Crime Statistics for Nashville, TN

Nashville is booming now—in the center of a bright and positive national spotlight that is very well-deserved—but what does the sudden uptick in population, tourism, and attention mean for our crime rates, if anything? The good news is: overall crime is down in Music...

Yes, We Love Eagles!

The bald eagle was chosen in 1782 as a national symbol of the United States because of its long life, great strength and majestic appearance, and also because it was then believed that they only existed on this continent. Besides being a national symbol, bald eagles...

Personal Safety Tips

Living in an urban area, you should always be aware of your surroundings when you are out in public as you may encounter situations where you could be in danger from criminals. Also, if you live alone, you should also take precautions for your personal safety. We at...

Going Out Of Town? Shhhh!

We live in a culture of constant sharing — from Facebook to Twitter to Instagram, a lot of us have gotten into a rhythm of constantly updating family and friends (and some strangers) about our day-to-day comings and goings. We share our birthday fun and new puppies...

3 Reasons for Home Security

3 Reasons Why You’ll Be Glad You Have A Home Security System When we’re thinking about whether or not to add a residential security system to our home, the first question we ask ourselves is generally, “Do I need one?” That’s a hard question to answer, since it really...

Keeping Kids Safe

With the economy still a little shaky, parents are having to work long hours or even multiple jobs and are unable to be at home with their children all of the time. Because of this, children often have a sitter or join after school clubs. However, not all students are...

Getting Ready to Move

Let’s be brutally honest: moving sucks! That’s a bonafide fact. There’s really no way around that, but it can be a lot more tolerable and a lot less stressful. A lot of moving generally takes place over the course of a few months, and while everyone’s experience and...

How Your Smartphone Can Make You Safer

So you’ve packed your bags, you’ve stopped your mail and you’re ready to head out on vacation, but before you go, have you taken steps to protect your home?  The last thing that many homeowners expect to happen when they are away is to be burglarized.  According to...