Recent Blog Postshttp://www.johncjones.com/blogMurfreesboro TN real estate market news provided by John Jones Real EstateFri, 19 Feb 2010 10:52:00 GMTTaste of the Town - Reeves-Sain Drug StoreThis week Tim Dutton takes Taste of the Town to Reeves-Sain Drugstore on Memorial Blvd. and lunches with Kathy Bennett the Retail Manager. Tim may have gained a few pounds this week between the chicken salad sandwich, strawberry cake and a famous Reeves-Sain milkshake. This week's freebee? FREE strawberry cake!
]]>http://www.johncjones.com/Blog/Taste-of-the-Town-Reeves-Sain-Drug-Storehttp://www.johncjones.com/Blog/Taste-of-the-Town-Reeves-Sain-Drug-StoreFri, 12 Mar 2010 14:23:00 GMTJim Reynolds & Gemstone at The Bell Buckle CafeTonight Jim Reynolds & Gemstone will be performing at The Bell Buckle Cafe, located just South of Murfreesboro in the small city of Bell Buckle, at 6:00 p.m. If bluegrass is your bag they're a great listen with a particular knack for the traditional variety. You can hear more from Jim and his band on MySpace http://www.myspace.com/gemstonelive



The Bell Buckle Cafe
16 Railroad Avenue
Bell Buckle, TN 37020
(615) 389-9693
]]>http://www.johncjones.com/Blog/Jim-Reynolds-Gemstone-at-The-Bell-Buckle-Cafehttp://www.johncjones.com/Blog/Jim-Reynolds-Gemstone-at-The-Bell-Buckle-CafeFri, 12 Mar 2010 14:04:00 GMTMilkshakes at Reeves-SainToday you're multi-tasking. Stop into Reeves-Sain Drugstore on Memorial Blvd. and get your prescriptions filled, drop of you packages to be mailed in their post office, do a little shopping, but...before you leave you HAVE to get one of their milkshakes! I personally prefer the butterscotch variety.

You can also grab a bite to eat and with any of their sandwiches you get a FREE piece of their 30th Anniversary Strawberry Cake, which is remarkable. Not to mention Reeves Sain offers the best customer service I for one have ever experienced in Murfreesboro. Their service is truly something every 'Boro business should aspire to. Hope you enjoy!



Reeves-Sain Drug Store
1837 Memorial Blvd
Murfreesboro, TN 37129-1522
(615) 278-0770
]]>http://www.johncjones.com/Blog/Milkshakes-at-Reeves-Sainhttp://www.johncjones.com/Blog/Milkshakes-at-Reeves-SainThu, 11 Mar 2010 12:48:00 GMTThe Foreclosure Epidemic - A Discussion with Alex CharfenAvoiding Foreclosure in Murfreesboro

In this episode of Tuesday Morning Coffee John sits down with Alex Charfen, the founder of the Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) designation for Realtors to discuss the current foreclosure epidemic in the US and what we can do to help the country get back on track and keep home owners from losing their homes to foreclosure. Where it be through a short sale, loan modification, or one of the other options there are options. See what the nations top foreclosure and short sale expert has to say in this week's Tuesday Morning Coffee.

]]>http://www.johncjones.com/Blog/The-Foreclosure-Epidemic-A-Discussion-with-Alex-Charfenhttp://www.johncjones.com/Blog/The-Foreclosure-Epidemic-A-Discussion-with-Alex-CharfenTue, 09 Mar 2010 09:41:00 GMTOld Chicago - Murfreesboro - Grand OpeningToday is the Grand Opening of Old Chicago in the 'Boro. Located in the old Don Pablo's location at 1835 Old Fort Parkway in front of target, Old Chicago promises to offer a wide variety of Italian favorites from pizza to pasta to sandwiches and salads. Not to mention they offer an extensive beer list of 110 varieties. Stop by and wish them well and enjoy some good food. Open until 2:00 am.

]]>http://www.johncjones.com/Blog/Old-Chicago-Murfreesboro-Grand-Openinghttp://www.johncjones.com/Blog/Old-Chicago-Murfreesboro-Grand-OpeningMon, 08 Mar 2010 14:01:00 GMTCason Trail - Greenway TrailheadToday it's all about the kids. The 'Boro has a number of beautiful playgrounds to take the kids to. Our personal favorite is the new playground at the Greenway Trailhead located on Cason Trail. It's a family favorite and with the beautiful weather today you're sure to see one of us out there mixing it up with the young'ns. The facilities there are really top notch for a public park. With a couple of event shelters, nice clean restrooms, plenty of space to run and play, a well maintained entrance to the Greenway Trail and best of all two seperate jungle gyms (one for the big kids and one for the little tykes), both on padding to reduce the risk of injury.

