Brentwood: The City That Feels Like Home

About the City of Brentwood:

With its sprawling fields, beautiful parks, and welcoming residential communities, Brentwood is one of the fastest-growing cities in Tennessee. The city was incorporated in 1969 with a population of just over 3,000 and is now home to over 40,000 residents. Brentwood’s proximity to Nashville yet the residential feel is a big part of what makes the city so inviting to those moving to the area. One of Brentwood’s earliest goals as a city was to establish a “low-density residential community.” Today, approximately 90 percent of the city is considered residential with only one home per acre of land.

No matter the reason you chose to move to Brentwood, or are considering moving, The New Residents’ Guide is here to help you learn more about your new – or future – hometown. From parks and recreation to city services, this article will provide information about everything Brentwood has to offer.

Location

Brentwood is located approximately nine miles south of Nashville in Williamson County. Access to I-65 makes it ideal for residents in Brentwood to commute or travel.

Brentwood Parks

Brentwood has 14 parks and 1 dog park, plus greenways comprising nearly 1,000 acres. For more information outside of this article, check out the city’s website: https://www.brentwoodtn.gov/
departments
parks-recreation/parks-trails-greenways

West Brentwood

Deerwood Arboretum
320 Deerwood Lane
27 acres
Bike paths and walking/running trails, Nature Center Complex with an outdoor classroom, and an outdoor amphitheater

 

Flag Pole Park
1560 Mallory Lane
8.7 acres
Two multi-purpose fields, a basketball court, and a walking trail

 

Granny White Park
610 Granny White Pike
32 acres
Walking trails, multipurpose athletic field, four lighted tennis courts, and lighted baseball/softball fields

 

Margarett Hayes Powell Park
Corner of Granny White Pike and Virginia Way
22 acres
One mile paved multi-use trail and a .4-mile wooded trail

 

Maryland Farms Greenway Trail
Connecting Powell Park to Maryland Farms YMCA
A 1-mile trail connecting Maryland Farms YMCA and Powell Park

 

Maryland Way Park
5055 Maryland Way
7 acres
Walking/running path and 11 exercise stations

 

Wikle Park
7043 Wikle Road
15 acres
Playground, paved walking/running trails, lawns, and gazebos

East Brentwood

Tower Park
On Heritage Way off of Concord Road
47 acres
Walking and bike trails, multi-purpose fields

 

Miss Peggy’s Bark Park
Southwest corner of Tower Park
1.5-acre park for large dogs over 25 pounds and .5-acre park for small dogs
Shaded benches, water stations, hydrants, and a nearby creek

 

Concord Park
Off Concord Road between Brentwood Library and Lipscomb Elementary
40 acres
Walking paths, bike paths, practice fields, and open grass areas

 

Crockett Park
1500 Volunteer Parkway
Community playground, eight multipurpose fields, eight baseball/softball fields, seven lighted tennis courts, nature trail, paved walking paths and bike paths, and an amphitheater

 

Marcella Vivrette Smith Park
1825 Wilson Pike
400 acres
Features the historic Ravenwood Mansion
More than 6 miles of hiking trails, forested wildlife habitats, bike paths, two multi-purpose, a picnic shelter, and a playground

 

Owl Creek Park
9751 Concord Road
21 acres
Picnic shelter, playground, basketball courts, and walking paths

 

Primm Park
Off Moores Lane East near Montclair subdivision
31 acres
Features the historic Boiling Spring Academy and five mounds from the Mound Builders, the last of prehistoric Native Americans who lived in this area
Entrance to the Brentwood Bikeway

 

River Park
1100 Knox Valley Drive
46 acres
Two-mile bike and walking path along the Little Harpeth River, picnic shelter, basketball court, and playground
Connects Crockett Park to Concord Park

 

Windy Hill Park
9133 Old Smyrna Rd (Future)
1 mile multi-use trail
Shelter, restrooms, picnic shelters, tables
Workout Stations

Community Festivities

The City of Brentwood offers many ways for its residents to get involved in their community. One way is through its city-sponsored events, such as movie nights in the park, summer concerts at Crockett Park, the annual holiday tree-lighting ceremony, and more.

Library Services

The John P. Holt Library is an exceptional municipal library. Providing free membership to residents ages five and older who live within the city limits and a fee-based membership for those within and outside of Williamson County. You can also reserve study and meeting rooms. Additionally, you can find programs and events for all ages offered at the library.

Youth and Adult Sports

Another way to get involved is through organized sports:

  • Williamson County Parks and Recreation: Basketball, baseball/softball, soccer, flag football, and lacrosse, wcparksandrec.com
  • Brentwood Ball Club: basketball, baseball and softball teams, brentwoodballclub.com

Brentwood Parks and Recreation: tennis, swimming, soccer and more: brentwoodtn.gov/departments/parks-recreation/recreation-activities

Good-To-Know

Water and Sewer Services
In Brentwood, the city supplies water but does not handle sewer treatment services. Instead, sewer services are managed by Nashville Metro Water Services. As a result, you’ll receive two separate bills—one from the City of Brentwood for water and another from Metro Water for sewer. This arrangement is common in suburban areas.

Trash and Recycling Services
Brentwood does not provide municipal trash collection. Residents need to arrange trash and recycling services through a private waste management company. 

For more details about these services, visit the city’s website:

Brentwood
Population: 45,265
Brentwood City Hall
5211 Maryland Way #1000
Brentwood, TN 37027
615-371-0060
brentwoodtn.gov/

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