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A bi-weekly publication of Life Style Real Estate Advisors, Inc., Nashville, TN
Nashville Neighborhoods - Old Hickory Lake
Marina in Gallatin; Old Hickory Marina in Old Hickory; Shady
Cove Resort in Castilian Springs; and Cherokee in Lebanon.
A major recreation area, Old Hickory Lake is home to a number
of different fish species, and is popular for all sorts of water
sports. Old Hickory offers many opportunities to enjoy the
great outdoors from boating, swimming, and camping. There
are two campgrounds on the Lake:
Cedar Creek Campground
Located in the Mt. Juliet area
Open April 1 – November 1
Sunset on Old Hickory Lake
For many when searching for a place to call home the
words, “Lake View,” means everything and in the Nashville
Area one of the most popular “Lake Views” is Old Hickory
Lake. The reservoir which was built by the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers® from 1952 to 1954 was named after President
Andrew Jackson (nicknamed "Old Hickory"), who lived in the
vicinity, at The Hermitage.
Old Hickory Lake is surrounded by five Tennessee
counties: Davidson, Sumner, Wilson, Trousdale, and Smith, and
includes the cities of Hermitage, Mt. Juliet, Lebanon, Hendersonville, and Gallatin, among others. Old Hickory is formed by
the Old Hickory Lock and Dam located on the Cumberland
River at mile 216.2 in Sumner and Davidson Counties, approximately 25 miles upstream from Nashville. The city of Hendersonville is situated on the northern shoreline of the lake, and
Old Hickory, a portion of Metropolitan Nashville-Davidson
County, is located on the southern side of the lake, just upstream of the lock and dam. The lake extends 97.3 miles to
Cordell Hull Lock and Dam near Carthage, Tennessee. It is
made up of 22,000 acres of water and 440 miles of shoreline.
The lock, dam, powerhouse and lake are operated and supervised by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Eight marinas are located on Old Hickory: Creekwood Marina, Drakes Creek Marina, Anchor High Marina in
Hendersonville; Cedar Creek Marina in Mt. Juliet; Gallatin
Cages Bend Campground
Located in the Gallatin area
(Same dates and prices)
Priced at $19 to $23 per night
You can reserve your campground at 877-444-6777 or at
www.recreation.gov The main resource office for Old Hickory
Lake can be reached by calling 615-822-4846.
Former
Home of
Johnny &
June Carter
Cash
Old Hickory has long been a draw for country music
stars. Many moved from rural America to Nashville to pursue
their dreams, and the wildlife, the fishing possibilities and the
quiet serenity of the lake were much more comforting and
familiar than the city streets of Nashville. One of the most
famous homes on the Lake was the home of Johnny and June
Carter Cash. The compound, built in 1967, was home to Johnny
and June for 35 years until their deaths in 2003. The property
which included a 4.6 acre lakefront lot sold in 2005 for a reported $2.3 million to Barry and Linda Gibb. The over 13,800
sq. foot house featured round rooms, glorious lake views and
lush landscaping. The home burned during renovations.
Today, Old Hickory Lake is the site of “Water View”
communities and individual homes, many with private boat
docks. It offers waterfront living and a respite from the city.
Why I Love Nashville . . .
Feature
©Jarrett Gaza
“I was raised in Philadelphia, PA, and then lived in Harrisburg,
PA, and Buffalo, NY, before joining The Oak Ridge Boys in
Real Estate Brokers
1973 and moving to Hendersonville, TN. For 36 years I have
• Residential
called Middle Tennessee my home, and my family and I just
• Commercial
love it here. The rolling hills, the four seasons, the rivers and
• Investment Property
lakes and forests, and best of all the people!! Warm and friendly
and caring!! I have always told myself that I could easily move
• Greater Nashville Area
back North if I had to, but in reality it would take a burning
Life Style Real Estate Advisors, Inc.
bush experience to EVER drag me away from Middle
Tennessee. I will happily die here!!”
