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Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Gets A Facelift In Brentwood

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 16:42:05 -0600

The talk all around Cool Springs a few weeks ago was that the Krispy Kreme was closed for remodeling.

How dare they close the doors to their loyal customers?! (I seriously had this talk with 3 people at work one day.)

Well, have you been to check out the Krispy Kreme now that it is re-opened?...

Brentwood TN Waffle House: Good Food & Fun Times

Thu, 28 May 2009 08:57:58 -0600

I knew when it was being built that the Brentwood Waffle House was going to be a little different from the other local Waffle House restaurants.

The building is typical "Brentwood" red brick and quite attractive. The customers are a lot less, um, colorful than other Waffle Houses that I frequented in the past.

Of course, I haven't visited this one at midnight either. Things may change depending on the time of day. But all in all, the Brentwood Waffle House really is a nice, family-friendly place to eat.

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The Monkey's Treehouse In Bellevue

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:48:34 -0600

Just a hop, skip, and a jump away from Brentwood, on the west side, is a super-fun indoor play place named The Monkey's Treehouse.

It's only about 7 miles west, located in Bellevue, and well worth the trip.

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Brentwood Library Adds 13,000 Sq. Ft.

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 16:53:21 -0600

In case you haven't already noticed, the Brentwood Library is under construction.

The expansion will increase the size of the library by 13,000 sq. ft.

It will include a new media room, study rooms, conference room, and a larger children's area, and should be completed by October 2009.

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Letterboxing: Finding Hidden Treasures In Brentwood TN

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 15:18:09 -0600

If you are looking for an adventurous way to spend a beautiful Brentwood afternoon, try Letterboxing!

My family discovered letterboxing several years ago, and we were excited when we moved to the area to see what local letterboxes we could find here.

We had some friends in town and thought it might be a good way to show them Brentwood, so we chose 2 letterboxes to hunt down.

Like us, they have a high school child and younger kids as well; this is an activity that is fun for different ages. (It makes a great date activity, as well.)

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8 Home Remedies For Spring Allergy Relief

Sun, 29 Mar 2009 13:54:49 -0600

Spring has sprung in Brentwood and allergy season is upon us.

As much as I love springtime, with all of the beautiful green grass and budding flowers, I have terrible allergies that start with the palms of my hands itching even before any of the normal signs of spring can be seen.

A friend once told me that I was to allergy season what the groundhog is to spring. Funny, but pretty true.

I'm not a doctor, so take this list with a grain of salt, but I thought I'd pass along some of the home remedies that seem to help me in the peak of allergy season...

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National Dance Clubs - A Brentwood Dance Studio That Offers Nightly Dancing Lessons

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:45:52 -0600

My husband and I are always looking for fun date ideas that are a change from dinner and a movie (or in our case, walking around Target).

We were excited when some friends of ours invited us to take a ballroom dance class with them.

Our friends, Lisa and Wayne, have been taking lessons for awhile at National Dance Clubs, so they brought us to their lesson night.

It was a really fun evening out. Here are the highlights...

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The Best Nashville Coupon Books, Plus Ways To Save Money Around Brentwood

Sun, 22 Mar 2009 00:44:38 -0600

Pocketbooks are getting tighter as entertainment costs are going up.

This is leaving families extra creative as they try to find ways to have affordable fun.

As a relative newcomer to the Brentwood area, I've been thrilled with all the coupon books and half-off dining options that I have found.

There are lots of great discounts around that have allowed me to try some pretty great places in Brentwood.

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Tower Park Walking Paths In Brentwood, Tennessee

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 12:44:48 -0600

One of Brentwood’s “best kept secret” parks is Tower Park.

It is across Concord Road from the River Park trailhead, and it's not nearly as busy as River Park and Crockett Park.

I spent an afternoon at Tower Park recently with my daughter and our bicycles. She is just learning the rules of riding on a greenway with so many other people so I was very happy to have a less crowded park to try out for that.

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Brentwood Connection Center At BBC

Sun, 15 Mar 2009 00:29:35 -0600

The latest cool thing to open in Brentwood is the Connection Center at Brentwood Baptist Church.

The Connection Center is the 75,000 square foot facility that was built onto the church as a part of the church's latest expansion project. It includes a café, auditorium, bookstore, and basketball courts to name a few things.

I've had a lot of people ask me why the church needs to be *even bigger*.

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Five Guys Burgers & Fries Restaurant In Brentwood

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 09:34:24 -0600

Five Guys Burgers and Fries is a fairly new restaurant in the Brentwood Place Shopping Center.

Unlike most restaurants, it has very few items from which to choose.

They have stayed with the "basics" on their menu but those basics are fantastic!

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Spruce Inspired Living Store In Brentwood, TN

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 22:49:50 -0600

I checked out the new Spruce Inspired Living store this week.

It is a very attractive store with so many unique items to offer:

home decor

gift items

baby furniture

handbags

jewelry

knick-knacks

You name it, they just might have it!

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Kairos: Tuesday Night Christian Rock Concerts At Brentwood Baptist Church

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 11:57:16 -0600

Something amazing happens in Brentwood on Tuesday nights.

Brentwood Baptist Church hosts a mid-week modern worship service for young adults and all other ages.

It's more like going to a Christian rock concert with a bible lesson in the middle. It's called Kairos.

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Brentwood TN Consignment Sales - Tips For Buying & Selling

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 15:48:15 -0600

Consignment season is quickly upon us.

If you live in Brentwood, you might already be familiar with two of the finest consignment sales in the area.

In case you're not familiar with consignment sales, they are sales held (usually in the spring and fall) where you can either shop for incredible deals on gently-used children's items or bring your gently-used children's toys, clothing, and gear to sell.

Generally speaking, most sales run anywhere from 2 days to a week. The last day is "half-price day" where items that are not marked with a special symbol (an X, a red dot, or ND) will be sold at half of the tagged price.

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Fleet Feet Sports Store For Runners In Brentwood

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 11:08:43 -0600

Each January, I start a running program that helps me train for a half marathon.

I've always been told one of the most important things a runner can do is to buy a great pair of running shoes. Being a bit of a cheapskate and not really considering myself a "real runner" has always left me buying a cheap pair of Adidas from Kohls.

Recently, I wanted to test out the theory that great running shoes are critical, so I decided to visit my local Brentwood Fleet Feet.

I expected the store would be high pressure and very expensive and full of runners who all seemed to know everything about running. Consequently, I expected to feel completely intimidated.

Instead, I think I not only found a great place to shop, with friendly workers and no-pressure help, I may have found my next pair of running shoes.

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