Tennessee

[ccwmlw]

Who is from Tennessee and where?

[J&R]

I do lawn work in Chattanooga but live in Georgia.

[Fireman D]

Nashville area!!!

[chariot]

I'm between knoxville and greeneville, closer to knoxville.

[Flat Top Lawn]

Maryville Tn. Just outside of Knoxville

[tennzman]

Mt. Juliet, TN!!!:blob2:

[WPLE]

I work in the Pickwick Lake area. TN/AL/MS

[ccwmlw]

Any of you boys from the Nashville area get down towards Murfreesboro?

[tennzman]

I'm in Murfreesboro all the time - I go to church there. I live in Mt. Juliet, but it's not very far from the new Nashville Superspeedway off of I-840. We do not cut any grass in Rutherford County, but have thought about trying. Let me know if you get more grass than you can handle..:D

[tennzman]

I forgot to mention - I deal with Murfreesboro Kubota. I use Bobcat mowers and the service dept. is great.

[ccwmlw]

How are they priced on Lawn Care equipment? They were extremely high when I priced my Kubota tractor, and I have not been back since.

[lawn perfection]

I'm in franklin,tn. Service franklin, sprig hill and columbia

[pottstim]

I am in the Jefferson City/Talbott area, which is 30 miles NE of Knoxville. :D

[cclllc]

Lebanon,Tn

[Bigfoot]

I service Kingsport & surrounding areas.

[crawdad]

I'm mowing up here in Crawdad Holler, of course you've heard of Crawdad Holler. I got the biggest oufit this side o' Pixley...
jes' call me ...
Crawdad

[imograss]

nashville, i service the belle meade, green hills, forrest hills areas.

[Hookset]

Selmer, Tn. 45 minutes from Jackson. Just started Tennessee Lawn Spray. Looking for work in the surrounding area. If you want your lawns to look there best you need to call Tennessee Lawn Spray (chartered, lic. and ins.).

[MikeLT1Z28]

memphis here.

[chines63]

:confused: :sleeping:

Only in Collierville and east Memphis. To old to travel far.

[Doster's L & L]

NW Tn in Weakley Co

[Tomari Landscaping]

Old Hickory,Tennessee. I service Old Hickory and the Mt.Juliet areas.:waving:

[smokymoose]

Gentleman,
I am in need of a reliable LCO to service my Grandparents place in the Kingsport - Memorial Drive (just outside the city limits). They have about 2-3 acres of grass most it of hilly,(big surprise?). I now live in Georgia and can't help. I have my parents who you will be billing and communicating with. They live in Colonial Hieghts. If any of you are interested please contact me at waltonfamilylawn@msn.com.;my name is Josh. I will be glad to get you in contact.These are good people to deal with, Native East Tensenesses and very laid back.
Thank You.

[leeslawncare]

I'am here in chattanooga .anyone else besides J R an i?

[summergrove]

I used to live in cleveland. Somehow I ended up here in sweetonion country.I evny you guys on the east never cared much for western tenn seems like a different state. Any of you guys in chattown use exmark I used to drive the 30 miles to dalton to use b&b tractor the place looks dumpy but Charlie knows what customer service is. I didn't even buy from him we bought our exmarks from tidmores (don't ever go there) but every time I had a problem B&B couldn't fix quickly he would give me a demo untill it was done. The one good thing about living in southern ga though you guys are wet and cold I just got back from running shorts abd tee shirt. Have fun GO VOLS!!!

[Tomari Landscaping]

Middle Tennessee is a great place,not so sure about west Tennessee. The lawn season in middle Tennessee runs from March till late December usually (Global warming does help!). Rains a lot here and that means more grass to mow and shrub trimming! :blob2:

[Frosty_03]

Millington TN here!!!!!!!!!:cool2:

[summergrove]

I wasn't trying to insult the rest of the state I haven't seen much of middle tn. I'm sure it is nice. Its just when I think of tn I think of the smokies and cumberland plateu. It sure is nice driving back into the state and having lookout MT welcoming you back.The biggest elevation change here is at the dump.

[jkelton]

I am based out of Murfreesboro, but I have serviced areas as far north as Clarksville and as far south as Winchester.

[ccwmlw]

jkelton, I am based out of the boro too. It is nice meet you.

[Tomari Landscaping]

So what are you "Boro" boys doing in all this cold weather? How are you staying busy or are you?

Tom:dizzy:

[jkelton]

Right now its pretty slow. My only business is blowing mulch products, so this time of the year will always be slow for me, but I am going out today to blow some mulch. I know several landscapers in the area are doing some landscape installs, others are doing clean-up jobs - of course, these have been a little difficult to do since we seem to be getting rain ever few days.

ccwmlw-Is that a RedMax trimmer on your avatar?

[ccwmlw]

I got the trimmer off this site, but I thought it was one.

I have a few more jobs to do, but the weather is not helping me out. I sale firewood to keep me busy. I am selling 8 to 10 ricks a week right now.

[danny m.]

I live in Readyville and Icut in Woodbury, Murfreesboro and Nashville. It is nice to hear about someone in my area.:blob3:

[ccwmlw]

danny m., I live in the Readyville area too, the Rutherford county side.

[macaw]

I'm located in Rogersville, but mow 1 Kingsport and 1 in New Canton. Most of my business is in Rogersville. I wouldn't go that far but these are customers that have 2 or more propertys (each approx. 3+ acres) and they pay well......

[Bigfoot]

Hello macaw & welcome to Lawnsite. I am located in the eastern end of Hawkins County.

[steveone]

Im in nashville I cute in mufreesboro for two jobs most the time i stay nsshville but will go any were some one need me.If any one need my help are i can help you landscapingone@att.net

[imograss]

steveone,
What parts of Nashville are you servicing? I service the Belle Meade, Green Hills, Forrest Hills ect. areas.
Tim

[steveone]

imograss how are you doing. Most the time in brentwood,mufreesboro,lavergne,hendersonville.I want to add a new crew so i need some new jobs. My business name is Tennessee Scenery Landscaping & Lawncare.

[lawndude2004]

maryville, TN --where the grass always grows and we have to mow

[stevo22]

collierville here---work in g'town, east memphis, cordova, and c'ville of course...

