By now, all of Brentwood is rooting for American Idol finalist Melinda Doolittle--even the local Qdoba Mexican Grill (in the Shoppes of Brentwood Hills). When my family stopped for a quick lunch, we noticed Qdoba's American Idol viewing party.

Here's our Qdoba review and information about the Melinda Doolittle fan party there.
But first, how do you say Qdoba, anyway?

In honor of the National Fallen Firefighters Association, Baskin Robbins Ice Cream plans a fun family outing for this Wednesday, May 2nd.

From 5 to 10 pm, Baskin Robbins will offer all 31 flavors for only 31 cents a scoop!

I refused to plant my impatiens till "Dogwood Winter" had come and gone. (That's the Southern term for the cold snap that always seems to follow our first spring warm spell.) Now all the bedding plants for sale look frostbitten!

When is the right time to plant annuals in Tennessee? And where can I buy fresh plants without driving all over Nashville?

American Idol Gives Back was dedicated to supporting America, from Katrina-ravaged Louisiana to the homeless of Atlanta. In an episode full of inspiring performances, Melinda Doolittle shone with an inner light. She made Faith Hill's "There Will Come A Day" completely her own.

The critics who question Melinda's musical genre can take a rest. Our Brentwood girl was born to sing Gospel!

Have you ever waited at the traffic light at Old Hickory Blvd. and Franklin Road, only to catch a tantalizing whiff of hickory smoke? Noticed cars packed in the wedge-shaped lot or snaking through the drive-thru after work?

If so, you've spotted what we consider the best BBQ in Brentwood: Corky's!

Six months after moving to Brentwood, I'm still finding my way around the restaurant scene. When my husband suggested Ruby Tuesday for a quick lunch, my first thought was:

BORING!

But, I quickly discovered that Ruby Tuesday's newly revamped salad bar is truly the best in Brentwood, especially if you're eating low-carb.

Melinda Doolittle showed her Music City roots during American Idol's Country Night. She rocked the crowd with a lively performance of "Trouble Is A Woman."

Country star Martina McBride, who had never heard the song, admitted to being "a little worried" at first. After she heard Melinda Doolittle rehearse, though, McBride changed her tune...