BRENTWOOD COOL SPRINGS TENNESSEE LET’S GET TO WORK Region attracts diverse companies THE CENTER OF IT ALL Town Center buzzes with new opportunities Room to Roam Parks system merits praise What’s Online Get to know all the best places to eat in Brentwood/Cool Springs. SPONSORED BY THE BRENTWOOD COOL SPRINGS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2011 | IMAGESBRENTWOOD.COM
Brentwood, located in scenic Williamson County, is considered to be one of the most desirable suburban locations in Tennessee. Residents enjoy a high standard of living, abundant recreational amenities and the area's reputation for top-quality public schools. The city offers easy access to CoolSprings Galleria, the Nashville International Airport and all the sights and sounds of next-door Nashville.
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LeT’s GeT TO WORKRegion attracts diverse companies
THe CenTeR OF IT ALLTown Center buzzes with new opportunities
Room to RoamParks system merits praise
What’s Online Get to know all the best places to eat in Brentwood/Cool springs.
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Tucked inside the heart of Brentwood, the bustling urban district known as Town Center was once a
dream of locals and city administrators. For decades, they envisioned a trendy downtown destination for fun, food and culture in the city, and in recent years that dream has become a reality.
Brentwood Town CenterGeographically defined by Old
Hickory Boulevard to the north, Interstate 65 to the east, Church Street to the south and Franklin Road to the west, Town Center now has more than 100 retail stores, restaurants and businesses serving the community. That surge of energy was partly fueled by the City of Brentwood taking steps to encourage redevelopment of the area, from the construction of Town Center Way to upgrading water and sewer lines, and creating a traffic roundabout at the intersection of Wilson Pike Circle.
“I’ve seen this area come a long way, and it’s exciting to see a new wave of businesses opening here,” says Stacey Rhodes, who owns Stacey Rhodes Boutique on Franklin Road. “I’ve lived here since I was 14, and all my family lives here. I’m one of the pioneers.”
Rhodes opened her full-service boutique in 2002 in Brentwood’s Hill Center. When she outgrew the space, Town Center provided a perfect place to relocate. Rhodes moved the boutique to its current location in September 2010 and couldn’t be happier.
“There’s a lot of energy here,” she says. “I love to see the direction Brentwood is going with independent retail and restaurants.”
Stacey Rhodes Boutique provides styling from head to toe, including clothes, undergarments, shoes, jewelry, handbags, lingerie and some amazing one-of-a-kind hats.
“We do hats and dresses for the Derby and Steeplechase, and we do a
huge annual hat event in April called An Affair of the Hat,” Rhodes says. “It benefits the T.J. Martell Foundation.”
Town Center Restaurants, Theater
In August 2010, Town Center saw the opening of The Local Taco, a hugely popular eatery that focuses on fresh, creative tacos made with locally produced ingredients.
“We try to push the envelope with our special tacos every day,” says Local Taco owner John Ko. “One day we’ll offer a Lobster BLT Taco or a Sesame-Seared Mahi Taco, but you can also mix it up with our regular tacos, like a Southern Fried Chicken Taco or a Korean BBQ Taco. We also offer a great happy hour spot with two patios during nicer weather.”
Ko opted for the Town Center location because he noticed other local restaurants such as Judge Bean’s Bar-B-Que, Peter’s Sushi & Thai and
BRENTWOOD’S TOWN CENTER BUZZING WITH TRENDY NEW BUSINESSES
Tacos and dip from The Local Taco, a restaurant that serves creative menu items made with fresh, local ingredients
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Room to RunBrentwood’s premier park facilities offer the perfect place to
play. Concord Park, a 40-acre park surrounding the Brentwood
Library and right across the road from the WSm tower,
provides residents with plenty of options, including trails for
both walking and biking, open areas for picnics or lounges,
and practice fields. Brentwood Civitan, located inside the park,
is home to youth baseball and softball leagues for kids 6 to 12.
Great Golf golf in brentwood is certainly up to
par. The club scene dominates, and the city offers courses to suit all kinds of golfing standards. The nashville golf & athletic Club features more than 7,340 yards of golf with a par 72. The private club adheres to the highest standards, including dress code. also within easy reach is The governors Club, rated one of the best golf courses in middle Tennessee. The 18-hole course covers a lot of scenic ground and offers holes of varying difficulty. brentwood Country Club boasts an 18-hole, par 71 course with breathtaking views and challenging holes, everything competitive golfers and leisure players alike could ask for.
