New Hope Construction, Inc.

Update on Seniors at Home Village at Dunlap

2010-06-25T08:39:00.002-05:00

Phase 2 of the Seniors at Home Village of Dunlap is nearing completion, with 15 families moving into their new energy efficient houses. Just as we completed the last house, we also found out that Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati approved our grant for Phase 3! This will be the final phase of the Village, and 16 more homes are scheduled for this phase.

Thanks to all who have made this Village a reality for the 31 families who currently reside in the Village, and the 16 more families who will soon become part of this community.

We are taking applications for the next phase. Interested parties may pick up an application at the Village office, the Chamber of Commerce of Sequatchie County, the Citizens Tri-County Bank Mortgage Center, or Happy Bottoms Office Supplies. You may also call us at 1 866-396-4673 and an application will be mailed.

2010-06-24T16:05:00.004-05:00

We are happy to let everyone know that, shortly after the historic flooding of Middle Tennessee in May, we began a Seniors at Home construction in Lobelville, Tennessee. The house closed today and the happy homeowners are currently completing their move.

Thanks to all the friends, relatives, and New Hope Construction employees who worked so hard to make this a reality. We were so impressed with the number of volunteers who showed up the first weekend. Because of the volunteer response, we were ahead of schedule from the beginning!

If there are other senior families in the Middle Tennessee area who are in need of a modest, affordable house, please review our guidelines for the Seniors at Home program on our website and give us a call. We will be glad to send an application for consideration into this program. Contact number - 1 866-396-4573, ext 22 or 27.

Two More Townhomes Completed

2009-12-16T17:24:00.002-06:00

The Seniors at Home Village has 2 more houses completed and ready to close the last of this month. We will have 2 more homeowners moving in right after Christmas at lots 21 & 22.

We will also have 2 more townhomes started in the next couple of weeks. As always, we are at the mercy of the weather. We hope to have enough dry weather to pour foundations, and then begin the houses so we can work inside before it gets too cold.

Helen and her office are in place and she would welcome a visit from homeowners or perspective homeowners. She is at the back of Phase 2, on Hummingbird Lane.

Thanks for all the support from the local community. We at New Hope Construction hope you have a very blessed Christmas.

Village Phase 2 Update

2009-10-22T10:02:00.003-05:00

A family member from of one of our Habitat partners recently stated concerning her experience with building her house - "I learned a whole lot about construction, but I learned more about shoveling mud.” (Angela Brinnegar, Tazewell County Habitat for Humanity recipient). We can relate to that at the Village!! We are working in between raindrops, and have made some progress on the next 2 units of Phase 2. The foundations are in at lots 19 & 20, and walls and trusses are almost done. Once the roof is in place, we should be able to work around the rain and mud.

Foundations for the next 2 units will also be poured soon. Our plan, weather permitting, is to have lots 19 and 20 completed and occupied in mid-November, and have a good start on the next 2 which will be completed late 2009/early 2010. We will then have 6 homes in place for Phase 2, and a total of 22 families in the village. What a difference in the lives of these families from a few months ago. Most were living in either overcrowded or unacceptable conditions, and now have a new comfortable energy efficient house. One of our residents recently stated - "God is good", and we have to agree with that. We at New Hope are so grateful to be a part of this project and also for the friends we have made in the Village. They are moving past just having a house, and are making the Village a community.

Work will continue on this phase of the project for several more months. We are in need of volunteers to assist with construction or meals. If you have questions about the project, please contact Helen Ickes at 423-991-2616. And, as always, thanks to those of you have given time and made donations to the project.

Village update Phase 2

2009-10-08T11:31:00.002-05:00

House number 2, Phase 2 of the Village closed the last of September, so we now have another homeowner in place! All houses on Cardinal Lane are now completed. The vast amount of rain we have experienced this summer, and continue to experience, has delayed adding backfill and final landscaping to the finished houses. Hopefully, we can work on sunny days to finally have everything in place for these wonderful homeowners.

We have the beginnings of a foundation on the next street, Hummingbird Lane. (again, rain delays) We expect to begin construction very soon, to enable 2 more homeowners to move in this year. The first 2 houses for this phase were single units, and the next ones will be townhomes. We look at each house plan and try to vary roof lines, siding, roof, and shutter colors, so there will be an interesting variety but each will still fit in.

Please drive by and check out our subdivision when you have a chance. With the streets, sidewalks, and driveways in place, it looks beautiful against the scenery of Dunlap. Tennessee is just a great place to live! Our hills, mountains, streams, and greenery are hard to beat.

