a href="http://nashvilleforfree.com/2012/05/22/movies-in-the-park-2012/">Movies in the Park at Percy Warner Park</a><br />
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June 7-10: <a href="http://www.cmaworld.com/cma-music-festival">CMA Music Festival</a><br />
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June 7-10: <a href="http://www.bonnaroo.com/">Bonnaroo Music Festival</a><br />
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June 7-8, 10, 12, 19: <a href="http://www.nashvillesymphony.org/tickets/community_concerts">Nashville Symphony Free Outdoor Concert Series</a><br />
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June 9: <a href="http://www.state.tn.us/twra/fish/events/events.html">TN Free Fishing Day</a><br />
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June 9: <a href="http://nashville.about.com/gi/o.htm?zi=1/XJ&zTi=1&sdn=nashville&cdn=citiestowns&tm=44&f=20&su=p284.13.342.ip_p554.23.342.ip_&tt=3&bt=1&bts=1&zu=http%3A//www.FriendsOfWarnerParks.com/">Warner Park Children's Picnic</a><br />
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June 15: <a href="http://nashvillefarmersmarket.org/event/the_return_of...night_market">Nashville Farmers Night Market</a><br />
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June 15: <a href="http://www.cff.org/Chapters/tennessee/index.cfm?ID=21033&blnShowBack=True&idContentType=1513&Event=21033">Wine and Swine at the Belle Meade Plantation</a><br />
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June 16: <a href="http://www.runwiththenations.org/">Run with the Nations 5k</a><br />
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June 17: Father's Day<br />
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June 22-24: <a href="http://www.bridgestonearena.com/event.php?event_id=486">Sesame Street Live "Elmo's Super Heroes" at the Bridgestone Arena</a><br />
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June 23: Brothers of the Sun Tour at LP Field<br />
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June 29: <a href="http://www.nashville-theatre.com/theaters/andrewjacksonhall/jerry-seinfeld.php"> Jerry Seinfeld at Andrew Jackson Hall</a><br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6509058679559881910.post-57713165928984380042012-05-24T13:56:00.000-07:002012-05-24T13:58:49.197-07:00Celebrity KitchensIt's one of the most important rooms in a home. Some might call it the "heart" of the home. It's where families and friends come together to enjoy each other's company and to be replenished. We're talking, of course, about the <i>kitchen</i>.<br />
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One great thing about the kitchen is that it is one of the rooms in your home most likely to get you a high rate of return when doing renovations. But if a major overhaul isn't in the budget, you can still do so much with a fairly small amount of money by just changing a few things. For instance, painting walls and cabinets, replacing old hardware with new, replacing faucets with more modern designs, and replacing window treatments can really give you a lot of bang for your buck.<br />
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Recently, HGTV's <a href="http://www.frontdoor.com/buy/celebrity-room-showdown-kitchens/pictures/pg263?nl=FD_v214_Top_CelebK&sni_mid=31262&sni_rid=31262.320.2275">FrontDoor.com</a> featured twelve spectacular celebrity kitchens. Check out the pictures below for a little sampling and maybe glean some inspiration for your own space. Which one inspires your inner chef??</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Brad Pitt's kitchen brings the outdoors in with floor to ceiling windows and a functioning garage-style door.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rich and elegant, Bruce Willis's kitchen features top-of-the-line appliances, including TWO dishwashers.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Light pours into Hilary Duff's rustic-style kitchen through a gorgeous overhead skylight.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jerry Seinfeld's welcoming kitchen has a touch of luxury with its matching wood floors and ceiling beams.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Crisp and white, Katy's Perry's kitchen is bright and inviting. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Molly Sims's kitchen showcases her style and individuality.</td></tr>
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</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6509058679559881910.post-52736780531990408222012-05-18T10:42:00.000-07:002012-05-18T10:43:47.515-07:00Area Home Sales Continue to Rise as Mortgage Rates Continue to FallHave you been waiting for the perfect opportunity to buy your new home? If so, wait no longer...<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;">THE TIME IS HERE! </span></b><br />
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It is news we've grown accustomed to hearing by now, but <a href="http://www.newsday.com/classifieds/real-estate/real-li-1.812034/mortgage-rates-hit-another-low-1.3723583">national mortgage rates have reached yet another all-time low</a><a href="http://www.newsday.com/classifieds/real-estate/real-li-1.812034/mortgage-rates-hit-another-low-1.3723583">.</a> 30-year fixed-rate mortgages averaged 3.79% this week, down slightly from last week and down significantly (almost a whole percent) from this time last year. The 15-year fixed-rate loan is also down to 3.04%. Couple this with the fact that houses are still priced very modestly, and you can really get a lot of bang for your buck!<br />
