Looking for something fun to do near Brentwood, Tennessee? Following are some things you might want to consider... Brentwood, TN Things To Do There's obviously a lot to see & do in and around Brentwood TN, but here are some of the most popular attractions in the area: … [Read more...]
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...]
Have you ever seen a Punk Rock Skunk or a Guitar Pickin' Chicken? Probably not. But if you attend a Farmer Jason concert, you will sing about both, along with many other animals. Farmer Jason makes living on a farm look downright fun! I attended a Farmer Jason concert on March 27 with my 2 year old, Lucy. It was held at the Belcourt Theater in downtown Nashville, TN, just off of 21st Avenue. Let me tell you, it is fun no matter how old you are! The show is simple in set up, but … [Read more...]
If you have never visited the Nashville Zoo at Grassmere, you are truly missing out. This zoo is more than just a few animal exhibits, it is an exciting place to run wild! My family became members after our first visit because we had so much fun. During the summer months in particular, there are few better places to take your children and I think that you will agree that the membership is worth the expense. The biggest draw for us was the zoo membership pricing. I have a family of … [Read more...]
I went to the Day Out with Thomas event at the Tennessee Central Railway Museum with my 2-year-old son. He loves Thomas the Tank Engine and we couldn't miss this. The big draw is the 25-minute train ride pulled by Thomas himself. All in all, it was worth the $18 a ticket because my son had a good time. … [Read more...]
Spring has sprung in Brentwood and allergy season is upon us. As much as I love springtime, with all of the beautiful green grass and budding flowers, I have terrible allergies that start with the palms of my hands itching even before any of the normal signs of spring can be seen. A friend once told me that I was to allergy season what the groundhog is to spring. Funny, but pretty true. I'm not a doctor, so take this list with a grain of salt, but I thought I'd pass along some of the … [Read more...]
Pocketbooks are getting tighter as entertainment costs are going up. This is leaving families extra creative as they try to find ways to have affordable fun. As a relative newcomer to the Brentwood area, I've been thrilled with all the coupon books and half-off dining options that I have found. There are lots of great discounts around that have allowed me to try some pretty great places in Brentwood. Where To Find Coupon Books There are 3 main coupon books filled with … [Read more...]
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! … [Read more...]
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... … [Read more...]
Tennessee is full of local farms, and Brentwood families can pick from the very best of them! We are close to 3 great farmer's markets in the Nashville area. Following are my tips for shopping at: the Franklin Farmer's Market at The Factory; the Nashville Farmer's Market downtown; and the East Nashville Farmer's Market. … [Read more...]
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