July 2008 Archives

Traveller's Rest Plantation off Franklin Rd. is one of my favorite fun places to go in Nashville.

Here's why touring Nashville's oldest historic home is a must for its Brentwood neighbors and visitors!

Joining the Maryland Farms YMCA has been one of the BEST things about living in Brentwood, Tennessee.

This summer it unveiled a sparkling new poolscape that rivals the Brentwood YMCA on Concord Rd.

Here's what we love about the resort-style kids pool, fountains, and slides...

I read that Nashville transplants Nicole Kidman & Keith Urban delivered their baby girl, Sunday Rose, at a local hospital July 9th. 

I thought I'd Google around to see which Nashville hospital Nicole Kidman used. 

(Baptist, according to local gossip.)

What I found were ugly rumors about Nicole Kidman, her baby, and postpartum photos around Nashville. 

Here's what THIS local mom has to say...

Do you dog-ear and drool over the latest Pottery Barn catalog?

Is decorating your Brentwood home your favorite hobby?

Here's something fun to do! 

Cool Springs' new Pottery Barn store will hold a FREE decorating class on July 27th.  Find out what all participants will receive...

I've been looking for the best Brentwood hotel for our out-of-town visitors. 

So far I've checked the business and suite hotels in Maryland Farms, the lovely but out-of-the-way Hilton Suites on Church St., and the easy-to-find Holiday Inn on Old Hickory Blvd.

My favorite Brentwood hotel is one I never spotted before:  The Best Western Steeplechase Inn on Franklin Pike Circle.  

Here's why... 

Brentwood, Tennessee lies squarely along a historic Civil War route.  Soldiers marched down Franklin Pike between the Battle of Nashville and the Battle of Franklin.

We talked about the historical significance of Isola Bella when it came up for sale last year. 

Did you know that its antebellum neighbor Mountview also has a new owner?  Here's the scoop.

It's our 2nd anniversary since moving to Brentwood, Tennessee!

We still have our old favorites, but lately  I've noticed even more FUN & NEW things about living in Brentwood.

Have you spotted any of the great changes around Brentwood this summer?