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Vanderbilt's Dyer Observatory, located in Brentwood, is now selling tickets for its Bluebird On The Mountain concert series. The concert series takes its name from the famous Bluebird Cafe, where songwriters perform in the round. See more than stars at this informal musical event--see the local songwriters and musicians who make Music City shine so brightly.
Brentwood TN has an extensive parks and greenway trail system. You can start at Tower Park, cross to Concord Park, over Knox Valley Dr to River Park, along the Little Harpeth River and under Wilson Pike Tunnels to Crockett Park. From Crockett Park, greenway trails connect to Ravenwood High School and the Moore's Lane Greenway. Links and trailway map included.
American Idol's Melinda Doolittle looks almost too perfect to win America's heart. Vocal coach Janet Kenyon of Kenyon Artist Development and image stylist Kelley Norris of IMPowered Consulting are her 'two Gayles,' a reference to Oprah Winfrey's Gayle King. They prepared her wardrobe and a book which details her outfit for each day on American Idol.
Brentwood's Melinda Doolittle gave a rave performance on American Idol's Top 20. Simon, Paula, and Randy had nothing but praise for Melinda Doolittle's rendition of My Funny Valentine. She dedicated the performance to her stylist and vocal coach. Melinda Doolittle makes the cut to American Idol Top 8 girls.
Brentwood has opportunities for extreme sports like rollerblading, skateboarding, BMX biking, and street luging. Planet Sk8 / Focus Skateboarding Shop is a Brentwood TN skateboarding shop with custom skateboarding equipment and clothing. Also includes link to YouTube street luge video shot on a street in Brentwood TN.
Brentwood's Towne Centre Theatre -- or Town Center Theater -- is housed in a historic Brentwood building, once home to Brooks Chapel. The historic African-American church and outlying Hardscuffle community were settled by freed slaves. Now the Brentwood community theatre introduces its inaugural season of shows, auditions, and volunteering info. The Brentwood Towne Centre Theatre is being developed in conjunction with the Brentwood Town Center.
