Tag: Brentwood 50th Anniversary
Where the Trails Lead: Bike Trails in Brentwood
At the recent Brentwood 50th Anniversary Celebration in Crockett Park earlier this summer, there were almost more bicycles parked near the Eddy Arnold Amphitheater...
Mall Wars: Retail vs. Residential
In our continuing series celebrating Brentwood's 50th birthday, today we're writing about how CoolSprings Galleria came to be.
What residents love about Brentwood is the...
Betty Reagan: Brentwood’s First Female City Commissioner
Thirty years ago, a local realtor, mother of five, and community servant named Betty Reagan was approached to become the first woman to serve...
Library Grows with City of Brentwood
The Brentwood Library started from humble beginnings. It was opened during the Summer of 1968 as a “library station” at the Brentwood Cleaners building...
Remember When: Pear Fest in Brentwood
When Brentwood High School was first opened in 1982, it was in need of funds for anything beyond the building and books. First principal...
Chamber Finds Lost Photos of Brentwood 20th Anniversary
We all groan when the topic of moving comes up, but sometimes long forgotten treasures can appear. In the process of moving to a...
Brentwood Fire Department Goes Public in the 1980s
Brentwood Fire and Rescue is a baby compared to many fire departments. However, in its 33 years, it has accomplished much. The department has...
The History of Mooreland Mansion
The grounds of City Park have a long heritage that goes back to 1785 when General Robert Irvin was granted the land for his...
BrentFest Celebrates City’s 50 Years
BrentFest got the city’s 50th birthday party started. Even from a distance, the minute you heard the music through the trees, the celebratory atmosphere...
Remember When: Service Merchandise
For 68 years, Service Merchandise called Tennessee home, moving their national headquarters to Brentwood in the early 1980s. They were one of the first...
