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POA, HOA Discuss Achievements and Continuity at State of the Village (TN) March 19, 2025
Villagers packed into the Community Church on March 13, as officials from the Homeowners and Property Owners Association gave their State of the Village address — discussing expenditures, developments and how they plan to build off of those past accomplishments with future progressions. Read the article…………………………….
Boone Lake Association wins statewide conservation award (TN) March 7, 2025
The Boone Lake Association (BLA) has received the Tennessee Association of Conservation Districts (TACD) conservation promotion award, the BLA announced in a release on Thursday. The BLA has been improving Northeast Tennessee’s water quality for 41 years and is the state’s oldest environmental group. BLA began as a homeowner’s association in 1983 and has grown to include several hundred volunteers. Read the article…………………………….
Residents still reeling from Nashville condo fire (TN) February 4, 2025
Fire ripped through a West Nashville condo complex less than a week ago. Neighbors are still trying to come to terms with the destruction. Smoke and flames could be seen for blocks, the Nashville Fire Department said. “The smoke was so thick that you could cut it with a knife,” resident Jeannette Myers told News 2. “You could cut it with a knife.” Read the article…………………………….
Tellico Village POA CEO Pillsbury steps down (TN) January 29, 2025
The Tellico Village Board of Directors have announced via a Tell-E-Flash that Property Owners Association CEO Chet Pillsbury has resigned. The resignation was said to have taken immediate effect, with the announcement thanking Pillsbury for efforts within the community and wishing him the best in his future endeavors. Read the article…………………………….
Tired of waiting for the city, neighborhood installs license plate readers (TN) January 17, 2025
Three license plate readers (LPRs) now sit at the entrances to the Harborview community, monitoring every car that passes by. It’s a project months in the making after a shooting at their community pool started the conversation. Bart Smith is one of those behind the push to get them installed. “They’ve only been up for two weeks now and even then, they’ve only been kind of semi-operational. We’re getting the power and the things right and they’re already helping,” Smith ...
Gate debate: Award-winning actress ready to go toe-to-toe with Chickasaw Gardens HOA (TN) January 7, 2025
A big name has joined Memphis’ great gate debate ahead of Tuesday’s Memphis City Council meeting where members will consider whether to approve a request to put up more gates, closing more streets in and out of posh Chickasaw Gardens. Award-winning actress and new Memphis homeowner Madeleine Stowe says she’s ready to go toe-to-toe with the Chickasaw Gardens Homeowner’s Association. Read the article…………………………….
Two pets were killed, four families were displaced following a fire at the Timber Lake Condominiums (TN) December 18, 2024
Two pets were killed and four families were displaced following a fire at the Timber Lake Condominiums overnight. Officials received the call around 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday and found one person was inside the building and couldn’t get out. Read the article…………………………….

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Tennessee Condo & HOA Articles

How East Tennessee’s Changing Weather Affects Your HOA Budget
East Tennessee weather doesn’t believe in boring. One minute it’s snowing, the next minute it’s grilling weather. And your HOA budget? It’s caught in the middle of this atmospheric rollercoaster. Let’s break down how these shifting skies impact your community’s bottom line, and why flexible, forward-thinking budgeting is more than just a nice-to-have. It’s a must. Read the article…………………………….
Taking Matters into His Own Hands: A Cautionary Tale in HOA Landscaping Disputes
Mr. Walker, a member of the Rivertrail Crossing Homeowners Association, verbally complained to a Board member that ivy growing on a common area was an eyesore. The Board member advised Mr. Walker to submit his concerns in writing to the Board for the Board to discuss and decide. Without submitting anything in writing, nor receiving approval from the Board to alter the common area, Mr. Walker proceeded to cut away the ivy. Read the article…………………………….
How to Build a Financially Stable HOA: Best Practices for Budgeting
Your HOA’s financial health goes beyond making sure the bills get paid, it’s about setting your community up for long-term success. As a board member, apart from approving expenses, you’re also the guardian of financial stability. Budgeting, planning, and smart money management are key to ensuring your HOA can handle anything from routine maintenance to unexpected surprises (because, let’s face it, surprises happen) Read the article…………………………….
Understanding Your Community Association’s Insurance Coverage
Protecting your community’s finances and assets is essential, and just as homeowners insurance protects individual properties, community association insurance protects your community. Various scenarios, from fallen trees on common property to injuries at the pool or damage to entrance monuments, highlight the importance of having the right insurance. Community association insurance ensures that the structures, services, and amenities you rely on remain protected, no matter what happens. Read the article…………………………….
Golf Carts In HOAs: Rules, Policies, and Insurance
Should you allow golf carts in HOAs? This is a question many HOA boards ask, especially those in charge of golf communities. While golf carts offer ease of transportation, they also have downsides. The best way to circumvent these downsides is to enact rules and policies that regulate the use of golf carts and ensure proper insurance coverage. Read the article…………………………….
East Tennessee HOAs: Tips to Strengthen Your Reserve Fund
Is your East Tennessee HOA reserve fund ready for the unexpected? A well-managed reserve fund can save the day if you have unexpected problems with a roof replacement, road repair, or a surprise maintenance issue. But building and maintaining that financial cushion takes effort and strategy. Read the article…………………………….
Why Sevier County Homeowners Associations Are Adopting Green Initiatives (TN)
How cool would it be sipping sweet tea on your porch in the heart of Sevier County, the Smoky Mountains painting the horizon while birds chirp, a gentle breeze rustles the trees, and the grass feels a little greener than it used to? Is that a moment you’d want to have it repeating in your everyday lives? Well, now you can do so because more and more Homeowners Associations (HOAs) are embracing green initiatives and transforming communities. Read the article…………………………….