[Lance Isaacs]

Hi my name is Lance Isaacs and I am from East Tennessee. Johnson City to be exact. Nice to meet everyone.

[BODIDDLY]

murfreesboro,tn

[imograss]

Anyone in the area in need of a 16' trailer??

[Expert Lawns]

what are you asking? $$

[imograss]

900.00 negotiable.

[BODIDDLY]

how do you go about getting residential yards?I do flyers...

[Bryn]

I'm in Columbia, TN. Looking to add HLT to pest control/WDO in the near future. Do so much overlap outside with PCO/WDO, thought HLT would be an added bonus. Run routes in Nashville,
Lewisburg, Hoenwald, basically all over the place. No grass cutting, purely chemical.

Any help, suggestions, or get togethers would be appreciated.

Bryn

[KKEES]

I am based out of Franklin in the Cool Springs area. Working in Franklin/Brentwood mainly. What's up jkelton? I met you last year on this forum...........you can't miss that sweet truck :)

[jkelton]

Hey Kris, how have you been? I think I remember seeing you in town (or at least your truck) a few months ago, probably back in the early fall. You can't miss that beautiful logo you guys have - it's one of the best I've seen around here. Is it cold enough for you?

[KKEES]

You probably saw me....I was over there yesterday afternoon. No worries! When I'm in the boro I'm spending money not making it! :) Spending either on those hotties around campus or Mountain bike stuff at MOAB. Thanks for the logo compliment, I was wondering if you could tell me how to get it under my username on this forum like yours. Also, email me.....I want to ask you about your website which is very thorough.

[Mowmoney00]

We're in the Boro too.....

[Mowmoney00]

Hey Danny M. and JKelton.....Good to see you on here. Hope you guys are staying busy. I'll see you around town.

[smmtns]

Maryville, TN.

[LAWNBUSTERS]

We service Harriman, Rockwood, & Kingston area. Been here 20 years, and lovin it. Have ya all noticed our state appears to not have a Lawn & Landscape Association, as does our neighboring states, it's not listed anyway with the others in Landscape Management. Do we have one? Often wondered about the "undercutters", makes it hard on us fellas who understand that it is necessary to carry CGL & Comm.Auto, updated equipment cost, business tax, commercial trailer tags, etc. but to force the issue, opens up a whole new can of worms. Moving back to the Positive, Hello to all you fellow lawncareians who sweat just as hard as we do here in the same great state of Tennessee.

[crashman]

Hello to my fellow Tennesseans. I'm a newby to the site & the biz. So far the info i have read has been extremely helpful and inlightening. Hopefully when I have some newby questions to ask, everybody will have some patience with me. I have to start somewhere just like everybody else. I live and work in west Knoxville and I just moved back here from Virginia Beach, VA after having to retire on disability. Enough about me, Just wanted to say hi and hope everyone has a successful year.

[crashman]

Sorry about the spelling thing, Suppose to be "newbe". Brain gets moving faster than the fingers.

[imograss]

Welcome aboard crashman!

[jlcare]

I live in Cordova but work all over Memphis and north Mississippi.

[swim]

Hello to everyone in TN. I Keep watching the weather hoping for a warm up in the 7 day. I'm getting cabin fever reading all the lawn posts. I can't wait for the March green up and to get back to mowing. I'll see you middle TN. guys around Franklin and Brentwood if I don't go crazy couped up in the house first.:dizzy:

[Mowmoney00]

This is for anyone in the Murfreesboro, TN. area that would like to sell their customer list.

We are looking to expand our property maintenace services and would like to here from anyone that is interested in selling.

Serious request please email me with your interst and contact information.

*****************

"Boy I can't wait for those wonderful spring tempetures again. Working in this 30 degree weather is for the birds"

I'm sure i'll see all you guys out there real soon......Have a great and productive year !!!!!

[Mowmoney00]

Sorry guys .... I was typing to fast to realize that I have a spelling proplem tonight - LOL

WOOOOOO HOOOOOO

[jkelton]

Hey, it looks like you guys are going to get a little more winter weather today and tomorrow. I'll be thinking about you while I enjoy sunny 75 degree weather here in Mexico City! I'll be down here until the 17th!

[Mowmoney00]

Hey Jason.....Don't rub it in unless your gonna let us tag along....LOL

Have a great vacation.....Bring me back a couple of good Margaritas

[jkelton]

My wife and I are in the process of adopting a little girl (she is 3 months old) here in Mexico City. We will probably have to come back in a few weeks to bring her home. I hate to be away from M´Boro for a long time, but it will be worth it.

[J&R]

Originally posted by jkelton
My wife and I are in the process of adopting a little girl (she is 3 months old) here in Mexico City. We will probably have to come back in a few weeks to bring her home. I hate to be away from M´Boro for a long time, but it will be worth it. That's a great thing your doing. I myself was adopted some 51 years ago. I had the best mon & dad anybody would have. There not here on GOD green earth now but will allways be in my heart.

[crewforeman]

Memphis here. Grew up here then moved to Hendersonville for acouple years and been back here for about 4 years now. Worked in the green industry all but about two of the last 10 years. Just cant seem to work inside even though I complain every winter about being cold and every summer about being hot.

[Sain Lawn Care]

Hellooooo, I live Wilson co and cut in the mt juliet, Lebanon, donelson, old hickory and hermitage areas.

[BODIDDLY]

to anybody in murfreesboro,where is the cheapest place to get good quality blades and to get mulch?

[jkelton]

Bodiddly,
As far a picking up mulch, check out The Mulch Company off of Hwy 96 towards Lascassas - between Clark Blvd. and Northfield/Rutherford Blvd. If you have a job that you would like to have blown in for you, look no further than myself - that is what I do.

[BODIDDLY]

the mulch company.thats where i go. i sould be in your computer, just thought i would see where everyone else goes!

[madkad]

Nashville,Green Hills,West Meade,Bellvue areas//Michael Browns Lawn & Landscaping Svc

[imograss]

I service the same areas as mdkad
Tim

[squad7]

First year in the business,Knoxville area

[johndeeregreen]

Memphis here, looking for a job working with a company.

[cutnitclose]

Murfreesboro here...... new to the business

[imograss]

Welcome cutinitclose.

[cutnitclose]

Thanx imograss....... I don't have the first yard yet..... I've bought the equipment, now I'm trying to figure out how to pick up some yards....

