David Pendleton & Associates, licensed in Tennessee and Virginia, is your local independent insurance agency that takes care of all your personal and business insurance needs. We represent many great companies such as the Erie Insurance Group and Progressive. Through broker arrangements and other sources, we have access to multiple companies and products through direct contracts and broker relationships. For nearly 30 years, we have been servicing the counties of Sullivan, Washington, Hawkins, and Carter in Tennessee; Scott County in Southwest Virginia; the communities of Kingsport, Bristol, Johnson City, Piney Flats, Bluff City, Church Hill, Mt. Carmel, Rogersville, Blountville, Gray and Erwin, Tennessee; and Abingdon, Bristol, Weber City and Gate City in Virginia.
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Renters Insurance: The Affordable Coverage Most Renters Don't Know They're Missing
Posted: July 16, 2026
If you rent your home, apartment, or condo, you may assume that your landlord's insurance policy protects your belongings. Unfortunately, that's a common misconception—and a costly one. A landlord's insurance policy typically covers the physical structure of the building but not the personal property of the people who live in it. Renters insurance is designed to fill that gap, and it's often more affordable than...
Voluntary Benefits: How Offering More Options Can Set Your Business Apart
Posted: July 13, 2026
In today's competitive job market, attracting and keeping talented employees often comes down to more than salary. Benefits packages play a major role in how employees evaluate their workplace—and businesses that offer a broader range of options may have an advantage. Voluntary benefits are supplemental insurance and financial products that employees can choose to enroll in, typically at group rates through their employer. Understanding what...
Life Insurance for Stay-at-Home Parents: Why Unpaid Work Has Real Financial Value
Posted: July 7, 2026
When families think about life insurance, the conversation often focuses on the household's primary income earner. But what about the parent who stays home to raise the children, manage the household, and care for the family? The work performed by a stay-at-home parent has real financial value—and if that parent were no longer around, the surviving family members might face significant costs to replace those...