615 Main Street, Nashville, TN 37206
Joe Bonsall
Joe Bonsall is an entertainer, songwriter, and author. He is one
The Oak Ridge Boys of the famous Oak Ridge Boys. To learn more about Joe and
615-254-5741
The Oak Ridge Boys go to: www.oakridgeboys.com
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Contact the editor at: jgreene@hardaway.net
Weekly Quote
“Good fortune is what happens when opportunity meets with
planning.”
Thomas Edison
Basic
Plans
for a Bird
Box.
See notes on website about size
of opening for specific birds.*
Birds, Butterflies &
Your Own Backyard
Do you ever feel a little overwhelmed with
the day to day — this bill to pay, that errand
to run, and a to-do list a mile long? Vacation, a walk by the lake, and time away may be impossible to cram
into your busy week, but with a little thought and planning you can
create sanctuary in your own backyard. Wildlife needs four basic
things: food, shelter, water, and places to raise their young. Here are
some basic tips to create a haven in your yard:
1. Plant native flowers, trees, and shrubs. Butterflies love flowering plants. For example: Black-eyed Susan's, Columbine, Coneflowers, Clover, Dogwood, Orange Milkweed or Butterfly
Weed. (more info: http://nabamidtn.org )
2. Install a bird bath. This is a simple step to get birds into your
yard. Remember, you will need to keep the water clear and the
birdbath cleaned on a regular basis. Still water needs to be
changed every other day or install a pump for circulating water.
3. Install bird boxes. These boxes, in addition to trees in your yard
provide habitat for birds. A bird box is for shelter and a place to
rest. A bird house is for nesting.
Here are some things to consider when installing bird boxes:
• Avoid sun and predators—Face away from the hottest sun (Best
to mount facing somewhere between south-east and north to
avoid direct sunlight and the heaviest rain.)
• Hang for a clear flight path-Perches are for predators - no perch.
• Drainage is needed to avoid a damp floor .
• Create a way to open the box and clean out at the end of the
season (Oct. or Nov. is the best time to clean out your boxes.)
• Place bird boxes away from feeders.
Joy comes to those who stay open to the wonders of nature. I have
no bird boxes or bird baths, but recently I have found great pleasure
in watching birds play in the water sprinklers when I water my front
garden. A few minutes of watching them shower in the spray is like
a cool cloth to an aching mind.
Sanctuary comes in simple ways.
Joan Greene
Email jgreene@hardaway.net for a pdf on
Butterfly Gardening in TN, and tips on
birdbaths and water for birds.
Simple - 1 plank
bird box
Life Style Real Estate Advisors, Inc.
615 Main Street, Nashville, TN 37206
615-254-5741
A simple bird box can be made from a single cedar board. A bird
box has the hole low on the front and a bird house has the hole
more toward the top of the front. *For more information:
Go to: www.lifestylerealestateadvisors.com
See NEWS: Birds, Butterflies & Your Own Backyard
FOOD
Visit by
Boat or Car
The Black Pearl at Blackjack Cove is a favorite of locals. Good
food, great location, and late night hours make this lakeside
restaurant a real winner. Next time you want to take a ride,
whether it be by boat or car, enjoy a meal at The Black Pearl on
Blackjack Cove. Executive Chef Tye Hill cooks up a varied
menu from sandwiches, pasta, and ribs; to fresh seafood flown in
from Honolulu, Hawaii. YUM!
2001 Riverside Road, Old Hickory, TN 37138
615-847-4022 - www.blackjackcove.com
Hours:
Sun. - Thurs. 11am to Midnight
Fri. - Sat. 11 am to 1:00 am
Featured Property
HOME ON OLD HICKORY LAKE
$2,050,000
612 Lakemeade Pt. Old Hickory, TN
4 BR & 5+ Baths Stunning Lakefront home on
Old Hickory Lake. Salt-water infinity pool. So much
more. To see call, Ana Maria Harriman, Owner/
Agent REALTOR®, 615-306-8303
or in our main office ask for
Bill Branch, REALTOR® & Vice President
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