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Local’s Guide to Green Hills

Green Hills is a beautiful neighborhood that is central to some of the best communities Nashville has to offer. Bordered by Belle Meade, Sylvan Park, Brentwood, and 12South, Green Hills provides a wonderful place to call home that offers easy access to nightlife, great schools, fine dining, and unique shopping. Watch our Local’s Guide to Green Hills video to take a look at this wonderful neighborhood!

While many only visit Green Hills for the Green Hills Mall or some of the many boutiques and retail stores, some choose to call it home for the same reason. The area is known for its high-end fashion and features chains like Nordstrom, Restoration Hardware, and Kate Spade, but also features many locally owned shops that you won’t find anywhere else,…

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June Events

June is here! Let the month of Father’s Day and the start of summer begin! The CMA Festival is back, as are other local favorites such as Music City Gives Back and Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival. New events are also popping up so make sure to mark your calendars and prepare yourself for a whole lot of fun!

June 1: Nashville Health & Wellness Festival
Vanderbilt Recreation & Wellness Center | Nashville

Developed by the Nashville Health & Wellness Magazine, the festival will open with a demo by Erin Oprea, fitness trainer for Carrie Underwood, plus other industry speakers, interactive workshops and more than 200 exhibitors! The event will cover all areas of alternative, holistic, functional and traditional treatments and therapies, plus spas,…

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Best Rooftop Experiences

Nashville is beloved for its world-famous musicians, chefs, and exciting nightlife. If you head up above the city, you’ll escape the heat and the crowds while still enjoying majestic views, outstanding brews, and a range of delightful cuisines.

Our guide to the Best Rooftop Experiences will give you the inside scoop on both up-and-coming rooftop destinations and beloved Nashville favorites. Some of the hottest destinations fill up fast, so make reservations when you can, or arrive early if a venue doesn’t offer this service.

L27 Rooftop Lounge at The Westin

807 Clark Place | Nashville

The tallest rooftop lounge in Nashville is located on the 27th floor of the Westin hotel. This luxurious lounge has a beautiful pool (open to guests of the…

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Listing of the Week

Resting on seven gorgeous acres of land, this custom-built home offers a very private setting and amazing views all around! With its short distance from Williamson County, high-end finishes, and private lake that includes a lovely fountain, this home will make you never want to leave!

Named by US News and World Report as one of the “Best Places to Retire,” Smyrna, Tennessee is located in Rutherford County and is one of the most family-friendly places to live in Middle Tennessee.

Smyrna is home to the Nissan Motors manufacturing plant and many other big businesses. This city provides plenty of outdoor recreational opportunities, as it features an outdoor waterpark, more than 10 parks, and 7 miles of greenery trails. Smyrna is an excellent place…

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10 Ways to Prep Your Home for Vacation

The countdown has ended, the planning is done, and thoughts of sweet, sweet vacation time is the only thing filling your mind. But wait … what about the house? It’s important, even in pre-vacation bliss, to prep your house for your time away, so that while you’re gone you know you don’t have anything to worry about. We’ve made it easy with this quick checklist. Have any must-do’s that you recommend? Leave a comment!

1.) Clean Out Fridge

Avoid spoiled food and everything else that comes along by cleaning out your fridge before you leave. Bonus? Wipe down the shelves, and do a little organizing while there is less food in the fridge for a little post-vacation joy.

2.) Remove Spare Keys

No matter how tricky you think you are with your key…

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May | Locals Supporting Locals

May is here and we are so excited to announce this month’s LOLO gifts! There are so many unique, wonderful local businesses in Middle Tennessee and we are so ready to celebrate them this month!

LOLO, Locals Supporting Locals, is an amazing program for your Parks realtor to give to you! Each month, a completely free, new gift comes to your cell phone for you to enjoy. The gifts are selected by county and are only for local businesses, no nationwide chains!

LOLO helps remind us to shop local and support our friends and neighbors! Here are May’s gifts to you!

Triple Crown Bakery

Williamson County

As soon as you enter the door at Triple Crown Bakery you are surrounded by the smells, sounds, and taste of a warm kitchen. They take custom…

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Listing of the Week

Located in the heart of Green Hills, this property has just been fully renovated in the Burton Hills subdivision! With its new designer finishes, open layout, and flagstone patio, this home is an entertainer’s dream.

Many of Nashville’s most desired and high-end homes are located in the Green Hills community. Music City happenings are not limited to downtown Nashville, as Green Hills contains one of the most popular songwriting and live music venues in all of Tennessee: The Bluebird Cafe.

You can find all the shops you desire in the expansive Mall at Green Hills and will enjoy the movie theater, restaurants and other amenities this area provides. Green Hills is a highly coveted area of residence and offers many high-quality housing options of…

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How’s the Nashville Real Estate Market?

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 that 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, Maury, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson, Wilson, Bedford, and Coffee counties to help you make the most informed and beneficial choices possible.

See the Previous Month’s Stats! 

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Best Podcasts for Current or Future Homeowners

While most of us have seen countless home improvement shows over the years, fewer people realize that there are also podcasts tailored to every aspect of home ownership. Whether you’re in the early stages of planning out your project or are renovating on a budget, today’s best podcasts for current or future homeowners have the answers to all of your questions.

Each podcast is free to download for Android and iOS, including links to extensive, information-packed archives.

Home Repair Tutor

Intended for the new or struggling DIY homeowner, Home Repair Tutor aims to educate and inspire. This weekly podcast is crammed with tips on buying the right tools and supplies, proper preparation, and guidelines to help you decide whether or not you can…

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How to Navigate the Home Buying Process

In case you weren’t aware: Buying a home is a big deal. 

The good news? It’s a process, and the more comfortable and informed you are with the process, the smoother, and more educated your home buying journey will be.

While exact steps can vary depending on your situation, we’ve pulled together an overview of what the typical process looks like:

1.) Know Your Credit Score & What You Can Afford

Checking your credit score to know what you’re working with for a mortgage is an essential next step. Check out this article on how to navigate the free credit score system. In addition, you want to know what you can afford (and feel comfortable with) for a down payment and monthly mortgage payments. Check out this tool from Zillow to help figure what…

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