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Stop and ShopThe only mall with five department stores in middle Tennessee is a
huge success story – just ask the 17 million people who shop there
each year. CoolSprings Galleria is a 1.1 million-square-foot super
regional center that attracts shoppers from as far away as
northern Alabama and southern kentucky. Located off i-65 at
moores Lane, the mall’s five anchor stores are dillard’s‚ JCPenney‚
macy’s‚ Sears and Belk. Besides these department stores‚ the Galleria
is home to 165 specialty stores and restaurants on-site. many of the specialty
stores are the only ones of their kind in the middle Tennessee market. A big
part of Williamson County since 1991‚ CoolSprings Galleria and the entire
Cool Springs location offer a good mix of shopping destinations‚ with
everything from upscale items to unusual merchandise for kids‚ teens
and seniors.
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pOpuLATIOn (2009 esTImATe)Brentwood: 37,159 Williamson County: 176,838
LOCATIOnBrentwood is in middle Tennessee, 8 miles south of downtown nashville. Cool Springs, the commerce and retail hub of Williamson County, includes part of southern Brentwood and northern franklin.
BeGInnInGsBrentwood was incorporated as a city in 1969, but its documented history dates back to the 1700s. Some scientists have theorized that what is now the Gulf of mexico stretched northward to Brentwood millions of years ago, as evidenced by ocean fossils found in the area.
FOR mORe InFORmATIOnBrentwood Cool Springs
Chamber of Commerce
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Phone: (615) 373-1595
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Brentwood cool springs at a glance
Retire in StyleThose enjoying their golden
years live the good life in
Brentwood, thanks to programs
like fiftyforward. founded in
1956 as an activity and services
distribution center for retired
individuals, the organization has
grown steadily over the years.
it now operates seven centers,
including the martin Center in
Brentwood. With an array of
classes and programs, and a
constant growth in membership,
the martin Center is a city staple
and a welcome addition to retired
life. The wooded 5.6 acres that
make up the center are so popular
that weddings, receptions, birthday
parties and other special events
are celebrated on the grounds.
Fast Factsn brentwood is home to a dozen historic houses dating back to the 1800s.
n more than 14 miles of bike and pedestrian trails make up an extensive network that connects the city’s schools, parks and neighborhoods.
n brentwood is considered to be one of the most desirable suburban locations in Tennessee because of its stellar quality of life.
n mars Petcare, one of the fastest growing pet food manufacturers in the u.s., is headquartered in Cool springs.
n brentwood is the birthplace of the nFl’s Pittsburgh steelers player John markham.
n The susan g. Komen greater nashville Race for the Cure is held in maryland Farms in brentwood.
n brentwood ranked on City-data.com’s Top 100 Cities with the biggest houses.
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Get down to Business Centrally located in downtown Brentwood, maryland farms is the
perfect place for businesses to set up shop. its multiple business parks
offer a myriad of services and are home to several national headquarters.
The area has become the epicenter of Brentwood business, drawing
crowds of all kinds, but it still
retains a balance between
business offices and open
spaces. The peaceful setting
and close proximity to
schools, parks and
subdivisions only add
to the area’s appeal. But
maryland farms isn’t all
business. it also offers an
abundance of activities, from
classes at small dance studios
and the pool at the ymCA
in the summer to grabbing
a cup of coffee at the
neighborhood Starbucks.
Book itThere’s a lot more than books behind the Brentwood Library’s doors.
hailed as the “crown jewel” of the city, the library holds more than
153,000 books, dvds, audio books, newly added video games and more.
more impressive than the expansive collection is the imagination-inciting
Children’s Corner. The scenery – a leafy mix somewhere between a
leisure park and Tarzan’s jungle, complete with swinging vines and
sweeping gazebos – creates an other-worldly atmosphere that kids will
happily be sucked into. The books come into play shortly after the initial
awe is worn away. Thousands of books tucked behind roots and tree
branches wait to be discovered, along with computer databases and
videos designed to engage children. Programs offered include Preschool
Story Times, held four times a week, and special seasonal programs.
diamond in the Rough
The wsm tower, nicknamed the “diamond” antenna, was brought into service in october 1932 to broadcast the grand ole opry, the longest-running radio show in history. but its claim to fame came mainly from its unique diamond shape. standing at 878 feet tall, this diamond was the tallest tower in america at the time. Though it's long since lost that record, the 808-foot tower (knocked down 70 feet since its original construction) continues to provide tunes and tribute to the city. To solidify its place in Tennessee history, the tower was incorporated into the new Country music hall of Fame and museum's design in 2001.
