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If you live in the area and are interested in finding more information on this subject, check out the following article by Thea AgnewApril 23rd, 2010 by Thea Agnew
Update: On April 22, 2010, A representative from The Rogers Group admitted to an Oakland Hills resident that called on behalf of the stopthequarry movement the plot outlined in the satellite photo IS one of the two sites they are considering in the Todd County!I was called from a neighbor a couple of days ago about a problem that might be arising that will affect all the homes off Exit 1 around the Trenton/Tylertown Roads. She went to Kentucky yesterday to get a plat of where this Quarry will be built. It is shocking how close it is to our subdivisions on the North side of Interstate 24! Below I have placed a copy of the plat, so you can see if it will affect your area. We understand that this is being built right inside the KY line but they will be using Trenton and Tylertown Road to get to the Hemlock. Not to mention the blasted that will shake all of our homes! 
Taken from the new site about this development, I have been given permission to quote what has been brought to the surface. What we know:
The Rogers Group based in Nashville, TN has shown an interest in developing a rock quarry in the Todd County area. They are the company interested in the tract of land in question (below). The Rogers Group is deciding between two locations and hopes to acquire the quarry location in order to supply the Hemlock plant with the quarried limestone. (Tylertown Road would be the most direct route of delivery.) Apparently, core samples have been taken and some surveying has been done in preparation for the development of a quarry. However, on a positive note, no mining permit has been applied for with the state of Kentucky. Kentucky does not have zoning restrictions – meaning there is no barrier between development and the state. No planning commission, no re-zoning red tape. Companies applying for a mining permit in the state of Kentucky DO have to submit a public notice to the most heavily circulated newspaper within a 50-mile radius of the intended mining site. This is, of course, the Kentucky New Era based in Hopkinsville, would be the appropriate publication. We need to show The Rogers Group they aren’t just going up against a small group of Tennessee homeowners and a handful of Kentucky farmers; they are going against a united front of more than 7 large Clarksville neighborhoods consisting of more than a thousand Tennessee homeowners willing to support those bordering their intended quarry! We need to contact them RELENTLESSLY voicing our opposition to their potential quarry before it legally becomes our newest neighbor! We need the support of Clarksville neighbors not affected to stand in the gap for the homeowners who can’t be here due to be deployed. Will you help us take a stand? Channel 4 News came to Clarksville and did a piece on this developing story. Facts:The Rogers Group out of Nashville is planning to start quarrying limestone to supply the Hemlock plant. The land that is the subject is owned by Paul Cooper Core samples and surveying have been done on the property No new deeds have been filed in Todd County No mining permit has been applied for in the state of Kentucky The Rogers Group will have to notify the public via the New Kentucky Era for 30 days as part of the permit process No notification has appeared in the paper as of yet No zoning restrictions in Kentucky – NO planning commission The Rogers Group has been trying to access limestone in Todd County for a few years now without much success The Rogers Group moved a projected quarry site in Huntsville, AL due to public fallout Woodstock residents and Kentucky farmers are not happy Tylertown/Oakland Hills residents are just now finding out Tennessee officials have no power in Kentucky, it’s up to our residents to make a change The EXACT location of the quarry – Woodstock farms (right next to Woodstock subdivision) The land consists of 500 +/- acres and crosses HWY 108
Rumors and Speculations:Property has been sold to The Rogers Group
To view updated information about this developing story please visit STOP the Quarry! If you know a resident that is deployed, stand in the gap for them! Please forward this to everyone you know to help us stop something that could hurt our economy and to educate others on what is going on right outside our back doors!
