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Looking for fun things to do in Williamson County? Don't forget the Ag Expo Center just off I-65 in Franklin, TN. I had never ventured to this air-conditioned auditorium until last week's craft fair, and I was truly impressed.

My home has been invaded by tiny black ants! They're everywhere in the kitchen! Here's the best solution I found for getting rid of house ants without poisoning my kids or pets in the process. It's called Terro liquid ant bait. The active ingredient is Borax -- which is a natural way to get rid of ants.

If you are looking for fun things to do during spring, Brentwood has lots of fun places to get outside in this beautiful spring weather! From canoeing the Harpeth to buying spring plants to hiking Brentwood's greenway trails, we have links to detailed information on all these spring activities and more!

Looking for fun gardening things to do? See why this 1887 oil painting strikes a chord with so many Tennessee gardeners--and where you can see pioneer tools and art at the downtown Tennessee State Museum. This free museum is one of the most fun things to do in downtown Nashville.

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.

Now you have it -- the name and contact information for the tree trimmers who pruned our Bradford Pear trees in Brentwood, TN.

This herb garden at the Nashville zoo uses crazy paving.

If you love gardening, then you'll love seeing what Master Gardeners and garden experts plant in the Nashville area. Here are a few spots near Brentwood where you can make your own Nashville garden tour.

I hope I can convince you to visit one of best free things to do in Nashville! The Ellington Agricultural Center is a historic estate now owned by the state. You can tour demonstration gardens, take a nature hike, peek into log cabins and study heirloom vegetables and antique farming equipment at the Tennessee Agricultural Museum.

Fed up with Bradford pear tree problems? Go wild with native Tennessee trees instead! Here is a wealth of information about choosing trees and plants native to our Tennessee landscape. Williamson County has 3 native plant nurseries in Fairview, TN.