We appreciate everyone coming out to the StoneBridge Grand Opening. A random Drawing was held and these winners of the Grand Opening Weekend Door Prizes were drawn from the larger than anticipated number of entrants.The Following Are Door Prize Winners:

Glenn & Sherrill Legron
Elizabeth Boostwick
Ken Armstrong
Linda & Rick Warren
Les Cammuse
Karen & Thomas Marks
Ken & Brenda Armstrong

If your name is listed above call the StoneBride Sales Office 615.443.1269 to claim your prize. Again, we are excited that we had such a terrific turn out for the event, and appreciate everyone’s visit.

On Thursday, May 15, 2008, over 200 people attended the grand opening of Stonebridge by Goodall Homes and Communities. In attendance were local city officials, realtors, and potential residents. All were treated to an evening of food and music while they helped celebrate the opening of another new Goodall community. The event was catered by Chef Christopher, and the live music was provided by “Jake and the Half Conched Band “.The highlight of the grand opening was the ribbon cutting ceremony to unveil the two spectacular model homes. These models were professionally decorated by Melissa Sisk. The most noteworthy feature of the new Goodall portfolio of homes is the one-level living designs. Bob Goodall, President of Goodall Homes and Communities, is enthusiastic about this new aspect of Goodall Homes. “Stonebridge is setting a new precedence for all of our communities. We are aggressively moving forward with one-level living options because the market for these homes is strong.”

Response to Stonebridge has been vigorous. Due to the high demand at Stonebridge, development of Phase 2 has already begun.

Stonebridge occupies over 302 acres in Wilson County, located just off I-40; west of Mt. Juliet. The resort-style community will have over 800 home sites, including villas and townhomes. It will have an expansive 8,700 sq. ft. clubhouse featuring a main gallery, a large meeting room that will accommodate large groups, a billiards room, sales and homeowner’s association office, and a catering-style kitchen. The pool and spa area, which adjoins the clubhouse is anchored by its spacious 3,500 sq. ft. pool. There will also be a children’s pool and an elevated hot tub that has an impressive view of the surrounding green space. Other amenities will include a tennis court, walking trails, lighted sidewalks, and underground utilities.

“With all the amenities Stonebridge has to offer, we think it will be a relaxation destination for the Greater Nashville area,” said Goodall.

Additional information about Stonebridge can be found by visiting www.stonebridgevip.com or calling Agent Carol Thayer or Katie Terwilliger at 615-443-1269.

The residents of Lenox Place in Gallatin, TN, were treated to a Tennessee-style picnic featuring pulled pork and lemonade to celebrate the opening of the secondary amenities area in their neighborhood. This recreation area includes a large picnic pavilion with tables and BBQ grills, as well as park benches, shuffleboard courts, horseshoe pits, and a Bocce Ball court, all accessed by a walking trail.The afternoon event was attended by residents and their guests. Many residents participated in playing the games, while others enjoyed the lovely day relaxing with their friends and neighbors.

A community garden area is adjacent to the recreation area, and is designed to give the residents a place to plant vegetables, herbs, or their favorite flowers. The beds are elevated to allow for ease of planting and maintaining the crops or flowers.

Horticulturalist Clayton Humphrys of GreenSpace Designs, represented Rogers Nursery in Gallatin, spoke at an official opening of the gardening area. Lenox Place residents were afforded the opportunity to ask Humphrys many questions about planting and caring for plants, as well as pest control options.

“We hope everyone at Lenox Place will enjoy the gardening area,” stated Bob Goodall, President. “The homeowners at Lenox Place enjoy an active lifestyle, so the addition of the community garden area was a concept that we were excited about providing.”

rector, Debby Haddock, hosted the event for the residents. “As this community continues to grow, there are more and more opportunities for fun here at Lenox,” said Haddock. “With the Clubhouse, pool, exercise room, and now this outdoor recreation area, everyone can stay active by doing things they enjoy. The lifestyle here is wonderful.” Lenox Place, located off of the 109 Bypass in Gallatin, just south of Hancock Street, is being developed by Goodall Homes and Communities.

