On this episode of the Clarksville Keys Podcast, Travis Egan sits down with Pastor Beau Jensen, campus pastor at LifePoint Church’s Tiny Town Campus in Clarksville, Tennessee.

Beau shares how his story came full circle on Tiny Town Road, from pouring concrete as an 18-year-old and asking God to use his life for something meaningful, to eventually returning to Clarksville to lead one of LifePoint Church’s campuses.

The conversation covers faith, leadership, Clarksville’s diversity, Fort Campbell families, prayer, community, and what it means to show up for people when life gets difficult.

Beau also shares a powerful personal story about his son, how his church community surrounded his family during a crisis, and why that experience reinforced his belief that the church is people, not a building.

For anyone who has been away from church, never attended, or feels like they need to “get their life together” first, Beau offers simple advice:

Come as you are. Give it three Sundays.

And in the Clarksville Keys Quick Six, we learn that Beau does not drink coffee, loves hunting and fishing, is highly competitive with family board games, once tried to become a rapper, and would put four words on a billboard on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard:

God has a plan.

This episode also spotlights:

Jeremy Bullock with Tennessee Farm Bureau Insurance
https://www.fbitn.com/tn/montgomery-county/clarksville/montgomery-madison-street-agency/jeremy-bullock

Sea Story Sushi
https://www.seastorysushi.com/

Devon Terwilliger, Tee.Fades at The Dapper Den Barbershop
https://booksy.com/en-us/1035589_tee-fades-devon_barber-shop_35988_clarksville

Connect with LifePoint Church:

https://lifepointchurch.tv/

Care Team:

https://lifepointchurch.tv/care

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/lifepointclarksville/

Instagram:

https://instagram.com/lifepointchurch

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/lifepointchurchTN

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Hosted by Travis Egan, VA Mortgage Vet, Marine Corps veteran, and Clarksville mortgage professional.

https://travisegan.com

What does homeownership mean when you grew up without a stable home? And could assuming an existing VA mortgage help you save money when buying a home near Fort Campbell?

In this episode of the Clarksville Keys Podcast, host Travis Egan, VA Mortgage Vet, welcomes Chris Hodges, better known as the Bowtie Home Guy, for an inspiring conversation about Clarksville real estate, military relocation, VA loan assumptions, and building wealth through homeownership.

Chris shares his journey from childhood housing instability to becoming the first homeowner in his family. Today, he's a military veteran, husband, father, Realtor, and real estate investor with seven rental properties in Clarksville, Tennessee.

Together, Travis and Chris explore what it takes to help military families buy homes, why communication matters, and the opportunities and challenges of assuming an existing VA mortgage.

🏡 IN THIS EPISODE:

🔑 Becoming the first homeowner in his family
🔑 Growing up in Las Vegas and finding home in Clarksville
🔑 Military service and overseas deployments
🔑 Purchasing his first home using a VA loan
🔑 Helping a deployed service member buy a foreclosure
🔑 Fort Campbell PCS relocation challenges
🔑 VA loan assumptions: Benefits, equity gaps, and delays
🔑 Building a rental property portfolio in Clarksville
🔑 Why buying a home isn't always the right decision
🔑 Communication, honesty, and expectation management
🔑 Our entertaining Quick Six!

⭐ MEET OUR GUEST: CHRIS HODGES

Known as the Bowtie Home Guy, Chris is a Clarksville Realtor, military veteran, and real estate investor who helps clients make informed decisions.

📱 Call or Text: (931) 378-0010
🌐 Website: https://clarksvilletnrealtors.com/
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chodgeshomes/
📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HodgesHomesChris
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thebowtiehomeguy

⭐ CLARKSVILLE KEYS SPOTLIGHT SPONSORS

🏠 JEREMY BULLOCK | TENNESSEE FARM BUREAU INSURANCE

Helping Clarksville families protect their homes, vehicles, and everything they've worked hard for.

