A Whole Lotta Shaking Going On
Posted: July 25, 2018
When one thinks of Tennessee, certain things usually jump to the forefront: Elvis Presley, country music, Christian music, the Bible Belt, and barbecue, to name a few. However, a less commonly known claim to fame is the state’s history of earthquakes. That’s right. Earthquakes. August 17 will mark the 153rd anniversary of one of the worst earthquakes in our state’s history. Part of a succession...
Meet Scott Johnston
Posted: July 15, 2018
Mark Cuban once said, “All businesses are personal.” For Scott Johnston, this was precisely what got him into the insurance business in the first place. Back in 1991, his grandparents lost everything in the Great Oakland California Fire, a tragedy compounded by a woeful lack of insurance coverage. To their insurance company, they were just a number. No care was taken to make sure they...
Bridge Over Troubled Fires
Posted: July 15, 2018
Almost four years ago, Franklin, Tennessee experienced a tragedy, which turned into a traffic and logistical nightmare. A tanker truck en route to Columbia and carrying a full load of fuel crashed into the Peytonsville Road overpass on Interstate 65, on the south side of Franklin, killing the driver and destroying the bridge. An innocent life was lost, and the cleanup and rebuilding processes were...
Types Of Tennessee Business Insurance
Posted: May 17, 2018
Commercial Insurance coverage is available for every conceivable risk that your Tennessee business might face. It is critical to your company’s financial well-being that you have commercial insurance in place before you start your business, as you can lose everything with one act of negligence. The cost for business insurance varies widely because each insurer looks at risk differently. It helps to work with an...
Keeping Your Christmas Tree SAFE For A Happy Holiday Season
Posted: December 12, 2016
According to the National Fire Protection Association, “U.S. fire departments responded to an estimated average of 210 home structure fires per year that began with Christmas trees in 2010-2014. These fires caused an annual average of six civilian deaths, 16 civilian injuries, and $16.2 million in direct property damage.” This national statistic is no different for Nashville, Franklin, Brentwood, or any other areas of Tennessee,...