[metro-hp_48]

Shouldn't be too hard to figure out how to pick up some yards, with all the great info here, considering the vast knowledge of the members here. (as long as I'm here. I might as well add myself to the ever growing list, as one being from TN, too.)

[swim]

Welcome to Tennessee metro-hp glad to see you made the move. What area are you going to be working in? Maybe see you in the field or at the mower store.

And also hello to cutnitclose good luck with your business.

[metro-hp_48]

Hey Swim, was just down your way. Had to go down and pick up a mower (Deere dealer) for a friend. (his personal homeowner rider) [ever hear of Little Texas?]
I only work in the BEST areas of Nashville, you know...Settle Court, Dodge City, the Jungle, J.C. Napier, ect. I just parked my equip. on Jo Johnston Ave. (by the train tracks) over night, and plan to go get it later....it should be there. (a little joke for the locals)

Really, I mostly work in the N.W. Davidson county area.
Have to go look at several today in the 'Boro (right off Shelbyville hwy........ Barfield)

[ccwmlw]

Thanks jkelton with the info on the mulch company. I checked them out, and I got a lot better price.

[jkelton]

No problem - Dennis will definitely take care of you there.

[cutnitclose]

Does anyone know anybody in middle tennessee that does brick mailboxes?.... I want one built

[ccwmlw]

jkelton I used The Mulch Co. this weekend, and he showed me your rig. Man it looks great!

[jkelton]

Thanks! I have been trying to get back over there to see Dennis and give him some more brochures, but every time I think about it he is closed.

[dklawncare]

Hey Guys,
Man, I haven't been on this site for about 8 months.... We used to have just a middle Tn local thread, but I will go ahead and post on this one as well.... I service the Eastern Davidson and Wilson County Areas, I go as far east as Gladeville and as far west as nashville.... when is everyone starting at full speed? Still getting calls for more yards??? Good Luck this season....

[imograss]

Things have been rolling for me for 2 weeks now. If only the weather would cooperate.
Tim

[sawman65]

johnson city tn. i dont mow but i do sell & repair mowres for a living.
chuck mason equip sales
EXMARK, HUSTLER, DIXIE CHOPPER,STIHL
WILL BE HAVING AN OPEN HOUSE THE 25 LOWEST PRICES OF THE YEAR (423) 926-3881

[metro-hp_48]

Will have to drop by sawman65, and check it out.

[cutnitclose]

Is there anyone on here from Murfreesboro and based out in the Shebyville HWY. area... I have a guy that called out that way... and it is outside my area..

[bugspit]

Sawman - would you want to post directions, we might can make your open house a real success.

[metro-hp_48]

How big is your area cutnitclose?

[Mowmoney00]

Man its been awhile since I've been on here. Hope everyone is staying busy. WOW I JUST LOVE SPRING!!!!!!

If anyone in the Murfreesboro area wants to sell there customer list, give me a call.

"Hey Jason: talked with "Superman" lately. I'm sure he's filled your ears with the latest info. I'm changing the business name. Mike's really loving that !!!! Oh yeah....by the way. Congradulations on the baby...I'm soooo happy for you guys. Can't wait to see pictures."

[cutnitclose]

It really varies.... I will go just about anywhere, the yard I don't have anything else out that way.. and it is about 20 miles from my house.... Mowmoney what part of the boro are looking at? I have a guy that is needing his yard done out off rucker road "Sheyville Hwy"..

[lafrance4078]

Just starting. Already have 200 flyers out and no calls. Thinking of other ideas. North Knoxville.

[imograss]

Maybe you will pick a few up in some nice areas. Doing a good reasonable honest dependable job, is the best advertising you can do. Also let yoursef be seen on a Sat. This time a year people sometimes shop around for someone new and Sat. is the day most Homeowners will be there.
Tim

[cutnitclose]

Thank you swim..... I didn't see that earlier

[cutnitclose]

Special thanx to Metro for finding me a guy to do my mailbox......

[cutnitclose]

Metro, You da man....... That's awsome.......

[metro-hp_48]

Hey cutnitclose, where did you get that kool avatar? he he he
(never could get ahold of the "mailbox man", but will tomm.)

Hope they don't have I-24 down to 1 lane next Sat.

[jkelton]

Metro - I guess I wasn't the only one stuck in that traffic today. It took me almost two hours to get from Briley Pkwy to 840.

Jonathon,
I guess Superman is testing his trademark. What are you changing your name to? I could not imagine the difficulty in changing my business name. Thanks on the baby! My wife and I have been to Mexico City three time already - in fact, Connie is still in Mexico City with the baby.

[cutnitclose]

metro, you could make a fortune selling avatars I thought since I was such a rookie that the slingblade would fit me just right LOL.... jkelton I replied back I thought you mowed thanx for taking the time to get back with me and I will keep you in mind....

[metro-hp_48]

(cutnitclose, you have no idea about the $ and digital manipulation....just in my situations) Adobe Photoshop has been VERY good to me..he he he 4.0/ 5.0/ 5.5. Deff. paid my dues, though. (atleast 3K hours) The ONLY program that I would buy, if I had too.

Man, I had fun trying to find a slingblade (without mustard & bisquits..uh huh....lol)
So many diff. ways to have made yours. Figured it wouldn't be what you would want.

Just glad you liked it. (when I ask if you wanted the slingblade for your flyer or Avatar, I get confused.....do serveral for freinds and family a year......... actually, I'll kick some ideas of yours around, and shoot you some, just incase you ever need them)

[cutnitclose]

As usual you da man...

[metro-hp_48]

Just happened to think, I wish you could have seen the other ones. Still have the PSD files, so moving layers is deff. not a prob.
I'll get a few up, and send them to you (all under 10KB, plus you have a delete button.....so I can feel guilt free.....if you didn't like them)

[metro-hp_48]

Hmmm, actually, I just got up from my nap, and have alittle time on my hands. Any rough ideas you may have for a flyer? The more specific the better, so to speak.

[ccwmlw]

cutnitclose,
If you still need someone to cut that yard off Rucker Rd. let me know. I am over in that area.

[cutnitclose]

ccwmlw, No I don't guess he found another guy that lives over there too....... I tried to PM you but it would let me.... but if I get anymore calls for mowing way over there I will give you a shout....