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On October 29, 2011 Brentwood will once again host the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure.
The race, in its third consecutive year in Brentwood, will bring approximately 20,000 participants and visitors to the city.
“It is exciting to see Maryland Farms transform into a sea of pink,” says Cindi Parmenter, Brentwood Cool Springs Chamber President. “The chamber was instrumental in bringing Komen, who raises money for breast cancer research, to Brentwood, and has been honored to be the Presenting Chamber sponsor each year.”
Brentwood parks encompass 900 Acres
The Race for the Cure is just one example of Brentwood’s commitment to its residents’ good health and active lifestyles.
The Brentwood Cool Springs Chamber partners with Komen to organize and host an annual “Healthy Living and Lifestyles Expo” to bring awareness to health and wellness issues in the community.
And Brentwood Mayor Betsy Crossley points out that Brentwood has dozens of other outdoor activities and venues that are ideal for getting fit and staying healthy.
In fact, right now the city oversees 900 acres that encompass nine public parks, with three more parks scheduled to open in the near future.
One of those upcoming venues is the 320-acre Marcella Vivrette Smith
Park situated off Wilson Pike. That particular property will also include the historic Ravenswood home.
“Meanwhile, an eleventh park measuring 20 acres is being planned along General McArthur Drive, and a twelfth park has been earmarked for 22 acres at the end of Virginia Way, Maryland Farms and Granny White Pike,” Crossley says. A lot of communities will never develop such a park system like we have, but Brentwood had the foresight to begin working on this 20 years ago.”
Brentwood plans dog park, Bike paths
Crossley adds that the city also is planning to add a dog park inside one of its existing parks during 2011, and Brentwood also is working with Nolensville officials to help set up that city’s greenway system.
“Ideally, I would like to eventually see the entire city of Brentwood connected by bike paths, plus the east and west sides of Concord Road need to be developed as outdoor recreation spots,” she says. “And when new neighborhoods and even commercial areas are built these days and in the future, we will make sure that sidewalks are installed to promote walking and other healthy activities.”
Dave Bunt, director of Brentwood Parks and Recreation, says the public parks continue year-after-year to be some of the most utilized facilities in all of Brentwood.
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Tucked inside the heart of Brentwood, the bustling urban district known as Town Center was once a
dream of locals and city administrators. For decades, they envisioned a trendy downtown destination for fun, food and culture in the city, and in recent years that dream has become a reality.
Brentwood Town CenterGeographically defined by Old
Hickory Boulevard to the north, Interstate 65 to the east, Church Street to the south and Franklin Road to the west, Town Center now has more than 100 retail stores, restaurants and businesses serving the community. That surge of energy was partly fueled by the City of Brentwood taking steps to encourage redevelopment of the area, from the construction of Town Center Way to upgrading water and sewer lines, and creating a traffic roundabout at the intersection of Wilson Pike Circle.
“I’ve seen this area come a long way, and it’s exciting to see a new wave of businesses opening here,” says Stacey Rhodes, who owns Stacey Rhodes Boutique on Franklin Road. “I’ve lived here since I was 14, and all my family lives here. I’m one of the pioneers.”
Rhodes opened her full-service boutique in 2002 in Brentwood’s Hill Center. When she outgrew the space, Town Center provided a perfect place to relocate. Rhodes moved the boutique to its current location in September 2010 and couldn’t be happier.
“There’s a lot of energy here,” she says. “I love to see the direction Brentwood is going with independent retail and restaurants.”
Stacey Rhodes Boutique provides styling from head to toe, including clothes, undergarments, shoes, jewelry, handbags, lingerie and some amazing one-of-a-kind hats.
“We do hats and dresses for the Derby and Steeplechase, and we do a
huge annual hat event in April called An Affair of the Hat,” Rhodes says. “It benefits the T.J. Martell Foundation.”
