Don Self

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), as many as 80% of all wrecks (as many as 90% of all traffic fatalities) are caused by distracted driving. If you let that sink in for a minute, it is easy to understand why Tennessee and Georgia, as well as many other states, have passed laws that make it illegal to drive with a phone in your hand. SO FOLKS, PLEASE put down your phones and pay attention behind the wheel!!!! Within the last couple of weeks, we have learned of two families who have been impacted by wrecks that were caused directly by distracted driving. THERE IS A REASON CELL PHONE USE WHILE DRIVING IS ILLEGAL IN TENNESSEE AND GEORGIA!!! Driving as if you are the only person on the road is dangerous and irresponsible, so please take the prohibition of cell phone use seriously....

The last few months have been challenging for everyone. We hope and pray that all our friends and neighbors are safe and healthy during this difficult time. Though we know that many are struggling, we also know that there are many who want to help. So, if you know anyone in our neighborhood that could use a little extra help during this difficult time, please let us know so that we might do something to make even a small difference in their lives.

We are so blessed to work in an industry where our primary responsibility is TAKING CARE OF PEOPLE! In a time when there doesn't seem to be very much of that kind of behavior in our society, we are so very honored to represent a company that cares for its customers, as well as its team members. So, in our agency, we do all we can to make our customers know how much we care for them as friends, as well as customers. During these challenging times, we think our primary responsibility is loving on our friends, neighbors, and customers. We would love an opportunity to have your family become a part of our family!

Our team of licensed professionals has over a hundred fifty years of insurance industry experience, almost all of that with State Farm. The Collegedale and Ooltewah area is a huge part of our team's DNA! We live here, shop here, and play and worship here. We get as involved in our community as we can, and we love being a part of this community. We enjoy doing business the old-fashioned way: face to face! Any time you're in the neighborhood, stop by our office on Little Debbie Parkway and let us show you around and introduce you to the whole team!

Call our office for an auto insurance, home insurance, individual life insurance, renter's insurance, small business insurance, supplemental health insurance, or group life insurance....

• Call us for help in preparing for this year's Open Enrollment Period

• 1962 Graduate of the University of Tennessee

• Flexible office hours, 8:00-5:00 Monday thru Friday, with flexible hours available by appointment

• Market Value Coverage for Antique and Classic Vehicles of All Kinds

• Member of Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce

• Direct Servicing Agent for Flood Insurance (National Flood Insurance Program)

• Steer Clear Program for enhanced situational awareness for youthful drivers.

• We focus on all insurance needs for small business owners. We offer a complete suite of insurance protection and services, including worker's comp and group life insurance, for your small business.

• Notary Public always available at no cost to anyone in the neighborhood. Just let us know you're coming....

• We excel at helping our customers with their state to state and in-state re-locations

• Member of Collegedale/Ooltewah Chamber Council

• Member of Kiwanis Club of Ooltewah and Collegedale

• A+ Rated and Complaint-Free with the Better Business Bureau

• Proud Supporters of University of Tennessee and UTC Athletics

• We Speak Spanish and Italian

• Proud sponsor of Ooltewah High School Athletics and Scholastics

• Personal finance classes at Ooltewah High School and Collegedale Academy

• "Special Event" coverage for weddings, birthdays, receptions, etc.

QUOTE OF THE DAY: “Suffering is a wonderful fertilizer for the roots of character. The great objective of this life is character, for it is the only thing we can carry with us into eternity.” L.B. Cowman