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On a more local level, the <a href="http://www.gnar.org/2012monthlychart">Greater Nashville Association of REALTORS®</a> is reporting that area home sales in April were up a drastic 25% from the month before, including 2,186 home closings. Furthermore, GNAR's figures conclude that April's home closings represent an almost 25% increase from a year ago at this time.<br />
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According to GNAR President Kendra Cooke, "Total sales are the best we've seen since June 2010, which was the initial deadline for the First Time Buyer Tax Credit. While some of the increase can be attributed to normal seasonal trends, the high number of closings is a clear indication that the real estate market in this region is showing significant improvement. The continuation of historically low interest rates, increasing economic confidence and increasing rental rates are all factors having a positive impact on real estate sales." <br />
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Inventory in the Greater Nashville area is down from this time last year, putting an even greater emphasis on sellers having their homes well-prepared for showings. According to President Cooke, "While market activity is increasing, buyers are very focused on properties they visit being clean and fixed-up if they are going to seriously consider making a purchase."<br />
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So how do you do just that? Visit <a href="http://www.thesoldsisters.com/Pages/UsefulTools.aspx">The SOLD Sisters website</a> for some useful tools and information before you get ready to sell.<br />
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Just south of Nashville right off the Natchez Trace Parkway lies 1,000 acres of Tennessee countryside owned by none other than the famous trio of Judd women...Naomi, Wynonna, and Ashley. Since purchasing this Leiper's Fork paradise in 1989, Naomi Judd refers to her little slice of heaven as simply "Peaceful Valley." And with its gently rolling hills, still lakes, and quiet solitude, it's easy to see why.<br />
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For Naomi, her 8,000 sq. ft., 20 room home (located, of course, in Peaceful Valley) is a "sacred space", a place where she can exhale and be in tune with nature. But that's not all. Featured recently on HGTV's <i>Celebrities at Home</i>, the house is a custom-built southern retreat just <i>made</i> for entertaining. From the moment you walk into the open-concept floor plan, you will see a luxurious Great Room, which is encased in beautiful, rich wood paneling and topped with a ceiling made of real copper. Farther back, you will find a state-of-the-art media room where Naomi and loved ones gather every other week in their pajamas to watch movies and eat popcorn. <br />
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Continuing on, you will come upon a very bright and airy kitchen with lots of crisp white cabinets and countertops and a spacious, round dining table. Across the hall lies an office, the only place in the house Naomi allows anything to do with show business. Awards, memorabilia, photos, Grammys, and all kinds of other awards grace the walls and shelves, leaving very little empty space. <br />
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Sure, Naomi's home in Peaceful Valley boasts many more luxuries and ammenities than most homes around (elevator, kitchenette in master bathroom, etc...), but for her it really is all about being comfortable and happy and being surrounded by her closest friends and family. And that is what life is all about. <br />
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Whether you're looking for a beautiful spot to host the wedding of your dreams or just looking for something fun to do, the Oaklands Historic House Museum is the place for you. Located at 900 North Maney Avenue in Murfreesboro, this historic home is one of the most elegant in all of Middle Tennessee. <br />
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The home belonged to the daughter (and her husband) of Colonel Hardee Murfree, the man after which the city of Murfreesboro is named. Sallie Murfree Maney and Dr. James Maney constructed their 1 1/2 story, 2-room brick home in the late 18 teens, a time in which most families lived in much smaller log cabins. The 1820's and 1830's brought a series of additions and renovations, which greatly increased the size of the home and the layout to include a parlor, dining room, children's room, guest bedroom and more. <br />
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Following Sallie Maney's death in 1857, the Oaklands Plantation was passed on to her son Lewis and his wife Rachel. Over the course of three years, this couple made several more changes to the home, giving it a much more lavish design and bringing it to its current appearance. The home became the grounds for a Civil War raid in 1862, which ended in a Confederate victory over a Union-occupied Murfreesboro. The city remained in Confederate hands until several months later with a Union victory in the Battle of Murfreesboro.<br />