Town Center Restaurants, Theater
In August 2010, Town Center saw the opening of The Local Taco, a hugely popular eatery that focuses on fresh, creative tacos made with locally produced ingredients.
“We try to push the envelope with our special tacos every day,” says Local Taco owner John Ko. “One day we’ll offer a Lobster BLT Taco or a Sesame-Seared Mahi Taco, but you can also mix it up with our regular tacos, like a Southern Fried Chicken Taco or a Korean BBQ Taco. We also offer a great happy hour spot with two patios during nicer weather.”
Ko opted for the Town Center location because he noticed other local restaurants such as Judge Bean’s Bar-B-Que, Peter’s Sushi & Thai and
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Puffy Muffin were already thriving in the area.
“I knew the demographics were very strong in Brentwood, and I thought people would appreciate something different from the average Tex-Mex restaurant,” Ko says. “I believe there’s a lot of potential in this area.”
Town Center is a one-stop destination for dates or family outings, thanks to Towne Centre Theatre. The community theater group occupies a restored historic building and presents a roster
of live shows and musicals each season.
uncle Classic BarbershopService providers are also setting
up shop in Town Center. Amy Tanksley opened Uncle Classic Barbershop on Franklin Road in 2008, and it was so successful she has since opened a second location in Nashville’s Belle Meade area.
“There’s a real buzz about this area with new specialty retailers coming in,” Tanksley says. “It’s important for Brentwood citizens to have places to eat
and shop here and not have to drive to another location. I love how the retailers support one another, and the customers are always thrilled we’re not a franchise.”
Uncle Classic is a traditional barbershop with a modern twist.
“We’re a full-service barbershop that provides great grooming for men, from haircuts and men’s color to straight-razor shaves,” Tanksley says. “We’re all about creating lasting relationships with our customers, who soon become friends.”
Top left and bottom left: Freshly baked goods help make Puffy muffin one of Town Center’s most successful restaurants. Top right: designer boots for sale at the stacey Rhodes boutique Bottom right: a handmade crepe is prepared at The Perch, another popular Town Center spot in brentwood.
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Time was, area visitors came to the Brentwood/Cool Springs area for dining and shopping, then headed to
lodging elsewhere. Times change.
expanding Hotel BaseThese days, popular hotels such
as the Embassy Suites, Hilton Suites, Homewood Suites, Aloft and Marriott have planted their f lags here. Tourists now stay here and plan their visits outward, while area residents take advantage of weekend getaways and other special packages offered by the growing hotel community.
Growing shopping, dining Community
Now mix in an exploding dining and retail sector, and it’s easy to see why
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people are planning vacations and even “staycations” around the Brentwood/Cool Springs area. (Being only 15 minutes from downtown Nashville to the north and just a few miles from historic Franklin’s lively downtown doesn’t hurt either.)
“Our growth as the place to be for corporate headquarters, as well as all the other new businesses coming in, has meant that we’ve needed new places for people to stay, and for things to do after 5 p.m.,” says Matt Largen, director of Williamson County’s economic development office. “We have always been a great place to work and live, but now we are becoming a destination for entertainment and retail as well.”
Rapid Business expansion Boosts Lifestyle Options
Strong business growth – almost 40 percent of the Nashville metropolitan area’s business growth in the last few
years has taken place in Brentwood/Cool Springs – has brought in new players in the lodging industry, which in turn has spawned new shopping and dining options nearby to capitalize on those guests.
“That 40-percent statistic really explains a lot of what’s going on around here,” Largen says. “Our growth is really extraordinary. When you see all the jobs here, and all the people moving in, you can understand why the shopping and retail sectors are doing as well as they are. We’re looking to see that continue to grow, as well as seeing more after-hours entertainment coming into the area, as well as more family-friendly venues.”
shopping Remains strong draw
The area also benefits from major destinations and longtime favorites such as CoolSprings Galleria, as well as
smaller, popular shopping and dining developments that include Brentwood Town Center and Brentwood Place Shopping Center. These and other multiuse centers continue to grow, creating an ongoing buzz about the area that, in turn, brings even more businesses and visitors, Largen says.
meeting, Convention space to be developed
“Now we are going to work on adding to our meeting and convention space, because a lot of our businesses are now bringing their corporate events here,” Largen says. “There’s plenty for spouses and families to do, so we want to encourage that kind of travel into the area. We have all the amenities anybody could want, so we’re going to keep working to add in all the elements we might be missing so we present the complete package to all of our business and tourism visitors.”
