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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!

Who Bought Brentwood’s Historic Mountview?

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. Do you know about the historical significance of Isola Bella when it came up for sale?

5 Fun New Things To Do In Brentwood TN

I've noticed 5 fun new things about living in Brentwood TN this year! Here's information on the newest Brentwood park, the Maryland Farm's YMCA's cool new kids pool, Brentwood City Commission meeting webcasts online, and the new Harpeth River Watershed signs you see on I-65.

HGTV Design Stars Shop In Brentwood, TN

I found it interesting that HGTV's Design Star contestants traveled all the way from their Sara Evans project at the Opryland Hotel to Cool Springs, Brentwood and Nolensville for shopping! Here are some of the Brentwood, TN area stores I spotted on the Sara Evans episode.

5 Wild Places To Spot Animals In Brentwood, TN

Brentwood, TN has a unique landscape. Once farmland and river bottom, now covered with houses. There are a few wild spots remaining in Brentwood, TN. Here are some of the best places to see local wildlife and animals around town.

Finding A Dermatologist In Brentwood, TN

I was looking for a good dermatologist in Brentwood, Tennessee. I found Dr. John Binhlan at the Advanced Skin Center in Maryland Farms. Here's what my patient experience was like.

Fresh Farmer’s Markets In Brentwood, Franklin & Nashville, TN

Here's advice for shopping the 3 fresh farmers' markets near Brentwood TN. I have links and tips for the Franklin Farmer's Market at the Factory, the Nashville Farmer's Market in downtown Nashville, and a new upstart market on Wednesday nights in East Nashville.

Fun Things To Do On The 4th Of July In Brentwood, TN

Plan your Fourth of July party in Brentwood, TN. We have detailed information on the Crockett Park 4th of July concert, the downtown Nashville fireworks, the Nashville Sounds game and a patriotic concert at Harpeth Hills Church of Christ. Also included are our picks for planning your 4th of July picnic food with local Brentwood businesses and restaurants.

HGTV’s Design Star 3 House In Nashville

Talk about Nashville homes of the stars! This summer, Nashville is home to the Design Star TV show by HGTV. Here are links to local gossip and blog coverage of Season 3, Design Star. Where exactly is the Design Star house? We're guessing Percy Priest or Old Hickory Lake.

New Restaurants In Brentwood Place Shopping Center

I'm excited about the new stores and restaurants in Brentwood Place, the Kroger shopping center on Franklin Rd. One side of the development has been remodeled to include a pedestrian friendly strip with restaurants like Kalamatas, Bricks Cafe, Elena's, Peter's Sushi, Chile Burrito, and Subway.

Hospitals Near Brentwood TN: Williamson Medical Center

Brentwood, TN has great access to hospitals -- Vanderbilt, Baptist, Centennial and St. Thomas are within a 20 minute drive. But we chose Williamson County's own hospital, Williamson County Medical Center in Franklin, for our daughter's outpatient surgery. Here's what our patient experience at Williamson Co. Medical Center was like.

Brentwood, TN: Local Landmarks You Should Know

Here's a list of landmarks unique to Brentwood, Tennessee. We should all know a little local history and geography! Let's start with that giant tower next to I-65 and Concord Rd.

Nashville’s Percy Priest Lake Beach Update

Last year I reviewed the beach at Percy Priest Lake, with photos of the Anderson Road Recreation Area. This year, the beach looks a lot different. Here's our update on Nashville's Percy Priest Lake beach and why it's not quite the same.

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