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Here is a list of just a few of the Crazy Laws in Tennessee

• "Crimes against nature" are prohibited.
• Any person crippling, killing or in any way destroying a proud bitch that is running at large shall not be held liable for the damages due to such killing or destruction.
• Driving is not to be done while asleep.
• Dyersburg: It is illegal for a woman to call a man for a date.
• Fayette County: You may not have more than five inoperable vehicles on a piece of property.
• Hollow logs may not be sold.
• In Jonesboro, Tenn., a slingshot used to be classified by law as a deadly weapon.
• In Memphis, it is illegal for a woman to drive a car unless there is a man either running or walking in front of it, waving a red flag to warn approaching motorists and pedestrians.
• In Tennessee it is illegal to use a lasso to catch fish.
• It is illegal to use a lasso to catch a fish.
• It is legal to gather and consume road kill
• It's illegal for frogs to croak after 11 PM.
• Knoxville: In front of their buildings, all businesses must have a "hitching post."
• Lexington: No one may eat ice cream on the sidewalk. Spitting on the sidewalk is prohibited.
• Memphis: It's illegal for frogs to croak after 11 PM. Panhandlers must first obtain a $10 permit before begging on the streets of downtown Memphis. It is illegal to give any pie to fellow diners. It is also illegal to take unfinished pie home. All pie must be eaten on the premises.
• More than 8 women may not live in the same house because that would constitute a brothel.
• Nashville: Males may not be sexually aroused in public.
• Stealing a horse is punishable by hanging.
• You can't shoot any game other than whales from a moving automobile.
  
• Oneida: An ordinance forbids anyone to sing the song "It Ain't Goin' To Rain No Mo'."

When you are selling your home, you want to be specific about its details. That is why the listing sheet is so important. A listing sheet is effective during an open house when potential buyers are viewing your home, as well as during an individual visit. It also comes in handy later because it reminds interested buyers of all the things they liked about your home or the property in general.

As a seller, you want the listing sheet for your home to be as understandable and accurate as possible. The basic information buyers often find helpful and should be included on your listing sheet is:

• Your complete address
• Total square footage of the home
• Lot size
• Year the house was constructed
• Total number of bedrooms and bathrooms
• Direction the front door faces
• Amount of your most recent property tax bill
• Amenities such as fireplaces, porches, hardwood floors or a swimming pool
• School district and names of schools in the area
• Distance to various modes of transportation (train station, airport and highways)

As your real estate professional, I can help you complete a listing sheet that is perfect for your property. Call me when you are ready to sell your home. I will be there with you every step of the way, from the sale of your existing home to the purchase of a new one.

BAKERY

SILKE'S OLD WORLD BREADS, CAFE AND BAKERY Specialties in artisan breads, soups, pizza, sandwiches and German pastries. Open 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. 1214 A College St. 552-4422. $$

THE BAKERY Specializing in breads, pastries, pies and sandwiches. Open 6:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday and 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday. 1865-D Ashland City Road. 905-2630. $

BARBECUE

BOWEN'S BBQ & FISH SHACK Specialties include ribs, chicken and fish sandwiches. Open 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday-Friday and noon-7 p.m. Saturday. 1348 College St. 906-1017.

C&D MARKET & MAGGIE'S CATERING Specializes in open pit barbecue pork, chicken, ribs, smoked turkeys, and homemade pies. Catering for 10 to 300 people. Open 5 a.m.-9 p.m. daily. 1721 Dotsonvillle Road. 645-2556.

DAVIE'S HOT HOUSE Specializes in barbecue pork, beef, chicken, ribs and sourdough bread. Open 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. 1750 Dover Road. 647-0710. $

EXCELL GROCERY AND BAR-B-Q Specializes in barbecue chicken and pork. Open 6 a.m.-9 p.m. daily. 3102 Ashland City Road. 358-3638. $

GOLDEN RULE SMOKE HOUSE GRILL Specializes in traditional real pit barbecue pork, chicken, brisket and sausage. Open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday-Saturday; and 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sunday. 3075 Wilma Rudolph Blvd. 542-9950. $$$

LINDA'S PIC-A-RIB Specializes in generous servings of barbecue pork, beef and ribs hot off the grill. Open 6 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday. 232 10th St. 648-0580. $

LONNIE'S BAR-B-QUE Specializes in hickory-smoked pulled pork, ribs and wings. Open 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday-Saturday. 1630 Fort Campbell Blvd. 648-7060. $

MIKE'S PIT BAR-B-CUE Specializes in barbecue, ribs and chicken. Open 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday; 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Thursday-Friday and 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. Highway 79, Guthrie, Ky. 270- 483-8001. $

RIBS AND BURGERS PLUS Specialties include barbecue chicken, schnitzel and homemade pies. Breakfast is served daily. Open 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. 2099 Wilma Rudolph Blvd. 645-8115. $$.

