Professional Resources Guide

Wedgewood Houston

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This resource guide is provided for informational purposes only. Neither WEHO Social nor any contributors to this guide make any representations or warranties about the accuracy, reliability, completeness, or timeliness of any of the content. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement of the referenced site or its provider.

PLEASE NOTE:

• This is not legal or professional advice

• Consult qualified professionals for specific situations

• Resources listed may change or become unavailable

• Verify all information independently

• Listings are for reference only and not comprehensive

• Some services may require payment or membership

Professional Resources Directory

Government & Regulatory

Local Government

• Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County

• www.nashville.gov

• Building Permits: www.nashville.gov/codes

• Historic Commission: www.nashville.gov/historical-commission

• Property Records: www.nashville.gov/register-of-deeds

State Resources

• Tennessee State Fire Marshal's Office

• www.tn.gov/commerce/fire

• Blasting Regulations

• Safety Guidelines

Federal Resources

• National Register of Historic Places

• www.nps.gov/subjects/nationalregister

• Environmental Protection Agency

• www.epa.gov/construction

• Construction Site Guidelines

• Environmental Impact Resources

Professional Associations

Construction & Development

• Associated General Contractors of Tennessee

• www.agctn.org

• Construction Standards

• Industry Updates

Historic Preservation

• Historic Nashville, Inc.

• www.historicnashvilleinc.org

• Preservation Guidelines

• Local Resources

Real Estate & Property

• Greater Nashville REALTORS®

• www.gnar.org

• Property Values

• Market Information

Legal Resources

Tennessee Bar Association

• www.tba.org

• Attorney Referral Service

• Legal Resources

Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee

• www.las.org

• Free Legal Resources

• Community Services

Professional Services

Structural Engineers

• American Society of Civil Engineers - Tennessee Section

• www.asce.org/tennessee

• Engineer Directory

• Technical Resources

Home Inspectors

• Tennessee Association of Home Inspectors

• www.tahispectors.com

• Inspector Directory

• Inspection Guidelines

Environmental Consultants

• Environmental Consultants Organization

• www.eco-usa.org

• Consultant Directory

• Environmental Guidelines

Insurance Resources

Tennessee Insurance Information

• Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance

• www.tn.gov/commerce/insurance

• Consumer Resources

• Claims Information

Construction Insurance Specialists

• Associated Builders and Contractors Insurance Trust

• www.abc.org/insurance

• Coverage Guidelines

• Risk Management

Community Resources

Neighborhood Organizations

• Nashville Neighborhood Alliance

• www.nashvilleneighborhoods.org

• Community Resources

• Advocacy Tools

Historic District Resources

• Alliance for Historic Preservation

• www.preservationnation.org

• Preservation Guidelines

• Community Support

Technical Resources

Construction Documentation

• Construction Specifications Institute

• www.csiresources.org

• Documentation Standards

• Technical Guidelines

Property Documentation

• American Society of Home Inspectors

• www.ashi.org

• Inspection Guidelines

• Documentation Templates

Emergency Resources

Emergency Services

• Nashville Emergency Management

• www.nashville.gov/oem

• Emergency Protocols

• Safety Guidelines

Utility Companies

• Nashville Electric Service

• www.nespower.com

• Piedmont Natural Gas

• www.piedmontng.com

• Metro Water Services

• www.nashville.gov/water

Using This Guide

Best Practices

1. Verify current contact information before reaching out

2. Document all professional interactions

3. Maintain copies of all reports and correspondence

4. Follow up on referrals and recommendations

5. Keep records of all consultations

Professional Engagement Tips

1. Research before contacting

2. Prepare specific questions

3. Document conversations

4. Request written estimates

5. Verify credentials

6. Maintain communication records

Documentation Requirements

1. Photograph all damage

2. Record all incidents

3. Keep consultation notes

4. Save all correspondence

5. Maintain contact logS

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