Thanks again for all the support for this project. We want to give a special thanks to Tom Long, at Cumberland Appraisal Services, for his assistance. Without local support, we would not be able to accomplish what has been done so far.

Phase 2, House 1

2009-09-15T10:18:00.006-05:00

We are making progress on house # 1 of the second phase of the Village at Dunlap. Plans are to close on this house this coming Thursday, September 17th and another homeowner will be able to call the Village home. This will be our first single house, at the end of Cardinal. There will be a few others scattered throughout the village.

The next house, also a single, is scheduled to close in the next couple of weeks. That will bring the total number of houses in the village to 18, and growing! Two more foundations are to be poured soon for 2 townhomes, and these will be the first ones on Hummingbird Lane.

Because of medical issues, the applicants are not always able to provide the "sweat equity" to help with house builds. We call on relatives if possible to paint, provide meals, or do whatever they can to help us out. This helps us keep the cost of the houses down, and provides a way for the new homeowners to give back to the program. However, sometimes the applicants have no relatives close by who can help us out. We are calling on friends from the community to fill in the gap and assist us in our efforts. If you have an organization, church group, or know of any individuals who can work with us, please let us know. Helen Ickes is the local contact and she can be reached at 423 991-2616, or call the NHC office at 1 866-396-4673, ext. 22 or 27. We would also appreciate donations of landscaping items.

Thanks to the community of Dunlap and to the Secuatchie County Sheriff's office and the Trustee program for what you have already done! With the streets, sidewalks, and driveways now in place in Phase 1, the Village is really looking good. We are working hard to provide some finishing touches with backfill in the yards, and final landscaping. Drive by and take a look when you have a minute!

Village Update

2009-09-01T09:29:00.008-05:00

The Village is looking good! The last 2 driveways and sidewalks in Phase 2 are scheduled to be poured today. The next step will be a final grade and landscaping, just in time for the fall rains. We plan to have a "Friends and Family Day" to assist with the landscaping, sometime mid to late September.

Lots 13 and 14 are also seeing progress. Drywall is currently going in at lot 13, and painting will start once that is completed. Lot 14 has walls and trusses in place, and today the roofing will begin. We will soon have 2 new homeowners to welcome to the last 2 lots on Cardinal Lane!

Lot 13

Lot 14

NHC is also having a fundraiser to go toward the next 14 builds. Until September 15th, Farmer's Almanac products are being offered, with a portion of each sale going toward Phase 2 already in progress. We are selling in both Dunlap and Sumner County. If you are interested, please contact Helen Ickes, 423 991-2616 (Dunlap) or 1 866-396-4673, ext 22 (Jane) or 27 (Nancie). We have several products, including almanacs, calendars, weather and garden items, and something even for children. If you look on our main page, there is a link to the items available.

Thanks for your support. If you are interested in helping the completion of Phase 1 or construction, meals, errands, etc. for Phase 2, please let us know.

Progress - Lots 13 & 14

2009-08-21T08:05:00.002-05:00

The roof and siding have been installed at lot 13. Work is in progress for electrical and plumbing.
The foundation is in place for lot 14.

Both of these houses will have a zero-step entry through the garage and the front door. NHC is a member of the Easy Living program, which is administered through the Tennessee Council on Developmental Disabilities. In order to qualify, a house must have at least 1 entry with no steps (zero-step), have at least 30" doors for possible wheelchair entry, and be adaptable to any ADA requirements the homeowner may have now or in the future. We have certified 2 houses so far with this program, and expect to continue to build with zero-step entries whenever possible. Many of our homeowners have health restrictions, and NHC strives to make the houses fit with their needs. All of the houses are ADA compatible, so the senior adult can continue to live in the house if future modifications are necessary.

If you know of anyone in the Sequatchie County area who might benefit from our program, applications are available at the Citizens Tri-County Bank, Happy Bottom Office Supplies, and the Chamber of Commerce. Or, call 1 866-396-4673, ext. 22 or 27 and an application can be mailed.

NHC would like to thank the Sequatchie County Sheriff's office, Chaplain Lenard Sutherland, and the trustees who are in their work program. They have provided many hours of volunteer work to this project. Some of the trustees who are in the program have been able to learn new skills to help them when they are released. We appreciate their efforts on our project, and are also very glad that we can make a contribution to the community that goes beyond our project.

