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McGarr & Associates, Inc. We provide HOA and Community Management services to Nashville/Davidson County and the surrounding areas.

We regularly visit the communities which we manage and take a proactive approach to community maintenance, compliance, and improvements.

🌳🌱 MIDDLE TENNESSEE HOA LANDSCAPING: WHEN SHOULD YOU TRIM, PLANT & SEED?Spring is here before we know it, and for homeow...
10/11/2026

🌳🌱 MIDDLE TENNESSEE HOA LANDSCAPING: WHEN SHOULD YOU TRIM, PLANT & SEED?

Spring is here before we know it, and for homeowners associations across Middle Tennessee, timing your landscaping projects can make a big difference in the health, appearance, and long-term cost of maintaining your community.

Here’s a simple seasonal guide for your HOA:

🌳 TREE TRIMMING — Late Winter to Early Spring

Late winter is often an excellent time for structural pruning and removing dead, damaged, or hazardous limbs while many trees are dormant. It can also make it easier to identify problem branches before spring growth begins.

🌿 SHRUBS & LANDSCAPING — Fall & Early Spring

For many shrubs and ornamental plants, fall and early spring are good times for planting and transplanting because cooler temperatures allow roots to establish before the stress of summer heat.

⚠️ Keep in mind that timing varies by plant species. Some flowering shrubs should be pruned after they bloom to avoid removing next season's flowers.

🌱 AERATION & OVERSEEDING — Fall

For Middle Tennessee's cool-season turf, fall is generally the prime window for core aeration and overseeding. Cooler temperatures and favorable growing conditions allow new grass to establish before winter.

🌾 Spring is generally NOT the ideal time for overseeding cool-season turf. New grass can struggle as temperatures rise, while spring weeds are competing for the same resources.

🏘️ WHY DOES TIMING MATTER FOR YOUR HOA?

Proper seasonal planning can help your community:

✅ Maintain healthier trees and shrubs
✅ Improve turf density and appearance
✅ Reduce unnecessary landscaping expenses
✅ Minimize storm and safety hazards
✅ Protect common-area investments
✅ Keep the community looking its best

📅 Planning your HOA's landscaping calendar now can help prevent expensive problems later.

📍 Proudly serving HOAs throughout Middle Tennessee.

Landscaping recommendations can vary based on turf species, plant varieties, site conditions, and weather. Consult a qualified landscape professional for recommendations specific to your community.

10/06/2026

🏡 CONDO OWNERS: Do you know what your HO-6 policy actually covers?

One of the most common insurance questions we hear from condominium homeowners is:

👉 “Doesn’t the HOA’s insurance cover my condo?”

The answer is: not necessarily!

Your condominium association’s master insurance policy and your individual HO-6 policy serve different purposes. As a condo owner in Tennessee, your HO-6 policy may be essential for protecting:

🛋️ Your personal belongings — furniture, electronics, clothing, and more.

🔨 Betterments & improvements — upgraded flooring, cabinets, countertops, fixtures, built-ins, and other improvements you’ve made to your unit.

💰 Loss assessments — depending on your coverage, your policy may provide protection for certain assessments resulting from a covered loss.

⚠️ Interior damage and personal liability — coverage can vary, so it’s important to understand what your individual policy actually protects.

Here's the bottom line: Don't assume that because your condo association has insurance, you're fully protected.

📋 Our property management team strongly encourages all condo homeowners to review their HO-6 coverage and limits with a qualified insurance professional. Your association's governing documents and insurance requirements can also help determine what you're responsible for insuring.

Insurance coverage varies by policy. Please consult your insurance professional for advice regarding your specific coverage.

09/17/2026

Your community deserves more than just a property manager—it deserves a proactive partner.

For 40+ years, McGarr & Associates, Inc. has proudly provided HOA management throughout Nashville and Middle Tennessee. As a locally owned company, we know the communities we serve and what it takes to keep them running smoothly.

Our managers make frequent community visits to proactively address maintenance concerns, enforce community standards, and identify issues before they become bigger problems.

We don’t employ in-house maintenance crews—all work is performed by licensed and insured contractors.

Looking for a more hands-on approach to HOA management? Let’s talk!
📞 615-366-8876

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08/18/2026

Is your HOA or Condominium Association getting the level of management service it deserves?

If your community is considering a change in property management, we’d love the opportunity to earn your business.

McGarr & Associates, Inc. is a locally owned property management company with 41 years of experience serving Homeowners Associations and Condominium Associations throughout Middle Tennessee.

What sets us apart?

🏘️ Local & Experienced — We’ve been in business for 41 years and understand the unique needs of community associations.

📊 Complete & Transparent Financial Reporting — Each month, we provide the Board of Directors with complete financial reports, including bank statements and copies of paid invoices, in a timely manner. Once the Board has reviewed and approved the financials, a simplified financial report is posted to the homeowner portal so owners can easily review their community’s financial information.

🔎 Proactive Property Management — Our property managers are on your property every month, helping identify maintenance concerns before they become bigger, more expensive problems.

📋 Consistent Rule Enforcement — We help communities maintain their standards by proactively identifying and addressing violations of community rules and regulations.

💰 Straightforward Fees — We believe in transparent, easy-to-understand management fees. No nickel-and-diming your association with a long list of unnecessary add-on charges.

If your HOA or condominium association is looking for a management partner who is local, experienced, proactive, and straightforward, let’s talk.

📩 Contact McGarr & Associates, Inc. today to request a management proposal for your community.

08/06/2026

Community pools are meant for fun and relaxation, but installing security cameras nearby isn't always a simple solution. HOAs must balance safety with legal and privacy concerns. Cameras can help deter vandalism and document incidents, but they may also create liability if footage isn't properly managed or if cameras capture areas where residents—especially children—have a reasonable expectation of privacy. Before installing pool-area cameras, boards should consult legal counsel and review state laws to ensure the community's security measures protect both residents and the association. For these reasons, we always recommend that our Association Board's consult with licensed and insured security systems providers before placing cameras in any Common Areas.

07/15/2026

We're excited to announce that McGarr & Associates, Inc. is now providing management services for Spring Place Condominiums in Donelson!

We look forward to partnering with their exceptional Board of Directors that is committed to enhancing the community and creating an outstanding place for residents to call home. Together, we'll focus on proactive management, strong communication, and continuous improvements that benefit everyone at Spring Place.

Thank you to the Board for placing their trust in our team. We can't wait to get started and are excited about what we'll accomplish together!

Please join us in welcoming Spring Place Condominiums to the McGarr & Associates family!

07/07/2026

Tennessee’s new Fidelity Bond law (SB 2326) means homeowners’ associations that collect assessments must have crime insurance in place by **January 1, 2027**. This coverage helps protect your community if an officer, board member, employee, or management company commits theft or fraud involving association funds. Following recent headlines about financial misconduct in local communities, this law is designed to strengthen accountability and help safeguard homeowners’ money.

If you serve on an HOA board, now is the time to review your fidelity bond coverage and make sure your policy limits meet the new requirements before the January 2027 deadline.

If we manage your community we are already in the process of reviewing and updating the coverage as needed.

11/03/2025

We are pleased to announce our management of The Fairways in Nashboro Village. We will be working with the community to create an efficient budget for 2026 and to develop a long term plan to address capital projects.

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640 Spence Lane, Suite 205
Nashville, TN
37217

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Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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+16153668876

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