William "Bill" Grady - Greater Nashville and Tennessee Realtor

06/17/2026

Your weekend roadmap for June 19–21, 2026, is officially here!

Here is a quick guide to what’s happening around Wilson County and the surrounding area:

Top 5 Featured Events

Vendors on Main (Lebanon): Outdoor Friday market from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM highlighting local growers, bakers, and makers at Main Street Market.

Wyatt’s Walk & Run 5K (Mt. Juliet): Saturday morning at 8:00 AM starting at Mt. Juliet High School. 100% of proceeds support the Empower Me Center!

Father’s Day Fun Fair & U-Pick Peaches (Mt. Juliet): Breeden’s Orchard is hosting pre-booked peach picking Friday night (6:00 PM & 7:00 PM), and a free family fun fair Saturday & Sunday from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Nightjar & Native Garden Tour (Lebanon): Free guided twilight nature walk at Cedars of Lebanon State Park this Saturday from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Bring a flashlight!

Roots & Rhythms R&B and Gospel Night (Hermitage): Upscale live music under the stars featuring the McCrary Sisters this Friday night. Doors open at 5:00 PM. ($20 GA / $50 VIP).

The Weekend Honorable Mentions:

Flowerfest (Downtown Gallatin): Fresh blooms, boutique creators, and local coffee on the square. Saturday, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Free).

Summer Songwriter Night (Hendersonville): Hit songwriters playing acoustic sets on the Old Hickory Lake shoreline at Historic Rock Castle. Saturday, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM ($15).

A Night of Comedy with Brian Bates (Gallatin): Clean, top-tier stand-up date night at the Historic Palace Theatre. Saturday, 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM.

Juneteenth615 Celebration & World Cup Watch Party (Centennial Park): Nashville’s massive citywide celebration featuring food trucks, fireworks, and the USA vs. Australia match live on the big stage. Friday, All Day (Free).

American Revolution Experience (Lebanon): Final day for this interactive traveling pop-up exhibit featuring rare artifacts at the Fite-Fessenden House. Friday, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Free).

Save this post to map out your weekend, and drop a comment below to let me know if I missed anything!

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William (Bill) M. Grady
Real Estate Broker
Top 50 Tennessee REMAX Agent
REMAX Exceptional Properties
Tri-Star Collective
615-450-8128 Direct
615-754-0200 Office

06/16/2026

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06/15/2026

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William (Bill) M. Grady
Real Estate Broker
Top 50 Tennessee REMAX Agent
REMAX Exceptional Properties
Tri-Star Collective
615-450-8128 Direct
615-754-0200 Office

06/13/2026

The biggest myth in new construction real estate? “Skipping an agent saves you money.”

Many buyers think that if they walk into a model home alone, the builder will slash the purchase price by the commission amount. But that is almost never how it works. The price of the home stays exactly the same, and the builder simply pockets that unrepresented percentage
as extra profit.

The reality is that 88% of all home buyers hire their own agent, and unrepresented transactions have dropped to a historic low of just 5%.

Here is what you are actually up against when you buy a new build completely unrepresented:

Fiduciary Reality: The friendly sales rep in the model home is legally obligated to get the builder the best deal, not you.

Contract Confusion: 40% of unrepresented people admit they didn’t fully understand the complex legal paperwork they signed.

Missed Deadlines: In Tennessee, standard contract deadlines end strictly at 11:59 PM. Missing a single timeline can cause an automatic breach of contract and the total loss of your earnest money deposit.

Waived Protections: Builder contracts are highly insulated and frequently force buyers to waive specific implied workmanship, merchantability, and habitability warranties guaranteed by state statutes and case law.

Having your own buyer’s agent protects your earnest money, handles your timelines, and ensures the builder actually fixes construction defects before you close.

Have you ever bought a new build home without your own agent? Did you have any regrets, or did everything go smoothly? Let me know what you
think below!

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William (Bill) M. Grady
Real Estate Broker
Top 50 Tennessee REMAX Agent
REMAX Exceptional Properties
Tri-Star Collective
615-450-8128 Direct
615-754-0200 Office

06/12/2026

How much would you sacrifice to own a home right now?

A new housing report from Clever Real Estate just revealed a huge shift in psychology: 76% of future home buyers admit they would willingly overlook major red flags like mold, electrical problems, and a failing foundation just to get a property under contract.

With intense market and budget pressure, traditional dealbreakers are flying right out the window. Look at what buyers are willing to tolerate if a home otherwise fits their criteria:

* Plumbing & Pests: 57% would buy anyway.
* Electrical Issues: 54% would move forward.
* Mold & Water Damage: 49% say it's not a dealbreaker.
* Structural Issues: 45% would take on a failing roof or foundation.
* Location Risks: 56% would buy in a flood zone, and 50% would overlook high neighborhood crime.

(Interestingly, Gen Z is nearly twice as likely as Baby Boomers to take on a home with toxic mold or structural damage!)

Surprisingly, only 12% of buyers say they would walk away from a sale immediately after discovering a major flaw. The rest would rather try to negotiate a lower price or get a seller repair credit.

Tell me what you think: If you found a home that fit your budget, but it had a compromised foundation, would you walk away immediately or try to negotiate? Where do you draw the line?

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William (Bill) M. Grady
Real Estate Broker
Top 50 Tennessee REMAX Agent
REMAX Exceptional Properties
Tri-Star Collective
615-450-8128 Direct
615-754-0200 Office

06/12/2026

The Weekend Honorable Mentions:

If your calendar isn’t full yet, here are 5 more local activities happening nearby:

Wilson County Juneteenth Community Festival: Celebrate freedom and heritage this Saturday (11:30 AM – 5:00 PM) at the Historic Pickett Chapel in Lebanon. Features live gospel, soul, and R&B music, regional food trucks, and local craft vendors. Entirely free and fully ADA-accessible.

Speedway on the Square & Battle of the Bands: A double-header on the historic Lebanon Square this Saturday. Check out high-performance race cars from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, followed by the Bach to Rock youth Battle of the Bands from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM. Completely free.

Nashville Sounds vs. Durham Bulls Baseball Series: Head over to First Horizon Park for a classic summer night at the ballpark. Promos run Thursday through Sunday, including postgame fireworks on Friday night and Family Day on Sunday where kids can run the bases. Ticket prices vary by section.

Porter Flea Summer Market: Check out Nashville’s premier modern indie craft market indoors with full air conditioning at the Nashville Fairgrounds Expo 1 pavilion. Features over 200 curated designers, artists, and modern makers. Friday night preview is ticketed ($27.44); Saturday’s main market is entirely free.

Gallatin Cheesecake Festival and Craft Fair: Perfect for food lovers this Saturday (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM) at the Gallatin Civic Center Gym. Sample and buy custom cheesecakes from over 60 regional bakers and shop handmade artisan crafts. Free general admission.

Save this post to map out your weekend plans, and let me know in the comments if I’ve missed anything you recommend.

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William (Bill) M. Grady
Real Estate Broker
Top 50 Tennessee REMAX Agent
REMAX Exceptional Properties
Tri-Star Collective
615-450-8128 Direct
615-754-0200 Office

06/09/2026

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