Forbes Magazine recently named Smyrna Tennessee as one of the top retirement suburbs across the country. Smyrna is only about 25 miles from downtown Nashville with easy access to the country landscape as well. Smyrna has a population of approximately 40,000 residents who enjoy the long history of Smyrna and Rutherford County. The Sam Davis Home is one of the most historic sites in Smyrna, which was the plantation home of heroic Sam Davis. He was famous for offering up his life rather than telling the Union soldiers secret information of the Confederate war efforts.

Smyrna's cost of living and low tax climate for people who have retired is very attractive with easy access to interstates, shopping, churches, downtown Nashville and cities beyond.

Bob Parks Realty is a locally owned and operated real estate firm with eight offices, an auction division, land division and a full service relocation department. Bob Parks Realty has over 400 agents who specialize in single family homes, Condos, land, farms, downtown living and multi family properties. For free relocation information, email: or call: 615-574-7321 and to search for properties go to: www.bobparks.com.

What a great place to live, work and play!! Come visit!

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Kiplinger ranked Nashville as being the third best city for value for 2011. Kiplingers Personal Finance focused on several industries that put Nashville on the map. Most of the expected growth is to be in education and health care while technology, manufacturing and entertainment and media industries follow close behind. There are approximately 151,000 new jobs expected by 2019 for the Nashville Middle Tennessee area.

Nashville is a modern southern town with a very business friendly environment. It has a large diverse population, affordable housing and a warm environment to live, work and play. Several of the top employers in Nashville include Vanderfilt University, Nissan North America and Hospital Corporation of America. People from across the country have relocated to Nashville and continue to enjoy the southern hospitality offered throughout the region. Total population for Nashville is 1,502,649, unemployment rate of 8.5% and cost of living index of 90.7 and median household income of $51,352.00

Bob Parks Realty, LLC is a locally owned and operated full service real estate firm serving the Metro Nashville area. When looking for single family homes, condos, land, farms or multi family homes ~ visit www.bobparks.com or email: for a free Relocation Guide. Our Relocation Department can also be reached at 615-574-7319.

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Recently an announcement was made by Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Mayor Karl Dean and the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bill Hagerty and Alex Mortman, co-CEO of IQT, Inc. that they will establish its U.S. headquarters in downtown Nashville. These new jobs for Nashvillians is exciting and offers many opportunities for employment. IQT is a technology-focused company that provides customer relationship management services and e-commerce solutions for Fortune 500 companies in the technology and telecommunications industries.

Bob Parks Realty, LLC Relocation Team can assist anyone wanting to learn more about the Nashville Middle Tennessee real estate market. We service the 10 county Metro Nashville area. For a free relocation Internet Guide - email: Bob Parks Realty, LLC has 6 real estate offices with over 400 Realtors who specialize in each real estate market area - single family homes, condos, multi family, land, farms and commercial properties throughout the region.

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A tour around Nashville is a fun trip through town! With all the landmarks in this area it could take a week or to visit each one. Since moving here thirteen years ago, my family has made it a goal to visit as many famous places as we can. This has helped us get to know Nashville Middle Tennessee. One of our favorites is the Parthenon located in Centennial Park. The Parthenon is a full size reproduction of ancient Greece’s most glorious temple. It is complete with an interior sculpture of the goddess Athena and other accurate reproductions of the original temple’s pediment sculptures.

Another favorite landmark we like to visit in Nashville is The Hermitage which is the former home of President Andrew Jackson. The home is now a museum where you can learn about history from the Jackson ear and roam the beautiful gardens and grounds. The Hermitage was restored after it was damaged by fire in 1834, Jackson had it remodeled in the Greek Revival style.

Not only do we visit landmarks in Nashville with our family, we also share with visitors to our area. Working at Bob Parks Realty gives us an opportunity to share these special landmarks about Nashville. Recently we gave several of our corporate clients a tour of the Parthenon and The Hermitage which was great fun. Some of our clients that have relocated to Nashville have also enjoyed getting to know our area as well.

Nashville ~ Middle Tennessee is full of famous spots to visit ~ for more information visit: www.bobparks.com or to search for single family homes, townhomes, condos, land, farms or commercial properties.

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The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce has been selected for the most prestigious national award presented to chambers of commerce – the American Chamber of Commerce Executives’ (ACCE) Chamber of the Year award. The award recognizes the top chambers in the nation for organizational excellence including financial, member services and connections, engagement of volunteers and leading communities by making an impact on key community priorities. Click here for details.

Everyone in Nashville is very proud of the dedication and hard work on behalf of every staff member who serves our Chamber of Commerce. A lot of daily focus and “pressing toward the goal” has been achieved.

Bob Parks Realty is a lead investor in the Partnership 2010 program with the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce and serves the Nashville, Franklin Murfreesboro MSA. BPR has ten offices and 450+ agents who work with buyers and sellers in both residential and commercial properties. Bob Parks Auction and Land Division also provide auction services throughout the Middle Tennessee area. Anyone looking for single family homes, townhomes, condos, multifamily homes, land or commercial property should contact the Corporate Real Estate Services Department at 800-365-7356.

The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce is used as a hub when working with corporate clients who may be interested in moving to Nashville. Employees are looking to get connected to a lifestyle they feel comfortable with when visiting this area impending an upcoming move. Relocating can be very stressful and Bob Parks Realty agents are there to help with every detail of their move. A welcome relocation package is available along with a CD that can help get connected to everything from housing, hospitals, schools, shopping and more. The Relocation Department can be reached at relocation@bobparks.com if anyone is interested in receiving a free welcome package.

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Posted By: Tammy Carroll