You Might Be From Franklin TN If...

By
Real Estate Agent with Franklin Homes Realty LLC (615) 495-0752 or www.FranklinHomesRealty.com TN License #326261

You might be from Franklin TN if the guy in front of you at the Tractor Supply Company is a Country Music star!

You Might Be From Franklin TN If...I have to admit that when Tammie White and I moved to Franklin TN nine years ago, neither of us were into the Country music scene. Actually, we still aren't, but that's another story... We never really thought about the fact that the Nashville area, and Franklin TN in particular is home to quite a few name performers.

I was buying fertilizer and grass seed at a local store when I struck up a conversation with the guy in front of me in line. I do that often, just to pass the time and hey, I'm a friendly guy! When the man left the TSC store with his purchase, the girl at the check-out said in a breathless voice, "Do you know who that was?" Of course my response was..."Nope".

She said that was Jason Aldean!!!

Well, you already know my comeback was..."Who's that"?

When I got home I Googled him and found out that he regularly sells out concerts all over the country. OK then. I guess I better become more acquainted with the Country Music scene!

You might be from Franklin TN if...

It seems that a red light at the intersection is only a suggestion.

Your first and second cars are both pick-up trucks.

You know that even a threat of snow means no school for your kids for several days.

You know that y'all is only used when you are talking to (or about) more than one person.

Tennessee Orange is your favorite color.

Dressing up to go out means you're wearing a sport coat with your jeans.

Football season ends in January and starts up again in February.

And of course, the guy in front of you at the store is a Country Music star!

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TW Realty Group
 
Tom White, REALTOR®
Franklin Homes Realty LLC
(615) 870-8169
 

 

 
 
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Comments (31)

Tom White
Franklin Homes Realty LLC (615) 495-0752 or www.FranklinHomesRealty.com - Franklin, TN
Franklin Homes Realty LLC, Franklin TN

I'll put it this way Roger D. Mucci , if I see him again, at least I'll know who it is!

Hi Debb Janes ! I'm kind of back...still got a ways to go.

I think "friendly" is a great way to describe Franklin TN, Grant Schneider .

Ron and Alexandra Seigel , I'm getting there. I'm going to try to be a little bit more active on AR this month, so we'll see!

You hear all sorts of stories about "sightings" around town, Tammy Lankford . I did see Scott Hamilton the skater just walking around at one of our many downtown festivals. That was cool.

 

May 01, 2015 12:58 AM
Debb Janes EcoBroker and Bernie Stea JD
ViewHomes of Clark County - Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
REALTORS® in Clark County, WA

Well, Tom. Baby steps. Sometimes that is the best plan of all.  We're all in your corner...

May 01, 2015 01:01 AM
Tom White
Franklin Homes Realty LLC (615) 495-0752 or www.FranklinHomesRealty.com - Franklin, TN
Franklin Homes Realty LLC, Franklin TN

Hi Evelyn Johnston , I don't use it because I'm afraid it sounds a little weird coming out of my Midwestern mouth!

I'm glad I haven't lost my sense of humor, Dorie Dillard ! Thanks!

Thanks for stopping by S. Leanne Paynter ☼ Broward County, FL ! It's a long story as to how we ended up here after leaving the Chicago suburbs, but I'll put it this way, we could have lived anywhere, and this was perfect for us!

It's fun living here, never knowing who you might run into, Joe Petrowsky ! I'm still waiting to see Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban!

Nicole Doty - Gilbert Real Estate Expert , that's a terrific observation--about the mud! So true... 

May 01, 2015 01:10 AM
Tom White
Franklin Homes Realty LLC (615) 495-0752 or www.FranklinHomesRealty.com - Franklin, TN
Franklin Homes Realty LLC, Franklin TN

It's a kick to write about where we live, Paul S. Henderson . I try to do it with humor--makes it more fun.

Thanks Debb. Restarting the engine isn't always the easiest thing to do.

May 01, 2015 01:12 AM
Amanda S. Davidson
Amanda Davidson Real Estate Group Brokered By eXp Realty - Alexandria, VA
Alexandria Virginia Homes For Sale

Tom, oh how I love Jason Aldean's music but, I don't think I'd recognize him either. Franklin sounds like a great place to call home and when it's time to buy or sell you are the agent to contact!

May 01, 2015 01:14 AM
Tom White
Franklin Homes Realty LLC (615) 495-0752 or www.FranklinHomesRealty.com - Franklin, TN
Franklin Homes Realty LLC, Franklin TN

I was going to use his "Burnin' It Down" videoAmanda S. Davidson , but I was afraid the "R" rated content might be too much for some folks. I like the music...

