The Land and Legacy Group

04/11/2025

I am disappointed to not see TN on this list.

Anybody have any information? Are we taking steps in the right direction regarding synthesized meat?

In the first quarter of 2025, state legislatures across the United States have proposed bills regulating cell-cultured meat, including both labeling requirements and sales restrictions. Cell-cultured meat, also known as “lab-grown meat” or even “fake meat”, is produced by cultivating animal ...

03/26/2025

Just received this in my inbox from the TN Association of Realtors

"Joshua,

We’re excited to share that Senate Joint Resolution 1 (SJR 1) has passed in the Tennessee Senate!

This resolution moves us one step closer to placing a constitutional amendment on the ballot to ban the state from ever imposing a tax on real property—a major win for Tennessee property owners.

Thanks to your advocacy, this important measure is moving forward. Tennessee REALTORS® made their voices heard, and lawmakers listened."

Very exciting news for our state! It's not law yet but we may actually see zero property taxes in TN😃😃

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03/21/2025

We are interested in connecting with a new to mid-career level real estate agent (licensed in TN) who is interested in joining our firm as our residential specialist in east TN. Most of our business in done in Knox and the surrounding counties but we do work all over east and some of middle TN.

While this will be a typical sales position as an affiliate with our firm, we are looking for someone who will be focused primary as serving as an assistant/TC for the principal broker, with the understanding that your business will grow as the team grows, but, who will also receive any and all residential buyer and seller leads our firm generates.

- Must have at least some experience in writing offers and handling documents in Transaction Desk.

- Coordinating with various venders (title companies, photography, lenders, etc.)

- Must have administrative talents, focused on attention to detail and enjoy working systems to coordinate and control documentation.

- Comfortable working remotely.

We are a Christian company and live out the tenants of the faith, both in business and in our personal lives. If you feel like you may be a good fit, or know someone who would, please DM us!

We are just getting started so this is a tremendous opportunity to get on on the ground floor of an emerging boutique style brokerage that is focused serving our clients and customers throughout east and some of central TN.

Thank you for taking the time to read this and we appreciate you!

03/20/2025

Great post from the good folks over at National Deer Association on how to ask land owners for permission to hunt/fish on their property.

Or you could always give us a ring and we'll discuss your options on becoming a land owner yourself😎

Happy first day of Spring y'all!

NDA's hunter recruitment coordinator shares her tips, based on experience, for gaining hunting or fishing access on prime private lands.

03/04/2025

Updating listing signs in Cumberland county😎

02/13/2025

Great insights on the effect of overseas aid

Here are two personal stories about foreign aid…

02/04/2025

Recently had a conversation with a small, local wild game processor about how we can expand his operation. I have the knowledge and contacts (access to capitol and real estate) to help him expand from just wild game into processing livestock as well but, when he called the state, he was told "changes are coming"🤔 and that it wasn't worth him trying to start a small facility🤯🤯.

Apparently, this is a common thread across state lines, as evidenced in this article by Joel Salatin. We seriously need change at the federal and state level.

I just walked in the door from speaking at a homeschool co-op in Bumpass, Virginia and hearing the most unbelievable story that must be shouted from the rooftops…

02/03/2025

Congrats to this years grant recipients!

NASHVILLE – Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher, D.V.M. is announcing nineteen businesses will benefit from the latest round of Agricultural Enterprise Fund (AEF) awards.

“The Agricultural Enterprise Fund is a vital resource for strengthening Tennessee's agricultural economy and fostering innovation in our rural communities," said Commissioner Charlie Hatcher, D.V.M. "This program supports the growth of agricultural and forestry businesses, and we are proud to invest in these projects that have the potential to transform our state's agricultural landscape, especially in areas that need it the most.”

AEF is a program that incentivizes new or expanding agricultural, food, and forestry businesses in Tennessee and supports Governor Lee’s priorities of job creation and economic growth in rural areas. Awards are made to those who demonstrate a potential for measurable impact on local farm income, access to markets, increased capacity, or agricultural innovation.

AEF grant recipients include:

1. Common John Brewing, Coffee County - brewery

2. Curvey Road Sawmill, Dickson County - forest products

3. East Tennessee Wood Products, Blount County - forest products

4. Hankins Forest Products, Hardeman County - forest products

5. Haskew Farms, Marion County - livestock feed manufacturing

6. Henosis, Davidson County - food manufacturing

7. Homestead Distilling Co., Cumberland County - distillery

8. Lexington Logging, Lawrence County - forest products

9. Local Meats, Greene County -meat processing

10. Lynchburg Grain Co., Moore County - grain storage

11. Mainstreet Athens, McMinn County - commercial kitchen

12. Mid-South Reproductive Services, Overton County - agricultural technology

13.Nashville Food Cooperative, Davidson County - food distribution

14. Ron Sinyard DBA Pallets Ready, Lawrence County - forest products

15. Shannon Meadows, Knox County - retail store and commercial kitchen

16. Smokin Oaks Organic Farms, Robertson County - food manufacturing

17. Tennessee Valley Commodities, Lawrence County - grain storage

18. The Honeytree LLC, Davidson County - food manufacturing

19. Wilhoit Farms, Hamilton County - livestock feed manufacturing

In total, the Agricultural Enterprise Fund has awarded nearly $11.5 million in funding to Tennessee agricultural and forestry businesses since the program’s launch in 2017. You can find more information about AEF at: agriculture.enterprisefund@tn.gov.

02/03/2025

Local discussion!

📍Upcoming Event: 2025 Speaker Series – Tackling Housing & Homelessness 🏡
As architects, we design and create spaces that provide shelter, comfort, security, and a sense of belonging—but when it comes to homelessness, the challenge goes beyond design. It requires collaboration, innovation, and community-driven solutions.

That’s why we are proud to help sponsor the 2025 Speaker Series: Building Solutions – Tackling Housing & Homelessness Together, hosted by the Farragut West Knox Chamber of Commerce. This event brings together leaders and experts to discuss real, impactful solutions for housing and homelessness in our region.

📅 Date: Tuesday, February 18, 2025
📍 Location: Cokesbury Church, 9919 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37922
🕦 Time: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM EST

We invite you to join us in this important conversation. Let’s work together to create safe, sustainable, and supportive housing for all.

🎟️ Get more information & purchase tickets here: Farragut Chamber Speaker Series

02/03/2025

Here is a small snippet on governmental updates from the state forestry association. Maybe we will start seeing a higher demand for 🌳red oak🌳 products.

"Defense Spending Bill Supports Red Oak in DOD Applications

The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which passed in December, includes language promoting the use of red oak in military vehicles in the final Committee Report accompanying the bill. The report directs the Department of Defense (DOD) and the General Services Administration (GSA) to move swiftly in transitioning from endangered apitong to domestically produced red oak for trailer bed and other applications and reads as follows: The committee strongly encourages the Department of Defense (DOD) to work with the General Services Administration to expeditiously implement Commercial Item Description A-A60057, which approves the use of domestic northern red oak lumber as the preferred decking materials for floorboards in DOD vehicle fleets. Expediting the transition to domestic Northern Red Oak lumber for hardwood floorboards in DOD vehicles would ensure that the Department would no longer rely on foreign sourced apitong hardwood, which is critically endangered and comes from tropical rain forests."

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