[raintreelawns]

Hello all...I'm just starting out in the Murfreesboro area this year. Just wanted to introduce myself and say thanks in advance to all the help this site provides...

[ccwmlw]

cutniclose, what part of the boro do you cut so I can keep you in mind

[metro-hp_48]

Sup Rain? Welcome!

[raintreelawns]

Thanks, Metro...

I'm trying to get started, get my name out there.

[cdorris]

Greenbrier TN, New to this page not new to the business hi all..

[metro-hp_48]

Hey cdorris! Welcome to this page. Good luck in 2004.

[Mowmoney00]

Hey to all the new guys in the area. If you see us on a job site .. feel free to stop and say hi.

Does anyone have any good business names that they would like to share.....I'm all ears. Thanks everyone

Jason,
Yeah, Superman told me he trademarked his name. I personally think its overkill, but what can ya do. I'm not changing it because of him....I'm changing it because of conflicting customers. We're both growing way to fast and I don't want my advertising dollars going towards his business. It's the best thing to do right now. How's business going for you? I'm sure you really picked up lately. Talk to you soon Jason...

[shorty7616]

Mow in the Hendersonville, Donelson area, but go to school down in Murfreesboro.

[David Puryear]

Hello, just getting started in the Chattanooga area.

David Puryear
Cutting Edge Lawn care

[Lawn-Boys SC]

Inglewood anyone

[metro-hp_48]

Cut some in Inglewood.

[shorty7616]

Cut 1 in inglewood

[pwarren4]

Hello ya'll! :jester:

I'm an extreme newbie in Columbia, TN

I don't actually have any clients yet, haven't made up my mind if I want to pursue any yet either, but chances are good though.

Just bought a new eXmark Metro for my personal lawn. I found this site while shopping / studying. Had in the back of my mind the whole time I might search for some clients to do a cut-blow-n-go (maybe edge too). Right now I'm gonna just get used to my new mower for a couple of weeks and think about it.

[MastercutzLawnCareII]

Hey The boro here, Congrats on the new family member Jason, Hope it all works well for ya. Cutnitclose, I tried to send you a pm on the yard, but I guess you did not get it, but we cover just about all of Rutherford Co., parts of Wilson Co., Parts of Williamson Co., and just a lil of Cannon CO. Do not cover any of Davidson CO anymore, although we do always wind up down in Smyrna, LaVernge some, but I was just wanting to say hey agian. Oh yeah for you Readyville guys I only live 10 minutes form yall, Kinda over toward the Bradyville way. Hope you all have a great year and if ya see me anywhere feel free to yell at me........

Brian

[MastercutzLawnCareII]

Oh yeah, I have been around here for quite some time now, but it seems I always forget my password and email that I used at the time, so I usually have to reregister, LOL......

[MOJO7848]

Hey guys.. i am new to the site...I am from Franklin TN.. mainly here in Gassland and Fieldstone area... If any of you guys in Franklin need any help or can't do any lawns PM me.. I need some more yards.. I have a 32 and 36 TORO Wb. thanks ya'll.. Blake

[Mowmoney00]

Hey guys... anyone in the Murfreesboro area want to sell some residential accounts.

Also, I have an Blue Bird Aerator, (2) Slice Seeders, De-thatcher, Sod cutter, and Pressure Washer For Sale.

Please let me know if anyone is interested....Thanks

Hope you guys are having a good year! C-ya around

[Fescue Farmer]

West Knoxville here! Been in business for about 4 years and am slowly finding a niche with full maintenance of high end residentials; some install work; some retaining walls - still trying to figure out what I enjoy the most. Have done some holiday lighting - anyone seen the bradford pear tree at Aubrey's **** in Farragut this Christmas/NewYears? Strung with 2 1/2 miles of red minilights - 2 men 40 hours in a bucket truck! Dry spring this year - have been enjoying the lower humidity though.

[metro-hp_48]

Fescue Farmer.......got to love that name. Bet those lights were amazing! Would have never believed it could be a dry there, until my mom got back from there last night, (week vacation) and said it never rained. Rained here 2.2" in one day. Rained some everyday this week. Heavy at times, and supposed to be heavy/bad storms today.
Have a good 2004 season, Fescue Farmer. (post some pics of any Christmas lights you've done. (never get enough......favorite time of the year)

[cutnitclose]

MastercutzLawnCareII, I don't think I got that, but I will look.... I never heard anything back from the guy though.... Let me go look now...... What's up Metro...... I've got a guy that wants to come by and look at the pro-50 "gravely"..... also had a women that was suppose to come by buy mom's caddillac, but backed out... learned a good leason out of that one, I put 3 other people on hold for that one now I've still got the caddy, I'm going to have to reilist it for her again,....... Still don't know what I should ask for the gravely though.....

[cutnitclose]

MastercutzLawnCareII, checked my private message box, and didn't see anything in there.... Are you sure you sent it to me? I'm usually preety good about returning them..... I wear poor ole Metro out PM him all the time.....

[metro-hp_48]

Hey cutnitclose! How's it hanging? Bummer about that lady backing out of the Caddy deal. Hate it when that happens. You got any pics of the Gravely? (LOL. your more than welcome to PM me, anytime :-)! Later, Kyle! (Still raining!!!!!!)

(setting here lapping my valves in....was leaking a little bit past the intake valve. Will have less than 20.00 in it, when it gets through. (few gaskets)
You ever get that big 4X4 running good?

[cutnitclose]

I will take a few pics of the gravely...... I'm going to have to get the blades sharpened on it.....There is a lady that lives up the street that hadn't mowed this year "not once and she called me to stop by... I told here she would have to get a bush hog for her back yard, then I thought for a minute, and said what the heck... I took the thing down there, stuck it in low, and it actually went through the grass... It was at least knee deep "no joke" I couldn't believe it, That thing is a mule... On the 4x4 I have made a trade We are taking me heads and builind a 383..... and he is going to use the 400 to race with....... hopefully she will be back up and running by next week "fingers crossed"

[metro-hp_48]

Kool. ................... (those Gravelys are tough)

[cutnitclose]

Metro if you get a minute check your your Pm "if you don't mind" I need your advice........