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We've all had that experience with a client where you drive up to a house and they don't even want to go inside. It's an immediate "un-appeal." You may know the inside of the house shows much better, but you just can't convince them to spend the time to even go inside. In today's market with lots of homes available to the buyer, why should they? Here is a little list I give my clients to help them change the "un-appeal" to "curb-appeal". Some are easy, inexpensive fixes that will help create that outside look of the buyer's "dream home" and get the seller one, giant step further to a sale. 1. Paint or stain the front and garage doors, especially if they show any weathering. These are the first visuals where a potential buyer focuses. If garage doors are metal and dented, they may need to be replaced. 2. Any old, basically abandoned sheds or small structures, must be removed, the area graded and the grass replaced. 3. Change any dated and/or non-operational, outside light fixtures. 4. Fix that driveway. If it is blacktop, make sure cracks and crumbling areas are dug out and filled and then the whole driveway sealed. If it is cement, have large cracks filled and repaired professionally. The buyer must at least feel they can drive the moving truck in confidently! 5. Make sure landscaping bricks are in their proper placement. Mowing, weed-whipping sometimes moves them and this is something the homeowner rarely notices, but makes the property look unsightly. 6. Fill in bare dirt under large shade trees. Plant shade-tolerant plants in defined planters or groundcover. Landscape properly for that area. 7. All landscaping beds should be cleaned out and updated for the time of year it is in your region. Place new bedding material down.  8. Have trees and bushes pruned and trimmed. If a bush or tree is looking old or about to expire, remove it and replace it with a similar size and type if you can. If there is a tree limb(s) over the roof, have them removed.
9. If the house needs painting and a full paint job is not in the cards; have it touched up professionally in the worst, most visible spots. Paint shutters and fix them if they are hanging crooked. At least this may help get your client in the front door, even if they negotiate a full paint job into the sale later. 10. If the house is sided, have it power-washed and have gutters and windows cleaned. Window cleaning inside and out makes the house feel updated and fresh, rather than old and dingy. 11. Make sure grass is in good shape, weeds are removed, trimming done regularly. So many sellers fall down on this job the minute the house is listed, and this is critical to selling a house quickly, especially one where the owners have already moved out. In snowy climates, removal must be done regularly too. If owners have moved out, make sure you have an HWA Home Warranty to re-assure buyers. 12. Keep garbage and recycle containers inside the garage, along with all toys and equipment. Make sure the garage is neat and organized. Painted walls and floors also go a long way in this area and are inexpensive to do. 13. Decks should be washed and repainted or re-sealed; plantings around them cleaned, weed-free and looking good. Patio furniture should be in excellent condition. Even though it is in the backyard, this is the area where the family can envision enjoying the warm days and the new yard. 14. If the roof has missing shingles and they can be replaced inexpensively, suggest this be done as it may save negotiation over a completely new roof. Roof repair needs and costs should be minor or the homeowner might as well replace the entire roof. 15. If the homeowner wants to do a bit more, suggest solar lights lining the driveway or installing a more attractive front door with lead glass inserts and replacing plain doorknobs with something more custom.  16. If you have an evening showing, make sure lights are on outside and inside the house. This is warm and inviting.
17. If it's a holiday season, by all means decorate the home! Just like sugar cookies or vanilla scent on the inside of the house, this really says "it's a home" and I can see myself enjoying life here! In the least, always have some greenery or flowers for the season on the front step or porch; even a birdbath with a little garden around it says home. Each house is different and might not need all of the items listed done to it. But if there are items that need to be done, do it! And remind the sellers that, most home buyers cannot visualize even these simple changes and clean ups in a house. And the ones who can ... will be looking for a reduced price. So to sell the house at top dollar and quickly, make it "appeal" to the many who will be seeing it! And don't forget to update the pictures on the internet once everything it's done!