From left: The Coolsprings galleria has five department stores and more than 165 specialty stores and restaurants; The hilton suites in brentwood, 8 miles south of downtown nashville, is a popular hotel for visitors to stay.
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Talk about overachievers!
The Brentwood/Cool Springs area represents only 10 percent of the Nashville metropolitan area’s overall
land mass, but it has pulled in almost 40 percent of its major business growth in recent years.
nissan, Tractor supply, jackson national players
The businesses coming and growing here are major national and international players, such as Nissan North America, Tractor Supply Co., Healthways, Verizon Wireless, Mars Petcare, OHL, Comdata and Jackson National Life Insurance Co., with even more on the way.
The arrival and expansion of these major players is no fluke, but the ongoing result of a coordinated effort between business, economic development and elected officials to create a vibrant, business-friendly community, says
Matt Largen, director of Williamson County’s office of economic development.
“It’s not any one single thing, but rather a community that focuses on fundamentals,” Largen says. “We have a great education system, which drives people to our community; we have low property tax rates, low crime rates and cities with development standards, which is really important to making sure we look like places where people want to live, work and play.”
Corporate Headquarters Growth Continues
Brentwood and Cool Springs have established themselves as the preferred location for corporate headquarters, not just in the Nashville area, but for the Southeast and beyond, Largen adds.
“As word gets out, we get inquiries from companies in the sectors that are already here,
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Tractor supply Company, the largest retail farm and ranch store chain in the united states, operates more than 1,000 retail stores in 44 states and is headquartered in brentwood.
What’s Online Pay a visit to imagesbrentwood.com to learn more about the business climate in Brentwood Cool Springs.
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as well as new business and industry sectors,” he says. “Our economic diversity is really important in that respect. If you divide the economic sectors of our area into a pie in terms of health care, education, financial services, transportation, communication and the other groups, you can see a diverse group overall, but also that there’s a lot of diversity within those sectors. That’s been really important for our growth.”
The current crop of new and expanding businesses highlights the point. Jackson National has 120 employees in temporary space, and will have at least 750 people in its new regional headquarters, while Comdata has moved a 120-person division from Dallas to Brentwood. And Largen can point to literally dozens more.
service economy Key to Growth
“We watch what happens in the overall global economy, and take what we see and apply it to what can happen here,” he says. “We identify our strengths and weaknesses, and are going after information technology, health care and energy technology companies, and others that make sense for us. We are a service-oriented economy here; 97 percent of Williamson County businesses are in the service sector. That’s where our local and regional economies are going, and we are set up very well to capture those companies. Our marching orders are to recruit those corporate headquarters, so we continue to enjoy the economic success we’ve enjoyed in the last decade.”
Comdata (top), nissan (bottom left) and healthways (bottom right) are a few of the major companies located in the brentwood/Cool springs area.
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puFFy muFFInBiz: Bakery and restaurantBuzz: Serving Brentwood and Cool Springs, Puffy Muffin offers a variety of baked goods, as well as full breakfast and lunch menus. Guests enjoy an assortment of sweet treats, such as pies and cookies, and can also savor quiches with spinach, broccoli, ham, sausage, bacon or mushrooms. In addition, this bakery caters and creates specialty cakes upon request.www.puffymuffin.com
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unCLe CLAssIC BARBeRsHOpBiz: BarbershopBuzz: Located in Brentwood and Belle Meade, Uncle Classic Barbershop offers guests an array of services sure to groom and tame even the most unruly mane. From shampoos and haircuts to shaves and trims, this barbershop works to ensure each customer emerges satisfied. Gift cards are available for purchase, as well as hair, skin and shave products used at the shop.www.uncleclassicbarbershop.com
TRACTOR suppLy CO.Biz: Agriculture equipment retailerBuzz: Tractor Supply Co., which began as a mail-order tractor parts business in 1938, now operates more than 1,000 stores in 44 states. With it’s corporate headquarters in Maryland Farms Brentwood, this company offers merchandise designed to assist with farming, ranching, fencing and other agricultural activities. Workwear, clothing and footwear also are available, as well as gifts, home décor and toys and games.www.tractorsupply.com
COmdATABiz: Payment innovation providerBuzz: Founded in 1969, Comdata creates integrated financial solutions and assists companies with managing data, paying employees, processing merchant transactions, and managing spending on business purchases, such as travel and fuel. With corporate headquarters in Brentwood’s Maryland Farms area, Comdata serves a variety of industries, including fleet, retail and hospitality, government, aviation, construction and health care.www.comdata.com
HeALTHWAysBiz: Health-care companyBuzz: Headquartered in Franklin, Healthways is focused on making the world a healthier place, and works to offer solutions that decrease health-care costs, enrich performance and create economic value for customers. Additionally, this company serves seniors by offering a customized solution for individuals who are eligible for Medicare, and also offers the popular SilverSneakers program.www.healthways.com
90-minute luncheon at the Martin Center in Brentwood, and a guest speaker is always part of the entertainment docket.
