Uncle Dave Macon Days kicks off the 34th annual festival July 8 - 10 Cannonsburgh! The celebration is a fun family-oriented event 
that occurs annually in Murfreesboro TN and brings in more than 40,000 people! Uncle Dave Macon Days is even selected by the Southeast Tourism Society as one of the TOP 20 events in the southeast.
The festival offers something for everyone. There are children’s activities, local artisians displaying their goods for sale, craft demonstrations, historic photo exhibits, plenty of music and dance from talented musicians and dancers from all across the country, and good old fashioned storytelling. Kids and adults will both enjoy watching the motorless parade with horse and mule drawn wagons! The parade will leave Central Magnet School at 10 am Saturday morning and will proceed down E. Main St toward our historic Rutherford County Courhouse and end at Cannonsburg.
Uncle Dave Macon was one of the original Grand Ole Opry stars and an 
extremely talented banjo player. The festival was established in honor of his memory and takes place in the pioneer village called Cannonsburg which was built as a bi-centennial celebration in 1976 and is one of the few bicentennial projects still in use today. There are over 20 restored log structures located in the village along with a working blacksmith and old time chapel where some great gospel singing is sure to take place during the celebration.
For more information and a schedule of events, visit www.UncleDaveMaconDays.com
Its time for Murfreesboro's Celebration Under the Stars fireworks event!! Fireworks are set to go off with the music provided by the Murfreesboro Symphony Orchestra at 8:30. Family
games and activities will be held in the park from 5 - 8.
Parking is available at McKnight Park or you can park on Iron Gate Blvd by the Post Office and take the Rover shuttle.
Start the day early at SportsCom for the "Rock the Pool" party. Admission to the pool is 10am to 5:45 pm. There will be lots of games, music, and even water exercises.
Pick Your Own Blueberries - Make A New Family Memory
Its blueberry picking time again in Murfreesboro TN! If you are looking for a fun family outing, take a short drive to The Blueberry Patch on Gum Road in Murfreesboro, TN.
Let the kids help pick some delicious fresh blueberries and bring a picnic lunch to enjoy on the farm. Then finish up the memories by making some delicious and refreshing cold blueberry squares with the fresh picked berries. The kids will enjoy helping make the squares and feel like they accomplished something from picking the berries and creating the delicious treat. You will LOVE eating the too! They are yummy!
For directions or more information, contact The Blueberry patch at 615-893-7940
1-1/2 cupsself-risingflour
1/2 cup light brown sugar
3/4 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups chopped toasted pecans
1 (12-ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup water
4 cups fresh blueberries
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Stir together first 4 ingredients with a fork until crumbly. Press into a lightly greased 13x9-inch baking pan. Bake for 15 minutes. Cool in pan on a wire rack.
Beat whipped topping, cream cheese and powdered sugar at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth. Spoon over prepared curst. Cover and chill.
Stir together 1 cup sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan. Whisk in 1 cup water until smooth. Stir in blueberries an bring to a boil. Boil, stirring constantly 2 minutes. Remove from heat and cool. Pour over cream cheese mixture. Cover and chill at least 2 hours before cutting into squares. Yield: 15 servings.
If its time to get your auto emissions test done by June, you need to get to the testing center by Friday! Testing centers in Rutherford County, serving Murfreesboro and Smyrna TN will be closed on Saturday July 2 and also Monday July 4 in honor of I
ndependence Day. Testing will resume on Tuesday morning at regular hours.
It isn't uncommon to hear comments that some people think selling real estate is an "easy" job and don't see the value in using a buyer's representative when purchasing a home. Even though the commission for a buyer's agent is paid by the seller and is free to the buyer, many people still choose to go forward with buying a home without any representation. But, my last closing is a great example of how important our skills at contract writing are, and how valuable my services are as a buyers representative are to my clients.
During the home inspection it was determined that the roof of the home my clients wished to purchase had extensive damage and needed to be replaced. The listing agent was notified of the problem and we were willing to walk away from the deal unless the roof was replaced. After giving the seller time to contact his insurance agent and meet with an adjuster we were notified by the listing agent that the insurance company had agreed to replace the roof with a new 30 year shingle due to storm damage. My clients and I were extremely happy. This turned out to be a win-win for both sides. My clients would get to purchase the home they loved with a new roof in place, and the seller would only be out minimal expense for his deductible to have a major repair completed. I drafted the repair contingency removal document which stated the seller was to have the roof replaced with a new 30 year composition shingle.
