Second Avenue: Now the Rebuilding Begins

Jan 20, 2021

(Above: 1897 Market Street, now 2nd Ave, looking north from Broadway) The Christmas morning bombing was a tragedy for Nashville’s historic Second Avenue, destroying businesses and displacing residents. As the repairs begin, how should the district be rebuilt?...

Let’s Use Our Success to Lift Up Community

Dec 16, 2020

Each of us has the power to make a positive impact. We also have a responsibility to help others. When we work together as a community to lift up others, our bearing has a far greater effect on the place we call home. As the new year approaches, this mindset is even...

Homebuyers Seek Investment and Quality of Life in Nashville

Oct 30, 2020

This has been a challenging year in so many ways, but there’s good news on the real estate front. Home closings in the Nashville area for the third quarter are up double-digits (12 percent) from the same time last year. Some of these closings can be attributed to...

Pivoting to Celebrate Nashville Entrepreneurs’ Success

Oct 6, 2020

In 2012, I wanted to further my involvement in the Nashville community, so I joined the Entrepreneurs’ Organization. That membership has rewarded me with valuable friendships and a safe environment to share all aspects of my business and life. A peer-to-peer support...

Uncle Bob Joined Trouble and Fought for Civil Rights

Sep 25, 2020

Rev. Robert S. Graetz, a civil rights activist who dedicated his ministry to fighting poverty and discrimination, died at the age of 92 on Sept. 20. With his passing, the nation lost a social justice giant. I lost an uncle. Uncle Bob was sweet, empathic, gentle,...