Fresh Start

03/04/2026

Huh, something to think about

03/04/2026

Housing policy plays a critical role in shaping strong, resilient communities—join the conversation in Cookeville this March.

🏘️ Regional Housing Policy Summit: Cookeville
📅 March 5, 2026 | 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
📍 Upper Cumberland Development District (1104 England Dr., Cookeville, TN)
💲 Registration: $20
🔗 https://secure.qgiv.com/for/thesycamoreinstitute/event/cookevillehousingsummit/

Join The Sycamore Institute, hosted at UCDD, for a solutions-focused discussion on Tennessee’s housing landscape—why housing costs have risen, what policies shape the market, and how federal, state, and local leaders can respond.

Hear from regional experts and engage in data-driven conversations addressing Middle Tennessee’s unique housing needs.

🎤 Speakers include:
• Chad Gilbert – Cookeville City Council & Putnam Properties
• Mandy Spears – The Sycamore Institute
• Sarah Stein – Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
• Josh Suddath – UT Center for Local Planning

We look forward to convening community and policy leaders to support informed, data-driven housing solutions across the region.

03/04/2026

Busy but great weekend!

01/26/2026

Finally - Sunshine! Thank God we don't live in perptually cloudy places. The horses are enjoying the snow though. How are my clients - present and future?

01/08/2026

How's everyone's January going? One week in and I'm on fire! Great clients! Great life! I LOVE where we live... Thank you Fentress County!

12/24/2025

Cool job for qualifying candidates

🚀 We’re hiring! WCTE PBS is looking for a Director of Development and an Event Coordinator to join our team. Want to help support public media in the Upper Cumberland? Learn more: https://www.wcte.org/About/employment/

12/22/2025

In the full swing of pet sitting and riding fun before the Christmas to New Year crush. I LOVE this time of year! I have one week of over-night bookings left for the end of January. Message me if you would like to claim this time. I so appreciate all of you! Merry Christmas! --- Laura

12/16/2025

The warm days of summer are over. The short autumn is eager to great 'Ol Man Winter'. What about you? Would you like a respite from your daily chores in hearth, home and barn?

I, Laura King, have limited openings for new clients in 2026 as some of my clients have decided to move oceanside. Click on this post, visit my page, send me a message or just call. Every home visit (meet and greet) is fun, informative, and good time to see if I'm the right person for your critter care.

Happy Hanukkah and Merry Christmas! I look forward to seeing you in the New Year!

https://www.facebook.com/FreshStartHomeConnections/

Fresh Start offers farm concierge, handyman services, dwelling watch, book keeping and pet sitting

09/08/2025

My birthday hiatus is over. I have a few drop-ins available for pet sitting in September. Let me know if you need any time... Love my critter care and so happy to be back on the road. Overnight slots available for the first 2 weeks of November and first 2 weeks of December. Thank you!!

06/29/2025

It's been 3 weeks of non-stop critter care fun! Laura's July has room for a few drop-ins. Overnights are full. Enjoy the end of Spring and the beginning of Summer!

05/07/2025

April rolled right into May. Pet sitting for so many great families proves to be a blessing beyond measure. Thank you Fentress County! --Laura

03/04/2025

Great couple of weeks. Great end to winter!..Volunteer meeting at FCHS was a success, animals are sassy, and the bookkeeping is plentiful.