OPEN HOUSE SEMINAR REGISTRATION

March 7, 2018 When: April 21, 2018, Where: Log Cabin Place, I-75 Exit 122 (Norris Clinton), Address: 2215 N.Charles G. Seivers Blvd., Clinton, TN, 37716 Agenda is below: Finding Land Log & Timber Frame Home Basics Log Home Tour Budgeting Tips & Tricks Planning & Designing your Home Maintenance Tips How to Build with Us & Door Prizes! We will start... ...Click to continue

Don’t Wait for Summer...

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American Dream In France

December 29, 2017 Written by: M. Patrick LE COUTEULX, France I’ve always been passionate about the U.S. country lifestyle. In 2012, my girlfriend and I bought a big piece of property (more than 23 acres of pine forestry – considered a big piece of land for France!) in central France, near the volcano area. The property already had a medium-sized traditional home on it. We wanted to develop a project based on tourism and with American log cabins and log homes. As I am almost fluent in English, my goal... ...Click to continue

FROM ASHES TO ELEGANCE (PART II.)

December 7, 2017 The Yates Residence, Louisville, KY, Written by Kathy O. Neely,, Testimonial letter by Jim And Mariellen Yates “From Ashes To Elegance” continues below : The beginning of Jim and Mariellen’s dramatic story was recounted in one of our previous articles (Click here to read it) There is no better Christmas than a cozy... ...Click to continue

A LOG HOME THAT WAS ORDERED TWICE

June 5, 2017 Customized Chestnut Mountain Plans Written by: Zoltan Obrusanszki, Jim Barna Global Trade LLC. , Authorized Distributor Early in 2016 I received a call from Atlanta, Georgia. A gentleman was calling to learn more about one of our featured plans, the “Chestnut Mountain”. Mr. Slaughter wanted to make some changes on the plans by adding to the length of the home on one end and by attaching a full log garage. These types of changes are relatively common when standard log home plans are customized. , In the following few months we were going back and forth with some ideas and made some additional changes. Windows were removed and moved on... ...Click to continue

TAKING REFORESTATION SERIOUSLY THE JIM BARNA FOUNDATION

June 5, 2017 “Give Back.”: - Jim’s dad As an immigrant from Europe to this country, Jim’s father realized the value of the freedom and opportunities we enjoy – the true American Dream. He taught Jim that with this freedom comes the responsibility to give back to one’s community. Jim and his wife Faye Barna have responded by being consistent and generous contributors to many worthwhile causes including the National Park Service, to whom they donated several dormitories (log, of course). ...Click to continue

JIM BARNA TO REOPEN TN SALES MODEL ON I-75’S NORRIS-CLINTON EXIT (EXIT 122)

June 5, 2017 June 1, 2017 Jim Barna is excited to announce the reopening of one of the company’s most successful sales models. Overwhelming interest in log homes has led to the need to provide customers with more opportunities to tour a Jim Barna log home model closer to Knoxville. The office is conveniently located just a quarter of a mile from I-75’s Clinton exit (122). It is right behind the , Golden Girls Restaurant and the Tourist Information Center. The sales model is one of Jim Barna’s standard models called Autumn Ridge. While the first floor features a large living room, a half bath for guests, a master bedroom with master bath as well... ...Click to continue

LOG AND TIMBER HOME SHOW IN NASHVILLE

March 3, 2017 Jim Barna Log & Timber Homes has recently participated in the Log And Timber Home Show in , Nashville, Tennessee. This very popular show was held in in Music City Center January20 th through 22nd. The show was a great success ! Prospective log home and timber Home buyers visited the Jim Barna exhibition booth to meet with our regional distributors face to face and discuss design, energy efficiency, budgeting, the manufacturing process, delivery, construction, maintenance and more. There is no better place than a log home show to educate yourself on how to get started on your dream home. Nashville, thank you for your hospitality, we will be back soon! ...Click to continue

FROM ASHES TO ELEGANCE

February 27, 2017 The Yates Residence, Louisville, KY (PART I.), Written by Zoltan Obrusanszki,, Authorized Distributor Early one cold, January morning I answered a call. The man’s voice was warm and rough with the sound of someone whose normally-positive attitude was being put to the test. Jim Yates and his wife Mariellen had recently lost their home to fire. Just before Christmas, a fire started in the sub-floor while they were visiting friends. Tragically, they also lost their beloved dog. Jim and Mariellen decided to face this challenge with determination, creativity and passion. Their insistence on quality and the ability to customize details of... ...Click to continue

GATLINBURG, TENNESSEE FIRE RELIEF!

