House + Love = Home

There is nothing the Cash Team likes better than getting our clients to the closing table. Congratulations to Darrin N. on the closing of his home last week! You can now start that new chapter in your life. We pray the future holds great things for you and that you find that next adventure. We thank you so much for allowing us to work for you. The nice part about clients like Darrin is they make our job so easy!

Yesterday I was happy to see the Wilbrandts close on their dream home! So again, Congratulations to their sweet family! I enjoyed working with this wonderful couple! I know many memories will be made and I hope that pool gets in soon so you can start enjoying it.

Call the Cash Team if you need to buy or sell. "Making dreams come true one home at a time" http://www.cashsofclarksville.com/

 

The journey is never too hard when it is home

What is important to you when it comes to your home?  Is it the kitchen, the master bathroom, a nice den, flooring, fireplace, maybe location? And we can go on-- don't forget the yard! Maybe it is just the feeling of HOME. Getting back to the old house post I did a couple weeks ago, I want to talk about what you can do to improve an old home. Sometimes we want a home that is move-in ready. Other times, we find what seems like could be a great home, but we just don't think it is move-in ready. Maybe the floor needs replacing, maybe those old cabinets look tired, or that pink bathroom is just not your taste! Just because a house is not perfect is not always a good reason to walk away. Maybe that home is a great future investment.

When we bought our old house we had just about all of the above to deal with, but when we stepped back and looked past all the bad things, we realized the good outweighed all the bad. Good location, and old houses are built so well! We had space and we knew we had a great neighborhood! Although when it came to what we needed to do... everything needed something. And I mean everything! Maybe youth makes you dream about what you have many years to do. Maybe we just fell in love with an old house that made us feel like it was going to be part of our life's journey together. We were still pretty young and could have never afforded anything like our house if it were new or in good shape. This old house needed a whole lot of love and a lot of work!

It is not always possible for someone to see past the work a house will take to be what you dream of. If it were not for my father egging us on we would have never taken that step. As a realtor working with buyers and sellers I see how couples can jump right in to a home seeing the future and I see how others stress over the thought of remodeling a home. I am not sure why but when I see a home needing tender loving care, I can envision it's future. I especially can imagine a yard as a future retreat!  When we moved in to our house I remember cringing over the very sad looking yard! My mind was full of ideas, but how long would I have to wait?  Luckily I had a dad who was retired and a husband young and excited about getting to work on everything we could right now! The first thing we did was add the driveway. Yes, there was a little bit of grassy gravel but no driveway so here comes the concrete truck. As the driveway was being done we decided we really needed a cover to  park under, so the carport was added. The sixteen windows in the front and sides were broken or rotten so all of them had to be replaced. Together my dad and Tim replaced everyone of those floor to ceiling windows. The back windows would be the last to go 5 years later. Our hardwood floors were all sanded, we put new kitchen flooring in, and there was a lot of painting to do. We had not really considered the columns at the front of the house. They all had to be stripped and painted, and all the trim needed to be painted because back then everything was wood. The back brick patio was caving in and had to be rebuilt. Soon we realized the bathrooms were going to have to wait. After some paint stripping and wall paper removal and new décor they would do just fine. At least nothing was pepto-bismol pink! There were times I asked myself, "how did we get into this?" The appliances were painted with the correct paint and look just fine. My dad fixed the screen patio and all the leaky pipes. The yard would wait until fall, and we did some finishing up in the basement where my workshop would be. It sounds like we did a lot and we did. I have to give credit to my father. My dad was here at our home every morning like clock work. Dad was retired and this was like his job. He enjoyed it and all he asked for was a tuna sandwich and he would head back to his home around two or three each day. As dad came by we saw the pipes in every bathroom replaced, doors removed. Closet doors were fixed and there was daily work on trims and windows. Dad kept an eye on the men we hired to do a lot of the work we could not. We did so much so quickly we had to stop and recoup. We took a long break. Not much else but yard work would be done for a few years.

I guess when you are young you can live with so much still undone because you have a dream and you know in time-- with a lot of hard work and sweat-- you can take a house that was neglected over the years and truly make it yours. These older homes are our history, and when you take them and add love, they will give you back all you put into them. I never worried much about the kitchen not being done right now, I knew it would be someday. I was just happy to walk through my old house with the knowledge that we loved it and it loved us back.

