John Q. Hammons’ Embassy Suites(R) Murfreesboro – Hotel & Conference Center Opens Ahead of Schedule

Saturday, September 13th 2008

The new Embassy Suites® Murfreesboro – Hotel & Conference Center in Tennessee at 1200 Conference Center Boulevard is open to the public. One of the largest facilities of its kind in the area, the 10-story, 283-suite hotel and conference center offers 80,000 gross square feet of flexible meeting and event space. Featuring a contemporary décor, the hotel is owned by hotel legend Mr. John Q. Hammons and is managed by Springfield-Mo.-based John... 

Villa District: 3622 North Springfield

Saturday, September 6th 2008

The residences within the Villa District were built largely between 1907 and 1925 and exhibit the influence of the Prairie and Craftsman styles as well as the popularity of the American Four-Square. Primarily known for its bungalows, the district’s buildings are relatively small 1½-story houses on large lots, and many have historic dormers. This project recaptured valuable living space in the attic by sensitively adding new dormers which demonstrate... 

TimberSil Wood Siding

Sunday, July 20th 2008

TimberSil-treated wood uses a permanent, inorganic mineralization process rather than toxic chemicals to achieve decay- and insect-resistant wood for all uses, including ground contact. The company has introduced two traditional clapboard siding profiles—other profiles may be special-ordered—that are stainable and paintable, class-A fire-rated, Cradle-to-Cradle certified, and have a 40-year warranty.