[gpacheco]

I'm in Powell, right outside of Knoxville. Just getting started this year.

[Dixie Cutters]

I'm in Nashville - Service Brentwood, Forest Hills, Green Hills, Hillplace, and other areas in South and/or West Nashville.

[crazygator]

Hey everyone. I never get on here anymore, too busy. I was thinking about us having a LCO lunch somewhere and meeting with all.

What do you guys think? Somewhere in Nashville???

I service Brentwood, Bellemeade, Green Hills and Hermitage (for now).

Whats up Tim Sullivan? Nice to meet with you and the others for dinner that night.

Lets get a lunch or dinner going and make up a Tennessee chapter of LCO's.

[imograss]

Sounds good to me.

[dklawncare]

Hey crazygator....haven't seen you on in a while...I would love to have some sort of lunch....but didn't we discuss this last year and nothing ever surfaced? It would be cool to start up a local chapter though...

[crazygator]

Ok everyone think about when and where and we will sort out the details. If only a few show up, then maybe it will start others wanting to meet - If we do it regularly. Could work out to be a really good thing locally.

Next thing, I got a call with a lady wanting lawn service in Madison - Nashville area. Does anyone service that area? If so email me and I will send you the contact name and number.
wallacelawncare@mac.com

[metro-hp_48]

You name the place and time, an I'll be there! Glad to know your alive and well Crazygator. [them eXmarks are sweet aren't they?]

Later...... Metro-HP_48

[metro-hp_48]

Shorty7616 wants to get together (and had the EXCELLENT idea of BBQ......mmmmmm one of my favorites)

Talking to other members, too. Could turn out to be atleast an annual thing. Alot of TN members here (Super kool , I may add) and would be good to meet. (deff. have your toys with you Crazygator) .......will have mine, if all goes according as planned.

Hope Imograss shows up, so I can think him again for hooking me up with such a nice trailer!

Now.........I don't play with the BBQ (or any other food for that matter) Although I should...... poor sulky tires..... will be popping soon, I reckon. [but having the time of my life]

[dklawncare]

Would Sunday afternoons be good for everyone???

[65hoss]

Sounds like a plan to me, let me know. Nashville is probably a good central point for this long state.

[crazygator]

Sunday's after 3:30 is good for me. This Sunday is open for me as well. How ever it works out let me know.

[crazygator]

Got a lady needing bush-hog work off Hwy 109. If you do this type of work please let me know.

Has to be done with in a week to close on the sale of a house.

wallacelawncare@mac.com

[awayneward]

OK, all of you experienced guys out there. If I have not established enough of a client base at this point, am I in for a LONG season. I have put out over 600 hundred fliers and not enough business to keep me busy. Should I plan on a second job for the time being? Or, am I likely to continue to keep bringing in new clients? This is my first season in the business and am starting to panic. Any responses or advice would be appreciated. Thank you

[imograss]

What areas are you servicing awayneward?

[awayneward]

What areas are you servicing awayneward?


__________________
Tim Sullivan
Grass Masters Lawn Care
imograss@hotmail.com


Right now I am scattered around Nashville, would like to get it narrowed down to Old Hickory, Madison, Goodletsville etc. but, you know, gotta go where the few accounts I have are currently.

[dklawncare]

Well, you are a tad bit late...however, there are still jobs out there. One thing that might help are these cicadas. You might want to advertise during the 3-4 wks that the 17-year bug invades parts of Middle TN...who knows, if you do a good job you might get some permanent jobs. However, the reality is is that you probably will have to get a 2nd job...

If I were you, I would get a reliable second job that could support myself/family. Then put all of your lawn care profits back into the company. New mowers, upgraded trimmers, advertising....put it all back into things that will help your company. Then this fall you can advertise typical fall jobs and also start advertising early next spring... Just my opinion though, take it for what its worth...

[SLS]

Anybody behind because of all this rain we've been getting? LOL!


10'' of growth a week is not sush a bad thing....except when it's underwater!


If that Madison lady is on Apple Valley, either bring your bush hog....or run away very fast..LOL!!!

Been doing Madison-Goodlettsville for 5 years now.....know where ALL the jungles and "oh...once or twice a month will do..." accounts are now...hee hee hee............

[bugspit]

I was encouraging one customer to go with a cut every ten days. He wants me call each time before I come (a renter no cash till Friday).
I just got his lawn under control and yesterday was his day for a cut, I call to confirm, says he doesn't think so and he's planning to cut it himself.

This might be a good question of "what would you do?" I'm expecting him call me back next week and want me to cut it. With this rain we had it will need bailing when I get done, IF I get a call and decide to go back.

[imograss]

I can't stand customers like that. 10 day scheduling is hard for me to stick to under normal conditions let alone all wet days weve had lately.More often than not the lawn gets to high the customer then tries to cut it and quickly realizes he'd rather not do it. Then expects you to run over there and bale him out. I do have a few every other week yards but I don't like them. The ratiest lawns need cutting every week this time of year.

[crawdad]

Originally posted by dklawncare
Well, you are a tad bit late...however, there are still jobs out there. One thing that might help are these cicadas. You might want to advertise during the 3-4 wks that the 17-year bug invades parts of Middle TN...who knows, if you do a good job you might get some permanent jobs. However, the reality is is that you probably will have to get a 2nd job...

If I were you, I would get a reliable second job that could support myself/family. Then put all of your lawn care profits back into the company. New mowers, upgraded trimmers, advertising....put it all back into things that will help your company. Then this fall you can advertise typical fall jobs and also start advertising early next spring... Just my opinion though, take it for what its worth...

How will the cicidas help us? Cleanup jobs, from all the little branchtips that fall?
Cicida report--not yet in Crawdad Holler, (near Bristol) but they have been heard in Jonesboro.

Crawdad

[steveone]

sls The lady in madison on applle valley called me. She told me she could not get anyone to cut her yard. So i went to see it so i told her `$125.00 so here we go she said I ONLY PAY $40.00 SO RUN FAST DO NOT STOP :blob2: have a good day

[SLS]

SteveOne,


Has she gotten the engine blocks, cylinder heads, and asst. other auto parts removed from the backyard?

Someone 'knocked it down' a week or so ago...a 'rough' cut....but that was all that could be done without spending a ton of time baling the hay and a small fortune on Glad heavy-duty bags...LOL.

