Barry's Blog Covering all of Northeast Tennessee

 Elizabethton and Carter County, originally known as the Watauga Settlement, were first settled in 1769. Located on the Watauga River and centered around the Sycamore Shoals river crossing, this was the first of four permanent settlements located west of the Appalachian Mountains. Carter County w...

I am trying to find answers to questions I have as a newbie, and I am sure many others have the same questions.  If you have the time to respond to the Poll, I will make sure the info is used to help others like myself trying to learn about AR, rack up points, and not waste anyones time with post...

I have seen so many positive comments about AR.  I have seen a few negatives too.  So what are the things I need to watch out for since I know little about AR, blogging etc.?  I am trying to read and  learn how, and what to do, so please any advice will be helpful, and I thank you in advance!BL

 Don't forget to take time to breathe.  If only for one short moment in your day...stop, take in a deep breath, slow down for one moment, and refreash your mind.  I hope getting lost (if only for a second) in these photos will yield you a brief moment of peace in your crazy day.           

 Not just a great place to visit!  This is in my opinion on of to most beautiful places on earth, and I just wanted to share it with you!  I know some of you in the northern states may hate the snow, but we don't see that much of it, so it is a welcomed site each year.  East Tennessee is a great ...

Settled in the late 1760s, Carter County's historical notability is among the most fascinating in the state. Home of the first permanent settlement outside the original 13 colonies and the first majority-rule system of American democracy, the Watauga Settlement at Sycamore Shoals (in what is now ...

Barry was born locally in Kingsport, TN., and benefited many ways from an upbringing right here in the Tri-Cities area - relating and interacting with the people and businesses of this region come as just a way of life. Barry is a 1988 graduate of Unaka High School in Elizabethton, and earned his...

I am new to the whole blog thing, but I want to let all of you know that if you need a client taken care of in this area I will make sure they get the Royal Treatment!  I have been looking for something like this to meet agents around the country and feel confident when sending a referral.  Thank...