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Are you a golf fan and either live in the Clarksville TN / Ft. Campbell KY area or are planning to move here? Want to know about our golf courses and what they have to offer? Below is some basic information on some of our golf courses.  Swan Lake Golf Course
581 Dunbar Cave Road Clarksville, Tn 37043
Swan Lake is an 18-hole, 6,065-yard course located at beautiful Dunbar Cave State Natural Area. This par-71 course features dining facilities and annual green fees. Daily green fees are $16.00 (18-holes) and $9.00 (9-holes) weekdays. Daily green fees for weekends and holidays are $21.00 (18-holes) and $11.50 (9-holes). Cart rentals are $11.00 per person (18-holes) and $5.50 per person (9-holes). Private cart fees are $9.00. (Map & Directions) Mason Rudolph Golf Course,
1514 Golf Club Lane Clarksville, Tn 37043 Named for former PGA tour member Mason Rudolph, a Clarksville native, is a 9-hole, 2,008-yard course located at 1514 Golf Club Lane. This par-30 course also features annual green fees. This short layout will reward good shots and provide a fun golf outing for everyone. Online tee times may be available at Mason Rudolph Golf Course or at nearby golf courses, usually offered at a discount from the normal rate of approximately $12. Also a driving range is available. Country Club Golf Course,
334 Fairview Lane Clarksville, Tn 37043 Clarksville Golf & Country Club is an 18-hole regulation length golf course in Clarksville, Tennessee. This medium-length layout features 4 sets of teeboxes for the enjoyment of golfers of all skill levels. Online tee times may be available at Clarksville Golf & Country Club or at nearby golf courses, usually offered at a discount from the normal rate of $57. Eastland Green Golf Course,
550 Clubhouse Lane Clarksville, Tn 37043 The Eighteen Course at Eastland Green Golf Course is an 18-hole regulation length golf course in Clarksville, Tennessee. This medium-length layout has adequate length for a regulation course. Some holes are quite challenging and interesting, but overall it can be somewhat forgiving. There is another course at this same golf club, the Nine Hole Course. Online tee times may be available at Eastland Green Golf Course or at nearby golf courses, often at a substantial discount from the going green fees rate of approximately $25-$34 The Nine Hole Course at Eastland Green Golf Course is a 9-hole regulation length golf course in Clarksville, Tennessee. This championship layout provides for a fun golf experience for golfers of all skill levels. Difficulty level of the course is unknown at this time, but will be provided soon. There is another course at this same golf club, the Eighteen Course. Online tee times may be available at Eastland Green Golf Course or at nearby golf courses, often at a substantial discount from the going green fees rate of $22-$25 Senior Citizens - Both courses offer a discount on weekday green fees to players 55 years of age or older. There is also a senior discount on annual green fee. Students - Mason Rudolph Golf Course offers students a discount on daily green fees.  For any additional information you can contact the following:
City Golf Courses Main Office
581 Dunbar Cave Road
Clarksville, Tn 37043
(931)648-0479
(931)553-2411 Fax
Golf Course Information - courtesy of:
Meli Gerogianis
Real Eastate Consultant
931-378-9601
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I've represented several buyers in the last few months that purchased new constructions. I always make it a point to tell them about home inspections and the benefits of it. Some of them are reluctant to pay for an inspection since the house they're buying is brand new, (what could be wrong?) and most of them have a minimum 1 year builder's written warranty so they think that will cover everythin!. That is great but I got news for any "would be buyers" out there. 
Two months ago one of my clients agreed to pay for a home inspection and among the things the inspector found incomplete were both attic space and crawl space had partial insulation done. Part of the crawl space was missing the insulation under the floor, and part of the attic had insufficient insulation. And this was a new construction! Last month I had another client that purchased a new construction and I had a hard time dealing with the builder. The inspector found among other things that the yard was graded wrong, so the the rain water was going toward the house instead of away from the house. The builder refused to fix it claiming it was fine the way it was. I wanted to make sure that my buyer was protected so I advised him to put a specific clause in the builder's warranty that if at anytime during the next 12 months there was standing water in the yard or water was coming in the crawl space, the builder would have to come and correct that! And this too was a new construction! So, new or not, always get an inspection. When buyer does his or her walk thru and check the house out, they think that is enough. However, there are many things that you cannot see with the naked eye or without knowing what to look for or where to look (Would your buyer crawl under the house? or climb in the attic? or check out the electric system or plumbing? - most likely NO) The small investement of a few hundred dollars upfront, would save you a lot of money in the long run and a lot of headaches too! 
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 When it comes to housing, this year has seen a nationwide price decline and combine that with lots of ARM and Balloon failed mortgages, it puts a lot of sellers in a tight situation. Many home sellers owe more or as much as the house is worth and they have no funds to pay for the services of a licensed Realtor to market their home. The alternative - try to sell it as FSBO (For Sale By Owner).