[steveone]

SLS Idid not see the auto parts in the back yard the grass was to tall do you think she will get it cut for $40.00 at any time .
I have a shop in madison maybe we can meet one day.

[SLS]

I dunno if she will get it cut for $40 anytime soon....but mostly because she only wants it cut once a moth or so anyway...LOL!


I talked to her 2 seasons ago, and she gave me a TON of lip for not wanted to cut her 'lawn'. I guess she is running out of people to call...because she called me again about 3 weeks ago. Thanks...but no thanks. My 10-dayers are a pain enough........


Sure we should hook up...when we get all caught up from this deluge we've been getting. Been working the Madison area for long?

[crawdad]

Originally posted by SLS
I dunno if she will get it cut for $40 anytime soon....but mostly because she only wants it cut once a moth or so anyway...LOL!


I talked to her 2 seasons ago, and she gave me a TON of lip for not wanted to cut her 'lawn'. I guess she is running out of people to call...because she called me again about 3 weeks ago. Thanks...but no thanks. My 10-dayers are a pain enough........


Sure we should hook up...when we get all caught up from this deluge we've been getting. Been working the Madison area for long?

Cmon, lets get a pic of this forty dollar yard. One of you, I reckon, has a digi-cam.
Crawdad

[steveone]

SLS i have been in madison for about 35y iwent to madison high school. I cut in goodlettsville old hickory brentwood franklin murfreesboro joelton. Most the time i cut commercial

[johndeeregreen]

I live in Memphis, looking to buy used 36" w/b of any sort. Hit me up on P/M for any info please.

[tn yard man]

I am in fayetteville tn and also do business in huntsville alabama

[MikeLT1Z28]

steveone, didn't you used to be in collierville?

[steveone]

MIKE never been in collierville. But if you need help we can help good to talk to you.

[MikeLT1Z28]

i was thinking there was someone named steve on here from collierville, i see by your post count that it's not you though. glad to talk to you anyway!

[joallen001]

I am from Lawrenceburg TN

[KKEES]

My posting in the classifieds. I'm in Franklin and getting out of maintenance and I have some nice equipment for sale. Email me a kris.kees@comcast.net if intrested.

[premier lawn care]

Do any of you guys know where I can get Tennesse stone direct from the quarries/suppliers. I'm looking for flagstone and flat/skippers. Thanks
premierlawncare@hotmail.com
-Travis

[Green&Growing]

Anybody in the M'Boro area know Fred from Lawn and Borders? Used to drive a green Dodge 2500 X-Cab. I worked for him for awhile in 2000.
My wife just got a sweet job offer in Nashville so we may be moving back to the Boro in a couple months. Im in Iowa now so I plow snow all winter....what do you guys do in the winter?
Travis-Fred did a ton of stone work and he bought it from some place just off 40 by (I think) white bridge road?? Anyway its just off the interstate if anyone else knows what Im talking about...It's been awhile.

[kennyking]

Memphis,Tennessee

[Green&Growing]

Im in Iowa, obviously we plow snow during the winter. So what do you guys do once it stops growing?

[Bryn]

Go Fishing :=)

Bryn

[65hoss]

Leaves leaves leaves and more leaves

[Fescue Farmer]

GreenandGrowing,

Leaves - retaining walls - tree removal/trimming - holiday lighting - sleeping - fix the cars and the house (things that couldn't get done when everything was Green and Growing :) ) actually walk in the woods without getting poison ivy or a face full of spider webs!

[tippi931]

south tn in lawrenceburg

[FreshCuts]

Millington TN, 10miles north of Memphis

[i_plant_art]

hey guys collierville TN here and loving it....... i think we should all get together sometime soon and do a rain dance so we can still be employed otherwise we aint gonna have no more grass to mow...... if anyone around the memphis area is looking to lose some accounts or sell their business let me know im looking to expand.....

[crawdad]

We're getting a weekly rain here in East TN, Bristol/Kingsport area. It rained all day Thursday 8/12. The grass is still green here.
Crawdad

[MikeLT1Z28]

we need rain badly, even my chemlawn and herbi-systems customers are growing slow now.

[Frosty_03]

Most of my lawn will be cut this week. I did tell my customers last week to turn the sprinklers on and it seems to be helping. I think we might get rain friday. Lets hope so!!!! I think the weather guy said we are 4 inches of rain shy for this month.

Hey Freshcuts where do you cut in Millington??? What does your rig look like??? Maybe we should get together for Breakfast one day.:cool:

[C&J landscape]

Originally posted by Frosty_03
Most of my lawn will be cut this week. I did tell my customers last week to turn the sprinklers on and it seems to be helping. I think we might get rain friday. Lets hope so!!!! I think the weather guy said we are 4 inches of rain shy for this month.

Hey Freshcuts where do you cut in Millington??? What does your rig look like??? Maybe we should get together for Breakfast one day.:cool:


-Tell me about it. I service from Arlington to Bartlett areas and all of my customers yards are brown no matter how much they water.

[Frosty_03]

I think it was the cold weather too that we just had the gras went into shock. Tell your customers to keep watering. My own has stayed green, but I am seeing some yard just brown as brown can be. Hope we will get relief this weekend. RAIN!!!!!

[C&J landscape]

Originally posted by Frosty_03
I think it was the cold weather too that we just had the gras went into shock. Tell your customers to keep watering. My own has stayed green, but I am seeing some yard just brown as brown can be. Hope we will get relief this weekend. RAIN!!!!!

The cold evenings are highly unusual here in Memphis. I think you are right about the cold shocking the grass. Bermuda just isn't a very forgiving grass.

I see you were in the Navy...I am recently discharged from the Marine Corps. Got out in 2000, served 4 years.

[lafrance4078]

Anyone advertised an actuall ad in the News Sentinal here in K-Town. Just wondering if it payed off and how much was it. Also what other advertising do you guys use here in Knoxville.

[Fescue Farmer]

Lafrance,

We have inserted flyers for leaf removal over the past several years and have had an ok response - nothing phenomenal. Talk to Robbin in marketing - she is very helpful and gracious to the small business man. You can select different area codes to target certain areas; you can have an ad printed in a section of the paper; you can have a flyer inserted in the paper; you can advertize in some special publications that are bi-weekly or weekly that the KNS prints and distributes. Of course, the primer the ad spot the more $$$ you will need.