Progress on Phase 2 of SAH Village of Dunlap

2009-08-19T17:37:00.004-05:00

There has been a lot of progress made since delivery of the first house package for Phase 2 of the SAH Village of Dunlap last Friday. The weather has cooperated and we should see another new homeowner moving in within the next few weeks! Walls and roof trusses are in place, and rough in will begin soon. The current homeowners in Phase 1 are also enjoying their new paved streets and curbs. Four driveways and front sidewalks have been poured, and twelve more will be in place within the next couple of weeks.

If you are interested in volunteering to help bring affordable housing to 14 more families in Dunlap, please call 1 866-396-4673, ext 22 or 27. We welcome assistance with construction, meals, and transporting trustees.

Phase 1 Dedication

2009-08-13T16:19:00.003-05:00

The Seniors at Home Village at Dunlap Phase 1 construction is complete! We now have 19 new homeowners in 16 units, with a beautiful view of the surrounding mountains. The streets were recently paved, and curbs, sidewalks, and driveways are going in starting today. We plan to have the finishing touches in by the first part of September.

Our groundbreaking ceremony was held for all of Phase 1 on Monday, August 10. We had several special guests from Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati, Citizens Tri-County Bank, Tennessee Housing Development Agency, Southeast Tennessee Development District, the Sequatchie County Sheriff's office, the Sequatchie County/Dunlap Chamber of Commerce, Congressman Lincoln Davis' office, plus lots of friends and family members. Special music was provided by Amber Cooper, granddaughter of a homeowner, and the Sequatchie County Trustee band. The flag was presented by the University of Tennessee Chattanooga ROTC Color Guard. With almost perfect, HOT weather, it was an awesome event, and we enjoyed mingling and touring homes after the ceremony.

John Byczkowski from FHLB of Cincinnati presented Glenn Barker from CTCB and Russell Meade from NHC with a "check" and announced that a grant from FHLB of Cincinnati has been awarded for Phase 2 of this development. Construction will begin in the next week for the first 2 houses, and when Phase 2 is completed, there will be a total of 14 more units in place.

We will post pictures of our event in the next few days.

If anyone is interested in volunteering for Phase 2 of this project, we have a need for construction workers, hospitality (meals, water, snacks), help with home visits or office work, and drivers who can transport the trustees. We appreciate everyone who has made this project successful, and hope to see you again soon!

Two Townhomes Completed

2009-01-27T15:34:00.002-06:00

We are so glad to let everyone know that there are two more houses that are closing today. The new homeowners are ready to move in and start enjoying life in the village! That will bring our total to six, with more on the way.

On Wednesday and Thursday of this week, we will be painting the units at lots 9 & 10.
The second delivery for these two units will arrive tomorrow, and as soon as painting is completed, the rest of the interior work will begin. If the weather cooperates, we plan to close on these two units sometime next week.

We have also scheduled the first delivery for units 15 & 16, and it should arrive on Wednesday also. The foundation is already in place, so we will be able to start on the walls and roof in the next few days.

Several of the family members who had made plans to help with the painting this week are ill and will not be able to help us. If you or anyone you know can assist us on Wednesday and Thursday with the interior painting, we would appreciate it. Just give us a call at 1 866 396-4673, ext 22 or ext 27.

Thanks and see you at the Village very soon!

Completion of next 2 townhomes

2009-01-22T10:51:00.002-06:00

We are nearing the completion of the next two townhomes at lots 7 & 8 in the Village, and hope to close next week so the homeowners can move into their new homes. The crew has been busy with finishing touches, and the appliances should arrive in the next few days. It has been a very busy month for us as we finish up these two townhomes and continue to work on the two next door, at lots 9 and 10.

We hope to have a dedication in the next few weeks to give everyone an opportunity to come out and see what has been accomplished, recognize the work crew and volunteers, and meet the homeowners. We will keep you posted and let everyone know as soon as a date is set for the dedication.

We are continuing to accept applications into the Village. If you know of anyone who is interested, please stop by the construction office, or the main office of Citizens Tri-County Bank and pick up the form. You may also call 1 866-396-4673, ext. 22, and we can mail an application.

Progress on Townhomes

2009-01-13T11:27:00.002-06:00

Work is progressing on the townhouses located on lots 7 & 8. The drywall has been completed and the trim package will arrive on Friday of this week. The families are looking forward to painting, but may have to wait until it warms up a bit! Temperatures are supposed to drop this week, but we expect painting to begin within the next week.