young professionals Council
The YPC is open to any area professionals ages 21 to 40. A career development series luncheon is scheduled each month at the Brentwood Public Library, and a university is featured.
economic and Community development
Crossley says the chamber in 2011 is becoming more vocal in its support of good commercial development projects for Brentwood and Cool Springs.
“These days, we are adding sustainability, green building and other issues into the overall economic development equations that we back,” he says.
And Furthermore Crossley adds that many other
functions, meetings and events are breathing new life into the chamber for 2011, and he credits chamber President/CEO Cindi Parmenter and her staff for helping to organize and implement several initiatives.
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Guy Crossley is using words like “expanding” and “prospering”
to describe how the Brentwood Cool Springs Chamber of Commerce is operating its organization in 2011.
“We have actually been re-gearing and restructuring for the last couple of years to make ourselves more valuable to our membership,” says Crossley, chairman of the board with the
Brentwood Cool Springs Chamber. “We’ve been busy developing a number of vital and energetic programs.”
Women in Business One of those newer programs is
called Women in Business, which is a group open to all area professional businesswomen. Women in Business gets together each month for a
Local artists’ work gets some high-traffic exposure at Brentwood businesses and other popular places around the community. The idea is to support local talent while beautifying public spaces, and the trend is catching on.
BrentWOOd liBrarymaking art a part of the
community has long been a
tradition at the Brentwood
Library. Paintings, sculptures and
other works from regional artists
can be found on the gallery wall
and in a glass display case.
eleven exhibits are featured
annually, and each month a
different artist is featured on the
gallery wall. The committee limits
its focus to local artists’ work
most of the time. The goal is
to present as many types of art
as possible, knowing that one
person’s favorite abstract will look
like paint smears to someone else.
BrentWOOd academyBrentwood Academy is
proud of the artwork created
by its students, as well as the
community. Galleries showcasing
the artwork are featured
throughout the school’s campus,
including the middle school and
upper school lobbies, the gallery
in the yellow house (the school’s
visual arts center) and the
hallways of the fine Arts Center.
Brentwood Academy also
displays a permanent collection
of paintings and other artwork
from local artists in administrative
areas, entrances and lobbies in
the school’s buildings.
FiFtyFOrWard martin center
Another place that features
local artwork is Brentwood’s
fiftyforward martin Center. in
addition to offering art programs
and classes to its members, the
center also hosts events such as
zoe’s Gallery of friends, an annual
art exhibition and sale with works
from more than 40 local artists.
pinnacle Financial partners
Several Brentwood/Cool
Springs businesses exhibit art
and buy it to form a permanent
collection. That has always been
part of the business plan at
Pinnacle financial Partners,
which has collected more than
500 original works since opening
its doors in downtown nashville
in 2001.
Pinnacle purposefully selects
some of those pieces from
Williamson County artists so it
can support the community. The
Brentwood office also partners
with various local galleries for
nine annual exhibits that are
rotated among its different
locations, and it also uses local
artwork for holiday cards and
other correspondence sent
to clients.
– Joe Morris
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education
The Brentwood/Cool Springs education system has several top-notch schools for students of all ages, from the Williamson County Schools district to local private schools. here is a brief overview:
WilliamsOn cOunty schOOls
Brentwood residents have
access to 12 public schools that
are part of the Williamson County
Schools district. There are seven
elementary schools (Crockett,
edmondson, Grassland, kenrose,
Lipscomb, Scales and Sunset) and
three middle schools (Brentwood,
Sunset and Woodland). The
district is also home to Brentwood
high School and Ravenwood
high School.
