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Smart Card = Big Savings For Williamson County Residents

Have you seen the Smart Savings Card for Williamson County residents yet? There are lots of great coupons for housewares, services, and restaurants galore! For example, there are 4 Home Depot coupons for $5, $10, $15 or $20 off your purchase. Planning a big electronic purchase? Get a $5, $10, or $25 Best Buy gift card instantly, depending on the amount you spend. To me, the best part about the Smart Card is the sheer number of restaurants offering discounts. Practically every one you … [Read more...]

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5 Free Ways To Enjoy The Brentwood Public Library

Brentwood, Tennessee has one of the best public libraries around.It is as beautiful as it is convenient.The Brentwood Public Library has hours open every single day of the week!Here are 5 new ways to enjoy the Brentwood Public Library on Concord Road. That is, if you're not already a patron! … [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

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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Boiling Springs Academy In Primm Park

We finally investigated that tall, brick building on Moores Lane. It's the historic Boiling Springs Academy in Brentwood's Primm Park. We were thrilled to go inside this historic landmark! Here's a virtual tour of the 1832 schoolhouse after its recent restoration. … [Read more...]

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How To Shop For Nashville School Uniforms

Are you buying school uniform clothing for Metro Nashville Public Schools? Interpreting Nashville's school attire guidelines is trickier than I thought it would be! Also, MNPS finally released the list of additional shirt colors for each Nashville school. Following are a few "real parent" tips for interpreting Nashville's new Standard School Attire clothing rules. I have used the current MNPS guidelines for reference. As the 2007 school year draws closer, additional rules may be … [Read more...]

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Brentwood’s High Schools: BHS vs. Ravenwood

Each year, Newsweek magazine selects the top 1000 high schools in the nation. This year, BOTH Brentwood, TN high schools made the list: Brentwood High School ranks 222nd nationally. Ravenwood High School ranks 571st nationally. If you're buying Brentwood real estate, we have important information you need to know about Brentwood's high schools... … [Read more...]

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Standard School Attire For Nashville Schools

Metro Nashville Public Schools have recently adopted a Standard School Attire (SSA). Since many Brentwood families are zoned for Davidson County, I thought it might be helpful to discuss what standard school attire means--and where we can buy standard school attire for our kids. Hint: I found a Brentwood uniform shop which might have SSA clothing when other retailers sell out! … [Read more...]

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Finding A Brentwood Tennessee Map

Brentwood, TN is a unique area to map. When it comes to counties, it's a little bit of Davidson county and a whole lot of Williamson county. What's a househunter (or yard saler) to do? … [Read more...]

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