Your Professionalism & Attention To Detail…
December 21, 2011 by Bill Collins
Filed under Testimonials & Rave Reviews
Dear Bill and Kimpy,
We wanted to send you a short note telling you what a wonderful experience it was having you inspect our new home in Winfield Park last week. Your professionalism and attention to details is unsurpassed and you answered all our questions completely. We particularly liked the thoroughness of the final report… comprehensive, easy to understand, excellent detailed photos, and helpful recommendations. We highly recommend your services to others and will gladly pass your name along.
All the very best,
Bob & Sheila Todrank
23rd Annual Nashville Lawn & Garden Show
December 20, 2011 by Bill Collins
Filed under Local Events & Happenings
March 1-March 4, 2012
The timeless appeal and importance of gardens will be celebrated at the 23rd annual Nashville Lawn & Garden Show on Thursday, March 1, through Sunday, March 4, 2012, at the Tennessee State Fairgrounds.
Gardens Past, Present & Future is the theme for the 2012 presentation of Tennessee’s largest and most popular annual gardening event that includes an acre of live gardens, a series of free lectures and workshops, a floral design gallery, and more than 250 exhibit booths featuring horticultural products and services, outdoor living décor, and plants and flowers.
A new feature at the 2012 show will include a Gardeners Boot Camp, a hands-on introduction to the art, science and fun of gardening on Thursday, March 1. This year’s show will emphasize the crucial role that plants play in creating and maintaining a healthy, sustainable environment. From rivers to rooftops to roadways — plants, planting practices and planning can have a huge impact on the quality of life in our backyards and throughout our communities.
The proceeds from the 2012 show will benefit The Cumberland River Compact, a non-profit educational and advocacy group focused on promoting a healthy natural and economic environment in the Cumberland River watershed.
The Nashville Lawn and Garden Show annually attracts more than 20,000 people from throughout the Midsouth region. All events are indoors and there is ample parking for only $5. The show is fully handicapped accessible.
Nashville Boat & Sportshow
December 20, 2011 by Bill Collins
Filed under Local Events & Happenings
January 12-January 15, 2012
The Progressive Insurance Nashville Boat and Sportshow returns to Music City Jan. 12-15, 2012 at the Nashville Convention Center with more than 300 boats from fishing boats to large yachts and houseboats, giving outdoor enthusiasts the Mid-South’s largest selection of watercraft in the state. There’s no better place to see and buy boats, gear and accessories. This 4-day event packs the Nasville Convention Center with everything you need for a summer full of boating and fishing fun! Shop the area’s best selection of new boats and browse booths showcasing the latest in marine gear, motors, electronics, tackle and accessories. Visit charter companies and resorts to book you next vacation, too. And there’s no better time to buy! It’s your once-a-year chance to compare makes and models, secure insurance and financing and gear up with the latest accessories all at one time!
See Twiggy, the water skiing squirrel. Get tips from Mark Menendez, Jay Yelas, Randy Howell, Joey Monteleone at daily fishing seminars and learn dog training secrets at Keith Milby’s Dog training seminars. Try to bag-a-buck at the KDFW’s hunting simulator. Boaters learn how to keeping your boat running smoothly at the DIY Boat Shop.Young mariners will enjoy meeting SpongeBob SquarePants’ best friend and neighbor Patrick Star. There really is something for everyone!
28th Annual A Country Christmas 2011
December 20, 2011 by Bill Collins
Filed under Local Events & Happenings
November 18, 2011-January 3, 2012
Gaylord Opryland’s 28th annual A Country Christmas? brings back your favorite
holiday events like Louise Mandrell’s Christmas Dinner Party? and the 10th
anniversary in Nashville of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular? starring The
Rockettes?.
And now you can animate your holiday getaway with The DreamWorks? Experience!