May 01, 2015 01:43 AM
Noah Seidenberg
Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL
Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

That is funny about the threat of show Tom, as you know that is nothing in Chicago.

May 01, 2015 05:46 AM
Tom White
Franklin Homes Realty LLC (615) 495-0752 or www.FranklinHomesRealty.com - Franklin, TN
Franklin Homes Realty LLC, Franklin TN

It was so unexpected Noah Seidenberg . In the first year here our church (it's big, 3000 members) cancelled the Sunday services because we had a dusting of snow! Nothing like the Chicago area that's for sure.

May 02, 2015 12:20 AM
Claude Labbe
Real Living | At Home - Washington, DC
Realty for Your Busy Life

I was expecting to see someone write about Franklin TN.

Nice to see you're getting back on the horse.

Now I've got to go google Jason Aldean. My parents played country in the house and the car when I was a kid, but I'm thinking Jason wasn't one of their 8-tracks.

May 02, 2015 02:21 PM
Kathy Streib
Room Service Home Staging - Delray Beach, FL
Home Stager - Palm Beach County,FL -561-914-6224

Tom- LOL- at first I thought Jason Aldean might be a football player!!  I loved your bit of humor you gave us , especially about the red light!

May 04, 2015 06:06 AM
Roy Kelley
Realty Group Referrals - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks for the Franklin lesson. The national news says you have one the hottest markets in the country.

May 04, 2015 08:29 AM
Lisa Von Domek
Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX
....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

Hello Tom,

Fun, fun post - and a great entry for the contest.  I've so enjoyed reading all of the entries, and writing one of my own!

May 04, 2015 01:35 PM
Sussie Sutton
David Tracy Real Estate - Houston, TX
David Tracy Real Estate for Buyers & Sellers

Great post! We too have had several trucks that we have owned over the years. I am already hankering for a new one. Of course it will belong to my husband.

May 06, 2015 11:05 AM
Roy Kelley
Realty Group Referrals - Gaithersburg, MD

I was looking for your current blogs.

Have a very special day and an outstanding week.

May 10, 2015 02:11 AM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate
John L Scott Market Center - Birkenfeld, OR
"Your Local Expert!" 503-755-2905

OH, Tom, how I've MISSED your posts like this! Filled with funny...I am not a country music fan (but, oh GEEZ, my hubby is--that's all he would listen to if I didn't command the satellite radio in our home) and yet I DO recognize the name. I can't recall what he looks like, tho. I know, like you, SOOOOO uninformed! 

Loved the rundown of local yokal stuff...but I have to say that wearing a sports jacket with jeans is an Oregonian thing, too and some parts of CA as well! 

May 12, 2015 06:44 AM
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, EXP - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

I wouldnt have known who that guy was either, I love these foxworthy posts, thanks for sharing yours.

 

May 16, 2015 02:02 PM
Gene Mundt, IL/WI Mortgage Originator - FHA/VA/Conv/Jumbo/Portfolio/Refi
NMLS #216987, IL Lic. 031.0006220, WI Licensed. APMC NMLS #175656 - New Lenox, IL
708.921.6331 - 40+ yrs experience

Well, my wife ... a HUGE country music fan for years and years ... might debate you regarding the level of this Star's .. star.  She's more of traditional country fan.  If you'd told her it was Alan Jackson, Marty Stuart, or Del McCoury in front of you ... you'd have really had her attention!

GREAT post ... that delivered a very strong message, no matter what Star you like!

Gene 

Jun 03, 2015 05:41 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
New Hampshire Home Stager

I'm a country music fan and hope to someday visit Nashville. I'm not sure I would recognize Jason Aldean if he were standing in front of me in line, but I do know his music.

Jun 03, 2015 06:41 AM
Jill Winchel
Royal Shell Real Estate - The Koffman Group - Cape Coral, FL
We make it easy. You make it home.

Great story, Tom. I love Jason Aldean's music but wouldn't know him if I saw him. That was a nice aspect of living near Nashville...the musicians would do their thing and really not get bothered.

Jun 09, 2015 11:12 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Los Angeles Pasadena 818.516.4393

Hi Tom -- I'm not much of a country music follower either and I definitely wouldn't know Jason Aldean -- now onto google....and find out more.

 

Jul 01, 2015 01:24 AM

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