RIBB DOCTORX BBQ Specialties include prime rib, barbecued ribs, pork, beef brisket, chicken, deli sandwiches and salads. Open 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday and Saturday. 1923 C Madison St. Call 906-4440. $$

SANGO BAR B Q Specializes in barbecue chicken and ribs. Catfish served Tuesdays and Fridays. Open 6 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. 445 41A South. 368-1588. $

SHILOH BBQ Specializes in hickory-smoked barbecue pork, chicken and ribs. Open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday. State Highway 13, 17 miles south of Clarksville. 387-2368. $.

SOUTHSIDE GROCERY AND RESTAURANT Specializing daily lunch specials, barbecue chicken, pork and ribs. Open 5 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. 4770 Chapel Hill Road, Southside. 387-2750. $$

SQUIRREL'S BACK PORCH BBQ Specializes in barbecue pork, ribs, chicken quarters and sides. Open 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Saturday; closed Sunday. 1987 Madison St. 645-6645. $

WHITT'S Specializes in hickory smoked pork, beef, turkey, chicken and ribs plates and sandwiches; catering specialist. Open 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Saturday. 2030 Wilma Rudolph Blvd. 503-0515 or 2206-A Madison St. 503-1155. $

CAFES

A NEW BEGINNING MOCHA & MORE Specializing in espresso drinks, Italian Paninis, salads, vegetarian dishes, desserts, smoothies and box lunches for large orders. Open 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday. 1960G Madison St. 906-7267. $$

BLONDIE'S Specializes in gourmet coffees, breakfast sandwiches and lunch specials. Open 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. 135 Franklin St. 645-9725. $$

ELAINE'S CAFE Specializes in country-style and oriental dishes. Breakfast served all day. Open 6:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday; 6:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. 3015 Fort Campbell Blvd. 431-6146. $$

ICE HOUSE CAFE Specialties include grilled Italian sandwiches. Open 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday; noon-3 p.m. Saturday. 118 University Ave. 572-9799. $

JUBILEE PLANTATION Events catering and restaurant. Specialties include crab cake sandwich; bacon, lettuce and fried green tomato sandwich; jubilee hot brown and white chocolate banana bread pudding. 1050 1/2 S. Riverside Drive. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Thursday dine-in (11 a.m.-3 p.m. carry-out). 645-4750. $$

THE LOOKING GLASS Specializes in breakfast, lunch and romantic dinners. Open 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday; by reservation only on Sunday. 329 H Warfield Blvd. 552-6344. $-$$$

LOVIN' SPOONFUL CAFE Specializing in homemade dishes. Open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday. 128 University Ave. 553-4080. $$

PLANET SMOOTHIE CAFE specializing in fresh American sandwiches, fresh fruit smoothies and vegetarian alternatives. Open 11 a.m.-7p.m. Thursday-Sunday. 3862 Trenton Road. 572-9911.

SAMMY'S CEDAR CAFE Specializes in hot wings and onion wings. Open 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday. 850 Woodmont Blvd. 648-1814. $.

STAR CAFE Specializes in American and Greek food. Open 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday. 2341 Madison St. 906-1506. $.

COUNTRY-STYLE

CAMPBELL'S KITCHEN Specializes in Asian, American and German entrees. Open 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Dine in or carry out. 555 Dover Road. 906-5500. $$

CATFISH HOUSE Specialties include the all-you-can-eat catfish dinner, certified angus steaks and free fried okra. Open 4:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 4:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Friday-Saturday; noon-8 p.m. Sunday. 116 Salem Road. 648-2121. $$

COUNTRY DINER Specialties include oysters, barbecue plates and catfish. Open 7 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday; 7 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday. 752 state Highway 13. 387-3555. $$

JACKIE'S COUNTRY KITCHEN Specialties include country ham and eggs and shrimp platters. Open 6 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday. In the Martin Shopping Center at 924 New Providence Blvd. 645-9111. $

MARIA'S WAGON WHEEL Specializes in schnitzel dinners. Open 5 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday-Wednesday; 24 hours Thursday-Saturday. 1205 Fort Campbell Blvd. 552-0354. $$

