The Journal

Field Notes

On buying land, country living, and the art of finding your place in Middle Tennessee.

Aerial view of pasture and woods on a Middle Tennessee land tract

A Buyer's Guide to Land & Acreage in Middle Tennessee

From homesites near Franklin to working farms an hour from Nashville: how to choose the right tract, what to check before you buy, and where to look.

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A Middle Tennessee farm that may qualify for Greenbelt tax status

Guide · Property Taxes

Understanding Tennessee's Greenbelt Tax Program

How the Agricultural, Forest and Open Space Land Act can lower the property taxes on your acreage — the rules, the savings, and the rollback to watch for.

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