Years have gone by. Tim and I would always save to do something else needed to be done. We did not take as many vacations as friends did and many nights were spent sitting outback enjoying our yard and talking about what we would do next. This old house and all it problems became our  forever home. When you find a house you love, you become patient. You can envision what you plan for and eventually you can make it come true. Nothing comes easy.

Tim and I put a lot of time and work into our yard before we even did the kitchen. It might have been the dread of going through the renovation or maybe just the fun of working in the yard. Over the years we added ponds, walk ways, trees, gardens, and finally a garage. It is funny to me now how I would walk through gardens when I was in the garden club and wonder how people get all this done! Now here we are always messing around in the yard and now I know it took years of hard work, days of caring and having your spouse thinking the same ideas or at the least being by your side cheering you on.
The  kitchen was my biggest dream! It took years to get to ,but  eventually we gutted to the kitchen and it turned out just how I had always wanted it. We took a turn and did something not planned and  renovated Ashley's room to give her more space as she went into college (and to store her growing collection of shoes).  The bathrooms have had some minor fixes, but full remodels are what I see in the near future.

It has been a journey with this old house. We could have just stayed where we were or found a house with nothing to do but live in. If we could go back, we would not change a thing. This old house has been part of our lives, all the good and the bad. The wintery day we moved in and the heater would not turn on, the day the leak poured from the upper bathroom down to the kitchen. It does not matter if you buy old or new, you will have issues.

If you are someone getting ready to renovate just prepare yourself for what is to come. Take a deep breath! Do not be afraid because I can tell you it is all worth it! After you get a little more silver in your hair and fuss to anyone who will listen, the dream becomes reality and you slowly forget for a while about all the mess that you put up with. You're so grateful and glad it is over! You swear you will never use that fix-it guy again and you can't deal with any more remodeling... until the next plan.





We had a lot of sanding to be done and all the floors were beautifully refinished.
 The dining room flooring had to all be taken out and the man we hired put a few old
 and a few new all the way through. You would never know.

 

believe it or not I lived with this for years! For some crazy
reason Tim and most men thought this was pretty nice.
Something about real wood and custom. It is all gone after 15 years!

All olive oven and sink .We were stylin'

 

This was just horrid! Lavender flooring and these cabinets!

 

 lavender trim! Was this ever in style?

 

The back patio was old and broken

We ordered all the windows and dad with

some help from Tim put them all in.

Yes, it was THAT bad!

Everywhere we looked we found crazy stuff. Like the way
 the previous owner cut a dog door into the storage area.



Looking back and remembering how it all started out.


 Dad you gave us the courage to take
on a challenge.

 

Bloom like a rose

Who does not love the beauty of the lovely rose? There are three species: (wild) roses & their hybrids, Old Garden roses, and Modern roses. Over the years I have enjoyed rose bushes, blankets of roses that are like ground cover, and climbing roses that sometimes grew where they were not suppose to. Tim's mother was a huge fan of roses. Because of my mother-in-law, Landa, I learned so much about roses. In our early years of marriage, Tim and I had a little garden of roses and some beautiful climbers that went up our deck. I mixed in some clematis and enjoyed the beauty all summer long. I always have a spot in my gardens or a pot for a mini rose or two, and I love rose vines! Oh how I wish I could have them everywhere!

Roses are some of the most beautiful flowers to look at. A single rose can stand out in a garden and grab everyone's attention. But roses have a few enemies and if  not watched after they can be nibbled on by bugs that make the leaves look like lace and the buds deformed. They can get black spot, caused by the fungus from hot, humid, and rainy days, and the destructive disease  can spread from one plant to another. You may walk by and not notice the sad plant at first, until suddenly all the leaves start to fall to the ground and all that is left is a sad looking image of naked limbs. I bring that up because my climbers were always demanding attention. Even though I did all I could to control disease, the black spot was always trying to take over. I loved those roses too much to give up and right up until the day we moved, I would rake away the bad leaves, mix up special ingredients for spraying them, and I paid plenty of attention to them. The love came shining through every year when they would bloom in all their glory. I am happy to say that today  you can purchase easy care free and disease free roses such as the Knock Out Series and the Oso Easy Series.


This is my rose bush that was too

beautiful to die!