The walls and roof trusses are in place on lots 9 & 10. Work will continue on the roof this week, and should it should be in place by the end of the week to get ready for shingles.

We also have the foundation poured for lots 15 & 16, so we can expect a delivery for those 2 units very soon.

In the next few weeks, we will have 6 more units completed, which will put us more than half-way through Phase I. These future homeowners are getting very excited about moving into their new houses.

We can use help with painting, volunteer transportation, meals, and construction. If anyone would like to volunteer, please contact Helen Ickes at 423 949-4074. We appreciate all the support from the local community, and look forward to continuing this project.

More Townhomes on the way!

2009-01-06T10:08:00.003-06:00

We are progressing nicely on the townhouses at lots 7 & 8 in the village. The roof, insulation, and siding are completed. We also passed the electrical inspection. The second delivery will be scheduled soon and we hope to begin painting next week. Our goal is to close on these 2 units and have our new homeowners moved in by the end of January.

The first delivery for lots 9 & 10 was made yesterday. Everything was unloaded and as soon as the weather cooperates, we will begin these 2 units. The foundation is already in place, so we will be able to erect the walls, roof trusses, and move forward quickly with these units. For today, however, it is rain rain rain!

Our village is looking great, with 4 new homeowners living here and 4 more moving in the near future. We are so grateful for the support from everyone on this project. Our homeowners are living in warm, energy efficient homes in a safe neighborhood.

It's not too early to think about spring break and vacations. What better way to spend it than helping those less fortunate? We have a need for volunteers in Dunlap. We are located in Sequatchie County, Tennessee, about 30 minutes from Chattanooga, and very close to Fall Creek Falls, where out of town volunteers sometimes like to stay.

Our current needs are for volunteers to help with construction, painting, cleanup, meal preparation, or any in-kind or monetary donations that would help us with this project. If you are able to support us in one or more of these areas, please call Helen Ickes at 423 949-4074.

Construction begins for next Townhomes

2008-12-17T08:14:00.003-06:00

We have begun construction on the next two townhomes in the Seniors at Home Village at Dunlap. The house package for lots 7 & 8 was delivered last Tuesday, December 9th. The walls are up, and as soon as there is a break in the weather the roof trusses will be placed. We expect to work steadily on these two units and have them ready for our homeowners by late January. We also plan to deliver the house package for lots 9 & 10 in the next few days.

Thanks to all who have helped us this year in bringing safe, affordable housing to several senior adults in Dunlap, Tennessee. We could not have made it without the generous support of the community.

If anyone is interested in volunteering, please contact Helen Ickes at 423 949-4074, after 12/26/08. That would include construction work or cleanup at the worksite, bringing meals to volunteers, or transporting volunteers to the worksite.

Have a blessed Christmas. We will keep you posted on our progress.

Four New Happy Homeowners!!

2008-11-12T11:41:00.002-06:00

On Friday, November 7, four of our applicants closed on their houses and became happy homeowners! All four have been busy moving in and adjusting to life in the Village. The yards have been seeded & strawed thanks to Sophia Gabalski with the Master Gardners of Dunlap, and much of the landscaping is in place. Thanks to everyone who helped make this possible. It's good to see lights on in the Village!

We will begin construction of the next 2 units (4 houses) very soon. Pictures of the four that are occupied will be posted in the next few days.

If you would like to help us with the next round of construction for the Seniors a Home Village, please contact Helen Ickes at 423 949-4074. Jobs available include any type of construction work, help with transporting volunteers, and providing meals for the volunteers. We look forward to hearing from you!

Move in date is getting closer for our first homeowners!

2008-10-29T13:38:00.003-05:00

Just a few short weeks ago we were beginning the foundations on our first two townhomes. Now, in just a few days, our first four homeowners will move into their new houses in the Seniors at Home Village at Dunlap, Tennessee.

We are presently waiting for connection of the septic pump and final registratrion of the plat. The first townhome is very close to being finished. Today, we are moving in topsoil to prepare for the seeding and straw for lots 1 & 2. The Master Gardners will be working to get as much landscaping in as possible once the topsoil is in place.

At lots 17 and 18, we are busy installing plumbing and electrical, and have been able to work on paint at lot 17. We will take care of the topsoil, seeding, and straw once these major items are finished.

Homeowners have been busy helping with paint and cleanup so they will be able to move in when we receive final approval. We are all very excited about the soon to be completed houses, and are already looking forward to another house package delivery for lots 7 & 8.

