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Looking for a Black Friday deal on memory cards? Circuit City has a great deal on a 2 GB Scandisk SD Memory Card for only $6.99. So how early do I have to stand in line at Circuit City? When does Circuit City open on Black Friday? The Brentwood Circuit City in Cool Springs opens its doors at 5 am. Brrr!

The new Whole Foods store just opened in Nashville, and it's a feast for the eyes! Here are my first impressions of Whole Foods and its new Hill Center location in Green Hills, along with Whole Foods store hours and directions to Whole Foods. We also answer the Williamson Co. question: will the Franklin Wild Oats store be closing?

Wondering what happened to that single store Walmart on Nolensville Road in Brentwood, TN? It's been demolished. Now there's a new Lowe's Home Improvement store being built in the same spot. Since there's another Lowe's on Nolensville Rd. in South Nashville, this location is likely to be dubbed the Brentwood Lowe's, just like the Brentwood Walmart down the street. Of course, Cool Springs has both Lowe's and Home Depot.

If you're fed up with the traditional costume rental options in Nashville, try this one on for size: Bittners Formal Wear on West End now rents costumes, in addition to tuxedos of every style and color.

I visited the Chico's boutique in Cool Springs for the first time, and I was impressed with its warm atmosphere and large selection. I've only shopped the Chico's catalog. I didn't know I could buy the short length Travelers pants at a Chico's store!

I love finding unique and beautiful gift wrapping paper and gift bags! (In fact, I'm already wrapping my Christmas gifts in October.) I thought I'd share a few Brentwood shops and resources for the best Christmas and birthday wrapping paper.

Has the Brentwood Produce Stand gone out of business? I'm happy to report that the answer is NO! You'll find this charming produce stand in the Shell gas station's parking lot, under a metal carport -- not in the wooden shed on the hilltop behind.

I've found an off-the-beaten-path place to buy your Halloween costume! How about real chef's hats, coats, and pants from new restaurant supply store GFS Marketplace? I have the links you need plus an idea to make your chef's costume a gruesome Halloween twist.

I checked out the Grand Opening of Gordon Food Service Marketplace, a new restaurant supply store across from Costco in Cool Springs. GFS Marketplace sells restaurant quality foods, case quantities, janitorial supplies and restaurant equipment...all without a membership fee.

Interested in drinking local milk? I drove out to Williamson County's Hatcher Family Dairy to investigate. Here's my review of the local dairy store, its products, and other resources for local milk including Purity, Blue Bell, and Rock Springs Farm from the Produce Place.

The 2008 Entertainment Books are out...and area students are selling them all over Brentwood! Not sure if the 2008 Entertainment Book is a good buy? I've listed all the Brentwood and Cool Springs restaurant coupons, as well as those from businesses and for fun things to do in Brentwood.

Granite countertops have become the norm for most Brentwood kitchens. What's the best way to clean all those feet of shiny granite? I investigate the best granite cleaning products for your Brentwood kitchen, from Target's all-natural Method brand to a homemade recipe I found on the internet.