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Winter-Proofing Your Commercial Lot: Best Practices for Sealcoating, Drainage & Snow / Ice

Tennessee winters may not be as harsh as up north, but cold temperatures, freezing rain, and occasional snow can still take a toll on asphalt parking lots. Cracks expand, water freezes beneath the surface, and minor damage can quickly turn into costly repairs. Preparing your commercial lot before winter hits is one of the smartest investments you can make. At...
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Beyond the Driveway: Creative Asphalt Applications for Residential Backyards and Patios

When most people think of asphalt, they picture driveways or parking lots—but did you know that asphalt can be an incredibly versatile material for your backyard too? At R&R Paving, we’ve helped homeowners across Nashville and Hendersonville transform their outdoor spaces with creative, cost-effective, and long-lasting asphalt solutions that go far beyond the driveway. Why Asphalt? Asphalt offers a durable,...
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Church Parking Lots: Managing High-Volume Sunday Traffic

Every Sunday morning, your church parking lot transforms from a quiet midweek space into a bustling hub of activity. Families arriving for service, volunteers directing traffic, children running between cars, and elderly members navigating to the entrance—all within a compressed 30-45 minute window. At R&R Paving, we've worked with numerous churches throughout Nashville and Hendersonville over our four generations in...
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Equestrian Properties: Creating Safe, Durable Pathways for Horses and Trailers

Owning and managing an equestrian property comes with unique responsibilities—one of the most important being the safety and accessibility of your grounds. From training arenas and barns to trailer access roads, the pathways around your property need to be built to last while keeping horses, riders, and vehicles safe. That’s where professional paving makes all the difference. Why Proper Pathways...
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Warning Signs Your Parking Lot Needs Immediate Attention (Before It’s Too Expensive)

As a Nashville business owner, your parking lot might not be the first thing on your mind when you arrive at work each morning. But ignoring the early warning signs of pavement deterioration can turn a manageable repair into a complete replacement project—often at 5 to 10 times the cost. At R&R Paving, we've seen this scenario play out countless...
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RV and Boat Storage Facilities: Heavy-Duty Paving Requirements

Middle Tennessee's outdoor recreation boom has created unprecedented demand for RV and boat storage facilities. From Percy Priest Lake to the Cumberland River, from weekend camping trips to cross-country RV adventures, more Nashville-area residents are investing in recreational vehicles and watercraft that require specialized storage solutions. However, what many storage facility developers and operators don't realize is that storing these...
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Nashville’s Booming Construction: Coordinating Paving with New Development Projects

Nashville's skyline changes daily as cranes dot the horizon from downtown to the suburbs, reflecting a construction boom that shows no signs of slowing. From mixed-use developments in The Gulch to suburban office parks in Franklin, from luxury condominiums in Music Row to industrial complexes in Antioch, Middle Tennessee's growth creates countless opportunities—and challenges—for coordinating paving projects with new construction....
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