How is the market? It’s a question our agents get asked a lot, and for good reason. If you’re considering buying a new home or selling one you already own, the market trends and predictions are important in the decision making process. Below is our most recent market update information for Davidson, Williamson, Wilson, Rutherford, and Sumner counties to help you make the most informed and beneficial choices possible.

DAVIDSON COUNTY MARKET UPDATE

Homes For Sale
• Up 5.7% compared to the last month
• Down 0.7% compared to the last year

Homes Closed
• Up 23.9% compared to the last month
• Up 1.8% compared to the last year

Homes Placed under Contract
• Up 14.2% compared to the last month
• Down 0.5% compared to the last year

 

WILLIAMSON

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No matter how you like to spend your summer weekends, Nashville has something going on this month that will keep everyone entertained. Hot weather and hot chicken can be remedied with cold drinks and cool pools, and add some favorite annual festivals and events to round out your July events calendar!

July 4: Music City Hot Chicken Festival
East Park, Nashville | 10:30 am

Before heading to the fireworks, test your taste buds at the Music City Hot Chicken Festival, a favorite annual Nashville event. Several favorite local restaurants and food trucks will be on site selling both hot chicken and other milder favorites plus beer and other cold beverages to quench your thirsts. The event begins with a firetruck parade at 10:30, followed by

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ABOUT SMYRNA

Smyrna, Tennessee is located about 30 minutes southeast of Nashville in Rutherford County. Named by US News and World Report as one of the best places to retire, Smyrna is one of the most family-friendly places to reside in Middle Tennessee.

Smyrna is home to the Nissan Motors manufacturing plant which produces 640,000 vehicles annually and employs over 8,000 people, and the Smyrna Airport, where Middle Tennessee State University offers classes for flight instruction. This city provides plenty of outdoor recreational opportunities as it features more than 10 parks, seven miles of greenway trails, and Percy Priest Lake.

Smyrna is a part of the Rutherford County School system, which is ranked top 10 in the state. Smyrna is also home

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It’s the perfect time of year to go hiking in Middle Tennessee, and we’ve got the Best 6 Day Hikes (that aren’t Radnor Lake or Warner Parks). These parks are an easy drive from Nashville proper, and they’re every bit as satisfying as the famous duo we all know and love. Get your backpack, fill up your water bottle, slather on sunscreen, pack the snacks, and get out on the trails!

 

THE WALLS OF JERICHO

Length: 3.5 miles (one way)
Cost: Free

This is one of the more strenuous hikes, but it’s also one of the most rewarding. You’ll descend 1000 feet down a steep and slippery trail to the lush valley floor. You’ll be crossing several streams, so dress for getting wet. Plan for at least 6 hours round-trip, allowing for 2

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Whether you’ve been out on the lake all weekend or at work all day, not many people wouldn’t enjoy a nice meal with a waterfront view. We’re lucky to have marinas on multiple lakes and rivers in Middle Tennessee that offer both a fun and beautiful atmosphere for dining. Check out our list of best bets for your next meal overlooking the state’s incredible scenery, then pull the boat (or your car) right up to your local waterfront eatery and enjoy dinner and drinks while the sun sets on another great day at the lake.

CUMBERLAND RIVER

Blue Moon Waterfront Grill 
525 Basswood Avenue | Nashville

Closed after the 2010 floods, Blue Moon Waterfront Grill has opened its doors again for an all new waterfront dining experience. It’s currently the only

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It’s time to dust off those lawn chairs, stock up on sunscreen and get your calendars ready because we’re about to dive into some serious Nashville happenings. June might as well be one long festival here in Middle Tennessee because if you’re up for the challenge (and ready for the best weekends of your life), you can have some serious non-stop entertainment. No list can contain everything June brings to the area, but we’ve attempted to give you the down-low on some of the major happenings!

Brew at the Zoo
June 2nd

Voted best beer event for the past two years by Nashville scene, this “wild” Brew at the Zoo is back for the sixth year in a row. With admission, event-goers receive a tasting glass for unlimited samples of the 100+ beers on tap, as

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Murfreesboro, Tennessee is located about 30 minutes southeast of Nashville in Rutherford County and is home to the designated geographical center of the state. Here you will find a thriving town with a touch of Southern nostalgia and the motto “creating a better quality of life”, which is exactly what you will find.

From the historic downtown main street where the community gathers at the town square for annual events, to the abundance of outdoor activities like the Greenway System that includes 12 miles of paved paths with 11 trailheads, and the Richard Siegle Soccer Complex & community park, there truly is something for everyone.

Murfreesboro is also home to the largest public university in the state, Middle Tennessee State University. With an

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Where will you be hanging out on February 5, 2017? As the date for Super Bowl 51 edges closer, cement your plans now to guarantee a fun-filled afternoon and evening. Whether you’ll be watching with friends, a significant other, family, or a combination of all three, watching the Super Bowl in middle Tennessee is a guaranteed win at the locations we’ll be highlighting today.

 
• Nashville – If you’ll be close to the city center on game day, you’ll have your pick of excellent venues that will be showing the Super Bowl as well as offering food and drink specials (at most locations). The ambiance of watching a big sporting event at a sports bar with fellow enthusiasts really can’t be beat. Double Dogs in Hillsboro Village is one favorite of

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The holidays have passed, and facing the long stretch of winter weather ahead can seem overwhelming and bleak. As the colder temperatures force you to spend more time inside, beat the winter blues by getting out of the house and into a fun indoor activity near you.

 

ROCK WALL CLIMBING

Get your heart rate up and try something new! Wall climbing gyms are popping up all over the place, including many locations in middle Tennessee:

·        Nashville is home to two locations of Climb Nashville, where you can wall climb at your leisure as well as participate in organized fitness (for both endurance and strength) and yoga classes. ·        Franklin offers a great climbing space called The Crag, which is purely focused on the…

The holiday season brings colder weather, joyful celebrations and mesmerizing decorations. There is no better way to get into the spirit than by attending events with family and friends in Middle Tennessee.

 

The 63rd Annual Nashville Christmas Parade

Join this years Grand Marshall, Kelly Clarkson, at the 2016 Nashville Christmas Parade on December 3rd starting at the intersection of 8th Ave and Broadway at 9am. This will be televised live on NEWS 2, WKRN-TN in Nashville.

 

TPAC Winter Holiday Fest Marketplace

The Tennessee Performing Arts Center will be hosting it’s first-ever Winter Holiday Marketplace on December 3rd. Come out to shop local artisans and vendors, enjoy specialty food and beverages, arts and crafts, and free photo

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