As I take care of my gardens I know that how they are treated determines how they will thrive. Where you plant your roses will determine how they grow. Look at this simple rose bush to the right. We had it out in full sun before we had to move it. The rose was always beautiful. I would prune and take care of it. When we decided to build a small pond and dug this pretty rose up, we felt the spot we replanted it in was perfect with the right sun and drainage. The first year it was fine, but after that, the small trees around this vibrant rose bush started to tower over it and the shade darkened the rose bush's light. After a few years, the rose bush just melted into the shade. We all knew it was there, but because it was not reaching out and showing off those beautiful blooms we just did not stop to realize it was dying. 



The struggle of the rose bush reminds me how people might be living in society. The rose, I realized, was still trying to live. I started to look at it more and saw the trees that once allowed this rose to flourish and bloom were not this rose's friend. The rose was never meant to be planted there. I made a mistake in thinking it would be happy there, but I could not move it because it was too weak! So I trimmed some of the trees up that had grown over it. I started to look at it, realized it was trying hard to live again. I fed it rose food and I watched over it and admired it every time I walked to that area that I had once just passed by. Then one day, I noticed something that I hadn't before--  it had stretched it branches out, twisting around the tree branches and it was growing up past all that darkness. It had curved over and felt like a tunnel of roses! This rose could not be stopped! As if to say "I am here and nothing you can do can stop me!" Everyone is in awe of the beauty that is shining bright and more beautiful than ever! When I realized it is hurting for life, I started to help. It had to start over, it had to be loved, and it had to know it could bloom again, that it could stand alone and do things no one ever expected.



Tranquility

Closing

We would love to say CONGRATULATIONS to the Snyder family on the sale of their home today.  They were amazing to work for.  To the buyers, CONGRATULATIONS, on your new home! We are so happy for you.
On a side note, CONGRATULATIONS to Mr. Numbers on your home being under contract today.  Looking forward to closing on your home in two weeks.  We are happy for you.
Being an agent to these wonderful people, has been our jobs one of the best things we could do!  Thank you guys!

Something about that old house

Are you in an older home? Are you about to buy, but not even thinking about an older home? Over the next few weeks I hope to write about some of my thoughts about the good and not so good things on buying old verses buying new. Many families are out house hunting for that perfect home. I've met many home buyers trying to decide between old and new. I have lived in a new house, a five year old house, and a house built in the mid 60's-- our final and forever home. All houses have their good points and their bad points but it really depends on what you-- the buyer, home maker and dreamer-- are looking for.

When Tim and I were young and first married, we didn't even think about buying an old house. We wanted something new! We wanted fresh paint, new trim, a new neighborhood. Everything new! We were too young to worry about anything going wrong. So we bought a cute little starter home that was built for us, move in ready! We lived there two years, and didn't have anything bad to say about the sweet little home. The truth is we were just in awe of another area. We wanted trees! We wanted a little more space and we wanted a neighborhood that would feel like we could stretch out our arms and say this is our piece of earth!



After a third move, we settled down with an older house in 1999 when our daughter was barely two years old. It was built in 1967 and it needed so much work! Many people get scared off by old homes like the one we bought, but my dad went along with me on the first look and he told us if we bought in the right neighborhood and got a good price the blood, sweat, and tears would all pay off in the end. Dad new a lot about property as he managed a finance company, and he also knew a lot about renovating. My granddad ,his father, was a contractor. While looking at this old house, dad started telling me stories I had never heard before. Like about how he used to go with his dad during the summers and help him when he would build not only homes and businesses but wine cellars for people. He would use knotty pine and dad recalled one with a captain's wheel in it. As dad told the story, he put his hand on the old den wall while we looked at the room. He told me NEVER paint over this wood-- it is something you just don't find anymore. Another den area was made from Solid oak panels. I did think that was really pretty and in a way masculine. Dad repeated that we should never touch the walls with paint. As we went through this old house, dad seemed to light up. He was pointing out how well built the house was. He pointed out the huge metal beams in the basement. The floors were all oak and it would take some sanding to get them back to their original beauty. He pointed out the marble entrance flooring and how much that would cost to reproduce today. There was a huge screened porch that needed work but dad told me right away how nice that would be and he noted the brick flooring. He talked about how it could be easily finished into living space some day. As we walked through he was talking about what a great house it was. All brick but the added closing of the screen porch.  Dad loved EVERYTHING he saw. It was kind of funny how my first impressions of the old house changed. What I saw in the ugly wall paper suddenly became an image of painted walls and plenty of space to have a REAL living room area for all my collections. Or maybe future music room. The ugly, unfinished fireplace  could be finished and those built in bookcases of solid oak could hold old books or anything else I wanted. The kitchen only needed new flooring and those old olive appliances could be painted till they needed to be replaced. I mean heck, dad said that was the Rolls-Royce of double ovens in the day. Those old bathrooms of 60's colors were not so bad when I realized they were all not too small, held solid marble counters,double vanities and had heated flooring. The wall hung toilets were something I had never seen and. I mean, think how easy it is to clean around them! Lighting hanging from chains were that cool vintage look. Every closet was of cedar! Huge bedrooms!  I never would have thought it, but this old house was the home of my dreams!