Goodall Homes and Communities recently presented awards for the first quarter of 2008.Leading the way in sales was Augusta Castle, on-site Sales Agent at Cambridge Farms in Gallatin. Winning awards for customer service with the top scores in their respective departments were Carol Thayer and Andy Rhodes. Thayer, winning for sales, is currently the on-site Sales Agent at Stonebridge in Lebanon. Rhodes, the winning Project Manager, handles Kensington Green and Magnolia Village in White House, as well as Lenox Place and Elk Acres in Gallatin. The community award for top customer services scores went to Cambridge Farms in Gallatin. Representing Cambridge Farms for this award are Castle and John Spencer, Project Manager.

“All of our customers are surveyed by GuildQuality, an independent customer satisfaction surveying company, three times during and after the entire building process,” said Todd Reynolds, VP of Sales and Marketing. “These customer satisfaction scores are the most important thing we measure here at Goodall. We strive to make sure that our customers have an exceptional buying experience, and we want to be sure to recognize our employees who display excellence in this area.”

All nine of the Goodall Homes and Communities use GuildQuality to interview each new homebuyer to assure the best possible service. The survey responses monitor the service delivered, measure the performance of the people, and address the needs of the customers in a timely manner. GuildQuality works with over 500 building professionals, from remodelers to neighborhood developers, to assist them in collecting valuable feedback from their customers.

In 1808, Parke Goodall and his wife, Frances, and nine children moved to Middle Tennessee from Virginia. Now, 200 years later, great, great, great, great, great grandson and local developer, Bob Goodall, is celebrating his 25th year of building homes in Middle Tennessee.Goodall entered the homebuilding business after graduating college in 1983. He graduated from Lambuth University in Jackson, TN, and received a BA in Business Administration and Marketing. Since that time, Goodall has built over 2,700 homes in Robertson, Sumner, and Wilson Counties. There are currently nine communities being developed by Goodall Homes and Communities-each with unique features designed to attract the homebuyers of today.

When asked about how he has succeeded for 25 years as a homebuilder, Goodall responded, “We build every home as if it were our own-with integrity and professionalism.” Goodall stated that there are three types of homebuyers that make up the majority of the market today: empty nesters, retirees, and first-time homebuyers. His developments strive to meet the needs of these demographics.

For example, Magnolia Village, in White House, consists of single family homes that are sized to be attractive to empty nesters, as well as being affordable for first-time buyers. Lenox Place, located in Gallatin, consists of 250 condominium homes. This community is specifically designed for ages 55 and better homeowners, either already retired or looking to downsize. Offering even more variety is Stonebridge in Lebanon. This community offers “resort-style living” with impressive amenities, such as an 8,800 sq. ft. clubhouse and large swimming pool. It combines condominiums and single family homes to attract a broad segment of today’s homebuyers.

Goodall has recognized the trends that people have looked for during his 25 years of building experience. One Level Living has become a featured component of new Goodall Homes, making his developments popular in Middle Tennessee.

Goodall’s success has led to involvement in many civic organizations. He was recently voted to be the 2008 Chairman of Forward Sumner, serves on the “Gallatin On the Move 20/20 Steering Committee”, and is a member of the Visibility Committee for the State of Tennessee.

A cake cutting celebration will be held to commemorate Bob Goodall’s 25 years of homebuilding at 1:00 p.m. on May 10, 2008, at Cambridge Farms in Gallatin, another Goodall community. The public is invited to share in this celebration.

Goodall Homes and Communities is announcing the ground breaking of their newest community, Cottage Grove At Twelve Stones Crossing, located on Willis Branch Road, just off Long Hollow Pike in Sumner County.Bob Goodall, President, felt there is a strong demand for one-level condominiums in Goodlettsville. “Our typical buyer is moving away from a large lot and house. Mowing and maintenance of a big house does not fit in most peoples’ busy schedules. Another major benefit is reduced utility bills. Combine this with no mowing and zero maintenance our buyers really reduce their monthly expenses,” said Goodall.

Homebuyers today demand luxury features in their homes and Goodall caters to them. They offer a state-of-the-art design center where buyers choose all their custom selections. Goodall Homes and Communities is one of the few homebuilders in Tennessee that offers this opportunity for their new homes and condominiums. The newest and best tile, cabinets, hardwood flooring, and granite are offered with many options.

Cottage Grove At Twelve Stones Crossing will feature a clubhouse that includes a fitness facility, meeting room, and kitchen. The clubhouse will have an old English design and will be for the private use of the residences. This community will be one of the first new condominium communities in Goodlettsville offering these amenities.

