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Listing of the Week

Tuesday, October 18th, 2016 at 2:00am.

Breathtaking home nestled in the hills between Cheekwood Botanical Gardens & Percy Warner Park. This home features a gorgeous kitchen, oversized reclaimed wood island, Thermador appliances, 2 show-stopping master suites, Lyric Smart Home technology, plus 888 square feet expansion space in basement. The front yard comes with landscape lighting and cedar flower boxes to complete the outside of this home. Listed at $1,190,000 by Kyle Mullicane from Parks in the Gulch. Find out more details about this home here.

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13 Fall Home Maintenance Tasks

Monday, October 17th, 2016 at 2:52am.

Along with decorating your home for fall, there are some important home maintenance tasks that you should attend to this season to ensure that your home is in tip-top shape all year-round. Autumn is a great time to take care of the following:

• Clean out your gutters – There’s a reason we’ve nicknamed autumn as “fall” – because of all of the leaves fluttering to the ground. Naturally, many of them will end up in your gutters, leaving them clogged and ineffective. Clean them out several times a year, but most importantly in, after most (or all) of the leaves have fallen closest to your home.

 

• Examine exterior for peeling paint or mildew – If you need to repaint your home’s exterior, fall is the best time to make it happen…

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Best Pumpkin Patches in Middle Tennessee

Friday, October 14th, 2016 at 4:04am.

Nothing screams fall quite visiting a local pumpkin patch. Getting to be outside and enjoy the beautiful weather, selecting the best pumpkins to take home, running around a corn maze, and experiencing a hayride are all available in Middle Tennessee. Here are some of the best places to relish in all things fall:

 

 

Williamson County

• Gentry’s Farm
• Cooper Trooper Foundation Pumpkin Patch
• Morning Glory Orchard

Rutherford County

• Lucky Ladd Farms
• The Maize at Milton
• Walden Farm

Sumner County

• Fiddle Dee Farms
• Madison Creek Farms
• Bottom View Farm

Wilson County

• Mrs B’s Pumpkin Patch
• Pumpkin Hill

Davidson County

• Honeysuckle Hill Farm

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Listing of the Week

Tuesday, October 11th, 2016 at 5:41am.

Exquisite custom built home in Hidden Point located in Hendersonville, TN. Enjoy the gourmet kitchen that comes complete with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Love to entertain? This home has a wine cellar and a screened in porch that has a new timber tech deck and two built-in grills, so bring family and friends! Listed for $589,999 by Irene Leonard from Parks in Sumner County. Find out more here.

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How to Decorate the Exterior of your Home for Fall

Tuesday, October 11th, 2016 at 2:01am.

Seasonal decorating is fun regardless of the time of year, but fall is an especially popular time of year to add cozy touches to both the interior and exterior of a home. Because of its simplicity and affordability, outside decorating in autumn is something everyone can participate in.
  Fall brings about comforting feelings of nostalgia for many people, along with cooler temperatures that turn our minds toward spiced coffees and warm muffins in the oven. The scents of fall beget memories of our childhoods that most of us look back on fondly.
  Here are a number of ideas to spruce up your home’s exterior as you find yourself getting into the autumnal spirit:

 

Make it colorful

While the colors of fall are typically darker and…

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Fall Festivals in Middle Tennessee

Friday, October 7th, 2016 at 3:22am.

The leaves are changing colors, the air is getting cooler, and Middle Tennessee is beginning to welcome fall. With fall comes pumpkin patches, hayrides, and festivals to enjoy with friends and family, and fortunately there are countless events to celebrate Autumn.

 

Cheekwood Harvest

Cheekwood has planned a month of family-friendly activities to showcase all that fall has to offer. From now until October 30th, enjoy scarecrows, a house made of all pumpkins (must see!), pumpkin patch, fairytale cottage, trains, and treehouse’s. This year, Cheekwood added something for the adults, the Cheekwood Beer Garden! Sip on craft beers on tap and delicious pub fare on a delightful autumn afternoon. Find out more information here.

 

Pumpkin Patch Festival…

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How to Decorate the Interior of Your Home for Fall

Monday, October 3rd, 2016 at 2:16am.

As the intense heat of summer begins to sizzle out, the relief of the cooler autumn air is almost always welcomed with open arms. With a hint of briskness and steaming cups of pumpkin-flavored coffee, fall brings with it a cozy feeling that makes it a favorite season for many.

 

When it comes to fall décor, outdoor designs range from autumnal-colored wreaths and multi-colored gourds to scarecrows and jack-o-lanterns for those who like to get into the spirit of Halloween.

 

If you’re in love with this time of year or if you simply have a penchant for seasonal decorating, you most likely want your home’s interior to give off an autumn vibe as well. A few well-placed items are all you need for just a hint that fall has arrived. If you want to…

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Upcoming in October

Friday, September 30th, 2016 at 1:22am.

The 20th Annual Celebrate Nashville Cultural Festival

Nashville is a fantastic place to live because it is a melting pot of many cultures, and the Celebrate Nashville Cultural Festival is a great event that showcases all of the culture that Nashville has to offer. The free festival will feature a variety of music and dance performances on 5 different stages as well as food vendors that will be offering exotic tastes from around the globe. The world market will be filled with booths that will not only have imported and hand-made items from around the world, but also information on various non-profits and services that benefit our community around the world. Happening on October 1st from 10am-6pm at Centennial Park.

 

Gallatin’s Main Street…

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Listing of the Week

Wednesday, September 28th, 2016 at 2:11am.

Gorgeous brand new home on Woodmont Boulevard in Green Hills with 3,554 square feet and 4 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. Each room is spacious and has its own en suite bathroom. The best part about this home is how close it is to shops, restaurants, boutiques and very easy access to the interstates. This home has a large attention to detail and comes with high end finishes in all rooms. Listed for $799,900 by Chad Sain and Matthew Read from Parks in the Gulch. Find more about this listing here.

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Best 5Ks in Nashville

Monday, September 26th, 2016 at 3:59am.

In and around Nashville, TN, there are a plethora of foot races held every year, ranging from children’s 1Ks to Nashville’s Ultra Marathon. For those runners who are looking to stay or get fit by entering 5Ks, there are plenty of those, too. In fact, if you’re currently using the “Couch to 5K” program to lose weight or improve your health, Nashville is definitely the right place for you. Below, we’ve included some of Nashville’s most famous and well-known 5K runs to get you started, but there are so many more.

 

Nashville Oktoberfest 5K Bier Run

As the second biggest 5K race in Tennessee, this race coincides with the popular and annual Nashville Oktoberfest. The festival boasts three days of entertainment for everyone in the family, so if…

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