As dad and I walked outside we looked around the old sad yard and my heart leaped. THIS was my blank canvas! The yard of all yards!! I had lots of space to garden and my imagination ran wild. Nothing we had seen had anything like this old home! Looking at the neighborhood it could not get any better. So next step: bring Tim.



As I mentioned, some of the features you might get with older home are larger yards! As in our case, we have over 5 acres in the heart of Clarksville. Other homes I have listed recently and in the past are anywhere from one acre to many acres. Not all older homes hold acreage but most have larger yards than the new neighborhoods we see today. Remember, you can change a house in many ways but you can not add land to it. You might find that many older homes have bigger bedrooms  and larger family rooms, or they have divided rooms that just need a wall down to make them huge.. Sure, the bathrooms sometimes are not as big, but you are paying for that dead space in the bathroom in the size of a small bedroom. Though many people love those magnificent bathrooms, others may just want a bathroom of regular size if it means a trade off for something else. Besides you just need to look carefully and you may find the space to make that master bathroom larger in a few years when you invest in some upgrading.

Something else to consider when you get into an old house is the neighborhood. Usually they have plenty of trees that are already beautiful and mature. They have established shrubs and yards already happy with green grass. They may need some fertilizing, but hey you should do that either way, right?

These are just a few of the good qualities I love about an older home. I am not saying it is for everyone and my friends all thought we were nuts leaving our perfectly nice newer home in the lovely area we were in. But adding on would be costly and we could not see it as our forever home.



My childhood friend decided to go back to our old stomping grounds and buy near family. This is a huge remodel but they are taking their own time and working on it one day at a time. It may not be their forever home, but sometimes we do things to be close to our parents to help out in their senior years. I think they are doing a wonderful job. You can call it sweat equity! You may enjoy my friend Kathy's blog as they show progress every couple weeks or so on their older house they are renovating at   Kathy's Blog

So next time you think about an old house think about the details. Think about what it can be again and not what people before you have done. You might see that old house in a new light.

"If you can dream it, you can do it".. ~Walt Disney

Calling All Comic Lovers

Hello there, you haven't met me yet but my name is Ashley Cash and I'm the daughter of Pam. I'm a college Junior, an English major, and a Creative Writing minor. I have a particular love for superheroes, primarily DC (Batman, Supergirl, Flash, etc.) and last fall I was introduced to my favorite spot in Clarksville to date! Rick's Comic City is the name of the local comic shop that has brought so many fun days into my life. With a wonderful staff, kid friendly atmosphere, and good organization, this is my favorite place to pick up the newest issues of Justice League of America and Red Hood and the Outlaws-- along with many other series. 

Before I went to Rick's I attempted to go to some local chain bookstores in order to get my comic fix, but I usually walked out empty handed after seeing the paper issues bent and in such a disarray I couldn't even find what I wanted. However with their well organized system, separating Marvel from DC from Dark Horse and indie comics, I am able to bee line to the series I want and glance through the choice of covers that bookstore chains don't always provide. If what I'm after isn't on the shelf, I can just check the labeled longboxes-- something I have grown very used to in my attempt to gather all the Rebirth: Batman series as well as looking for certain issues of different series that continue crossover plots.

For the reason of comics, Wednesday has become my favorite day of the week. Why? Because Wednesday is new comic day! While those of us familiar with comics know exactly what this means, those new may not-- this is the day when new issues are released. Some series release every week, or just twice or once a month. Don't think you can get out to get those issues on time? Rick's provides hold boxes for people who plan to get five or more titles a month with a $20 deposit and more information about that can be found here. I find comics are something I look forward to during my week-- getting my hands on that next part of the story to find out what happens next is super exciting and collecting is a relatively inexpensive hobby. Per week, I spend about $7 on my comics, maybe a little more on the weeks I get the larger books that go to a four or six issue series. 

