"The Brownstone [concept] is unique to middle Tennessee," Brent says. "Rather than having to live in suburbia, you can now move into downtown areas where you can walk to neighborhood businesses, restaurants and coffee...." Click here to read the article
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Williamson AM – Built to Last
"The homeowners that buy here don't want to give up anything. They want the space, historical feel and convenience..." Click here to read the article
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WKRN News – “Million Dollar Townhomes Built In Franklin”
"When developer Bernie Butler announced his intentions to build 26 million-dollar plus town homes in downtown Franklin a few years ago, the reaction was quick. "people said I was crazy..." Click here to read the article
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Tennessean Article – The Brownstones
"These were unlike anything built in historic Franklin. And I still am in awe of the way they turned out..." Click here to read article
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Boyd Mill – A Love Affair with History
"We are very proud of our work to re-create this home." The company recently held a public open house to show off the "new" home... Click here to read the article
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Williamson AM Article May 27, 2008
"Bernie Butler, founder of D9 Development, says he's determined to preserved the history and character or Historic Downton Franklin..." Click here to read the article
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Boyd Mill Avenue

Starting Over Costly mistake results in life lesson, beautiful home on Boyd Mill Avenue FILE The front part of the house at 415 Boyd Mill Ave. is a direct replica of a home almost destroyed in July 2006 by crews renovating the house. Under the watchful eye of Bernie Butler of D9 Development, the home…
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Flip flap nears fantastic finish

Stripped to its bones, 100-year-old cottage gleams after major makeover By NANCY MUELLER • For Williamson A.M. • January 18, 2008 PHOTOS BY JAE S. LEE / THE TENNESSEAN FRANKLIN — A completely reconstructed historic cottage on Boyd Mill Avenue is almost finished and ready to be sold, much to the relief of the developer who…
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