Finally we are seeing glimmers of light that things are picking up. I know I am busier. Our Middle TN news media reports that Williamson County, where Franklin is located, is said to be #3 among the top 10 counties for job growth. Franklin and Brentwood are active areas just south of Nashville proper. Columbia and Spring Hill, where I live and primarily work is just south of Franklin and Nashville. A lot of people choose to live here and commute north to work. Generally, the farther north from the AL line towards Nashville, the more real estate tends to be valued at.

At our company's Kick-off Meeting for the year, we were told that approximately 25% of realtors in TN retired their licenses since 2007. That is when I committed to "full-time" after being "down-sized" from my previous career day job. Old timers told me if I could survive starting out in these times, I might really have some fun if the real estate economy ever gets halfway back to whatever "normal" means. Well, so far, I have tried to make every year better than the previous. It is a challenge to climb to the heights of income earned in a previous line of work, but then, I tell myself, I didn't reach those pinnacles in just a year or two either.

Now that I've been at this a little while, I have appreciated getting acquainted through business dealings and friendships with agents with other companies in the area. I have had time, or made time, to get involved with our local association, serving on committees and even two as chairman. Since my continuing education is already met for my license requirements through next year, I can branch out and use the time for things I am specifically interested in....maybe some professional designations.

This week we had a tragedy in our family; our dog fell off of our truck and died. We took her to Healthy Petz in Spring Hill because it was near the accident. Dr. Zavaro did everything he could to help. Everyone there was understanding and very helpful. I feel like we were being taken care of and our dog was their top priority. Even though Leia, my dog, did not make it, I am happy I took her there. Below is their website. I highly recommend this Vet!

http://petzvet.net/

I live in Spring Hill, TN and I am always surprised to see that so much goes on in this little town;

Spring Hill makes list for high growth in U.S.

Full story: The Tennessean Nashville News

Spring Hill January 2010 calendar

What others have to say about Spring Hill: http://www.topix.com/forum/city/spring-hill-tn/TU89COQLMC58REFLG

Pictures of The Parks: http://www.springhilltn.org/images/The%20Parks%20at%20Wyngate%2010-08/album/index.html

Stay tuned for more of what's happening in Spring Hill!

Longview Recreation Center at Spring Hill is located at 2909 Commonwealth Drive in Spring Hill opened in April 2008. This facility provides local recreation opportunities that were previously lacking in the Spring Hill area. This is the newest facility to be opened by the Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department. The amenities include a fitness center, babysitting service, indoor pool, outdoor pool, 2-court basketball gymnasium, indoor walking track, 2 racquetball courts, 4 outdoor tennis courts and a teen game room. The cost for this facility is substantially less than private facilities located in Williamson County. An annual family pass at Longview Recreation Center at Spring Hill is just $225 with that rate dropping to $195 upon renewal. This facility provides convenient access to recreation opportunities to the communities of Wades Grove, Willowvale, Belshire and Autumn Crossing just to name a few.

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Hours of Operation

Monday-Friday	5:00am-9:00pm
Saturday	8:00am-6:00pm
Sunday	1:00pm-6:00pm

Outdoor Pool Hours

Monday-Thursday	10:30am-8:00pm
Friday	10:30am-7:00pm
Saturday	10:00am-6:00pm
Sunday	1:00pm-6:00pm

Amenities

• Fitness Center
• Arts & Crafts Classes
• Baby Sitting Service
• Therapeutic Recreation
• Indoor Pool
• Senior Activities
• Outdoor Pool
• 2 Racquetball Courts
• Locker Rooms
• Group Fitness Room
• 2-Court Gymnasium
• 4 Tennis Courts
• Indoor Walking Track
• Game Room

WCPR Facilities are Public Facilities
Facility use is either pay per visit or through the purchase of a choice of passes:

General Admission for Indoor Facilities

• Youth & Adults: $3/visit
• Seniors (55 years old and up): $1/visit

Punch Cards (Not Valid for Outdoor Pool)

• 10-visit
  • county resident (youth or adult): $20.00
  • county resident (senior): $7.50
• 30-visit
  • county resident (youth or adult): $60.00
  • county resident (senior): $22.50

Yearly Passes*

• Single, county resident (youth or adult): $150/year
• Single, county resident (senior): $100/year
• Family, county resident: $225/year
• Family, county resident (senior): $160/year

* Passes are good at the Recreation Complexes in Franklin and Fairview, the Indoor Sports Complex in Brentwood, and the Recreation Centers in Hillsboro-Leiper's Fork and Spring Hill.

** In-county resident rates will apply to all Spring Hill City Limits and Williamson County residents.