New Hope Construction and the homeowners appreciate the support we have received from the community, especially the Master Gardners of Dunlap, the Dunlap Seventh Day Adventist Church, and the Sequatchie County Sheriff's Office. We also appreciate Helen Ickes, our on-site coordinator, for all the assistance she provides daily.

If you would like to volunteer for this project, we have eleven more units to complete in Phase I, and have plans to begin Phase II in the near future. We can use help with meals, construction, transportation, and donations. Please contact Helen at the construction office - 423 949-4074. Thanks to all of you who have been a part of this project.

Dunlap Village Update

2008-10-15T16:42:00.016-05:00

A future happy homeowner!

The family inspecting progress on lot 17

Everyone is working hard to move toward a finish date of late October. We expect to have our first 4 homeowners moved in very soon!
Insulation for lots 1 & 2 has been completed, and the drywall will be finished by Friday. The inside trimout, including cabinets and flooring, is to be delivered on Friday. We have generous volunteers from the Dunlap Seventh Day Adventist Church who will begin painting lot 1 on Sunday. The outside of these 2 units is looking good. Most of the backfilling has taken place, and we are waiting now for the topsoil so we can begin planning when the sidewalk and landscaping will be completed.

Insulation work on lots 17 & 18 is also scheduled for this week, with drywall to follow on Thursday.

Sewer pump wiring and approval is to be scheduled in the next few days. The final plat reading by the city is scheduled for 10/27. Once that is approved and filed, we can close on the first 4 units!!

A special thanks to the Dunlap Master Gardners and Sophia Gabalski. They have offered to assist with the landscaping. Since fall is a great time to plant, we expect to see grass, bushes, and a few trees very soon.

Our plans for the next 2 units are taking place, on lots 7 & 8. Footings will be poured in the next week (if it stays dry!) and the house package will be delivered soon after that.

Our homeowners are getting very excited. We appreciate your visits to the site to check out the work and provide some moral support. In the near future, you won't have to drive to visit, but can just step outside & walk to our office. We are looking forward to the completion of Phase I with 15 homeowners in place. Then comes Phase II.

If anyone is interested in volunteering for this project, please contact Helen Ickes. She now has an office number at the construction office - 423 949-4074. We have some painting opportunities coming up soon, and can still use help with meals.

Update on the Village

2008-09-09T17:39:00.010-05:00

We have been very busy at the Village the last few weeks. The roof and plumbing rough-in are completed for lots 1 & 2. Last week, we began installing the soffits and vinyl. This week's schedule includes finishing up the siding, and beginning on the electrical roughin. The insulation and sheetrock will arive next week.

We are also progressing on lots 17 and 18. The wall panels and roof trusses are in place. The roof should be in place by the end of the week.

The weather has been cooperating a little more the last few days, so we hope to proceed as planned. Our first 2 units should be completed very soon, with 2 more to follow.

Second Build Begins in the Village

2008-08-21T13:56:00.002-05:00

Even as the work on the first townhome in the Seniors at Home Village of Dunlap is being completed, we are moving forward with the second townhome build.

The footings for the next two houses have been poured, and the foundation work is being completed today, as we prepare for the delivery of our next townhome house package.

The delivery of the second townhome is scheduled for Wednesday, August 27th. The truck should arrive at the site at 8:00 am.

We will need volunteers to help unload the truck on Wednesday. If you can help, please contact Helen at 423-949-3253 or the New Hope Construction office at 866-396-4673.

Thank you, Dunlap. Your community cares, and you are helping your seniors see this with your labor of love. God bless you and your work.

Progress on the Village

2008-08-15T10:45:00.006-05:00

Foundations for the first 2 townhomes

This week has been very productive. We have worked on getting the roofing in on the first 2 townhomes, and should complete drying in by the end of today. Next week, we will work on plumbing rough-in and pulling the electrical wire.

Footings for the next 2 units will be dug also sometime next week. Soon, we will have 4 new homeowners in place!

We are in need of volunteers to assist with the build, and with meals. If you or anyone you know can help, please give us a call. Remember, sometimes companies recognize employees who participate in community service. Local clubs and organizations are also welcome to help as a group.

Directions to site:

From Dunlap go Hwy 127 to Hwy 28
Right on Cordell Ln E, just past High School
Left on W. Valley Rd, Right on Robin Hill Rd.

Hope to see you there!!

Construction Update

2008-08-07T10:44:00.003-05:00

After all the rain of the last week, the foundations for the first 2 townhomes are mostly in place. The blocks will be completely set today. The truck was loaded at the warehouse yesterday, and arrived at the worksite at 8AM today. Unloading is complete, and the walls will go up this afternoon!!

