Thursday, September 20, 2007
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
McEwen Exit Open!!!!
At last, the new McEwen exit off of I-65 is OPEN! I drove it on Friday afternoon, the day it opened, and it was awesome! Quite a lovely exit, complete with light posts, sidewalks, bike lanes and even a monument welcoming you to Franklin.
If you haven't traveled it yet, take it over the interstate and all the way to Wilson Pike. It's a beautiful drive. Residents of Avalon and several other communities can now access the interstate much quicker.
Kudos to Franklin for doing this and for finishing 2 months AHEAD of schedule!
If you haven't traveled it yet, take it over the interstate and all the way to Wilson Pike. It's a beautiful drive. Residents of Avalon and several other communities can now access the interstate much quicker.
Kudos to Franklin for doing this and for finishing 2 months AHEAD of schedule!
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Harlingsdale Farm Park Opening!
On September 22, Harlingsdale Park will open up to the public. It's located on Franklin Road, just south of Mack Hatcher Parkway in Franklin. I'm excited to see what the park has to offer and I hope you'll make plans to check it out on the 22nd!
Thursday, August 23, 2007
Is it hot enough???
Only because I've not had time have I not taken an egg out to the street to see if it fries on the asphalt...something I'm sure my 6 year old would thoroughly enjoy.
Like everyone else, I'm trying hard to keep my plants and flowers alive in the midst of this drought, but it appears that I'm losing my azaleas at the very least...14 of them to be exact!
For those of you considering a move to the middle Tennessee area, we are experiencing record temperatures...unlike EVER before, apparently. So, when you come, know that the weather is not normal for any of us here! It's unbelievable. Looking out at the hills, it almost looks like fall because the trees are already turning brown and dropping leaves. Grass everywhere is brown and crunchy and water restrictions abound.
We're a month away from fall still...it cannot come soon enough!
Like everyone else, I'm trying hard to keep my plants and flowers alive in the midst of this drought, but it appears that I'm losing my azaleas at the very least...14 of them to be exact!
For those of you considering a move to the middle Tennessee area, we are experiencing record temperatures...unlike EVER before, apparently. So, when you come, know that the weather is not normal for any of us here! It's unbelievable. Looking out at the hills, it almost looks like fall because the trees are already turning brown and dropping leaves. Grass everywhere is brown and crunchy and water restrictions abound.
We're a month away from fall still...it cannot come soon enough!
Sunday, August 19, 2007
Who's Ready for the Opening of the New McEwen Exit?
I drove by the new McEwen exit this morning, like I do almost every day, and it looks like it will be open within just days! Much of the paving is complete, the traffic lights are blinking and stripes are being painted...it's SOOOO close to completion.
Once this exit opens, it'll cut down on the traffic nightmare at the Cool Springs Blvd. intersection during rush hour. The new exit will allow easy access to Liberty Pike. As well, residents of Avalon, Ashton Park, Garden Club Estates and several other developments on the other side of I-65 will have a straight shot to and from I-65, cutting their drive time by several minutes.
It's gonna be awesome, and it's just one more sign of the times for Franklin's massive growth.
Once this exit opens, it'll cut down on the traffic nightmare at the Cool Springs Blvd. intersection during rush hour. The new exit will allow easy access to Liberty Pike. As well, residents of Avalon, Ashton Park, Garden Club Estates and several other developments on the other side of I-65 will have a straight shot to and from I-65, cutting their drive time by several minutes.
It's gonna be awesome, and it's just one more sign of the times for Franklin's massive growth.
Sunday, August 12, 2007
Back to School for FSSD!
Well, summer has come to an end as far as school goes...tomorrow marks the official first day of the new school year for the Franklin Special School District. A parent of a FSSD first grader, I can't believe summer break is already over. It's been a crazy one, trying to figure out how to juggle work and camp and then find other things for him to do during other times. We're both excited to get back into a routine.
How fortunate and blessed I feel to be the parent of a child in the FSSD, one of the most coveted school districts in the state! Here's to another great year of school for our kids! Thank you teachers and staff...you do an awesome job!