Many young, tech savvy homeowners, think that they have what it takes to do it on their own. And some of them do succeed. However, knowing how to design a flyer, put a sign on the yard, or put an ad on a couple of websites, doesn't get close to getting the house SOLD. If you still think you can do it, ask yourself a couple of questions and answer them honestly. 1. Would you be able to stay objective throughout the entire process? You will hear strangers talking about your outdated kitchen, your "wild" imagination in coloring and decorating, your second rate DIY improvements, your "cleaning skills", your pet Rover's smelly stuff and a lot worse. Will you be able to overcome your emotional ties to the house and still make a deal with the buyer? 2. Are you up to the hassle? Yes, you are college educated, and yes you have researched the subject of selling a house and you know that it requires a lot of paperwork... but do you really know how much paperwork is involved? Between contracts, disclosure requirements, adendas and amendments, doing the deal requires, as a colleague put it, "more documentation than the average Middle East cease-fire agreement". And when you start negotiating, you need to listen closely and measure carefully every response and not let your emotions get on the way. If all that sounds too much for your nerves, stick with a broker. 3. Do you have the time that it requires? You got the sign in the yard and the ad in the newspaper, now all you have to do is wait for the phone calls and show the house. Someone calls and wants to look at the house tomorrow morning, only one problem, you work during the day. Prospective buyers like to view houses at their convenience, not YOURS. How about an Open House? You are tied down to the house for hours waiting on that right person, and when they show up you're not so sure what to say or how to present the house to make it appealing, yet not sounding pushy. 4. Serious Buyers or just Lookers? You finally got a cute couple showing up to view your house! You think you're one step away from hitting a home run. Are you really? How do you know for sure that they are going to buy and not just killing time (theirs and yours)? Do you know if they have enough money to buy YOUR home? Do you know what to do or where to take them to find them the right financing for the purchase of your home? What the rates are? What the mortgage payment would be? ......... (Are you tired yet?) And there is plenty more: advertising, dates, rates, updates, pictures, safety, security, and liabilities. With all of the above, plant on spending at least 10 hours per week to service the FSBO while your house is on the market.  In conclusion: Is it worth it to sell your home FSBO? Absolutely! If you have the time and expertise, by all means - do so! But if the only expertise you have on Real Estate is buying the home you're trying to sell, you will need help going thru the process. And if you already have a full time job and/or are busy packing to move and don't have the necessary time to do it right, you WILL need help!
Over 70% of FSBOs end up listing with a Realtor. You can still try and be one of the other 30%, but if you decide to use the services of a Realtor, please, do your homework: interview at least 2 or 3 people for the job. They all have different skills and experiences, they have different approches to the job and different personalities. Pick the one that best suits your needs and compliments your personality!
Good luck and happy selling!
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We are a military town and as such have very close ties to the war in Iraq and Afghanistan. My husband is currently deployed in Iraq (his third deployment) and I also have many friends and clients that are deployed. Some are past clients and some are clients I am currently working with.
 I make it a point to send out care packages to as many of them and as often as I can. When the war first began, everybody was concerned about it. There were churches, schools and other organizations geting together to prepare care packages for our deployed soldiers. Not anymore! It is a shame! Our soldiers still need our support and care just as they did when this war first started! I know the military families and organizations still continue to work on this, but the rest of the population seems to have forgotten about it! It is not their fault for being there! So, make a note to yourself to do something about it next time you get a chance. Make your next giving - a gift to a lonely, hot, tired, and home sick soldier. Call upon your office colleagues to make one care box per office and send it to Iraq or Afghanistan! It will lift their spirits! ... and yours too!
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One Sunday afternoon a couple sees an ad in the paper. They can't believe their eyes. There is a house in the paper for $1000 that is in the nicest part of town. We are talking about a Highland Park mansion for $1000. They think this has to be a misprint, but decide to call anyway. They said to lady who answers we saw your ad, and realize it is a misprint correct. She tells them no it's not & you are actually the first ones to call. They decide to go look at the house. They race over as fast as they can. They pull up to the most beautiful house on the block. In front of the house is a fountain that cost at least $30,000. They ring the door bell & the lady answers. She starts showing them the house. They realize this house is over 5000 sq ft and it is obvious that expense was not a problem in building this house. The house had marble imported from Italy & a chandelier imported from France. The landscaping was breath taking & the house had a great pool & a nice tennis court.
The couple said to the lady this is the most beautiful house we have ever seen, what's the catch? The lady assured the couple there was no catch. The couple wanted the house for $1,000 but was leery of doing the deal. Finally the lady said you seem like a nice couple, so I'll let you know the truth. She told them this house is completely paid for, and not a penny is owed against it. Well, last week I got a call from my Husband. He informed me he is leaving me for his secretary. He then told me I could have everything we own as long as he could have the proceeds off the sale of the house. I agreed and he asked me if I could sell the house while he & his new girlfriend hung out in the Caribbean? HOUSE SOLD.
