Nashville is growing so quickly it can be tough to keep up with all of the new businesses popping up. I try my best to keep my finger on the pulse of the growth and always try to support the locally owned businesses for more than one reason. Being a real estate professional is one of the most local jobs you can have. No one is more ‘IN’ the community than real estate agents. Not only are we working the streets day in and day out, but we are also often times meeting clients or colleagues out of the office during the work week. I try to schedule my meetings at locally owned coffee shops or restaurants. This serves many purposes. Plus, getting to actually know the business owners in your community is a vital part of growing your business while supporting other locals in theirs. Its nice to have a few safe spots you can always know your clients will be taken care or and it adds value when the staff is familiar with you. Plus, every once in a while, that business owner will have a ...