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Got Japanese Beetles?

In case you haven't already noticed... the Japanese Beetles are back! And they're here to stay. (In Tennessee, Japanese Beetles are usually a problem from the middle of June until the middle of August.) How do you know for sure if you've got a problem with Japanese Beetles? Three ways...

Looking For A Home In Franklin, Tennessee?

Do you know what you want in your next home? We've been looking at homes -- again -- and we've learned a few things along the way. Here are some helpful resources if you're looking for a home in Franklin, TN or the Williamson County, Tennessee area.

Tennessee Tornadoes: The View From Franklin

Franklin was under the gun through a series of very bad thunderstorms, hail storms, and tornadoes from about 4pm until well after midnight on Friday, April 7, 2006. When all was said and done, some 35 tornadoes had touched down...

Attention Tennessee Parents & Kids: Tomorrow Might Be A ‘Snow Day’… No School!

Ever since we moved to Tennessee, one thing that strikes us as funny is the number of 'snow days' that school-age kids get each year... and even the number of days that school is canceled due to RAIN -- in preparation for subsequent flooding. They tend to cancel school the night before, based on the premise that it's going to snow, rain, or sleet, rather than on actual precipitation.

Some Interesting Facts About TDOT’s Roadside Assistance Program: Highway Incident Responders

Tennessee's roadside assisted program is called 'HELP' and features lime yellow colored trucks which roam the major roadways assisting stranded motorists and facilitating traffic flow after major and minor accidents. In Nashville, the trucks are imprinted with the words 'Highway Incident Response Unit' - HIRU.

Nashville Skyline At Sundown

A picture of the Nashville skyline as the sun was setting over the city. The skyscrapers are glistening in the sunlight, with just the right amount of shadows...

UT Pumpkin Template For University Of Tennessee Fans

University of Tennessee fans will love this UT pumpkin template!

Getting A Drivers License In Tennessee… Williamson County

The following summarizes my experience the other day when I went to the Williamson County driver license branch to renew my Tennessee driver's license...

Franklin Realtors Going The Extra Mile

A handful of realtors in our area are going above and beyond to keep local residents informed about home sales in Franklin, Tennessee. I, for one, am thankful for their efforts. I especially like Gennifer Mallard and Diane Mason... here's why.

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