BrentWOOd highBrentwood high School
opened in 1982 and today has
more than 1,500 students with a
22 to 1 student-to-teacher ratio.
The facility has undergone five
construction additions during its
short history to accommodate
growing enrollment. The school
is ranked as one of the Top 1,000
u.S. high Schools by Newsweek,
and several Brentwood Bruins
sports teams have won Tennessee
high school state championships
in recent years.
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ravenWOOd highRavenwood high School opened in
the fall of 2002 with 51 classrooms, seven
computer labs, 10 science labs, a Tv
production facility, band and choral
rooms, art rooms and a counseling
center. original enrollment was 540
students and today there are 1,900
students on campus. RhS is known for
its students’ high test scores, fine arts
programs and athletics. Speaking of
athletics, the Ravenwood Raptors
football team won the 2005 Tennessee
5A high school state championship, in
only the school’s fourth year of existence.
Battle grOund academyStudent achievement in and out of
the classroom has been the goal at
prestigious private school system Battle
Ground Academy, which has been
serving the area’s youth for more than
120 years. A k-12 school, BGA takes
its mission and its community roots
seriously. established in 1889, the college
preparatory school is dedicated to the
intellectual, moral, creative and physical
growth of its students.
BrentWOOd academyThe private Brentwood Academy is
a coeducational, independent, college-
preparatory school that serves students
in grades 6 through 12. enrollment for the
2010-2011 school year is 760 students,
and tuition is $17,200 a year. The
students-to-faculty ratio at Brentwood
Academy is 12 to 1, and the school is also
known for its successful sports teams.
– Kevin Litwin
For more informationWilliamson County Schools www.wcs.edu
Brentwood High School www.wcs.edu/bhs
Ravenwood High School www.wcs.edu/rhs
Battle Ground Academy www.battleground academy.org
Brentwood Academy www.brentwood academy.com
students study outside (top left) while younger students make their way to the next class (bottom) at battle ground academy.
menu items at Puffy muffin include pastries, omelets,
soups, sandwiches and, of course, muffins.
Wild irisA favorite of Brentwood’s neighborhood
restaurants, Wild iris has a great menu, wine list and
full bar. The restaurant appeals to all crowds and
features an outdoor patio for a fun yet intimate
dining experience.
mere BullesThe landmark restaurant in maryland farms is in
an original plantation house. diners include the
area’s pool of professionals, special-occasion
groups, couples and families. Best bets at mere
Bulles are the simple steaks, prime rib and daily blue
plate lunch specials.
peter’s sushi & thaiThe popular eatery on franklin Road in
Brentwood has sushi and sashimi, plus popular rare
items such as chirashi, white tuna and yellowtail
collar. other top menu choices include the dragon
roll or caterpillar roll.
iveycakeWhether it’s lemon blueberry , banana walnut or
classic chocolate, iveyCake bakery has a cupcake
to please. The cupcakery, which also has a branch
in nearby downtown franklin, boasts more than
20 flavors. Plus, every yummy bite is made
from scratch.
Wild gingerA sleek spot for business lunches or live music
after dark, Cool Springs’ Wild Ginger serves
innovative fusion cuisine focusing on Pacific Rim
flavors. dine in to enjoy the infinity pool, modern
patio and sushi bar. don’t miss the kobe Beef
appetizer, served on lava rock with citrus wasabi
and a spicy aioli.
kalamata’sA favorite for health conscious mediterranean
dining is Brentwood Place’s kalamata’s, where
specialties include savory lamb, hummus and stuffed
grape leaves.
JeFFersOn’s restaurantWith a friendly atmosphere in the maryland farms
area of Brentwood, Jefferson’s offers burgers, fresh
gulf oysters and famous wings in flavors like lemon
pepper, barbecue and teriyaki.
step up to the plateFood sCene leTs PaTRons eaT, dRinK and Chill
The Brentwood/Cool Springs food scene is lucky to have many iconic restaurants. With such a variety of flavors, from sweet treats to sushi (almost) too pretty to eat, local restaurants are sure to please even the pickiest of eaters.
