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Nashville has many beautiful backdrops for wedding portraits and children's portraits. Here is a list of our favorite do-it-yourself photo shoot locations.

The Fresh Market is a fun place to shop in Brentwood! It's more of a grocery experience than a grocery superstore, with specialty coffees, a candy buffet, fresh flowers and a butcher.

Brentwood's REI is our favorite of all Nashville's outdoor stores. From the huge selection of premium gear to hard-to-find local guides, REI has the best equipment and helpful employees. Check the REI calendar for free lectures and fun outdoor adventures, too.

I investigated the Brentwood Holiday Inn for our summer guests. Though it's a nice hotel, it lacks the chain's new Simply Smart bed. Here's why Holiday Inn Express triple-sheet bedding has become my new standard of excellence in chain hotels...

Surprisingly, Brentwood doesn't have any antique shops of its own. You can drive south to Franklin or north to the 8th Avenue Antique district in Nashville. For a one-stop shop, consider an in-between option: Gas Lamp Antique Mall near 100 Oaks.

Has your lawn mower or string trimmer broken--again? Here's the information you need to get it fixed in Brentwood!

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!

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

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.