Goodall Homes and Communities is anticipating high demand for this community. Since there will only be a total of 78 condominiums, interested buyers need to call 615-451-5029, ext. 103, to be placed on a VIP list. Prior to opening availability, potential buyers will be contacted and advised of the available selection of homes. The expected pre-construction price of the first building will be near $210,000.

On Saturday, March 8, 2008, the residents of Colonial Village, a Goodall Homes and Communities neighborhood in Lebanon, welcomed home 1st from Iraq. Lt. Carter had been deployed to Camp Bucca in Iraq since July, 2007. She is a member of the 130th Rear Area Operations Center with the Army National Guard based out of Oneida, Tennessee. Lt. Carter has also worked for the European Command in Stuttgart, Germany, and volunteered for a short temporary duty in Africa. Lt. Carter describes her time in Africa as “quite an experience.” Lt. Carter has been living outside of the U.S. for over a year and a half. “I’m extremely appreciative to be home,” she said.

Neighbors of Colonial Village and employees of Goodall Homes and Communities decorated signs, waved flags, hung balloons, and stood together at the entrance of the neighborhood to greet Lt. Carter as her husband drove her into the community. The snow that day added to the homecoming, as Lt. Carter commented, “I’m so happy to see snow—it’s not sand!”

The residents of Colonial Village wanted to let Lt. Carter know how much they appreciate the sacrifices Lt. Carter and her husband, Brandon, have made while she was deployed.

The Board of Directors of the Forward Sumner Economic Council are pleased to announce that Bob Goodall, President of Goodall Homes and Communities, is the new 2008 Chairman.

At the Annual Membership Meeting, Goodall’s comments focused on his outlook for Sumner County. “Yes, we are in uncertain times, but not negative. Middle Tennessee and Sumner County have much to be confident about, and the national headlines do not speak to the reality of our market,” said Goodall. “We are cautious, but we are strong and positive.”

Goodall stated that he would like to concentrate on several things this year that would promote the economy in Sumner County. These included holding more general investor/membership meetings in order to recruit companies that should be involved, a full-service marketing plan promoting Sumner County as a brand, and launching a blog and a vibrant website as communication vehicles for investor relations.

“The planned expansion of the Sumner County Regional Airport is an exciting improvement to our area, and will allow for more economic growth by making us even more accessible to business.,” said Goodall.

The Forward Sumner Economic Council is comprised of business and government leaders from Sumner County. The Council strives to promote future growth and development of Sumner County.

For More Information on Forward Sumner Visit: Forwardsumner.org

Goodall Homes and Communities is announcing a joint partnership with Shelter Mortgage.

Working with Goodall from Shelter Mortgage is Carolyn Cole, a Gallatin native with over 26 years of experience in the wholesale and retail mortgage industry. Cole’s accomplishments include being a past President of the Tennessee Association of Mortgage Brokers, served for three years as Secretary of the Board of Directors of the Sumner Country chapter of the Women’s Council of Realtors, and winner of the 2006 President’s Choice Award. Cole is a Finance Instructor for the Sumner Association of Realtors.

Shelter Mortgage has been in business since 1981 and currently has over 40 joint ventures nationwide. Shelter Mortgage is a subsidiary of Guaranty Bank, headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, a fourth generation family managed and customer/employee owned bank that has been in business since 1923. Guaranty Bank currently has over 180 retail banking offices located in WI, IL, MI, MN and recently GA (known as BestBank in MI and GA). Guaranty Bank employs over 2,200 employees across the country.

Strong long-standing investor relationships allow Shelter Mortgage to provide hundreds of loan programs to an array of homebuyers. “These relationships will allow our customers to have access to an array of mortgage options and will give them a choice,” said Todd Reynolds VP of Sales & Marketing. “Having a partnership with Shelter Mortgage makes buying a home with Goodall even easier, and creates a one-stop shop in buying a home.”

“I welcome all friends and former customers to come see me for any new home purchase or to refinance,” says Cole. “Partnering with a company like Goodall Homes just made sense.”

For more Information on Shelter Mortgage visit: www.sheltermortgage-goodall.com

Goodall Homes and Communities is proud to announce the hiring of Megan Climer as a New Home Sales Representative. Climer, a Wilson County native, joins Goodall Homes after several years in the leasing business and some time with West Main Realty in Lebanon.

mclimer@goodallhomes.com

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