Articles By:

Meredith Pellham

I'm a wife, mom of 4, and resident of Brentwood, Tennessee. I love finding fun new things for my family to see and do in Brentwood and the Nashville area!

This herb garden at the Nashville zoo uses crazy paving.

Make Your Own Nashville Garden Tour

If you love gardening, then you'll love seeing what Master Gardeners and garden experts plant in the Nashville area. Here are a few spots near Brentwood where you can make your own Nashville garden tour.

Free Fun At Ellington Agricultural Center

I hope I can convince you to visit one of best free things to do in Nashville! The Ellington Agricultural Center is a historic estate now owned by the state. You can tour demonstration gardens, take a nature hike, peek into log cabins and study heirloom vegetables and antique farming equipment at the Tennessee Agricultural Museum.

Nashville’s Cheapest Building Materials Are At The Habitat ReStore

Find cheap home and garden supplies at Habitat for Humanity ReStores. You'll be going green at the same time by reusing salvaged building materials.

Percy Priest Lake’s Swimming Beach + Other Middle Tennessee Beaches

Nashville's best swimming beach is also one of the most fun things to do with kids in Nashville. Check out Percy Priest Lake photos, get directions to the swimming beach, cost of Corp of Engineer day passes, and links to other swimming beaches around Middle Tennessee.

Traditional Tennessee Outhouse: A 3-Seat Outhouse In Nashville!

I took a few shots of a reproduction Tennessee outhouse before bursting into laughter. See what the historic notes on the door had to say about using an outhouse!

How To Shop For Nashville School Uniforms

Are you standing in the aisles of Target and wondering which clothes fit Nashville's new uniform guidelines? It's tricker than you might think. Just try finding a pair of shorts which don't have cargo pockets! Here are the additional colors for Metro Nashville School shirts AND helpful tips on interpreting the SSA rules in real life.

Native Tennessee Trees and Plants

Fed up with Bradford pear tree problems? Go wild with native Tennessee trees instead! Here is a wealth of information about choosing trees and plants native to our Tennessee landscape. Williamson County has 3 native plant nurseries in Fairview, TN.

Grassmere Farm: You Can Tour A Historic Tennessee Farm… At The Nashville Zoo!

Nashville is lucky to have a beautifully restored historic farm, right in the middle of the city! The Nashville Zoo was built on property donated to the city, an estate which visitors can tour as part of their zoo admission. Here's a virtual walking tour of the Nashville Zoo's Grassmere Farm and Croft House.