The homeowners are getting very excited, now that they can see progress being made. We were able to identify specific lots for each of them at the groundbreaking, so they were able to see what a beautiful view they will have of the valley from their townhome.

It looks like mostly clear skies for the next few days. We plan to work on construction today and tomorrow, then Tuesday thru Friday next week. Let us know if you can help in any way, by calling Helen at 615 495-3107, or the NHC office at 1 866-396-4673. Thanks to the Dunlap 7th Day Adventist Church for providing lunch this week - the crew really appreciates it!

Seniors at Home Village of Dunlap Groundbreaking

2008-07-25T10:29:00.007-05:00

Yesterday at 1 PM several future homeowners, partners, and New Hope employees gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking of the SAH Village of Dunlap. The weather held up beautifully and while it was warm, one of the homeowners noted that there is a constant breeze that blows through the valley. Our sign arrived and was installed in time for the celebration.

Several guest speakers talked about how important projects such as ours were to the health of their community. We are so appreciative of the comments offerred by each person who spoke. On the agenda were:

Ron Follett, Pastor of Dunlap Seventh Day Adventist Church
Glenn Barker, Chairman & CEO of Citizens Tri-County Bank
Diane White, Housing Director from Southeast Tennessee Development District
Russell Meade, President, Founder, CEO of New Hope Construction Inc.
John Byczkowski, Assistant VP, Communications of Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati
George Wagner, Mayor - City of Dunlap
Howard Hatcher, Executive Director of Sequatchie County/Dunlap Chamber of Commerce
Helen Ickes - Local Coordinator, New Hope Construction Inc.
Gerald Casson, Pastor Dunlap First United Methodist Church
MC - Kurt Wissehr, Dunlap Volunteer

L to R: Glenn Barker, Russell Meade, John Byczkowski,

Howard Hatcher, George Wagner, and Diane White

Everyone enjoyed ice cold water provided by Federal Home Loan Bank and NHC, and cookies.
The future homeowners located their individual lots and could see what a beautiful view they will have from their front porches.

Thanks to everyone who made this event a success! And especially to the Dunlap Tribune for the great publicity.

Progress on the Village

2008-07-22T13:55:00.005-05:00

We are so excited to see the beginnings of the foundation today for the first two townhomes. The blocks will be delivered late Thursday afternoon, so things will progress and by the end of the week, we should be ready for shell package deliveries!

Once a delivery date for the house package is confirmed, a notice will be placed on our blog. We will be asking for help from our volunteers. Our plan is to unload the house and begin the build on the same day. Check back daily for updates on the delivery date.

Our groundbreaking for the Village will be this Thursday, July 24, at 1 PM. Several of our sponsors, partners, volunteers, and future homeowners will be there.

If you are interested in volunteering to work on the first build, please contact Helen Ickes at 615 495-3107. For information on making monetary or in-kind donations, information is available on our website. As always, we appreciate everyone who has made it possible for us to continue with this project.

Seniors at Home Village in Dunlap Tennessee

2008-07-20T17:10:00.000-05:00

New Hope Construction began the Seniors at Home program in 2006. This is an affordable housing program for senior adults (55+) who are very low income and living in substandard conditions. We provide a volunteer built house which they purchase with a 30 year no interest mortgage. So far we have built ten homes in Dunlap Tennessee, Pikeville Tennessee, and Franklin Kentucky.

This year, plans are in place to move forward and construct up to eighteen homes in the Seniors at Home Village in Dunlap Tennessee. The property was purchased last fall just as it was being annexed by the city. We have gone through zoning, acceptance of the proposal to build one level townhomes, along with final acceptance for sewer and water. Roads were cut in a few months ago, streets have been named, and we are ready to pour foundations!

This property is nestled in the shadow of the Appalachain mountains of East Tennessee and has a breathtaking view. The homeowners will have a walking trail that circles the property. There will also be a common area for picnics, extra parking, etc. Each townhome in Phase I will have a 1 car garage. The townhomes are energy efficient and New Hope is incorporating green building practices whenever possible.

There have been many generous volunteers in the Dunlap and Pikeville area who have give of their time to ensure this project continues. We will keep all of you posted on the progress and our needs. Anyone who wishes to volunteer may call Helen Ickes at 615 495-3107, or the New Hope office at 1 866 396-4673. We appreciate any donation of time, money, or materials!