Clockwise from top: Cashew-crusted salmon with butternut risotto, arugula in a blood orange chimichurri, fig jam and peppadew gastrique at wild iris; elegant entrees are served in an historic setting at mere bulles; Fried ice cream is a favorite dessert at Peter’s sushi & Thai.
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city caFefor classic Southern “meat-and-three” dining
(that’s a meat entree with three sides, for the
uninitiated), locals love City Cafe’s down-home charm.
you’ll never eat alone here – just join the community
table and make a new friend while you dine.
cOOl springs hOtspOtsmeanwhile, neighboring Cool Springs is a
health care for Brentwood/ Cool Springs residents is just what the doctor ordered, with convenient access to Williamson medical Center, as well as top hospitals in metro nashville.
vanderBilt university medical center
known for its medical science and
compassion for patients, vanderbilt
university medical Center campus
in nashville is within 30 minutes of
Brentwood, including monroe Carell Jr.
Children’s hospital, vanderbilt-ingram
Cancer Center and the nashville veterans
Administration medical Center. however,
health care is also even closer to home at
vanderbilt’s many local centers, including
both vanderbilt Brentwood Primary Care
and vanderbilt medical Group locations
in Brentwood. in Cool Springs, services
have expanded to include four locations
with six different specialties to serve one
of Williamson County’s fastest-growing
areas: vanderbilt-ingram Cancer Center,
Cool Springs; vanderbilt medical Group,
Cool Springs; vanderbilt Rheumatology,
Cool Springs and vanderbilt orthopaedics
and Rehabilitation, Cool Springs.
WilliamsOn medical center
The 185-bed hospital has nearly 1,000
employees and its physicians represent
more than 50 specialties. All specialists
have many years of additional education
after completing medical school. Services
at Williamson medical include a breast
health center, cancer care, cardiac
services, heartburn treatment, a joint
and spine center, and a sleep center.
Baptist hOspitalBaptist is the largest not-for-profit
community hospital in middle Tennessee,
licensed for 683 beds and staffed by
1,800 employees. its main campus covers
more than six city blocks. There are
47,000 emergency room visits per year,
and Baptist hospital doctors perform
prognosis positivehealTh oPTions PRovide good mediCine
15,000 surgeries annually, and deliver
7,000 babies.
centennial medical center
Centennial medical Center has 615
licensed beds and more than 1,200
physicians covering a wide variety
of specialties. The campus is home
to facilities such as The Sarah Cannon
Cancer Center, The Women’s hospital at
Centennial, the Centennial heart Center
and the Parthenon Pavilion at Centennial
psychiatric complex.
st. thOmas hOspitalThis medical facility has been devoted
to physical, emotional and spiritual
healing since 1899. Today, St. Thomas
provides adult specialty health care
to more than 2 million residents of
Tennessee, kentucky and Alabama. The
hospital has 541 acute care beds; 1,800
employees; 750 affiliated physicians and
32,000 emergency room visits per year.
– Kevin Litwin
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tristarTriStar Medical Group
is part of the Hospital Corporation of America’s TriStar Health System and is made up of a network of physicians throughout middle Tennessee and southern Kentucky. Angela L. Willis, a family practice physician affiliated with Southern Hills Medical Center, relocated her practice to Lenox Village, near Brentwood, in August 2009. Services include physicals, immunizations, women’s health care and more. For additional information, visit www.angelawillismd.com.
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89°
July average high
25°
January average low
COsT OF LIvInG
$114,878median household income
$392,000median home Price
$1,065median Rent for a
Two-bedroom apartment
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HOuseHOLd InFORmATIOn
37,159Total Population
42median Resident age
69%married
31%single
27%age 19 and under
46%age 20-54
27%age 55 and over
88%white
5%black
2%hispanic
5%other
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Driver’s License williamson County
driver service Center
3830 Carothers Pkwy., franklin
(615) 790-5515
www.tennessee.gov
Vehicle Registration williamson County Clerk
1320 W. main St., franklin
(615) 790-5712
www.williamsoncounty-tn.gov
COmmunITy OveRvIeWBrentwood is considered to be one of the most desirable suburban
locations in Tennessee because of its high standard of living,
abundant recreational amenities and top-quality schools.
Brentwood is located in Williamson County, and its residents are
within 5 miles of CoolSprings Galleria, 16 miles from the nashville
international Airport and 13 miles from downtown nashville.
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