Second-Rate Driving
Posted: September 15, 2022
Sometimes coming in first place, or in Tennessee’s case, runner-up, is not always a good thing. According to an ongoing annual study by Smart Wallet, in 2022, Tennessee ranked second in the nation for most irresponsible drivers. Smart Wallet determines irresponsible driving habits using four different criteria: 1. number of times residents Google speeding and traffic tickets, 2. percentage of uninsured drivers, 3. number...
Do-It-Yourself Plumbing
Posted: August 15, 2020
Do-it-yourself home improvement was and still is big business. According to Statista, “In 2013, the value of the global DIY market was approximately 31.9 billion U.S. dollars. In 2014, home improvement stores in the United States generated a revenue that amounted to about 144 billion U.S. dollars.” Statistics show a renewed interest among homeowners to make their own repairs. Comfy Living reported: “1. Millennials...
Hiring a Contractor? Read This Before You Do
Posted: November 15, 2019
Middle Tennessee has seen a housing boom in the last three years, both in the realms of new home construction and remodeling. According to a report from Nashville NBC-affiliate WSMV, over 100 new people move to the Nashville area daily, and over one million more are projected to arrive in the next 20 years. Those newcomers to Music City are buying new homes and renovating...
Factors That Affect Your Auto Insurance Premium
Posted: November 4, 2019
For residents of the 48 of the 50 states that require liability coverage, car insurance is a fact of life, and becoming a more expensive one, at that. According to an article from Consumer Reports, “Consider how much insurers are paying out in claims. While the long-term trend shows that the number of accidents is declining, the average payout on the accidents that do occur...
Meet your Local Agent Scott Johnston
Posted: September 15, 2019
Middle Tennesseans can’t watch television, listen to the radio, or even leave their house without getting bombarded with ads for insurance carriers. The media is saturated with the next silly commercial trying to grab your attention. The temptation can be great to call one of those companies and get a quote from one of their call centers. With so many carriers to choose from, what...