These are a few of my favorite trade paperbacks!

Don't think you want the pressure on collecting single issues? Well that's okay-- Rick's has shelves of trade paperback copies of comics you might want to read! These are paperbacks that hold about six issues per volume, and they can be easier to store on your own bookshelf at home. They are also incredibly useful if you want to start a series twenty-something issues in without going back to find each and every missed issue. If you are interested in collecting comics by issue rather than trades, however, you can find everything you need in order to safely store your growing collection of comics right in Rick's. They have a good variety of bags and boards as well as long boxes! These are things I didn't even know I needed before stepping into their shop, but having bags to slip my books into certainly makes a difference to keep my comics safe and without damage. So far I haven't had to invest in a long box, but I plan to by the end of the summer for storage reasons.



These issues are bagged to keep them clean and the
boards insure that they won't get bent!

Wanting something new to start off the summer? DC Comics is starting their Loony Toons crossover the first week of June with a 100 page spectacular! Following titles include Martian Manhunter/Marvin the Martian, Wonder Woman/Tazmanian Devil, and the one I'm looking forward to Batman/Elmer Fudd! More of a Marvel person? Star Wars: Darth Vader starts at the first Wednesday (that's right, there's comics just for Star Wars lovers!), and then you have Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spiderman coming a few weeks in! Not really a superhero or Star Wars person? That's alright, too! At the end of May (the 31st being a Wednesday) Archie Comics is releasing Sabrina the Teenage Witch, which I already have on my pull list; Game of Thrones: Clash of Kings is there for the fans of A Song of Fire and Ice; Action Lab Comics is releasing an adorable looking comic called Kid Sherlock where John Watson is the only dog at school; and for 80's movies fans, there's a new Bill and Ted adventure in Bill and Ted Save the Universe.

Action figures, Funko Pops!, and a FNAF Mystery Mini

If you need some help keeping up with your purchases, check out The League of Comic Geeks website where you can keep track of what you have, what you've read, and work out your pull list! It'll even add up the value of your collection and what you're due to spend each week which is super helpful.

So if you're looking for something fun to read, something new to experience, and some great people to talk to, go by Rick's and find yourself a comic to delve into! They also have collectable action figures, Funko figurines, and 12 inch statues for those who like to have their heroes to look at. You can find this great comic shop at 1923 Madison St, Suite H, Clarksville, TN 37043.  Start something new this summer and pick up a book!

 

 

 

Welcome Home

Sitting in the bleachers on Wednesday brought back many memories of years ago when Dave come home from two different deployments to Iraq.  Happiness, sadness, and the uncertainty.  Why would one person have those three different emotions at one time is a very good question to ask.
Happiness is because my love, my best friend, my children's father is coming home.  The day that we had hoped for a long time was finally here. 
Sadness because that some families didn't have those love ones coming home.  They had lost their love ones.  A sadness that is hard to explain unless it had happen to you.  We lost a few good soldiers while Dave was deployed too early in their lives.
Uncertainty because you are not sure how your soldier will be.  They tell us, that war changes them but you never know how till they come home.  Yu know you will be there to help them in this transition but not sure if you know how.   In the end, the best things to do is to listen to them and be there as needed.
So as I said, I am sitting here again.  This time not for Dave, since he retired 8 years ago but for another person who is special to our family.... Specialist Elijah Ellis.
Who is he you ask?  He is my daughter's Kiana boyfriend.  He had been deployed for 9 months to Afghanistan and we are happy to have him home. 
I am sitting here alone.  No Kiana is in sight.  Another question.... where is she?
Home asleep most likely.  Eli told her, he would be returning another day to surprise her.  Since, I didn't want him to come back to no one to welcome him, I came today. 
Once he arrives, I will be taking pictures so she can have later and then I will be bringing him back tour place.   (Hope she is awake, without bedhead) to surprise her.
This is going to be a happy day for Eli and Kiana.  This is a day both have been waiting for.
It is time to go on the airstrip to welcome them and then they will be getting into formation to walk into hanger.  The time is getting closer to be able to see him and tell him he was missed by all
The hanger doors are opening and they are marching in.  Tears are forming in my eyes because I am so proud of them all and happy that they made it home safely.   This is a special day for all in this hanger. 
They are release for 15 minutes to spend with their families.  Soldiers are released to their husband, wives, children, parents, friends, and siblings.  Hugs, kisses, and tears are flowing.  Happiness is here.  We have are loved ones home.
Everyone, this is a joyous event.  Thank all the Soldiers for your freedom and say a silent prayers for the ones we have lost.

http://clarksvillenow.com/local/172-screaming-eagles-come-home-from-afghanistan/

Say cheesecake!