  I bet you were thinking this was a real house for sale! Well a little humor from time to time does us all some good! Meli G.
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I had just left the office yesterday when the receptionist called and said there was a delivery there for me. I asked her what it was but she didn't say. She just said it will be waiting at the front desk for you. I was a little puzzled but made my rounds and turned back at the office right at closing time. I asked the receptionist where my delivery was. She smiled and pointed toward the edge of the desk. I walked where she was pointing looking for a UPS box or something to that effect and didn't see anything. I turned around and asked her again: well, where is it? She pointed at this beautiful flower arrangement sitting right in front of me and said: Right there! I pulled out the card and my eyes filled with tears. It was from a client that I "couldn't help"... Let me back track a few weeks...  Rebecca and her daughter had called our office a few weeks ago looking to buy a low priced home. She had contacted another agent in our office and made an appointment to see her. The other agent didn't feel that Rebecca would really be able to buy anything and even if she did, just wouldn't be enough to bother with, so she asked me if I wanted to work with her. I said, absolutely! I never turn anybody down! I don't care if they have the money or the credit, I still talk to them and try to help them get on their feet and make it happen when they're ready! Rebecca's case turned out like that. I met with her, got some information and immediately got a lender on the phone to do a pre-qualification. Her credit was too low and so was her income so there was no way that we can get her a house. I guess at this point most agents would've hung up their hats and tell her goodbye! I just couldn'd do it!
I decided to see if there was anything I can help her with and found out that she was in a really tough situation with some relatives threatening to throw her out of the house. I made some phone calls to other investors and realtors to see if anyone had a place to rent and even better one that they eventually would consider selling. I put Rebecca in touch with a few people and still spent several hours of phone conversations with her to get her in the right path to a new beginning. At the end of our last conversation, she said: "Thank you so much for talking to me! You've given me hope again!" It felt great! And here we are a few weeks later! On the first of this month she moved to her new house where she will be renting for a year and work on her credit, and she will re-apply for a loan at the end of her lease and try to buy the house! She was very excited and so was I! And the flowers she sent... that was too much! I wasn't able to find Rebecca and her daughter a house to buy right there and then, but I didn't abandon them in their moment of need and I am glad to say that my efforts paid off! Everybody deserves a chance and can use a helping hand! Stories like this one are priceless and this is why I love this business!  
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Are you military and transferring to or from Ft. Camplell KY and need someone to help you sell, buy or rent a home in Clarksville TN or Ft. Campbell KY? Hi, My name is MeliG and I am a realtor with Keller Williams Realty in Clarksville. I am Ready, Able and Willing to provide you with personalized attention to help you accomplish your real estate goal whether it is marketing and selling your home or buying your dream home. Your interests and goals become mine and I work diligently to accomplish them. Maybe you don't have any immediate needs but are curious about what the neighbor's house sold for... Or maybe you want to know what your house is worth, just out of curiosity or maybe planning a refinancing... Give me a call or e-mail me. I will set you up to receive all the information you want and get regular updates on it. It is a Free, no obligation service provided as a benefit to you, the customer! If you are new moving to Ft. Campbell KY and need a relocation package, please e-mail me. I will provide a nice local info package to help you get started. All the things you need, from the basic info of utilities and schools, to shoping and entertainment will be included. I will include a special chapter on real estate and the latest prices in bought, sold and rented, discount coupons, maps and more. If you are transfering from Ft. Campbell KY to another base, I will do the same. Just e-mail me the location you're going to and I will provide you with the same service plus the name and contact information for a trusted realtor in that area. It's Free, and a no obligation service. I am here to serve YOU! Start with a Realtor - End with a Friend! Meli Gerogianis
Real Estate Consultant
931-378-9601 
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• 1,083 sq. ft., 1 bath, 3 bdrm single story "Ranch"
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MLS®
$96,875
Belle Forest, Clarksville
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Great first home or investment property! 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, completely renovated. Vinyl siding, windows and roof are only 2 years old. House just got a new face lift with new vinyl and carpet throughout, fresh paint, new kitchen cabinets, new bathroom, tub, tile surround, vanity and more. All appliances are included: side by side refrigerator, stove, microwave, washer & dryer. Nice leveled lot, fenced in the back, deck, storage shed.
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