Restaurants & FoodTravel

The Ruby Tuesday on Franklin Road has the best salad bar in Brentwood. I was surprised at the variety of raw ingredients and specialty toppings the redesigned salad bar now offers.

Brentwood's Melinda Doolittle showed off her Music City roots in American Idol's Country Night. She owned the stage with a hipper, younger look and a sassy performance of 'Trouble Is A Woman.'

Metro Nashville Public Schools adopted a Standard School Attire policy for the upcoming school year. Find out what clothes your child can wear to Davidson Co. schools--and where you can buy them. Brentwood has a school uniform supply store which makes SSA shopping a breeze!

Brentwood's Melinda Doolittle experiences her first brush with criticism on American Idol's Top 8 episode. The Latin-themed night was hosted by Jennifer Lopez, who had previously sung Doolittle's choice of music, Sway. When J-Lo advised her to show more sex appeal, Doolittle confessed she had little.

We have a handy reference page with times and locations for Brentwood's Easter Sunday church services. I can't guarantee you'll find parking, but I can help you get to church on time!

Melinda Doolittle brings down the house in American Idol's Top 9 episode. After hearing Doolittle's rendition of 'I Got Rhythm,' guest star Tony Bennett called her the best singer all day.

Antebellum home Isola Bella on Franklin Road has always piqued my curiosity. Here's the information on its historical marker and a link to its real estate listing, with photos!

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Info about New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning's engagement to Abby McGrew, a graduate of Brentwood Academy near Nashville TN. Plus photos!

Need to send flowers to Brentwood? Here are my picks for Nashville florists you can count on for quality and design.

Melinda Doolittle sings Donna Summers' hit 'Heaven Only Knows' on American Idol's Gwen Stefani show. This energetic performance will whittle the contestants down to the final Top 10. The biggest criticism from the judges? What Melinda wore.

Everything you need to know about making a Welcome to Tennessee gift basket for out-of-town guests, corporate clients, or new neighbors. Includes suggestions for things to do in Brentwood TN, where to find free maps and brochures, thoughtful souvenirs and local Tennessee products.

Create a memorable Easter tradition with your kids--take them to see the live Easter bunnies at Phillips Toy Mart. Each year, Phillips designs a creative display for those special rabbits. This year's theme, you have to see to believe!