These are individual cheesecakes I like to get
 to treat myself on that rare occasion.

When you get a sweet tooth and you want just enough for that craving, but don't have time to make something that will tempt you for days, I suggest B's Cheesecake. Mom and I were finishing up her day of doctor appointments when she remembered reading about this local sweets shop off Riverside Drive. We went by and I ran in to check it out. It is a cute little shop with friendly owners and there were a few people sitting at tables enjoying their cakes. The little cheesecakes are just the perfect size, not to mention the flavors! There is so much variety from strawberry to raspberry, chocolate to pecan. Each day is a different surprise of flavors and you can check there Facebook page to see what is available for the day, or just call the bakery.  





Last week I went back and I picked up a few to share with a couple special friends and my family. It is just a way to say you are special. I hope you have a sweet day! Surprising someone with sweets makes me happy and it especially made my daughter happy! These little treats do make the perfect thank you surprise for a friend who might be feeling bad on a certain day. Just the right kind of treat to cheer up any cloudy day!  

 Life is too short not to eat cheesecake!

Wordless Wednesday

Keep calm and keep the house clean!

I am happy knowing Jim is here washing the house.
No more dirty windows! No more nasty mildew.
No more bird poo on the columns!

If you love something, you keep it clean. We wash our cars, the floors, and the pets we love. We wash our clothes and our dirty shoes. I hope we all wash off when we get dirty! So do you wash your house?

Seems many people list their homes after cleaning the interior and mowing the lawn, trimming the bushes and doing some touch up on that old paint. One thing all sellers need to think about when getting ready to have their agent list their home is washing the house. That means the trim, windows, doors and any vinyl siding. If  needed clean that driveway, deck, and sidewalk. All the things will make your home stand out when those potential buyer cruise by your home. YES put that one on the list to see!




There is nothing pretty about green exterior, not green by paint but by mildew and algae growing up exterior walls! Selling a home means preparing for that first impression. You want buyers to know your house has been cared for and this will make them feel at ease. You are making a statement that you keep your house maintained. This means less future problems they might have.

the columns are clean again!

Tim and I are not moving anytime soon but we have been having our home professionally washed for years. We usually make it every two years, but I started to realize we might need to start doing this every year. It does not cost very much when you consider how clean the windows look after it is all done. When you have many windows and plenty of glass and storms doors, its a time saving deal! It would take tall ladders and a lot of  time and work for us to get everything as clean as the professionals can. You might also just go ahead and have those gutters cleaned, too. Believe me they probably need it.

Every detail matters!

Taking care of your home and making sure it is clean and appealing means you are more likely to get closer to asking price or full price. You are competing with other homes and just being clean and well kept might put your home at #1 and SOLD!

We have been using the same house washer for years 'Clarksville Pressure Wash.' They also do patios and driveways. So go ahead, get that house washed-- make it sparkle and shine! Whether you are listing or just maintaining your home.

 

 

Make your heart happy. Show that you take care of the details by having your house washed!

Gateway Tire

Waking up early on a Monday morning is something I always dread doing but today it had to happen.  On Sunday, Dave noticed his car had a flat.  Ugh!!! Luckily he had purchased his tires at Gateway Tire and Service Center.  He is able to get it fix free there.
Already not wanting to go anyway so early, I wasn't looking forward to go to get it fixed.  But as soon as I waking in to Gateway Tired and Service Center, I felt at ease.  With the friendly staff and warm environment, I knew I would be fine.
They had a much needed item for me there.  A coffee center where you can get a coffee.  If coffee is not your thing, they even offer tea.  They have a vendor machine and free popcorn too. 
I would recommend this place because every time I have come here for anything, I have always been treated with respect.  Some places I go to, I feel as I get taken of advantage of since I am a woman.  Here, I won't be. 
So if you are in need of any tire service, come to Gateway Tire and Service.  There are two locations located in Clarksville, Tennessee, with a total of 11 in Middle Tennessee.

http://www.gatewaytiremidtn.com/