The Cason Trail Greenway Trailhead is located at the end of Cason Trail. From Old Fort Parkway take a left on Cason Lane, left on Cason Trail and follow it until it dead ends at the Trailhead.

]]>http://www.johncjones.com/Blog/Cason-Trail-Greenway-Trailheadhttp://www.johncjones.com/Blog/Cason-Trail-Greenway-TrailheadSun, 07 Mar 2010 23:31:00 GMTDirty Proper @ The Boro Bar & GrillYou'll be hard pressed to find better entertainment in the Murfreesboro area tonight than seeing Dirty Proper at The Boro Bar & Grill located on Greenland Drive. The show starts at 9:30 pm and cost is a mere $6.00

Dirty Proper is in essence an alt-country act with hints of rock, pop and southern soul. Based out of Nashvegas this quintet features the silky smooth vocals of Natalie Aulvin and Murfreesboro's own Trey Call with a guitar sound reminiscent of the '90s riff heavy alternative scene (think Gin Blossoms or Foo Fighters).

The Boro Bar & Grill
1211 Greenland Dr. 
Murfreesboro, TN 37130

 

]]>http://www.johncjones.com/Blog/Dirty-Proper-The-Boro-Bar-Grillhttp://www.johncjones.com/Blog/Dirty-Proper-The-Boro-Bar-GrillSat, 06 Mar 2010 14:05:00 GMTThe Walnut House - A Night of Indie Folk/Rock - MurfreesboroTonight enjoy an incredible lineup of three indie acts performing folk/rock music at The Walnut House located on N. Walnut St. in the 'Boro. Featuring Stephen Gordon, Brian Lee & His Orchestra, and One Big Owl, this event is sure to be worth the $5.00 ticket price. Doors open at 8:00 pm and the show will get underway at 9:00 pm. The event is BYOB.
For more info and a taste of what's in store visit the artists' MySpace pages.

Stephen Gordon - http://http://www.myspace. com/stephengordon

Brian Lee and his Orchestra - http://http://www.myspace. com/brianleeandhisorchestr a

One Big Owl - http://www.myspace.com/onebigowl

Murfreesboro Bands and Music Venues

The Walnut House
116 North Walnut Street
Murfreesboro, TN
]]>http://www.johncjones.com/Blog/The-Walnut-House-A-Night-of-Indie-FolkRock-Murfreesborohttp://www.johncjones.com/Blog/The-Walnut-House-A-Night-of-Indie-FolkRock-MurfreesboroThu, 04 Mar 2010 13:53:00 GMTOpen Mic Night at Willie's Wet Bar in SmyrnaForgive me for not posting yesterday. Had a family emergency. Today we're suggesting everyone stop into Willie's Wet Spot in Smyrna for their Open Mic Night beginning at 8:00 pm.
We'll warn you ahead of time...Willie's isn't right for everyone. It's borderline Biker Bar and might be a little "low rent" for some tastes, never-the-less if you the type who enjoys the occasional dive experience (think Gentleman Jim's meets Buster's) you'll probably really enjoy the food, drinks, and entertainment at this Smyrna lounge.

Willie's Wet Bar
1208 South Lowry Street 
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 355-0010

]]>http://www.johncjones.com/Blog/Open-Mic-Night-at-Willies-Wet-Bar-in-Smyrna-5http://www.johncjones.com/Blog/Open-Mic-Night-at-Willies-Wet-Bar-in-Smyrna-5Wed, 03 Mar 2010 11:46:00 GMTKirkenburt's $15 St. Louis Ribs SpecialToday at Kirkenburt's Smokehouse and Grill, located on Cason Lane in Murfreesboro, you can get a full rack of real St. Louis style ribs for only $15.00. Weighing in at over 2.5 lbs. they slow cook them for 12 hours giving them a traditional pit BBQ flavor. While your there be sure to try some of their award winning smoked wings. Other favorites include the brisket and their signature Redneck Nachos. 

