Monday, March 23, 2009

Moving to Nashville? "Custom" Deals....

The Tennessean recently reported that “Unfinished Home Offers Unusual Opportunity to Buyer”.

In areas across Middle Tennessee, there are real estate and housing deals moving at 50% less than original listing prices. In many cases, the houses are unfinished, as custom homes have seen a decline in the current economy. As a result, custom homes can offer a great deal for those in the buyer’s market.

According to a local real estate agent interviewed by the Tennessean, “The economy kind of put everything on hold…in the interim, if someone comes along who is capable of coming in and doing the work to finish it, they have an opportunity for an investment”.

Many of the houses have framing, electrical and plumbing in place, but are missing aesthetics like light fixtures and cabinetry. All things considered, there is not too much work o be done, compared to building a home or buying a home that needs renovations or updates.

Even in gated communities and affluent suburbs of Tennessee like Brentwood and Franklin, there are deals to be had…..

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Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Nashville Moves New Residents to Zoo

The Nashville Zoo has announced that on Friday, March 20th, two giant anteaters will make their move to the Nashville Zoo. The new anteaters will join a herd of zebras that relocated to the Zoo on March 6th and two white tiger cubs that made their move on March 13th.

The newest Nashville residents will be living in the former African wild dog habitat until the weather changes. Once it cools down, the anteaters will be moved into a new South American exhibit that will feature the anteaters, jaguars, otters, storks and howler monkeys.
Nashville Zoo President, Rick Schwartz, was quoted by the Tennessean as saying, “Giant anteater conservation has been a priority at Nashville Zoo for the past 11 years…Only about 5,000 giant anteaters are left in the wild, and we are tirelessly working to increase that number and ensure the species’ survival”.

There are an additional seven anteaters that are located off-site in a “state-of-the-art breeding facility” that gathers a multitude of species information that will help the Zoo understand breeding habits of the animals. The Nashville Zoo is one of few institutions that have been accredited with the “Association of Zoos and Aquariums” label indicating that the Zoo has attained the highest standards of animal care. The Mission of the Nashville Zoo is to “inspire a culture of understanding and discovery of our natural world through conservation, innovation and leadership”.

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Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Moving Around Nashville Safely on St Patty's Day

Nashville is celebrating this year’s St. Patrick’s Day in style…..

This year, Nashville will host its annual “McPaddy Festival”. The party will begin at 10am on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17th, and will last all day. The festival will require the closing down of 2nd Avenue to Broadway and Commerce Stree near 3rd Avenue. Those expecting to move along these streets should seek alternative routes or prepare to wait….there are over 2,000 people expected at the festival..

Additionally, The Davidson County Sheriff’s Office is sponsoring its 7th year of “Sober Rides” St. Patrick’s Day evening. The sober rides are available by calling the Sheriff’s office at (615) 862.7433. Over 80 volunteers have made themselves available to pick up riders and safely deliver them home this St. Patrick’s Day, arguing that the “cost of calling a sober ride is cheaper than a DUI conviction” once you add in court costs, lawyer’s fees and insurance premiums.

Also in an effort to increase safety, the Sheriff’s Office will be increasing the number of patrolling officers around bars on St Patrick’s Day……

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Monday, March 9, 2009

Nashville Mover and Shaker Passes

The Tennessean reported this week that Cecil Scaife, a famous Nashville music executive passed away last Thursday at the age of 81.

Scaife was born in Arkansas and got his start in the music business in Memphis while working for Sun Records, promoting artists like Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash and Jerry Lee Lewis. He moved to Nashville in the 60s to run the Phillips Recording Studio and eventually became an executive at CBS Records (now Sony Music). Scaife went on to start his own company, Music Inc., which at one point held the largest Christmas product catalog in the U.S.

In 1971, Scaife, with Bob Mulloy, a Belmont teacher, Scaife started the business music program at Belmont University, now named the Mike Curb College of Entertainment and Music Business. He was also one of the founders of the Gospel Music Association and member of the Country Music Association, the National Association of Recording Merchandisers, on the Grammy Awards board of governors, a lifetime elector to the Country Music Hall of Fame Committee, and the President of the Recording Academy’s Nashville chapter.

The Scaife Family asked that donations be made to the Cecil Scaife Music Business Scholarship Endowment at Belmont in Nashville…..

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Monday, March 2, 2009

Nashville Moving out of Economic Slump?

The Tennessean’s Dickson Herald reported last week that “Local Businesses Thrive During Economic Slump”. Many local small businesses have not been hit as hard as big business during the recession….The ticket? Pleasing customers on a daily basis.

According to a local electronics store owner that has been in business for twenty-seven years, “The past few months’ sales have all been like Christmas”. As many people are simply updating their old systems to new technology, others are looking for ways to stay in during the recession and want quality entertainment as they do so. The electronics owner also claims that because his company services the products they sell is a drawing point to customers.

A local Nashville clothing store owner has said that her staff’s experience and knowledge cannot be dissuaded by the economy saying that “We know what we do, and people come to us for solutions”. Her store is one of a unique 100 stores for bra fitting, that is recommended by Oprah’s website and provides a consistent client base.

Yet another local used car dealer has not had to make substantial cutbacks as he has maintained a consistent and loyal client base……

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