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Listing of the Week

Tuesday, September 20th, 2016 at 9:17am.

Stunning 5 bedroom and 4 full bathroom, new construction home in a picturesque setting on quiet street. This home sits gracefully on a spacious, wide lot with porte-cochere & a private, fenced back yard. This house has wonderful entertaining areas like a family room, bonus room, media room, office and study. The master bedroom comes complete with high ceilings and abundant natural light. Listed for $1,300,000 by Mary Beth Thomas and John Brittle from Parks in the Gulch. Find out more about this listing here.

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Neighborhoods Next to Parks in Middle Tennessee

Monday, September 19th, 2016 at 1:52am.

If you are thinking of moving to middle Tennessee and you have young children,  it would naturally make your life a lot easier if your new home was located in close proximity to a park. Young couples who are thinking of starting a family in the near future may also want to consider the advantages of having a playground for your soon-to-be little ones within walking distance.

 

Living close to a park is ideal for anyone who loves the outdoors. With a park nearby, you’ll be able to take leisurely walks anytime you want. You will also have a safe place to exercise if you like to do so in the fresh, outside air.

 

Finding a house close to a park in middle Tennessee isn’t hard to do since it is such a beautiful geographic location. There…

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Listing of the Week

Monday, September 12th, 2016 at 6:51am.

Located in Williamson County, this exquisite 4 bedroom/4.5 bathroom custom built home comes with a 1 bedroom/1.5 bathroom guest house. This home has a backyard made for endless fun with a screened-in porch, pool with a waterfall, outdoor kitchen, hot tub, fire pit, and a soccer field….that’s right a soccer field, all on 2.25 acres of land! This dream home comes complete with a brand new kitchen with top of the line renovations and appliances. Listed for $1,299,000 by Sarah Beth Litzenberg from Parks on Main. Find out more about this listing here.

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Best Sports Complexes in Middle Tennessee

Monday, September 12th, 2016 at 2:02am.

If you are trying to stay healthy and active while enjoying the outdoors in Middle Tennessee, you can benefit from learning about the various sports complexes in the area. A sports complex isn’t just a fitness center, but is comprised of a number of sports facilities that may include: a football stadium, a track and field center, a baseball field, basketball courts, tennis courts, a swimming pool a gymnasium, walking trails, dog parks and more.

 

Additionally, some sports complexes have great places for gatherings like covered pavilions, picnic tables, and outdoor grills available for use. For your guidance, we’ve compiled some information about several of the best sports complexes in middle Tennessee, listed below:

 

Centennial…

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Lakes and Rivers in Middle Tennessee

Friday, September 9th, 2016 at 2:34am.

The lakes and rivers in Middle Tennessee boast some of the most beautiful and serene views in all of the state. And thanks to the abundance of lakes and rivers in the area, there are many recreational activities available to residents and visitors. From kayaking on the Cumberland River, to hiking around Radnor Lake, there is so much to discover!

 

Radnor Lake

Located just 10 minutes South of Nashville in Brentwood, TN., lays Radnor Lake State Park, a park that offers many hiking trails and the overwhelmingly beautiful, 85-acre lake. Hikers can walk the four unpaved trails that surround the lake and enjoy wilderness native to Middle Tennessee such as river otters, beavers, bobcats and white-tailed deer.

 

Cumberland River

At 695 miles…

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Outdoor Activities for Your Kids in Your Backyard

Tuesday, September 6th, 2016 at 1:44am.

As a parent of young children, you’re naturally always on the lookout for new ways to keep them entertained. Kids typically have boundless energy that they need an outlet for – and if you don’t provide them with one, they may end up creating mischief to have fun while you’re not looking. Needless to say, you’ll thank yourself later for planning fun activities when your children are engaged, safe and out of harm’s way.

 

If you’re lucky enough to have your own backyard space, choose from this awesome list of activities that won’t cost you a bundle of money:

 
• Outdoor finger (or brush) painting

 
• Gardening for kids

 
• Picnicking 

 
• Scavenger hunt

 
• DIY Art camp – set up easels and have your kids…

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Look Ahead to September

Thursday, September 1st, 2016 at 1:39am.

 

September around Middle Tennessee is jammed packed with amazing concerts, festivals, and even the state fair! Take a look at whats ahead for the month to come.

 

Southern Living #NashvilleNow Weekend

Southern Living has chosen to feature the city of Nashville to celebrate their 50th anniversary! The magazine has set up a weekend at local restaurants, bars, boutiques and art galleries to show you all of the latest happenings in Music City. You can purchase individual tickets to each event happening all over the city like the craft beer and hot chicken tasting, a honky tonk crawl, a blues brunch and more! Find out the other events and how to purchase tickets here. Takes place September 2nd-5th.

 

Taste of Hendersonville

Make sure to come…

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Listing of the Week

Monday, August 29th, 2016 at 9:26am.

This listing of the week is a quintessential southern home with wrap-around porches on every floor in a private retreat on over 3 acres in Brentwood, TN. Complete with 6 bedrooms and 6 full bathrooms (all en suite), a gourmet kitchen, a finished basement with an in-law suite, and over 7,000 square-feet. The backyard is the perfect outdoor getaway with a fire-pit, hammock, and large mature trees giving you total privacy. Listed for $1,490,000 by Cindy Stanton from PARKS in Brentwood. View this listing here.

 

 

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Fun Things to Pack in Your Children’s Lunches

Friday, August 26th, 2016 at 3:16am.

If you’re a parent of school-age children, the time has rolled around once more to start packing lunches. Finding creative ways to entice your kids to eat what you pack is a challenge for all parents. Just as we would get bored eating the same food every day, so too will our kids. It’s important to offer them a variety of interesting foods, but it can be tough to constantly come up with new ideas.

 

Keep in mind the following tips while gearing up for another school year. These ideas will help streamline your lunch-packing process:

• Store all of your lunch materials and containers together. Designate a large drawer, cupboard shelf or section of your pantry solely to boxes, containers, bags, clips, plastic utensils, juice boxes,…

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Tips for Organizing Your Homeschool Room

Wednesday, August 24th, 2016 at 5:22am.

Whether you’re just delving into the homeschool world or if you’re a seasoned homeschooler, you may find that organizing your home is one of the bigger challenges you’ll face. In order to be successful learners, your children need space to be able to learn, read, write, experiment and more!

 

Some parents are able to dedicate a room to homeschooling, while others like to create learning areas throughout the home. Either way, what follows are some tips to help make the most of whatever space you have:

 

• Invest in at least one set of shelves – You can find excellent organizational shelves at Ikea, specifically the Kallax series, but you can make almost any type of shelving work for you. If you’re on a tight budget, you may even be able…

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