December 12, 2016 December 5, 2016 From all of us here at Jim Barna Log & Timber Homes, our thoughts and prayers go out to those who have been affected by the wildfires in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. We know we have many customers, friends and families whose lives have been impacted by this devastation. The acts and generosity and kindness we have seen is overwhelming ! People from all over the country have given money and time to this relief effort. We want to say a special THANK YOU to our own Jim and Shelly Stephens along with several others from their area who... ...Click to continue

How To Build a Modern Rustic Log Home in Denmark Today

January 18, 2016 During the past twenty years, Jim Barna has become a well-known brand among log home enthusiasts in Denmark. We would like to introduce our latest home that has recently been completed in this beautiful Northern European country. The building system we used to create this home offers a great solution for today’s log home customers who are facing stricter building regulations in Europe. ...Click to continue

Chicago White Sox Baseball Player Builds Log Home Mansion by Jim Barna Log And Timber Homes

November 19, 2015 “It was a nice June afternoon when I received information about a prospect who wanted to build a large log home for his family in Missouri. This lead however was a very special one, the customer was a Chicago White Sox baseball player” - says Dave Dysarczyk, a long time distributor for log home manufacturer Jim Barna Log And Timber Homes. ...Click to continue

CELEBRATING 40 YEARS! - Special Savings Available For 2015/2016 Fall and Winter Shipments

October 29, 2015 So what is your dream? If it includes building your dream home, then we are the team to best help you to accomplish that dream. ...Click to continue

American Log Cabin Becomes The Most Popular Home At Norwegian Ski Resort

October 22, 2015 This two-story log home, owned by a Danish family is located approximately 70 miles from Kvitfjell Lillehammer in Norway. This region boasts extremely long summer days with moderate temperatures and winters with ideal skiing conditions and plenty of snow (often exceeding several meters in height). These factors lure both local and international guests to stay here. There is an interesting detail regarding this home, the log home kit was made in an American manufacturing facility and the home was built by an international building crew from Hungary. ...Click to continue

Two "Must See" JBLTH Homes In The Czech Republic

June 2, 2015 About two and a half years ago we briefly informed you that Jim Barna Log & Timber Homes had a new International Distributor on board in the Czech Republic. ...Click to continue

New International Distributor in Germany

May 19, 2015 We are proud to announce that Jim Barna Log & Timber Homes has signed a new international distributor agreement with Mr. Herbert Matrisch of Lemgo, Germany. Mr. Matrisch has represented the Jim Barna brand before 2008 and now he will operate his distributorship from his local sales model. Below is a brief testimonial from Mr. Matrisch and his experience with the Jim Barna Company. ...Click to continue

New Distributorship For The Czech Republic

September 12, 2012 JBLTH welcomes its newest authorized international distributor of JBLTH’s log home and timber home products. We are pleased to announce the addition of Mr. Jiri Spurny as our exclusive distributor for the Czech Republic. ...Click to continue

Swamp People visiting Jim Barna Log & Timber Homes

August 13, 2012 History Channel’s popular TV show, Swamp People stars, R.J.Molinere and son Jay Paul visiting Jim Barna Log & Timber Homes’ booth at the recent Land & Wildlife show in Nashville, Tennessee. Click here to read more! ...Click to continue

JBLTH & MossCreek Designs Form Strategic Partnership

July 22, 2012 Pictured above: Allen Halcomb, President of MossCreek Design and Zoltan Obrusanszki, International Sales Director for Jim Barna Log & Timber Homes review a new design am to reach international markets with a new series of "rustic luxury" homes. Downloads North-Shore Grizzly Cascades , ...Click to continue

JBLTH homes at the Winter Olympics in Sochi Russia

April 6, 2012 Tennessee based JIM BARNA LOG & TIMBER HOMES' international distributor for Russia, LOGDOM LLC. has recently started a log home development project in Sochi. This cozy town, located on the Black Sea coast will host the 2014 Winter Olympics Games in Russia. Click here to read more! ...Click to continue

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