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26 Biz Briefs

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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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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

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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.

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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

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abundance of activities, from

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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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“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.”

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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.

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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.

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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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$580 million

Annual retail sales

$20,973Retail sales

per capita

$81 millionAnnual hotel and

food sales

5,216Total number

of firms

Source: U.S. Census QuickFacts

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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


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

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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.

– Kevin Litwin

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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

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TRAnspORTATIOn

nashville international airport 1 Terminal dr., Ste. 501 nashville, Tn 37214 (615) 275-1675 www.nashintl.com

nashville Port authority 214 Second Ave. n. nashville, Tn 37201 (615) 862-6026

eCOnOmIC ResOuRCes

brentwood Cool springs Chamber of Commerce5211 maryland Way, no. 1080 Brentwood, Tn 37027 (615) 373-1595

www.brentwood.org

Tennessee department of economic & Community development 312 Rosa Parks Ave., 11th floor nashville, Tn 37243 (615) 741-1888

www.tennessee.gov/ecd

williamson County office of economic development 1320 W. main St., Ste. 120 franklin, Tn 37064 (615) 261-2880

www.williamsoncounty-tn.gov

government offices brentwood City hall P.o. Box 788 Brentwood, Tn 37024 (615) 371-0060

www.brentwood-tn.org

williamson County government 1320 W. main St. franklin, Tn 37064 (615) 790-5700 www.williamsoncounty-tn.gov

TAxes

9.25%City sales and use Tax

2.25%County sales Tax

7%state sales Tax

9.25%Total sales Tax

mAjOR empLOyeRs

Coolsprings galleria

3,500 employees

williamson County schools

2,500 employees

Community health systems

1,800 employees

williamson medical Center

1,300 employees

nissan north america

1,300 employees

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920 employees

Comdata Corporation

851 employees

aim healthCare services, inc.

815 employees

healthways

800 employees

Ford motor Credit

800 employees

InCOme

$56,595Per Capita income

$101,174average annual household expenditure

WORKFORCe

60,844Total workforce

80%white-Collar Jobs

20%blue-Collar Jobs

eduCATIOn

20%associate degree

39%bachelor’s degree

28%graduate degree

eCOnOmIC OveRvIeWThe economic climate in Brentwood and Williamson County is among

the best in the state. nissan north America, mars Petcare, Tractor

Supply Co., healthways, Community health Systems, verizon

Wireless and many other major corporations have relocated their

corporate or divisional headquarters to Brentwood or Williamson

County. The city and county are home to an impressive range of

industries – music, health care, retail, publishing and more.

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Participation is recommended in Brentwood/Cool Springs, with a number of healthy recreation options available for residents. here is a brief overview:

many puBlic parksBrentwood is lucky to have

plenty of beautiful public parks,

including Concord, Granny White,

maryland Way, owl Creek, Primm,

River and Tower parks. Crockett

Park is the largest with 164 acres

of open fields, walking trails and

athletic fields. it is also home to

the historic Cool Springs house,

the eddy Arnold Amphitheater

and the Williamson County indoor

Soccer facility.

little harpeth riverThe Little harpeth waterway

runs through Williamson and

davidson counties, and a section

spanning from Granny White Pike

to highway 100 provides the best

opportunities for whitewater

kayaking, rafting and paddling.

There are a few campgrounds

and picnic spots along the Little

harpeth, and one 7-mile stretch

of the river is rated Class ii by

American Whitewater.

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Sports & Recreation

deerWOOd arBOretum and nature center

deerwood is a 27-acre natural

area and state-certified

arboretum that showcases native

trees, migratory birds, butterflies

and other wildlife. The park has a

1-mile walking and bikeway trail

with 12 nature stations, ponds, a

wildflower meadow and a nature

center.

Biking trailsPerhaps the most popular trail

in the community is Brenthaven

Bikeway Connector Trail, which

connects both Crockett Park and

River Park in Brentwood. The trail

traverses an attractive wooded

corridor along the Little harpeth

River. other popular biking

destinations in the area include

harpeth Woods Trail, Cane

Connector Trail and mill Creek

Greenway Trail.


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and plush Hyatt Grand Bed andspacious guestrooms and the 24 hour

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Don’t settle for anything less than everything

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ymcas, spOrts training cOmplexes

for indoor as well as outdoor

activity, the area’s three ymCA

branches – Brentwood family

ymCA, maryland farms ymCA

and ymCA of Cool Springs –

stay bustling year round. The

Brentwood/Cool Springs area is

also home to multiple elite sports

training complexes. d1 Sports

Training provides custom sports

training programs, including an

nfL Combine training program,

along with expert coaching and

the latest in sports therapy.

A-Game Sportsplex is a premier

indoor sports complex focusing

on basketball, hockey and

volleyball.

FiFtyFOrWard martin center

As for older adults, The

fiftyforward martin Center

has been welcoming the 50-

plus crowd since it opened in

december 2002, and has seen

significant growth in membership

ever since. A variety of classes

and programs are offered, plus

special interest groups such as

Word Smiths (writers), historical

Seniors, mountain dulcimer

musicians, martin men, Wine

Sippers and Book Clubbers

host many events.

– Kevin Litwin

For more infodeerwood arboretum & nature center brentwood-tn.org/index.aspx?page=152

brentwood family ymca ymcamidtn.org/center/brentwood-home

maryland farms ymca ymcamidtn.org/center/maryland- farms-home

ymca of cool springs ymcamidtn.org/center/cool-springs.htm

d1 sports training d1sportstraining.com

a-game sportsplex agamesportsplex.com

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Arts & Culture


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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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.

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Local flavor

puFFy muFFinThis landmark breakfast-

and-lunch destination began in Brentwood in 1986

and now has a satellite location in Cool Springs.

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.


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

restaurant mecca with dozens of great eateries,

including Bread & Company, Panera Bread, Stoney

River Legendary Steaks, five Guys Burgers and

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health & Wellness

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.

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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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Central

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

numBeRs TO KnOW

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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Through the Lens

i’ve lived in Tennessee my

entire life and i don’t remember

ever seeing it snow as much as it

has this year. it seems like every

time it starts to warm up, we’re

hit with another snowstorm.

i woke up early last week to

another snowy day – only this

time it was also sunny. i grabbed

my camera, locked my Jeep in

four-wheel drive and headed out.

i was shooting at Crockett Park

in Brentwood when i saw this guy

walking his two dogs down a

nature trail. it happened so

quickly that i only got a couple

of shots before he and his dogs

disappeared into the woods.

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