Housing incentives a big hit in Clarksville
June 14, 2017
City of Clarksville, Tennessee Housing Development Agency thank lenders for helping homebuyers
Clarksville, TN – Several local lenders and real estate professionals received a hearty “thank you” this week from Ralph Perrey, executive director of the Tennessee Housing Development Agency, for their effectiveness in helping homebuyers use THDA programs.
Earlier this year, THDA announced a new program — Hardest Hit Fund Down Payment Assistance (HHF-DPA) program — which offers an additional $15,000 to homebuyers who use a THDA Great Choice mortgage to purchase a home in neighborhoods hard hit by the 2009 national economic downturn and have been slower to recover.
Tennessee State Representative Joe Pitts, left, joins Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan, Clarksville Association of Realtors Director Deb-Haines Kulick and THDA Executive Director Ralph Perrey at a ‘Thank You Clarksville’ reception to honor the work of local lenders and realtors who have helped homebuyers obtain $3.75 million in THDA loan assistance since March 1st.
Unity Day last Weekend United the City of Clarksville for At Least One Day
June 20, 2012
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday Hilldale Baptist Church played host to third annual Unity Day celebration. The goal of Unity Day is to build a stronger community by recognizing and joining together religious, governmental and business leaders in fellowship.
Unity Day was founded by Treva Gordon, the owner and publisher of the Convenient Shopper Magazine. “I was watching an awards show on television and I was so inspired by the way they honored the pop star’s and the rap artists. It was wonderful; they had the gift bags, bling bling, the limos, and everything that went with it. That was awesome!” she said to herself.
Unity Day Hosts Kevin Kennedy and Yolanda Stewart
The 2010 Unity Day Ceremony
June 11, 2010
The 2010 Unity Day Ceremony held in Clarksville, Tennessee on Sunday June 6th. The event is the brainchild of Treva Gordon, the Founder and Publisher of the Convenient Shopper an advertising supported bi-monthly magazine. However, during the evenings ceremonies Clarksville Mayor Johnny Piper announced that Unity Day would be officially recognized by the City each year.
Unity Day Celebration
June 2, 2010
Celebration of Unity Day presents Dr Bobby Jones with a Lifetime Achievement Award
On Saturday, at 6:30pm June 5th, at Faith Outreach Church, we will celebrate Unity Day with guest honoree Ambassador Dr. Bobby Jones.
Dr. Jones is currently has the longest running TV show on cable TV for more than three decades…‘The Bobby Jones Gospel Show.’ We will also celebrate and recognize Clarksville’s diverse leadership by honoring several local pastors and non-profit organizations in our community.
The purpose of Unity Day is to unite our Clarksville community and celebrate the accomplishments of our diverse leadership. We also will pay tribute and recognize our non-profit organizations. The event promotes unity among family as well as peace among people of all walks of life. Unity Day is created with a focus on family values and multiculturalism. [Read more]
F&M Bank Hire Stewart As New Mortgage Lender
July 13, 2009
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. — F&M Bank has announced the addition of Yolanda Stewart as a mortgage lender, working in the bank’s St. Bethlehem office at 2601 Wilma Rudolph Blvd. Stewart has been a mortgage lender since 2001, following an extensive military career that culminated at Ft. Campbell. In addition to her F&M lending responsibilities, Stewart continues military service as an Army Reserve officer and assistant professor in the Military Science Department at Austin Peay State University where she trains future officers enrolled in the school’s ROTC program.
Before joining F&M, she was employed as a senior mortgage banker for Elite Home Loans, Inc., in Brentwood. She has also worked as a mortgage originator for Master Lending, LLC of Nashville and Residential Mortgage Company, LLC in Clarksville.
Yolanda Stewart
“Montgomery County continues to enjoy a population and residential boom thanks to Ft. Campbell, new industry and our easy access to Nashville,” remarked Sammy Stuard, president and CEO of F&M Bank. “The demand for mortgage loans in this community continues to rise and F&M has significantly expanded our mortgage department to meet that demand. Mortgage interest rates are still at historic lows. Property values in Montgomery County continue to appreciate. When you add that to a marketplace steeped with motivated sellers, this continues to be a great time and a great place to buy a home. We are pleased to add a dynamic lender like Yolanda to the F&M team.”
Stewart can be reached at F&M Mortgage by calling 615-809-0115.
With over $750 million in assets, F&M Bank is in the top 15 independent banks in Tennessee and has 16 full-service banking facilities in Montgomery, Stewart, Robertson, Rutherford, Wilson, Henderson and Putnam counties. The bank has also opened a mortgage-only office in Spring Hill and Brentwood. For more information on F&M Bank and F&M Mortgage, visit www.myfmbank.com.