Vacation with the beloved characters from such films as Shrek?, Kung Fu Panda? and
Madagascar? through interactive experiences including ICE!? featuring Merry
Madagascar?, ShrekFeast character meals, character meet and greets, Gingerbread
Decorating with Gingy, DreamWorks? Character Parade and DreamWorks? Themed Scavenger
Hunt.
Video-New Nashville Resident Get’s Home Inspection on Her Newly Built House
April 5, 2011 by Bill Collins
Filed under Testimonials & Rave Reviews
Clare Schmidt has recently moved to the states and purchased a newly built town home. She was referred to UltraSound by her neighbors who used us on their new house who claimed “it was the best money they had ever spent”. Hear what she has to say!
Thermal Image Taken of Leaking Upstairs Bathroom by Franklin TN Home Inspector
March 18, 2011 by Bill Collins
Filed under Inspector Findings
Bathrooms that are above a finished sheetrock ceiling are often difficult to determine if they are leaking during an inspection especially if the house has been vacant for a period of time. By using UltraSound’s Thermal Image Camera, we can determine leaks in minutes as well as missing insulation.
Video-Franklin TN Home Inspector Discovers Poorly Installed HVAC Return Filter Cage
March 17, 2011 by Bill Collins
Filed under Inspector Findings
Home made HVAC return filter cages are often found when filters are placed in the floor. During a Franklin TN Home Inspection on new construction one was found with significant gaps on each side of the filter which will allow unfilter air to by pass the filter causing damage to the HVAC system and ducts
Tennessee Renaissance Festival
March 1, 2011 by Bill Collins
Filed under Local Events & Happenings
Presented by Tennessee Renaissance Festival May 7-May 30, 2011
Travel back to 16th Century England. Our Village of Covington Glen comes alive with the bustle of a Renaissance Marketplace. Over 60 skilled Artisians from all over the country display their wares from silks to swords, gems to jewels. Flavors, aromas and tastes of specialty foods and drinks greet the festival-goer. Hear the sounds of Renaissance musicians and merrymakers as they echo through the trees. Color, movement, and peals of laughter welcome those who thrill to the challenges of Games of Skill and Man-Powered Rides.
Helpful Information: Tennessee Renaissance Festival is easily accessible from I-24, or I-65, or I-840. Our Festival is located off Highway 96, between Franklin and Murfreesboro.
The 70th Annual Iroquois Steeplechase
March 1, 2011 by Bill Collins
Filed under Local Events & Happenings
Presented by Iroquois Steeplechase May 14, 2011
The sound of hooves pounding on turf…the sight of colorful silks flying over jumps…the scent of spring blooms carried by the balmy breeze…the taste of epicurean delicacies under the warm Tennessee sun. The Iroquois Steeplechase satisfies all the senses. Come to Percy Warner Park for the 69th running of the Iroquois Steeplechase presented by Bank of America. The Iroquois is one of the oldest, most prestigious, and most challenging steeplechase races in the country.
Seven races offer total purses, awards and bonuses of $415,000 – the richest race day on the National Steeplechase Association (NSA) spring circuit. Attendance at the 2008 races exceeded 21,000. In addition to offering great entertainment, the Iroquois supports the vital work of the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. The Iroquois has raised more than $9 million that has been used for medical equipment, pediatric critical care and research into childhood diseases.
Mule Day 2011
March 1, 2011 by Bill Collins
Filed under Local Events & Happenings
Presented by the city of Columbia, TN March 31-April 3, 2011
Mule Day is an annual celebration of all things related to mules and is held in Columbia, Tennessee, the “Mule Capital” of the world. Begun in 1840 as “Breeder’s Day”, a meeting for mule breeders, it now attracts over 200,000 people and takes place over four days. In addition to mules, traditional Appalachian food, music, dancing, and crafts are featured. The smell of barbecue specialties and homemade pies blends with the smoky aroma of roasted corn and funnel cake sweetness. The highlight of the Mule Day festivities is the Mule Day Parade. The Parade is held on Saturday; entries are judged and cash prizes and ribbons are awarded in several categories.