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In 1884, the property was sold at public auction and, after going through several different owners, was eventually purchased by the city of Murfreesboro in 1958. After this, the home landed in the hands of the newly organized Oaklands Association, members of which restored the home and opened it to the public in the early 1960's. <br />
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<i><b>GOOD TO KNOW:</b></i> The Museum will be open free of charge to the public on May 19, 2012. The day will include demonstrations, crafts, games, tours from 10 am - 3 pm, and a special architectural tour of the mansion's exterior from 11 am - 2 pm (in honor of the Bicentennial of Murfreesboro).<br />
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This year's St. Jude Dream Home, built by <a href="http://www.southernland.com/">Southern Land Company</a>, is located in Franklin's Westhaven Community. With an estimated value of $560,000, this luxuriuos home boasts 2,941 square feet, three bedrooms, three and 1/2 baths, vaulted family room, oversized courtyard and a bonus room. When it comes to the finishing touches, no expense was spared. Just check out the photos <a href="http://www.tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Site=DN&Date=20120322&Category=LIFE01&ArtNo=303250013&Ref=PH&Profile=2047">HERE</a>.<br />
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WZTV Fox 17 will host a special broadcast on Sunday June 24, 2012, during which the winner will be drawn. In addition to the grand prize, other prizes will be awarded (including season tickets to the Nashville symphony, golf packages, a guitar autographed by Taylor Swift, gift cards of all kinds, and many others). <br />
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While Nashville has long been known for its rocking music scene, anybody who lives here will tell you that music is certainly not all our little city has to offer. Rich in history, culture and pure southern charm, Nashville boasts an array of attributes that make it such a fun and unique place to visit and to live. And now, there is yet another little "something" putting Middle Tennessee on the map. It comes in the form of an HGTV show called <i>Interiors, Inc.</i>, and it features Nashville's interior design firm <a href="http://www.pierceandco.com/#!__home">Pierce and Company</a>.<br />
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Located in historic Belmont neighborhood, Pierce and Company is owned and operated by lead designer Jonathan Pierce. Pierce, along with his skilled and creative design team, works with some of Nashville's most prominent citizens to give them the home design of their dreams. Pierce has worked all over the country and in 2003 was featured as the lead designer in the popular CMT series "Ultimate Country Home."</div>
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<i>Interiors, Inc</i>. aired on January 28 and has received excellent reviews. The show follows the team as they give local homeowners two room makeovers. It really demonstrates just how talented these designers are as they create dream spaces for their clientele, which include celebrities Leann Rimes, Taylor York (Paramore), and American Idol finalist Danny Gokey.</div>
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Speaking of TV, if you are a fan of the History Channel's <i><a href="http://www.history.com/shows/american-pickers">American Pickers</a>, </i>then you have got to check out Nashville's <a href="http://antiquearchaeology.com/antique_archaeology_nashville_tn.html">Antique Archaeology</a>. Located close to downtown in the old Marathon Automobile car factory, this one-of-a-kind antique shop is owned by <i>American Pickers</i>' Mike Wolfe and is definitely worth a visit. Who knows, maybe Mike himself will be there!</div>
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After putting his home on the market for $3.995 million, Alan Jackson has decided to reduce the price of his Franklin, TN mansion to $3,750,000. Situated at the end of a gated driveway, the country superstar's luxurious estate (located in Franklin's Laurelbrooke neighborhood) was made for entertaining. At just over 14,000 square feet, the home features a private fenced-in yard with breathtaking views, saltwater heated pool and spa, climate-controlled pavilion, theater room, wine cellar and sauna. Eight bedrooms, nine full baths, four half baths, a six car-garage...the perks go on and on!<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Click <b><a href="http://www.thesoldsisters.com/listing/47658178-150011844/1037-Vaughn-Crest-Dr-Franklin-TN-37069/">HERE</a> </b>for more photos and complete listing information of Alan Jackson's Music City mansion.</span><br />
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Prior to owning this home, Jackson and his wife Denise spent 17 years at their 19,000 square foot estate known as "Sweetbriar" (also in Franklin). When they decided to downsize in 2009, the Jacksons listed the sprawling 135-acre property for $38 million and sold it for $28 million a year later. Sure, a $10 million hit for the Jacksons but still an amount that had Middle-Tennesseans everywhere talking!<br />
