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Fire Department of Mt. Juliet (FDMJ) Capt. Mike Leal, a firefighter for 24 years, recently received the Unsung Hero of the Month Award for May from Don Scott, right, and Ashley Scott of Don Scott Insurance in Lebanon. FDMJ Chief Jamie...

Det. Kirk Whitefield, a 26-year veteran of the Lebanon Police Department (LPD), recently received the Unsung Hero of the Month Award for April from Ashley Scott, left, and Don Scott of Don Scott Insurance in Lebanon. LPD Chief Mike...

Watertown Volunteer Fire Department Assistant Fire Chief Blake Haun recently received the Unsung Hero of the Month Award for March from Don Scott, left, and Ashley Guthrie of Don Scott Insurance in Lebanon. The Watertown native has...

From left, Ashley Guthrie and Don Scott of Don Scott Insurance in Lebanon, present Det. Mike Barbee with their inaugural Unsung Hero of the Month Award. Wilson County Sheriff Robert Bryan, right, said, “Detective Mike Barbee is...

A seven-month makeover has produced a refreshing transformation in the Don Scott Insurance building at 1102 W. Main St. in Lebanon. The family-owned firm, operated by the father-and-daughter team of Don Scott and Ashley Scott Guthrie,...

The thought of facing a lawsuit at your business is a scary thing. Large businesses likely have a legal department that is practiced at handling these situations, and they may even have a budget set aside specifically for legal...

It has long been said that dogs are humankind’s best friend. If you have a canine companion you love, chances are they are an integral part of your family life. They snuggle with you (or on the dog bed) at movie nights, attend...

It’s the topic no one needs to think about, but everyone needs to think about it. For as the saying goes, the only things in life that are certain are death and taxes. When the time comes for you or a loved one, nothing helps...

In this Internet age, it’s incredibly easy to purchase insurance online – directly from the carrier and without ever having to leave your screen. When you’re in charge of insuring a fleet of commercial vehicles, this...

Depending on your job, you may need to do a lot of driving at night. Or perhaps you like to leave in the wee hours to go on family vacation, so you can arrive at a decent time the next day. Some drivers do prefer night driving because...

Debt happens. When it comes to pursuing a post-secondary education, loans can be an important means to an end. But before you choose between federal and private loans (or choose a combination of the two), you need to understand the...

Homeowner’s insurance is directly linked to the value of your home, and the only way to be confident you have the coverage you need is to be transparent about improvements you’ve made to your property over time....

The last thing you want to focus on when starting or running your business is what could go wrong. While you aren’t necessarily going to face struggles right away, if you aren’t covered with a good insurance policy,...

Research suggests revenue from short-term vacation rentals will surpass the hotel industry in 2020. In fact, Airbnb reports that on any given night, there are 2 million people staying at one of its properties. If you’re looking...

Letting your little ones know the importance of being safe when a fire breaks out is imperative but can also be daunting. Such a serious subject can either be too much for them to handle, or it might go right over their heads. So how...