We have spent very little in advertizing, but what little experience I've had, I would say the inserted flyers got the best response over a printed ad in the paper.

[lafrance4078]

Thanks for the response I will be contacting robin this week.

[Frosty_03]

Dude!!!! Semper-Fi. My dad and Brothers were in the Corps, I grew up with 18 years of Marine Corps Boot Camp so when I joined the Navy I was alway laughing to myself and telling myself this is a walk in the park compared to my house. Well 26 years later I decided I had enough and retired, and I am still laughing on the first of each month. Hey good luck in the bussiness. Maybe we can meet some day. Right know I am very busy doing fall clean-ups I should be pretty slow next week. Later Brother Dude!!!!!! :cool2:

[rodzilla94]

hey guys I'm from Clinton near oak ridge just wanted to say I'm glad there is people from tn, in here

[X-mow]

Where have I been? ;) this threads been here for a year and I'm just seeing it.
We are in Portland but we service everywhere around Nashville (springfield, portland, gallatin,madison,antioch,old hickory, brentwood you get the idea) and all with one crew.IMO we are spread wayyyyy tooooo thin but tell my dad that. :dizzy:

[horseman201]

From Lynchburg. Moved 3 years ago fronm Murfreesboro. Been mowing for 4 years as a pro. Still mowing grass in November and I hate leaf season.

[imograss]

I'm with you horseman. I'm still mowing as well, in fact I'm way behind. I also hate the leaf season. Theonly thing worse than leaves are wet leaves. Been mowing full time since 98.

[Dixie Cutters]

I'll agree with both of you :) I hate wet leaves and rain during the leaf season. Is it just me or does it seem like there are many more leaves in TN than others talk about in their neck of the woods on lawnsite? Anyway, yea rain sucks because the grass still grows and the leaves get wet.

[SLS]

Been plenty of wet leaves to go around, eh guys?

Seems like the last three weeks have only had a handful of days it wasn't raining in my neck of the woods. Tons of sopping wet leaves....WAY BEHIND.

Where was all this glorious rain in july, august, and september???... :cry:

[Bryn]

If I remember correctly, TN has one of the highest percentages of woodland/acre in the country. Also 50% of America's bio-diversity I thought could be found in the Smokey mountains. Don't take my word for it, as my memory is not all it used to be.

Best Regards

Bryn

[rodzilla94]

like i said im near oakridge i started in augest but going ba## to the wall in spring i want to go full time but for now ill do it part time again i like to hear from good ol Tn people :drinkup: :drinkup:

[tedco]

I used to live in cleveland. Somehow I ended up here in sweetonion country.I evny you guys on the east never cared much for western tenn seems like a different state. Any of you guys in chattown use exmark I used to drive the 30 miles to dalton to use b&b tractor the place looks dumpy but Charlie knows what customer service is. I didn't even buy from him we bought our exmarks from tidmores (don't ever go there) but every time I had a problem B&B couldn't fix quickly he would give me a demo untill it was done. The one good thing about living in southern ga though you guys are wet and cold I just got back from running shorts abd tee shirt. Have fun GO VOLS!!!
dont go to tidmores if you dont pay your bills, right summergrove

[TnSprayTech865]

Hi everyone, I work for a small company in the Knoxville area , kinda like Tru-green/Scott's, but a better program. We service Knox,Blount,Loudon,Monroe, and McMinn counties.

[TheGardener]

We service the Maury, Williamson, S. Davidson, NW Marshal Counties. Finishing up Year # 2 if it would just freeze. I'm ready for a break! Anyone know anything about needing to be certified to apply fertilizers?

[Bryn]

TheGardener,

I think I was talking to your wife today.

In TN you need a license to apply impregnated fert. Check with Mary Borthick at the Ag department.

Bryn

[jwcorbin]

I work in the Chattanooga area also but I'm from Northeast AL curious if you would be interested in buying or selling accounts or equipment. Happy Cutting

[Mowmoney00]

Hey Guys,

Its hard to believe its half way thru November already. We're starting to get geared up for next year when this year is not over yet. I hope eveyone has had a great year and I look forward to seeing all you guys (plus 200 more of us) out there at it again next year.

If there is anyone that does business in Murfreesboro and would like to get rid of there accounts, please let me know. I would love to beef up our route in this area.

God Bless and see you guys out there in the cold rain...

[horseman201]

Het MowMoneyoo, what part of Murfreesboro are you from? I grew up in Rockvale. Went to Riverdale first two years of high school and went last two years at Eagleville where I graduated in 1991. Just going to see if we knew some of the same folks.

[Mowmoney00]

Hey Horseman201, i'm originally from North Alabama (Florence), but we have lived here in Murfreesboro for about 7 years now. This is a great area...growing like crazy. Do you do work in the boro? If you do i'll see you around some time. Later man, thanks for writing.....Happy Turkey Day everyone !!

[Braxton]

Mowmoney,

I'm in Cannon County (Bradyville), will be entering the business in the Spring (Lord willing). Could you/would you consider passing on any advice? Lots of good advice here, but I'd love to have contacts in the local are who are willing to help a new guy.

Thanks.

Braxton

[ccwmlw]

Braxton,
Right down the road, off Cripple Creek Rd.

[Braxton]

ccmlw,

Great to make the acquaintance. Used to work at Buchanan school out there.

Been in this biz long, if so any advice? Need any I can get, esp. from someone in the area.

Thanks.

Braxton

[steveone]

:waving: Its been along time.Its good to be back on site.How are all of you doing.Maybe we can meet one day.So we can no every one.

[ccwmlw]

Braxton,
My mom used to teach at Buchanan. My best advice is to advertise in the DNJ. We had so many calls last year we turned a bunch down because of other jobs.

[Precision Lawns]

My partner and I will be starting up our first season in 2005. We hope to work entirely in Rutherford county. We're really excited and will appreciate any advice from the pros that we can get.

[steveone]

precision lawns I hope it workes for you.There is alote of work out there you just need to go get it.And do not give up landscapingone@att.net so lets meet some time so we can talk

[Back40Lawns]

I live in North Mississippi, but my work is done in Memphis.