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According to <a href="http://www.forbes.com/sites/joselambiet/2012/01/18/singer-alan-jackson-florida-for-sale-1150/">Forbes,</a> Jackson has also put his 8,700 square foot Jupiter Island, Florida beach home (which he has owned for ten years) on the market for a whopping $14.9 million. Reportedly, Jackson shot the music video for <i>It's Five O'Clock Somewhere</i> (his island-inspired duet with Jimmy Buffet) at locations near this property.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">*1037 Vaughn Crest Drive is listed by Richard B. French of French Christianson Patterson, office number 615-297-8744.</span><br />
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After being destroyed by the Nashville Flood nearly two years ago, Opry Mills is FINALLY set to come back to life (Wahoo!!). Although some of the stores have already opened (Bass Pro Shops, Regal Cinemas and Dave and Busters included), a <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;"><b>GRAND RE-OPENING</b></span> has been scheduled for THIS Thursday, March 29 to celebrate the mall's official comeback. The celebration will kick off with a ribbon cutting ceremony beginning at 9:30 a.m., and throughout the weekend the mall will feature special promotions, incentives, and hourly giveaways. <br />
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According to Gregg Goodman, president of The Mills Corporation, "Opry Mills is coming back strong with an impressive list of stores, restaurants, and entertainment venues, enhancing the local economy through new job creation and increased tourism." It's no secret that shoppers all over Middle Tennessee are fired up about the return of one of the greatest shopping destinations in our area. In an effort to get the public even more excited, Opry Mills has announced a series of Grand Re-Opening events running from March 29-May 6:<br />
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<li><b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/OpryMills/app_341716532532764?ref=ts">Opry Mills Next Big Star</a></b></li>
<li><b>Special holiday hours (noon-6 p.m.) on Easter Sunday, April 8</b></li>
<li><b>A "super-sale weekend" April 13-15 with participating retailers</b></li>
<li><b>Tennessee Treasures, the brand new children's play area, opening celebration April 28-29</b></li>
<li><b>A grand reopening finale May 4-May 6, which will include fashion shows, concerts, and a spectacular fireworks display (<i>Attendees are encouraged to bring canned goods as a donation to Second Harvest Food Bank</i>.)</b></li>
<li><b>Southern Nights concert, which will take place from 6-9 PM on May 5. Headliner JOSH TURNER is set to take the stage at 8:30 PM.</b></li>
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Visit the Opry Mills <a href="http://www.simon.com/mall/oprymills/default.aspx">website</a> for a list of new and returning retailers.</div>
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Follow Opry Mills on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/OpryMills">Facebook</a> to receive all the latest Grand Re-opening updates.<br />
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***<b>UPDATE: </b> Country superstar Pam Tillis will sing the National Anthem at the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Thursday!<br />
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Although many of us have been feeling it in full force for some time now (think tornado warnings, raging allergies, etc.), it is finally official...SPRING IS HERE! Trees and flowers are blooming, lawnmowers are humming, and middle Tennesseans everywhere are busting out of that wintery rut (and finally adjusting to Daylight Saving Time)! Nashville is sure a great place to live this time of year. Just take a look below at all our city and its surrounding communities have to offer in the coming months.<br />
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<li>March 20-24: <a href="http://nashvillefashionweek.com/">Nashville Fashion Week</a></li>
<li>March 24-25: <a href="http://www.tnvacation.com/events/9264/">Murfreesboro's Civil War</a></li>
<li>March 27-31: <a href="http://www.tinpansouth.com/">20th Annual Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival</a></li>
<li>March 29: <a href="http://www.simon.com/mall/oprymills/default.aspx">Opry Mills Mall Grand Reopening</a></li>
<li>March 29-April 1: Columbia's <a href="http://muleday.org/">Mule Day</a></li>
<li>April 7: <a href="http://www.nashvillezoo.org/events/eggstravaganzoo">Eggstravaganzoo</a> at the Nashville Zoo</li>
<li>April 10: <a href="http://countrymusichalloffame.org/keithurban/">All For The Hall</a> (concert benefiting the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum)</li>
<li>April 15: <a href="http://fristcenter.org/calendar-exhibitions/detail/free-family-day-festival">Free Family Day Festival</a> at the Frist</li>
<li>April 19-26: <a href="http://www.nashvillefilmfestival.org/">Nashville Film Festival</a></li>
<li>April 28: <a href="http://runrocknroll.competitor.com/nashville">Country Music Marathon and 1/2 Marathon</a></li>
<li>April 28-29: <a href="http://www.historicfranklin.com/events/main-street-festival">29th Annual Fraklin Main Street Festival</a></li>
<li>May 12: <a href="http://mysteeplechase.com/">Iroquois Steeplechase</a></li>
<li>May 17-19: <a href="http://franklinrodeo.com/">63rd Annual Franklin Rodeo</a></li>
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