Keep Your Eyes on the Road
Posted: March 15, 2020
Next month is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Unfortunately, Tennessee has a poor track record of keeping its eyes on the road. According to data collected by The Tennessee Department of Safety, Davidson, Rutherford, and Williamson Counties had a combined total of 5363 distracted driving crashes in 2017 and 3766 in 2018. Nashville-area NBC affiliate WSMV reported last year, “Williamson County ranks third in Tennessee with...
Business Insurance 101 - Tennessee
Posted: August 1, 2017
Insurance coverage in Tennessee is available for virtually every possible risk your business might face. Of course, your premium and coverage amounts will vary widely among insurance companies. This is why you really need to discuss your specific types of risks and types of insurance with your insurance agent or broker. Your local Agent at Johnston & Associates Insurance will advise you on the specific...
Photograph Your Accident - Smart Phone Users Unite!
Posted: April 20, 2017
Here’s your insurance tip for the day from Johnston & Associates Insurance: if you’re in an automobile accident – TAKE LOTS OF PICTURES OF ALL VEHICLES INVOLVED IN THE ACCIDENT. In the era of smartphones, and even basic ones for that matter, it is not difficult to snap a few pics of the damages before you do anything else at all. Now you have evidence...
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,...