MARY'S LOUNGE and GRILL Specialties include plate lunches. Open 8 a.m.-1 a.m. Monday-Saturday. 2620 Highway 41A Bypass. 552-6980. $$

MOSS'S CAFE Plate specials daily. Open 6 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Monday-Friday; 6 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. 1208 College St. 645-9415. $

MOSS'S SOUTHERN COOKING Specialties include plate lunches, soups and cornbread sticks. Open 6 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday; 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. Corner of Clearview and Memorial drives. 905-1818. $

RUDY'S DINER Specialties include meat and three plates, seafood and homemade desserts. Open 5:30 a.m.-9 p.m. daily. 1768 Madison St. 551-4585. $.

SARAH'S SOUTHERN COOKING Offering daily plate lunch specials. Open 5:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Saturday. 2302 Highway 48. 906-9997. $

SONIA'S LIL DINER Specialties include country-style home cooking, plate lunches and homemade desserts. Breakfast served all day. Open 5 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday and Monday, 5 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. 1578 Zinc Plant Road. 931-920-0076. $$

SOUTHERN GRILL Specialties include burgers and seafood. Open 6 a.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday. 2850 Dover Road. 906-1608. $

SPORTSMAN'S LODGE Specializes in schnitzel. Open for lunch 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; and for dinner 5-8 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday; 5-9 p.m. Friday and Saturday; noon-4 p.m. Sunday. 6633 Sportsman's Lane. 431-4140. $$

DELIS

CHI-TOWN HOT DOGS Specialties include authentic Chicago-style hot dogs. Open 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. 1057 S. Riverside Drive. 920-5100. $.

THE CHOPPIN' BLOCK Specializing in daily blue plate specials and meats cut to order. Open 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday. 2212 Madison St. 920-2112. $$

THE FRONT PAGE DELI NEWS Specialties include Deli Boy gourmet sandwiches. Open 11 a.m.- 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday. 105 Franklin St. 503-0325. $$.

JERSEY MIKE'S SUBMARINES Specializes in hot and cold sub sandwiches. Open 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday. Beachaven Corner, 1960 L Madison Street. 906-5001. $$

SUZY'S SNACK SHACK Specializes in funnel cakes. Open 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-6 p.m. Sunday. Inside Governor's Square Mall. 647-6777. $

PIZZA

CHUCK E. CHEESE'S Specializes in kid-friendly atmosphere with variety of pizzas. Open 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and 9 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday. 2821B Wilma Rudolph Blvd. 906-1011. $$$

CHRIS' PIZZA VILLAGE Specializes in pizza, subs, salads, spaghetti, wings, cinnamon sticks and garlic cheese bread. 3383 Highway 41A S. Open 4 p.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 4 p.m.-9 p.m. 358-2345. $$

CICI'S PIZZA Specialty is an all-you-can-eat buffet. Open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. 76 Dover Crossing Road. 905-2424. $

FOXX'S SUB SHOP Specializes in pizza, sub sandwiches and pasta. Open 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Monday-Friday; 11 a.m.-midnight Saturday-Sunday. 16214 Fort Campbell Blvd., Oak Grove, Ky. 270-439-3374. $$

LUIGI'S PIZZA Specialty is the 20-inch Texas pizza. Open noon-midnight daily. 15238 Fort Campbell Blvd. 270-439-1000 and 1886 Fort Campbell Blvd. 552-3838. $$

NEW YORK PIZZA DEPOT Specializes in made-from-scratch crust and a variety of pizzas. Open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Wednesday; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; and 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday. 3297 Fort Campbell Blvd. 431-6973. $$

OLD CHICAGO PIZZA Specializes in pizza, calzones, lasagna and 110 brews. Open 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Monday-Saturday and 11 a.m.-midnight Sunday. 2815 Wilma Rudolph Blvd. 245-3300. $$$

PAPA MURPHY'S Specializes in handmade take and bake pizza, cheesy bread, cookie dough and salads. Open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday - Saturday; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday. 1960 Madison St. 905-1991 $$

PIZZA HUT Lunch Buffet 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. daily. Open 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-midnight Friday- Saturday; 11a.m.- 11 p.m. Sunday. 1901 Wilma Rudolph Blvd.; 645-1111.175 State Highway 76; 647-3333. 1605 Fort Campbell Blvd.; 645-6564. 1889 Fort Campbell Blvd.; 648-8100. Wings Street 703 S Riverside Drive; 552-4111. $$

