Brentwood, Tennessee Brentwood, Tennessee Brentwood City Hall Brentwood City Hall Location of Brentwood, Tennessee Location of Brentwood, Tennessee Brentwood is a suburb of Nashville, Tennessee; positioned in both Williamson County and Davidson County, it is known for its rolling hills as well as being one of the wealthiest metros/cities in America relative to average cost of living.
6.1 Concord Park 6.2 Crockett Park 6.6 Maryland Way Park The first known inhabitants of Brentwood were prehistoric Native Americans.
Such early villages have been found in the Meadowlake subdivision, at the library site on Concord Road and at Primm Historic Park where the biggest of the mounds is still visible today.
When the early white pioneer appeared in Brentwood in the late 1700s, the region had turn into a hunting ground for nomadic Native Americans coming up from Georgia and Alabama.
The Cool Springs House, now positioned in Crockett Park, was owned by Dr.
Robert Carothers and his wife Martha Crockett. In 1974, after a several other homeowners appreciateed and renovated this home on its initial piece of land, at the intersection of Mallory Lane and Cool Springs Blvd, the town/city of Brentwood moved the home to its current locale of Crockett Park. This was due to rapid expansion and evolution of the Cool Springs area, where new stores, homes and other real estate projects are occurring to this day. The village of Brentwood thrived and many plantations were built; cotton was the chief cash crop.
Nathan Bedford Forrest led a column of men into Union-controlled Brentwood intent on capturing the section of the Nashville & Decatur Railroad.
Bloodgood surrendered Brentwood that day, as a momentous loss for the Federals.
Much of Brentwood was destroyed.
In the 1930s, Brentwood began to rebound.
On April 15, 1969, Brentwood incorporated as a city.
The Brentwood Derby was run there until the mid 1970s.
As of the 2000 Census, Brentwood had a territory area of 35.4 square miles (92 km2), but an annexation in 2001 increased the region to 40.8 square miles (106 km2). In 2010, it was found that Brentwood had a populace of 899.9 per square mile. Brentwood has a humid subtropical climate (Koppen Cfa) with hot, humid summers and mild to cool winters.
Especially amid springtime, Brentwood can experience harsh weather, sometimes including tornadoes.
Climate data for Brentwood, TN Brentwood is Tennessee's best educated city, proportionately, with 98.4% of adult inhabitants (25 and older) holding a high school diploma, and 68.4% of grownups possessing a bachelor's degree or higher (2010 Census).
In the city, the populace was spread out with 31.5% under the age of 18, 4.3% from 18 to 24, 23.6% from 25 to 44, 32.4% from 45 to 64, and 8.2% who were 65 years of age or older.
In 2014, the median homehold income in Brentwood was $138,395. The per capita income for the town/city is $58,745. About 2.0% of the populace were below the poverty line. Enumeration Bureau, but the Council for Community and Economic Research ranked Williamson County as America's wealthiest county (1st) when the small-town cost of living was factored into the equation with median homehold income. Currently, Williamson County is ranked 7th wealthiest.Template:https://cnsnews.com/news/article/terence-p-jeffrey/census-bureau-4-richest-counties-us-are-suburbs-dc Brentwood is served by Williamson County Schools.
The high schools in Williamson County are ranked among the highest in the state as stated to US News. Brentwood Middle Brentwood Academy (Private) Brentwood High School Brentwood Academy (Private) Concord Park is a 40-acre (160,000 m2) park at Concord Road and Knox Valley Drive.
It is home to the Brentwood Library and near Lipscomb Elementary School.
Concord Park features paved walking and biking trails.
A trailhead for a portion of the Concord Park walking trail is positioned adjoining to the Brentwood Family YMCA.
Crockett Park is Brentwood's 2nd biggest park, at more than 170 acres (0.7 km2).
Recently, Crockett Park has added an indoor arena used for soccer, lacrosse, and flag football.
It also serves as the home for Brentwood's annual Fourth of July fireworks celebration.
The City of Brentwood sponsors an annual summer concert series at the Eddy Arnold Amphitheater in Crockett Park, with no-charge admission to the public.
Granny White Park is a 32-acre (130,000 m2) park with a several sporting facilities including four lighted tennis courts, softball/baseball fields, jogging/biking trails, a multi-purpose field (soccer and lacrosse goals provided), sand volleyball court, playground, and picnic pavilion and is positioned near Brentwood Middle School.
Smith Park is positioned off of Wilson Pike abutting the town/city limits.
Comprising 397 acres, this park was purchased in 2010/2013 and has turn into Brentwood's biggest park.
The 1825 Ravenswood (Brentwood, Tennessee) mansion is a center piece to be used as a meeting place for the public.
Many have used the mansion to hold weddings, receptions, or other gatherings. Phase I of the park was opened in the spring of 2014.
As of now, Smith Park is the biggest park in Brentwood, and offers beautiful walking and hiking trails. Maryland Way Park is positioned in the Maryland Farms region and includes a paved walking and biking path with 20 exercise stations on 7 acres (28,000 m2).
Maryland Way park is adjoining to the Maryland Farms YMCA.
Primm Park is a 31-acre (130,000 m2) park off Moores Lane.
The park is also home to the Fewkes Group Archaeological Site, a Mississippian mound complex consisting of five mounds arrayed around a central plaza.
Owl Creek Park is Brentwood's newest park, instead of in the summer of 2007.
River Park is a 43-acre (170,000 m2) park adjoining to Concord Park.
Next to to River Park is the Brentwood Family YMCA, now complete with a skate park.
Tower Park is a 47-acre (190,000 m2) park north of the WSM Tower off Concord Road.
Maryland Farms is an upscale suburban office park in Brentwood with almost 5,000,000 square feet (500,000 m2) of office space.
Comdata, Sigma Pi Fraternity, EMI Christian Music Group, Howard Books, and the Tractor Supply Company are among the companies based in Brentwood.
10 City of Brentwood 270 Brentwood is a participant in the Sister Cities program and has a relationship with the British town of the same name.
United Kingdom Brentwood, Essex, England, United Kingdom Enumeration Quick - Facts, Brentwood, Tennessee.
Brentwood Highlights Timeline, City of Brentwood website, accessed November 22, 2009.
The United States Enumeration Bureau gives the region as approximately 41 square miles (110 km2).
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"Population estimates, July 1, 2015, (V2015)".
"Williamson County Public Schools | Tennessee | Best High Schools | US News".
"Brentwood, TN Parks - Explore Brentwood, Tennessee".
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