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Confused About Brentwood Tennessee Boundaries & City Limits?

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When you're driving around the Brentwood area (or if you're looking for a place to live in Brentwood, TN), it can get confusing as to what is actually in Brentwood and what is not. The boundaries (as seen on this map of Brentwood, TN) are a little strange and somewhat unclear, so it's easy to refer to something as being in Brentwood when it's really not. Here's a satellite view of Brentwood Tennessee on Google Maps. For assistance with this, I frequently refer to a comment we received … [Read more...]

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10 Outstanding Private Schools Near Brentwood, TN

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One of Brentwood's best assets is its stellar public schools.  Both Ravenwood and Brentwood high schools offer highly ranked academics and standout sports. If your child doesn't find the right fit in Williamson Co. public schools, there are many great private schools nearby. Here's a quick list of Brentwood, TN's top private schools...   … [Read more...]

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What You Need To Know About Living In Brentwood, Tennessee

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I had a fun conversation this week with a family about to move here. They wanted to know, "What is it really like to live in Brentwood -- the good and the bad?" After referring them to this website (naturally!), we talked about the pro's and con's of living in one of Nashville's best suburbs.   #1 Brentwood has the shortest commute into Nashville from all of Williamson County. Good: You can be downtown in 15 minutes.   … [Read more...]

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Hospitals Near Brentwood: Williamson Medical Center

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My toddler needed outpatient surgery for ear tubes. Her ENT, Dr. Crook, gave us a choice between Baptist Hospital in Nashville and Williamson Medical Center in Franklin. Here's what our patient experience at Williamson Medical Center was like... … [Read more...]

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Brentwood, TN: Local Landmarks You Should Know

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Maybe it's because I have a chorus of kids in the back seat... ...but I get a LOT of questions as we drive around Brentwood. Here's a quick list of Brentwood, Tennessee's local landmarks. Do you know them all? … [Read more...]

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How To Get Rid Of Ants Without Hurting Pets & Kids

A little black ant crawled across my keyboard.  I could no longer put off writing this article.What are these little black ants all over my kitchen, and how do I get rid of them without using dangerous chemicals?Before we moved to Brentwood, Tennessee, our houses were never invaded by ants like these.  They're tiny, fast, and attracted to anything sweet or wet.  They march across the floor in long parades.Here's how I am getting rid of these tiny black ants without … [Read more...]

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How To Find Cheap Gas In Brentwood, Tennessee

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Brentwood, Tennessee spans I-65 from Old Hickory Blvd. to Moores Lane.  Maybe all those interstate gas stations make it hard to find cheap gas in Brentwood!   I've used GasBuddy.com to research the cheapest gas stations in the Brentwood, TN area.  Here are my findings!   … [Read more...]

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Sell Your Brentwood Home With YouTube Video

Are you trying to sell a house Brentwood, Tennessee -- or just looking for your Brentwood dream home? Here's an innovative new way to see homes for sale in Brentwood, Tennessee. But I have to warn you:  watching these real estate videos is downright addictive! Earlier I told you about my friend. To help sell her Brentwood home, she designed a website showing off her home by using an easy-to-create, free blog. But I think videos of homes for sale are even more fun to watch! As … [Read more...]

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Google Map Street View Of Brentwood

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Here's something fun to do in Brentwood, Tennessee... ...without even leaving your computer! Google has unrolled its Street View maps of Nashville and Brentwood, and WOW, are they fun to play with! Take your own virtual tour of Brentwood, TN.  I give you the link to Brentwood's street view map and directions for finding your own home, street, and neighborhood online. … [Read more...]

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TN Tornado Damage and Homeowner’s Insurance

As tornadoes whipped through Tennessee last night, I couldn't help but be thankful that our home is insured through Tennessee Farm Bureau. Why? When tornadoes ravaged Nashville in 1998, tarp-covered homes on the east side were left standing for months. Many big-name insurance companies refused to pay claims quickly. But not the Tennessee Farm Bureau. … [Read more...]

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