COME SEE FOR YOURSELF - OPEN September 14, 2-5.    MLS 352580, $650,000 We almost always say as we're approaching Johnson City after a trip, "It was wonderful  but the scenery near home is as beautiful as what we saw."   Some was more magnificent - Yosemite most recently.   Some was greener and more picturesque  - Ireland last week - but the mountains,the rivers and lakes, the farmland in East Tennessee are beautiful.  it's hard to beat what we have right here. The ranch at 720 Sharon Drive has exceptional views even for Johnson City.  Maybe I'm a little prejudiced  (it's my own home), but people do sometimes come up my driveways to watch the sunrises or the sunsets (left for sunsets, right for sunrises).   And on a clear day, there are four distinct mountain ridges between here and Nor... 09/13/2014

Coming soon to Towne Acres neighborhood in Johnson City Tennessee.  701 Judith Drive Johnson City Tennessee.  This house is terrific, it has character like you wouldn't believe.  Sits on a wooded lot and in a very popular neighborhood.  Towne Acres sits on the north side of Johnson City and is very well established.  This home is spacious and 3 levels.  The current owners have turned the entire 3rd floor into a Master suite, however the space is there for a Master on the main.  Come on in and enjoy this lovely home.  It is...coming soon! 06/26/2014

   Come see this spacious all-brick ranch with Tudor trim, very conveniently located near Town Acres Elementary and near major shopping in Northwest Tennessee – Lowes, Home Depot, Best Buy, grocery stores, restaurants, clothing, all the stores you need are within a mile, and access to I-26 is near enough to be convenient but not near enough to hear any traffic.      It’s the quietest location on Towne Acres  - three doors from the quiet cul de sac on the hill at the end of Sharon Drive.   (The only significant traffic is the neighbors coming to sit on the hill to watch the fireworks for July 4, and those who walk together on the friendly street.)  In addition to formal living room and dining room on the  main level, the kitchen is huge with super space, work and storage areas.    Enjoy ... 04/22/2013

Anne Elliott, who lives on Clamar in Towne Acres, will direct the Milligan College Women's Chorale in its spring concert, "Sing Into Spring," in a free concert open to the public, on April 26 at 7:30.   The concert will be in the Mary B. Martin Auditorium of Seeger Memorial Chapel at Milligan.   The program is described in the Johnson City Press as "a musical bouquet of works including selections from sacred, gospel, art song, ethnic and jazz music."   Milligan's concerts and other programs which are open to the public and free or very inexpensive are well-attended by the public as well as by the students, and are a valuable contribution to the cultural life of Johnson City and the entire area.   Anne was one of the first people I met when we moved to Johnson City.   As I was approachin... 04/17/2013

I wish you a Merry Christmas in the truest sense of the words.               Peace on Earth,             Good Will to Men.   Just for fun, here are some links you and your children or grandchildren may enjoy.  Mrs. Santa’s Ride– comic poem,  family tradition Giver’s Gift – true personal storySanta puzzle - surprise ending (Jacquie Lawson)Letter from Santa - serendipity story in my blog Fun for Kids– fun links on my web site   Fun Calendar– things to do in this area      Dear Virginia - what's real, what's pretend  I Corinthians 13 - Holiday version  - Slow down and concentrate on what's important.    Tree Safety Selling at Holiday?Holiday Saving/GivingHoliday Safety If your new year wishes involve real estate, please call.          Mary Sheridan, ABR,CRS,GRI,E-PRO                      4... 12/19/2012

SANTA in JOHNSON CITY, DECEMBER 15 – JONELL FARM   Santa will be at JoNell Farm on Saturday, Dec. 15th about 6:00PM, just off North Roan going toward Peoples Drive.    All the children will receive a small gift and will be able to remind Santa of their wishes.   The gift is a JoNell farm coloring book made by Mrs. Santa (June Miller Gouge).  It has the story of the farm and pictures of all of the animals living on JoNell farm.     I don’t know how long this tradition has been going on, but even if you’re not free to see Santa that evening, drive by to see all the decorations at 2503 Browns Mill Road.       If your children go to Towne Acres Elementary – or for that matter, if you drive Browns Mill Road between Peoples and North Roan – may well have seen the alpacas.  JoNell Farm is at 2... 12/14/2012

I'm prejudiced - this is my own neighborhood.     When we moved to Johnson City from Maryland a few years years ago, we did several preview visits before we were finally ready to decide where we wanted to go, and when we had to make a quick decision, we were glad we'd  narrowed it down to this area.    The decision was a Tudor on a hill with a magnificent view of the mountains - 812 Lizabeth Drive, just off Knob Creek.       We loved that one for several years - I've told the new owner how much I miss some things about it - and we're now in a rancher a little farther up the hill.   That house is back on the market after a few years, at $285,900,  a good price for four large bedrooms, 2 full and 2 half baths, finished basement, huge attic to finish and a great yard.    The view is still ... 11/30/2012