[joallen001]

Lawrenceburg TN here

[kwa]

I'm from Shelbyville area about 25 min. from m' boro 14 years as a lco

[gplank2003]

im around the tri-city area. its in e. tn

[govols]

We service Tri-Cities, TN.

[bugspit]

Hey govols,

how does that Tundra pull that trailer, V8 or V6, 2wd or 4wd??

[thepondman2]

i'm in east tn as well

[crawdad]

i'm in east tn as well
Me, too. :waving:

[Something D]

Tri Cities area here...Bluff City. Good to see some fellow TN-ians.

Go VOls

[ccwmlw]

Things are starting up. How is everybody doing?

[AEW]

Clarksville here...I am just waiting on grass to grow now. Won't be long.
Anyone else from Clarksville/Springfield area?

[Mowmoney00]

ccwmlw ...... is that you Chris J.

Yeah, we're full speed ahead....NO slowing down until January of next year. Man I need a vacation already!!!!! :p

[jkelton]

Hey - to all you M'boro guys - where are all of you guys getting your fertilizer/pre-m products? I am looking at possibly carrying some Lesco products this spring at our store. In fact, I am getting a few bags of Pre-M/Fert and starter fert. just to see how it goes over.

[TScapes]

Everyone is anxiously awaiting the growing season, that is everyone except me! I want one decent snowfall, to help prolong the cutting season. I am in the middle of finishing my winter mulchings and prunings, so the longer it waits for us in East TN, the better for me!

[BODIDDLY]

is anyone mowing residentials yet? its about that time.... :cool2:

[weed wackers]

I am in the Sumner County area. Can anyone tell me who has Liability insurance and with whom?

[The Turf Pro]

:blob3: New to Lawn Care but have 3 accounts already

[ccwmlw]

To weed wackers,
I went through an independent agent in the Murfreesboro because Farm Bureau did not have enough coverage. Try that route.

[ccwmlw]

Mowmoney,
Not Chris J.

[kriswa]

I live in Shelbyville just outside of murfreesboro .

[weed wackers]

Thank you I will, Had already checked with Farm Bureau, State Farm, etc. Are you licensed as well? Sumner County tells me it is required. As I said we are just starting and want to do this the correct way but only have 2 commercial properties and 2 residential so far....but hoping for more than we can deal with. Carol

[ccwmlw]

Yes we are licensed. The 1st year it should cost some where around $20 because it is based on sales. Then it should go up as you sale more. Also remember at the end of the year you will have personal property taxes on equipment.

[govols]

Hey TN LCO's!!!

We service Bristol & the surrounding tri-cities - about 65 accounts.

Good luck to all in 2005!!

Tim

[The Turf Pro]

Live in Ooltewah and do lawn all over the Chattanooga area :cool2:

[ks921]

Nashville,Tn

[cyesjuls]

Knoxville, TN (live in Louisville). Mostly work Northshore, West Knox, Farragut, Rocky Hill...plus a few other areas, too.

[ClippersLC]

I'm in Nashville, TN. zip 37216. I mainly work in Nashville but I also service clients in Gallatin, Goodletsville, Hendersonville, and a few other places. :waving:

[NoobLawnJockey]

:D This is my first year in the business here in Knoxville, TN. Just bought a 52" Great Dane Gateway mower, and working on getting a good trailer with storage racks/box. I'm using an old rusty trailer now, LoL :blush: .
Anyways, I jumped into the lawn business because the hospitality company I work for was recently taken over, and will probably be downsizing soon. Will also feel good to get away from the hospitaility industry and into one of the great outdoors industries.
This year I'll stick to the basics (mowing, edging, blowing, mulching & clean-up) until I get comfortable with taking on more. Hopefully, I'll be able to fully support myself by mid-summer or earlier. I'm targeting mostly residential because I'm getting such a late start this year, although I'll solicit commercial accounts whenever possible. If anyone has any accounts in or around west Knoxvile that they may want to let go of, please let me know.

[CWilliams]

:D This is my first year in the business here in Knoxville, TN. Just bought a 52" Great Dane Gateway mower, and working on getting a good trailer with storage racks/box. I'm using an old rusty trailer now, LoL :blush: .
Anyways, I jumped into the lawn business because the hospitality company I work for was recently taken over, and will probably be downsizing soon. Will also feel good to get away from the hospitaility industry and into one of the great outdoors industries.
This year I'll stick to the basics (mowing, edging, blowing, mulching & clean-up) until I get comfortable with taking on more. Hopefully, I'll be able to fully support myself by mid-summer or earlier. I'm targeting mostly residential because I'm getting such a late start this year, although I'll solicit commercial accounts whenever possible. If anyone has any accounts in or around west Knoxvile that they may want to let go of, please let me know.
We are in Morristown. This is our first year too. We are focusing on residential this year and bidding on commercial properties when that is an option. Glad so see some other "locals" on here. Good luck!

[TScapes]

Anybody here service the Pigeon Forge, Sevierville area.... or Dandridge etc.?
I was curious what ya'll get per yard of mulch.

[ccwmlw]

Middle TN,
Is there any place close to Smyrna or LaVergne that is close to The Mulch Co. prices?

[katsavage]

Who is from Tennessee and where?
I cut in Murfreesboro. Do you have more than you can handle?

[Mowmoney00]

We're in Murfreesboro and only in Murfreesboro. We try not to leave the area so that we can make our route as tight as possible. If anyone is ever interested in getting rid of their boro accounts, please let us know. I hope everyone is having a great spring! God Bless

[new2nash]

Ditto that for Goodlettsville or the west side of Hendersonville or upper Madison. We'll purchase or pay a percentage on decent accounts in those areas. Or if the accounts aren't so great and you want to drop them, we'll consider taking them over. e-mail pia8@bellsouth.net

[steveone]

ccwmlw I have seen a place the mulch stop inc nolenville road thay wholesale (615)445-7953

[cutnitclose]

murfreesboro........

[ccwmlw]

Thanks Steveone. I will give them a call.

[ccwmlw]

katsavage I always look for new accounts but I can be selective now. The boro is booming with busy also a lot of LCO's. I have found that referrals are the best way to get new busy, and most of the time the new client is like your others.

[EastTnLC]

Knoxville area here; mainly Halls, Corryton/Gibbs community.