How fortunate and blessed I feel to be the parent of a child in the FSSD, one of the most coveted school districts in the state! Here's to another great year of school for our kids! Thank you teachers and staff...you do an awesome job!
Monday, August 6, 2007
July Market Report
Here's July's activity report for Williamson County real estate:
I'll figure out how to enlarge it in a bit, but for now here's the breakdown:
There were an average of 2,369 residential listings during July
The average list price was $614,215
There were 887 new listings in July with an average list price of $628,200
369 homes went pending in July with an average list price of $430,709
436 homes closed in July with an average contarct price of $450,570.
Homes that sold closed at 98.3% of their list price and were on the market an average of 65 days.
Friday, August 3, 2007
Williamson County Fair!
The Williamson County Fair starts TODAY and goes through the 11th of August. I came across some daily specials I thought I'd pass along to you as you and your family plan a trip to the Williamson County Agricultural Center during this year's Fair event:
Friday, August 3 - Unlimited rides for $10
Saturday, August 4 - 9-5pm - $1 per ride
Sunday, August 5 - 11-5pm - 2-for-1 rides with church bulletin or special coupon
Monday-Thursday, August 6-9 - Unlimited rides for $18
Saturday, August 11 - 9-5pm - $1 per ride
The fair hours vary from day to day, so call before you go...794-4FUN
One-day tickets are $6 for adults at the gate and $3 for children (ages 6-12)
Children 5 and under admitted free
All attractions, shows and entertainment (except for the Elvis Show and the Midway - rides) are included.
To find out more, click here.
Have fun and don't miss it!
Friday, August 3 - Unlimited rides for $10
Saturday, August 4 - 9-5pm - $1 per ride
Sunday, August 5 - 11-5pm - 2-for-1 rides with church bulletin or special coupon
Monday-Thursday, August 6-9 - Unlimited rides for $18
Saturday, August 11 - 9-5pm - $1 per ride
The fair hours vary from day to day, so call before you go...794-4FUN
One-day tickets are $6 for adults at the gate and $3 for children (ages 6-12)
Children 5 and under admitted free
All attractions, shows and entertainment (except for the Elvis Show and the Midway - rides) are included.
To find out more, click here.
Have fun and don't miss it!
Pinkerton Park
Whether you're looking for a great walking/running/biking trail or just a place to relax under the shade of a big oak tree with a book, there are so many great parks around Williamson County to check out and enjoy. I live close to Pinkerton Park in Franklin, so I go there often to walk the mile track, which paved with asphalt, marked every 1/4 mile and has various stretching machines along the way. Oh, and they just installed several swings olong the trail where you can sit and take a rest. It winds in and around the park and is completely visible from all areas of the park. I go there alone and never feel threatened...there are always other walker and runners nearby. Along the path, you can take a side road over the Harpeth River if you'd like. A pedestrian bridge connects the park to Church Street, so you could even have dinner on the square and then take a stroll over to Pinkerton from there. There's also a trail leading back to the historic site of Fort Granger, where the Union soldiers were camped during the Civil War.
In addition to the paved trail, there's a great playground for the kids, as well as a separate area for smaller children. There are coke machines, water fountains and public restrooms, along with several picnic tables, both covered and open so you can picnic, have birthday parties and hang out. There are open fields for frisbee and football or soccer and plenty of parking.
You can take your dogs, but you must keep them on a leash. They even provide doggie bags for cleaning up after your dog does his 'business'.
In addition to the paved trail, there's a great playground for the kids, as well as a separate area for smaller children. There are coke machines, water fountains and public restrooms, along with several picnic tables, both covered and open so you can picnic, have birthday parties and hang out. There are open fields for frisbee and football or soccer and plenty of parking.
You can take your dogs, but you must keep them on a leash. They even provide doggie bags for cleaning up after your dog does his 'business'.
During the summers, Pinkerton hosts movies in the park on certain nights of the week. They show family-friendly movies at dusk and it's a great, clean atmosphere.
Check it out...I love it there!
Here's a list of some other parks in the area to check out. Click on each one for a link to the park's website.
Pinkerton Park
Check it out...I love it there!
Here's a list of some other parks in the area to check out. Click on each one for a link to the park's website.
Pinkerton Park
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