Thursday, March 21, 2013
Here at
Ball Homes, our vision is to provide quality communities for the people of Kentucky and Tennessee. For us, that means that not only are we committed to providing our customers with quality-built homes at affordable prices, but we are equally dedicated to being good stewards in our community. Since our founding over 50 years ago, we have made it a priority for our company to support various charitable causes throughout the Central Kentucky, Louisville, and Knoxville communities. We actively and enthusiastically partner with organizations that work to improve the quality of life in the communities where we live and work.
We believe that Ball Homes successes are closely linked with the overall success and health of the communities we serve. That is why we partner with our homeowners to donate money for each customer survey we receive back. For each customer service survey we receive from our recent clients, Ball Homes will donate $10 to the charity specified by the homeowner on the survey. Customers can choose from multiple charities in their local community. Not only does that help us improve our company, our products, and our processes with the feedback we receive, but it also ensures that local charities in our community will receive the money and support they need.
We understand the importance of supporting our local charitable causes through donations and public awareness. We encourage you to join with us in giving back to our communities and our neighborhoods.
Saturday, February 2, 2013
You’ve no doubt heard about a big game going on this Sunday. Millions of people will be glued to their television to see if their team will win or lose. Even if you don’t know the teams that are playing, you can still enjoy some good food and good company at a Super Bowl party. Whether you’re watching the game at a friend’s house, or enjoying the comforts of your
own home, here are some of our favorite dishes to get you ready for some football!
Classic Hot Wings
This traditional dish is a go-to snack when it comes to football. Just be sure to have plenty of napkins on hand!
Easy Guacamole
This easy guacamole dish gives you a healthier version of the classic dip. Add in a little heat with some jalapeños.
Cheesy Garlic Sticks
Cheese and bread—a perfect combination! Use marinara for a dipping sauce for this easy appetizer
Fudgy Football Brownies
Use a football-shaped cookie cutter and icing to shape these brownies into a football.
Do you have any recipe staples you’ll be having on game day? Tell us on our
Facebook page!
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
If you’re looking for some fun Fall festivities in the Knoxville area, here is a list of upcoming events that will be enjoyable for the whole family!
-Head over to Cruze Farm, a family owned Jersey Dairy farm in Eastern Knoxville for a tour through their corn maze. After you’re done, head inside for a glass of fresh milk or a scoop of their home-made ice cream! The maze is open Saturdays from 10-6 and Sundays from 12-6 now through October 28th. For more information, visit their website.
-Cheer on your University of Tennessee Volunteer football team as they take on Alabama this Saturday, October 20th. Can’t make it to this game? Check out the rest of the team’s schedule here.
-Be a part of Knoxville’s largest Halloween Event taking place at Boo! at the Zoo at the Knoxville Zoo. The event will celebrate 12 nights of safe and not-too-scary Halloween fun on October 12-13, 18-21, 25-30, 2012 from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. BOO! at the Zoo is a family event featuring devilishly good music and games, your favorite costumed characters throughout the zoo, and the only "haunted" carousel in East Tennessee, the Scary-Go-Round. And best of all, you can trick-or-treat down the BOO! trail for your favorite treats! Tickets are $6 per person, children under 2 get in for free. Parking is $5.
-A brand new event happening this year is the Cherokee Caverns first annual Trick or Treating in the Cave. This cavern will have face painting, hot dog vendors, and of course, candy! The path through the cave will be well lit and will be stroller and wheelchair accessible. Trick or Treating in the Cave will be open October 19th & 20th from 5:30pm-8:30pm and October 26th thru the 31st from 5:30pm-8:30pm.
-Get out to the Market Square Farmers Market before it closes for the season! The Market Square Farmers’ Market is an open-air farmers’ market located on Market Square in the heart of downtown Knoxville. Everything at the MSFM is grown or made by the vendor in the East Tennessee region. You can visit the Market Square Farmers’ Market every Wednesday from 11a.m. to 2p.m. and Saturday from 9a.m. to 2p.m., May through November on historic Market Square. Free parking is available in the Market Square, Locust St. and State St. Garages, and at meters, on Saturdays. Parking is $1 per hour on Wednesdays in all three garages.
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Ball Homes is again looking forward to one of our newer annual traditions, the fourth annual Ball Homes Night of Hope. It takes place Thursday, November 15th at 7pm, at the Lexington Opera House. This year's event, which is a fund-raiser for the Hope Center, features a much-touted speaker with an incredible story to tell: Chef Jeff Henderson.
A well-known executive chef at Caesar's Palace, and at the Bellagio in Las Vegas, he has also hosted the Food Network hit, The Chef Jeff Project. His newest television show, Beat the Chefs, premieres this month. His memoir was a New York Times best-seller and his follow-up book, The Power of Potential, will be released in Spring of 2013.
Jeff Henderson’s background, however, is what makes his story so remarkable. Jeff grew up in a rough inner city L.A. neighborhood. He became a drug dealer and at 24, he was arrested. While in prison, Jeff matured, got an education, and found his life's calling. With persistence, dedication, and a can-do attitude, he rose through the ranks to become the person he is today.
For tickets for this anticipated event, log on to the Hope Center's website at www.hopectr.org.
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Ball Homes is a proud sponsor of the National Alliance on Mental Illness Walk going on this Saturday, October 6th at Masterson Station Park in Lexington.
NAMI Walks is the largest and most anticipated event of the year that raises public awareness around mental health issues. Since the NAMI Walks inception in 2005, over 9,300 Walkers have participated in this event. Funds generated from the Walk support education, outreach, support, and advocacy.
The Walk will kick off Mental Illness Awareness Week, which is October 7th-13th. The special week was founded in 1990 as a way to generate awareness for mental illness, promote treatment, and help to eliminate the stigma imposed on it.
Registration for the Walk begins at Masterson Station Park at 12:00pm and the Walk starts at 1:00pm. There will be a Kid Zone complete with giant inflatables, face painting, games, food, live entertainment, vendors, and health information. For more information, you can visit their organization’s website at www.nami.org.
Pictures found on organization's website