]]>http://www.johncjones.com/Blog/Kirkenburts-15-St-Louis-Ribs-Specialhttp://www.johncjones.com/Blog/Kirkenburts-15-St-Louis-Ribs-SpecialSun, 28 Feb 2010 13:17:00 GMTJazz & Martinis at Fanatics - MurfreesboroLet loose tonight at Fanatics located in the Doubletree Hotel on Old Fort Parkway in Murfreesboro. With a martini in hand and some chill jazz music beginning at 8:00 pm. Fanatics will be offering martinis whether shaken or stirred for only $4.00

Not your bag? Looking for something a little more rowdy? Perhaps you'd be better suited by stopping into Sloan's Motorcycle from 4:00 pm on Broad St. to check out their Victory Motorcycle demos going on this evening. We expect that will provide plenty of rumble and ruckus.


]]>http://www.johncjones.com/Blog/Jazz-Martinis-at-Fanatics-Murfreesborohttp://www.johncjones.com/Blog/Jazz-Martinis-at-Fanatics-MurfreesboroSat, 27 Feb 2010 15:21:00 GMTTaste of the Town - Chicken Shack - MurfreesboroThis week Tim Dutton takes Taste of the Town to CHicken Shack located on Rutherford Blvd. in Murfreesboro and talks with the owner about the new location on Old Fort Parkway (Franklin Rd.)and the famous "Smack Your Mama" chicken. This week's Taste of the Town deal? 10% off at Chicken Shack just for mentioning Taste of the Town. Enjoy.

For more Taste of the Town visit http://www.JohnCJones.com/Blog

]]>http://www.johncjones.com/Blog/Taste-of-the-Town-Chicken-Shack-Murfreesborohttp://www.johncjones.com/Blog/Taste-of-the-Town-Chicken-Shack-MurfreesboroFri, 26 Feb 2010 02:00:00 GMTMarina's on the Square - Date Night
It's Thursday, the work week is nearly over and you're starting to make your way towards relaxation mode. Taking a stroll around the historic Murfreesboro town square is a pretty good option any day of the week. Tonight we're suggesting taking the one you love to Marina's on the Square for an Italian experience. They're Thursday Date Night special includes one appetizer, two entrees and two glasses of wine for only $29.99.

]]>http://www.johncjones.com/Blog/Marinas-on-the-Square-Date-Nighthttp://www.johncjones.com/Blog/Marinas-on-the-Square-Date-NightThu, 25 Feb 2010 13:48:00 GMTDance Murfreesboro - Ballroom Dancing ClassesTonight Dance Murfreesboro is holding a beginner Foxtrot class at 7 pm followed by an open dance from 8-10 pm. Light snacks will be provided. Music will including ballroom, swing, latin and country varieties. Cost is $10 which includes the class. Grab your significant other and head on over for a great time. Special note: Guys, you get major brownie points for this!



Dance Murfreesboro is held at The Warehouse, located at 730-A Middle Tennessee Blvd., Ste. 14
Visit www.dancemurfreesboro.com for more information.
]]>http://www.johncjones.com/Blog/Dance-Murfreesboro-Ballroom-Dancing-Classeshttp://www.johncjones.com/Blog/Dance-Murfreesboro-Ballroom-Dancing-ClassesWed, 24 Feb 2010 13:06:00 GMTTeen Tuesdays at Linebaugh LibraryEvery Tuesday from 4:30-6:30 pm at Linebaugh Library, located at 105 W. Vine St. in the 'Boro, area teens gather for something a little different (sometimes scripted and sometimes improvised). Open to ages 12-18 the library breaks out video games, board games, knitting circles, improv, zine workshops, writing workshops, book talks, and much more. There's something new for every teen every week at Linebaugh Library! Check out their FB page for more info http://www.facebook.com/pages/Murfreesboro-TN/Teen-Tuesday-Linebaugh-Library/272300071599

]]>http://www.johncjones.com/Blog/Teen-Tuesdays-at-Linebaugh-Libraryhttp://www.johncjones.com/Blog/Teen-Tuesdays-at-Linebaugh-LibraryTue, 23 Feb 2010 09:07:00 GMTInterview with Alex Charfen - 2010 Star Power Conference - MurfreesboroJohn Jones interviews the president of Star Power Alex Charfen

This week John Jones received the distinct pleasure of sitting down to chat with Alex Charfen, who is the founder of the CDPE (Certified Distressed Property Expert) organization, as well the new owner of Star Power, an exclusive group of the nation's top real estate agents who constantly strive to better the real estate industry by sharing their knowledge with other agents. This summer Star Power will be bringing their annual conference to our hometown of Murfreesboro TN at Embassy Suites. We hope you enjoy this candid chat between Alex and John as they discuss Alex's recent acquisition of the Star Power organization, what to expect at the 2010 Star Power Conference (like a rare appearance by DAVE RAMSEY!), and why they chose Murfreesboro (as opposed to Nashville or another Metro city) as the host city for the annual event which perennially draws thousands of agents from across the US and Canada.