R&D's CENTRAL PIZZA Specializes in pizzas, subs and lasagna. Open 4:30-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 4:30-10 p.m. Friday; 4-9 p.m. Saturday. 1775 state Highway 48. 552-0660. $$

PUBS

CHOPPERS ROADHOUSE Specialties include steaks, sandwiches and fresh oysters. Open 2 p.m.-3 a.m. Monday-Friday; 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Saturday; noon-3 a.m. Sunday. 1979 Madison St. 552-3849. $$

O'CONNOR'S IRISH PUB AND GRILL Specializes in Irish and American cuisine including Irish nachos, Black and Tan Onion Rings and Corned Beef Rueben Sandwiches. Open 3 p.m.-3 a.m. daily. 1198 Tylertown Road. 542-2540.

TIPPERS NEIGHBORHOOD PUB Specializes in sandwiches and appetizers. Open 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Monday-Saturday; 10 a.m.-3 a.m. Sunday. 1471 Tiny Town Road. 647-9923. $

YOUR TOP 10 DORM ROOM COMFORT ITEMS 

1. A big rug will soften the look of hard institutional flooring.

2. A featherbed mattress topper or mattress pad can really improve the comfort of a dorm bed. They're fluffy and comfy and available in either feathers or fiberfill.

3. Good light. Have focused task lighting at the desk, by a chair and near the bed so you can read and work anywhere.

4. A comfortable place to sit is a must. It can be a side chair, love seat, or even pile of pillows, but will be great for studying, lounging or talking on the phone.

5. Closet accessories are made to solve storage problems. Evaluate your space, then choose from peg racks, over-the-door shoe racks, belt and tie holders and hanging shelves to organize your clothes and accessories.

6. Large body pillows are great for sleeping. But you can also use them to turn your bed into a sofa or for extra floor lounging.

7. Keep handled basket or crate on the floor of your closet to collect laundry and use another to hold bathroom supplies. Then grab and go.

8. A large bulletin board or white board is essential for notes, photos, schedules and assignments. They can help you get organized, show off mementos and serve as a message center.

9. Filing space. Whether you use a file crate or full-size cabinet, it will help organizing your schoolwork, letters from home, insurance papers, pay stubs, tax information and more.

10. Wall decor can be another touch of home. Use artwork to reinforce your room theme of high interests. A full-length mirror is another wonderful convenience.

Most of all have fun at Austin Peay and learn all that you need.

Source: www.interiordec.about.com

I'm sure most of you are aware of or have at least heard that something is going on with Bill Mace and Mace Construction Company here in Clarksville, TN.  As a result, I am incorporating the following in all of my future purchase and sale agreements for new construction to protect my clients.  "Seller to comply with title insurance underwriter requirements as to the filing of the Notice of Completion."  I am adding the following to ALL of the purchase and sale agreements "Seller to provide Enhanced Title Policy."  No one really knows what is going on with Mace Construction, alot of speculation and gossip that the courts will have to sort through.  I am going to protect my clients on any purchase!

Bill Mace, owner of Bill's Construction, and the manager of the Clarksville branch of Title Connection, Yvette Reimold, are accused of not satisfying mortgages taken out by Mace to pay for the development of the properties before selling them to buyers.

Court filings allege Reimold funneled the money into several accounts in the construction company's name.  Suing Mace and Reimold are Stewart Title Guaranty Company and Title Connection, LLC. Stewart Title is a title insurance underwriter and Title Connection is a "full-service title company," court records state.

According to the petition, filed July 2 in Chancery Court, Mace borrowed money from several federally insured banks to buy lots for real estate development and home construction.

Instead of paying off the existing mortgages used to develop the property, court filings allege that Reimold funneled the money into the company's account.

The Leaf-Chronicle confirmed Wednesday that Mace filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in U.S. District Court in Nashville on July 17.

He is due to appear before creditors and a U.S. trustee in Nashville Aug. 22. Chancery Court records allege the nonpayment took place in at least 12 instances, and was valued at about $1,302,223.

Stewart Title and Title Connection are seeking a restraining order or temporary injunction that will appoint a receiver, call for a judgment for damages and "such other and further relief as the court deems just and equitable."

Court filings include an affidavit signed by private investigator Lynn Wilburn, who supported some of the allegations made by Stewart Title.

Information is compliments of the Leaf Chronicle.