Eric Jans Insurance

Development Matters – an East Nashville Update (Part 8)

This article appeared in the July 2014 issue of the East Nashvillian magazine. The Post East is open. We’ve been following Tonya Lewis and Chris Cowley for a while now, ever since the first rumors of their search for space in the neighborhood for their coffee/juice/smoothie hang. 17th and Fatherland proved to be the perfect spot, and the new build-out looks amazing. It anchors the intersection diagonally across from the new Olive & Sinclair location. The Read more…

Development Matters – an East Nashville Update (Part 7)

This article appeared in the May 2014 issue of the East Nashvillian magazine. The Local Taco coming to 11th and Fatherland is the big news this month. As their name suggests, the restaurant specializes in tacos, and they plan to apply for a beer and liquor license. This is The Local Taco’s sixth location (the third in Nashville), and they plan to open this summer, joining vegan restaurant Spark of Life, juice bar Lynne Lorraine’s, Read more…

Eric Jans Insurance

My Mistake

This is an article I wrote for the March 2014 YP Nashville newsletter. As I am about to reach the 10th anniversary of my business, I have been reflecting on what has gotten me to this point and some of the mistakes I have made along the way.  The biggest mistake actually happened years before I even started.  It was a huge setback financially and a blow to my ego but it just might be Read more…

Development Matters – an East Nashville Update (part 6)

This article appeared in the March 2014 issue of the East Nashvillian magazine. What’s the big news this month? East-Centric Pavilion has left the building, and in its place Jack Davis of JD Events and Festivals has opened The Pavilion East. We’re thrilled to see this fantastic event space under Davis’ management. His impressive résumé includes such successful events as the Nashville Pride Festival, as well as our own Tomato Art Fest. Another major happening is the expansion Read more…

Get Fit in 2014

This article appeared in the January 2014 issue of the East Nashvillian magazine. Two regulars at the top of the “Most Popular New Year’s Resolutions” list will come as no surprise to anyone with a pulse: lose weight; get fit. For the latter of the two we’ve compiled some terrific options—in no particular order—none of which require you to leave the comfort of your own ’hood. If you prefer surfing the web to success from the comfort of your own Read more…

Helping the Homeless This Winter

This article appeared in the January 2014 issue of the East Nashvillian magazine. I heard recently that snow on the ground before Christmas in East Nashville means a cold winter season. Inconvenient for us, right? What about our East Nashville neighbors who may not have a permanent or even indoor place to sleep this winter? More than an inconvenience, for them it’s about survival. What can we do to help? Here are several places you can volunteer time or Read more…

More Matters of Development – An East Nashville Development Update (Part 5)

This article appeared in the January 2014 issue of the East Nashvillian magazine. 2014 will be an exciting year full of new additions and changes for East Nashville. If you weren’t satisfied with the plethora of dining and shopping options before, well, we probably can’t help you. But if you get excited about fun, new places to eat and shop, 2014 might be your year. If not, there’s always junk food at the new Speedway on Gallatin Pike. No news Read more…

East Nashville Goes Digital

This article appeared in the November 2013 issue of the East Nashvillian magazine. It’s an exciting time in the realm technology and digital media with the buzz around apps, social media and startups in general. Nashville is becoming a regional tech hub, recently even landing a Google satellite office to be located right across the river in the Nashville Entrepreneur Center. With the number of creative types here in East Nashville, it’s worth taking a look Read more…

What Are They Doing? – An East Nashville Development Update (Part 4)

A shorter version of this article appeared in the November 2013 issue of the East Nashvillian magazine. Five Points Cocina Mexicana is in the works at 972 Main. It is a sister restaurant to another neighborhood favorite, Las Fiestas Café and will feature daily specials in both Tex-Mex favorites and more traditional Mexican dishes.  They plan a large covered patio and hope to be open by the end of the year. The large apartment complex coming to Read more…

The 4 Biggest Misconceptions About Obamacare

There’s been massive media coverage, controversy and promises, and three years later, the Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Healthcare Reform or Obamacare, is finally here. However, despite all the attention, I’m finding people to be more confused than ever. Here are the four misconceptions I am hearing every day as I sit down to consult with my clients. Misconception #1 – If I Have Health Insurance Now, This Does Not Apply to Me. Read more…

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