]]>http://www.johncjones.com/Blog/Interview-with-Alex-Charfen-2010-Star-Power-Conference-Murfreesborohttp://www.johncjones.com/Blog/Interview-with-Alex-Charfen-2010-Star-Power-Conference-MurfreesboroTue, 23 Feb 2010 06:45:00 GMTBeer Tasting at 5 SensesThis evening 5 Senses is hosting a Samuel Smith's Beer Tasting from 5:30-7:00 PM. We'll be tasting five different varieties of the famous British brand. Cost is $10 and guests staying for dinner will recieve a 20% discount on their fare. 5 Senses is located at 1602 W. Northfield Blvd. For more info you can visit the 5 Senses website at www.fivesensesrestaurant.com

]]>http://www.johncjones.com/Blog/Beer-Tasting-at-5-Senseshttp://www.johncjones.com/Blog/Beer-Tasting-at-5-SensesMon, 22 Feb 2010 12:34:00 GMTThe Center for the Arts - The Jungle Book Kids!Today marks the final performance of the hugely successful "The Jungle Book" production at the Rutherford County Center for the Arts. Based on the popluar Disney classic, the play features local children in all roles from Baloo the bear to Mowgli the man-cub and many many more. The show starts at 3:00 pm and being the final performance it is expected to be a hot ticket so call the Center at 615-904-2787 to get tickets in advance or visit the 'Boro Arts website at www.boroarts.org/theater/tickets



Murfreesboro/Rutherford County
Center For The Arts
110 West College Street
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
]]>http://www.johncjones.com/Blog/The-Center-for-the-Arts-The-Jungle-Book-Kidshttp://www.johncjones.com/Blog/The-Center-for-the-Arts-The-Jungle-Book-KidsSun, 21 Feb 2010 06:09:00 GMTBarnes & Noble's Local Author DayToday all you bookworms might consider taking a spin over the The Avenue and popping in to Barnes & Noble. If you've got kids shoot for 10:30 AM so you'll have time to grab some Starbucks before heading to the 11:00 AM storytime in the Children's section. This week's title is Max & Ruby: Max’s Birthday. Think your littl'n can't sit still? They typically have some crafts or other activities for them as well.

Beginning at Noon, Barnes and Noble is showcasing a number of our local authors. Scheduled to attend are Shari Howerton, Dr. Ruthie-Marie Beckwith, Max Sanders, Wayne Bradshaw, Rami Shapiro and others. A particular local read we've enjoyed recently is Steve Elder's book "How Much More Longer". Steve will be on hand answering questions and signing books as well.


If you do take the kids they'll likely be a little antsy again by the time you've learned all there is to know about our local writers...but you're in luck, just a short stroll around the corner, across from The Children's Place, is the Camp Avenue. Grab a snack and head over there and the kids can run loose in a tucked away confined area so you can enjoy the one of the books you just picked up from our local authors and what we're hoping to be yet another beautiful day in the 'Boro.
]]>http://www.johncjones.com/Blog/Barnes-Nobles-Local-Author-Dayhttp://www.johncjones.com/Blog/Barnes-Nobles-Local-Author-DaySat, 20 Feb 2010 04:53:00 GMTTaste of the Town - Through The Grapevine - MurfreesboroThis week Tim Dutton takes his Taste of the Town series to Through The Grapevine, located just off of Memorial Blvd. in Murfreesboro. Tim gets the privelege of taste testing Through The Grapevine's numerous dishes featuring thier famous chicken salad and gets our Taste of the Town viewers yet another FREE treat...cupcakes!!!

]]>http://www.johncjones.com/Blog/Taste-of-the-Town-Through-The-Grapevine-Murfreesborohttp://www.johncjones.com/Blog/Taste-of-the-Town-Through-The-Grapevine-MurfreesboroFri, 19 Feb 2010 10:52:00 GMT