When we went back to the home to inspect the work that had been done it was discovered that a 20 year roof had been installed and not a 30 year. When we questioned why a 20 year shingle was installed we were told that it was in fact a 30 year shingle and the 20 year shingles were only used around a ridge cap. We were told later that day that it was a 25 year shingle and the seller did this because it matched the brick better. The story continued to change several times over the course of the next few days and the more it changed the more concerned we became. To make matters worse, we discovered that not only was a 20 year roof installed, but the old roof was left in place and a roof-over had been done instead of taking the old roof off as paid for by the insurance company. In case you don't know, roof-overs add extra weight to the roof which can lead to problems, shortens the life expectancy of the roof, usually voids the warranty, and more importantly only covers up any problems with the old roof and does not fix them.
The seller and his agent started out with the position that the roof was already in place and nothing could be done to change it and we would just have to accept it as is. In fact, knowing that the sellers had basically changed the roof from the agreed upon "Lexus" Model and replaced it with a "used Yugo," her response was the buyer was still getting a lovely home with a new roof and she would think they would be happy with the repairs. What?! It was a stressful few days, and multiple phone calls between various parties getting second opinions, additional estimates, and even legal advise took place. I was able to handle most of the stress and negotiations without dragging my buyers into every phone call, meeting and email than transpired. To make a long dramatic story short - we closed on time and the seller was made to pay the cost to have a new 30 year roof installed as well as the expense of having the double layer roof removed. What started out as a win-win for everyone turned out as a win for my clients but a big time loss for the seller. This story would not have turned out well for the buyers if they hadn't used the services of a buyers agent who was protecting their best interests!
If you are searching for a new home, remember, the services of a buyers agent are free to the buyer!
If you are searching for a new home, or would like to see some Murfreesboro TN homes, please visit my website, www.SherriWellborn.com!
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Realtor with Benchmark Realty assisting buyers and sellers searching for Murfreesboro TN homes or real estate in Murfreesboro TN, Brentwood TN Franklin TN, Smyrna TN, and Nashville
There IS A Difference! It’s All About YOU! 
Buying or selling a home can be an exciting and stressful time. I bought and sold many homes prior to getting into real estate. I worked with one amazing agent and several not so amazing agents during this time. Once I was blessed to find an outstanding agent who really put my needs first, it was easy to see the value in working with a knowledgeable and caring agent. Working with a great agent turned the journey of buying my next new home into a fun adventure instead of the rocky road that I had experienced before.
That experience motivated me to seek a career in real estate. Going into real estate seemed like a natural fit for me. I have always been a people person and loved the fact that real estate was a personal relationship business. I didn’t believe that I had to be a pushy or high-pressure sales person to be successful in real estate. I believed that conducting real estate with a commitment to honesty and integrity would allow me to be a successful. I decided that my sloan would be simple - There IS A Difference! I entered the world of real estate as a licensed Realtor in 2002 and my sloan is still the same. There IS A Difference!
I grew up in a small community in Davidson County which was a suburb of Nashville TN. Since that time, I have lived in five counties across Middle Tennessee and that first hand knowledge of the area allows me to bring a wealth of information to my clients. I currently live in Rutherford County and specialize in real estate in the Murfreesboro TN area and surrounding areas. Prior to moving to Murfreesboro TN, my family lived in Brentwood TN which is a short drive from Murfreesboro. My children have attended school in Sumner County, Williamson County, and Rutherford County and we have been very pleased with the education they have received. In my local blog, MurfreesboroTNHomes, I talk about everything from the local farmer’s market to current housing statistics. Please stop by and subscribe to my blog today to stay on top of events in Murfreesboro TN.
Search Homes for Sale in Murfreesboro, Brentwood, Franklin, Nashville!
I understand that today's home buyer wants to be the first to know when hot new listings come on the market that meet their search parameters. Buyers can set up their own complete IDX home search on my websites SoldonTN.com or SellMurfreesboroTNhomes.com. Both of these sites will allow buyers to search by city, zip codes, community or even school zone.
SellMurfreesboroTNHomes.com even offers the ability to register for my exclusive Market Leader report. This extensive report covers marketing statistics and provides inside information on both community and schools. Buyers can also register for my VIP program to have listings emailed directly to them as they hit the market. Whether you prefer to search online or have listings sent to you, I have the technology you need!
Murfreesboro TN Homes & Community Video
The current population of Murfreesboro TN is approximately 109,000. The city offers all the amenities of a larger city and has everything from top quality health care to it’s own Symphony and children’s Discovery Center. Murfreesboro is about 35 miles from Nashville which makes it an easy commute to the Nashville airport and neighboring areas like Brentwood TN, Franklin TN, or Hendersonville TN. Life in Murfreesboro TN has been ideal for my family. I hope you will take a few minutes to watch this community video. For more information on Murfreesboro, please visit my community page on www.SherriWellborn.com. There you will be able to Search for Murfreesboro TN Homes, or real estate anywhere in the Middle Tennessee area.