📞 (931) 645-2124
🔗 https://www.fbitn.com/tn/montgomery-county/clarksville/montgomery-madison-street-agency

🍣 SEA STORY SUSHI | ALL YOU CAN EAT

Enjoy sushi, sashimi, hibachi, ramen, and more at this Clarksville dining destination.

📞 (931) 906-0188
🔗 https://www.seastorysushi.com/

💈 DEVON TERWILLIGER | DAPPER DEN BARBERSHOP

Helping Clarksville gentlemen look sharp and feel confident.

🔗 https://linktr.ee/thedapperdenbarbershop

🎙️ THE QUICK SIX

Find out whether Chris prefers a bow tie or a baseball cap, which band reminds him of his military days, how he likes to spend a day off, and what he'd put on a billboard along Wilma Rudolph Boulevard!

🎧 ABOUT THE CLARKSVILLE KEYS PODCAST

Crack the Code to Clarksville Living!

Hosted by Marine Corps veteran and mortgage professional Travis Egan, the Clarksville Keys Podcast introduces you to the Realtors, entrepreneurs, business owners, and community leaders who make Clarksville, Tennessee, a special place to live, work, and raise a family.

📅 New episodes every Tuesday at 5:00 AM Central!

🏡 READ THE FULL EPISODE ARTICLE

Explore Chris's story, VA loan assumptions, military relocation advice, and more:

https://travisegan.com/post/chris-hodges-clarksville-real-estate

🏠 CONNECT WITH TRAVIS EGAN | VA MORTGAGE VET

Marine Corps veteran and mortgage professional helping military families, veterans, and homebuyers navigate homeownership since 1995.

🌐 https://travisegan.com
📞 (931) 208-6280

NMLS #655284 | Loan Factory NMLS #320841

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What does it take to help a military family buy a home in Clarksville, Tennessee, when they're stationed halfway around the world? According to Realtor Chasity Boehm, it starts with one thing: communication.

On this episode of the Clarksville Keys Podcast, host Travis Egan, VA Mortgage Vet, welcomes Chasity Boehm of Haven Real Estate to talk Clarksville real estate, Fort Campbell military relocation, and why showing up for your clients matters most when things get complicated.

Chasity shares her journey from Alabama to Middle Tennessee, her transition from sales into real estate, and the lessons she's learned helping first-time homebuyers and military families navigate major life changes.

You'll discover why clear communication builds trust, how Realtors help military families purchase homes from overseas, and what makes Clarksville an attractive place to call home.

And don't miss our signature Quick Six, where Chasity shares her dream travel destinations, favorite ways to unwind, and the special family member she'd love to spend one more evening with.

🔑 CONNECT WITH CHASITY BOEHM

📱 Call or Text: (615) 440-3397

🌐 https://haventn.com/

⭐ OUR SPOTLIGHT SPONSORS

🏠 Jeremy Bullock | Tennessee Farm Bureau Insurance

Protecting Clarksville families and the things that matter most.

https://www.fbitn.com/tn/montgomery-county/clarksville/montgomery-madison-street-agency

🍣 Sea Story Sushi | All You Can Eat

Discover a delicious dining experience in Clarksville.

https://www.seastorysushi.com/

💈 Devon Terwilliger | Dapper Den Barbershop

Helping Clarksville gentlemen look and feel their best.

https://linktr.ee/thedapperdenbarbershop

🎙️ ABOUT CLARKSVILLE KEYS

Crack the Code to Clarksville Living!

Hosted by Marine Corps veteran and mortgage professional Travis Egan, the Clarksville Keys Podcast features the Realtors, entrepreneurs, and community leaders who make Clarksville, Tennessee, a great place to live.

📅 New episodes every Tuesday at 5:00 AM Central.

🎧 Explore more episodes: https://travisegan.com/clarksville-keys-podcast

🏡 TRAVIS EGAN | VA MORTGAGE VET

🌐 https://travisegan.com

📞 (931) 208-6280

NMLS #655284 | Loan Factory NMLS #320841

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