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KNOWLEDGEABLE - The journey or learning never ends! The real estate market and laws surrounding our industry are constantly changing. Staying ahead of the learning curve by reading, networking and blogging daily with thousands of top agents across the nation keeps me in the loop on the every changing real estate market. This is important to you because together we stay ahead of the learning curve!
CONTRACT WRITING - Prior to working as a Realtor I ran the registration department for a former New York Stock Exchange corporation. I have a legal background and am very thorough with contracts. Whether you are buying or selling a home, having an agent with contract writing skills is crucial. Wording in a contract can literally mean thousands and thousands of dollars in a real estate transaction. Purchase and Sale Agreements, Counter Offers, Repairs Addendums, FHA Addendums, Home Inspection Addendums, the list of contracts involved in buying or selling a home can seem endless. And each and every one of these “pieces of paper” are critical to you as a home buyer or seller.
SKILLED NEGOTIATOR - Working with an agent who is a strong negotiator can make a huge difference in your home buying or selling journey! Prior to making an offer on any home, we will make sure that your offer is written with your best interests at heart! We will work together to go over the pros and cons of the home and look at the market comps. Together we will write an offer that will help you secure your dream home. If you are selling your home, we will carefully go over each line of the contract and make sure you are aware of the terms.
TECHNOLOGY - Today’s real estate market begins online! Whether you are searching for a home or trying to sell your current home, it is crucial that your agent be plugged in to today’s technology! My buyer’s will benefit from receiving automatic listings sent to them daily. Contracts can now be sent email for a digital signature! No more scrambling to meet to get a signature or initials on documents. QR codes can be set up for smart phone users to scan to get information on your home if you are selling! Text campaigns can be set up for potential buyers to have a detailed flyer sent to their phone. Full motion videos are created and posted on You Tube to generate traffic to your listing. My marketing campaign embraces all the latest technology available for sellers! Home buyers will be the FIRST to know when homes are listed in their search parameters.
GOOD LISTENER AND COMMUNICATOR - Being a good agent means taking the time to listen to my clients and communicate with them! I am available to my clients by phone, text, or email. I return all phone calls and communications promptly!
NATIONAL EXPOSURE: Featured on HGTV's Bang for Your Buck, House Hunters, and My House Is Worth What
MOTHER OF FOUR - I love being a Realtor. But the most rewarding job I have ever held, is by far, being a mom! I absolutely adore each of my children and know that each one is a precious gift from God. Being a mom has given me first hand knowledge of the school systems, sports, clubs, and things to do! Moving, especially if you are relocating from another area, is very stressful! Sometimes children are excited about the move, and other times they are not so willing to come. Having experienced this personally, I am committed to helping families make their move as fun and stress-free as possible! There is nothing more important that FAMILY, and I am committed to helping your family with finding a home that suits YOUR family's unique needs.
If you have taken the time to read this, then you really know a lot about Sherri Wellborn as a real estate agent by now! But I’d really like to know about YOU and how I can help YOU with your real estate needs Whether you are considering buying your first home in Murfreesboro, selling your luxury estate in Brentwood TN, or relocating to the Murfreesboro or Franklin TN area, I would love to hear from you! Please give me a call at 615-566-3789 or send me an email to Sherri@SherriWellborn.com. I look forward to getting to know YOU!
Sherri went out of her way to introduce us to the community, arranged the closing, found a home inspector, and even a contractor. We wanted to have several rooms in our new home painted before we moved in, and Sherri connected us with a great painter and even coordinated the job. Even after we relocated here, she was the "go to" person who helped us whenever we had a need. I highly recommend Sherri as a person to do relocation work. She has a phenomenal network and her enthusiasm seems endless.
~ Dr. Jim and Donna Miller
Word cannot express how much we appreciate all Sherri did for us. We have moved many times and I have never had an agent do so many nice and thoughtful things. Even my movers said they had never seen anything like it...and they have moved people nationwide! You have truly shown us what "southern hospitality" is all about. Bless you.
~ The Pratts
I just wanted to say how much I appreciate all that you have done for me in assisting with my move. The buyers of my house were so impressed and said they had never seen an agent do as much work as you to make this deal come together! Thank you for all that you do to be you! You are so special and I am blessed to have had you as my Realtor!
~ M.D.
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