The estimated population of Brentwood is approximately 41,000. This affluent suburb of Nashville has almost doubled in size since 2000, and there are many reasons why is it such an inviting community. It is a city rich in history, and although it is close to a thriving metropolis, Brentwood has maintained its small town charm. It is a highly desirable place to live, with all the cultural attractions and business opportunities of the Nashville-Davidson area just north of Brentwood. Williamson County was recently ranked the 11th wealthiest county in the United States.
Location
Brentwood is located in “Middle” Tennessee, in Williamson County. It is a suburb of the Nashville-Davidson metropolitan area.
Geography/Terrain
Brentwood has a total land area of 34.6 square miles. It is located on the Little Harpeth River in Williamson County, Tennessee, and the terrain has beautiful rolling hills and valleys. Thirty-one percent of the square acreage of Brentwood is still undeveloped.
Distance to 3 closest major cities
Nashville is the closest major city. It is 11 miles north of Brentwood. There are a number of towns within 10 miles of Brentwood, including Forest Hills, Oak Hill, Franklin, Berry Hill, Belle Meade, and Nolensville. LaVergne is 16 miles from Brentwood.
Jobs
The primary industries providing employment in Brentwood are: educational, health and social services (23.2%), finance, insurance, real estate, rental and leasing (13.9%), and professional, scientific, management, and administrative services (12.4%).
The Nissan Headquarters in Brentwood/Cool Springs will provide an additional 1,300 new jobs in the area. The average commute for Brentwood residents who are employed elsewhere is 24 minutes. Unemployment in Brentwood is very low, at 1.9 percent.
Housing
Brentwood is an upscale suburb of Nashville, with over 60 residential subdivisions. There are a variety of housing options available, from abundant new construction, to historic homes. It is a rapidly growing area, and a very desirable location to live. The average price of a home in Brentwood is $325,000, but there are many listings in the range from $600,000 to $1,000,000+.
Parks/Sports/Recreation/Golf
Brentwood has many beautiful parks and greenways, which provide picnicking, and walking and biking trails. Crockett Park is 170 acres, and has tennis courts, numerous ball fields, bike trails, two historic homes, and an amphitheatre.
The Deerwood Arboretum and Nature Area is located on the Little Harpeth River. It has a man-made lake and nature trails. It is a beautiful place to enjoy local wildlife, as it is home to various native and migratory birds, and butterflies.
Brentwood provides recreational opportunities for sports enthusiasts of all ages,with many facilities for baseball, volleyball, tennis, basketball, football, gymnastics, swimming, and soccer.
There are many golf resorts and courses in the Nashville area, providing some of the nation’s top ranked facilities. Brentwood is home to the Nashville Golf and Athletic Club, The Governor’s Club, and the Brentwood Country Club. Additionally, The Legends Club of Tennessee is nearby, located between Brentwood and Franklin.
Special Attractions/Events
Crockett Park is the site for many annual local events held throughout the year in Brentwood. Some of the festivities include hosting the Nashville Symphony, Big Band Concerts, an annual Bluegrass Festival, and the 4th of July Celebration.
Nashville is only a 10-15 minute drive north, and is home to the historic Grand Ole Opry, and the Country Music Hall of Fame. The city also has a full range of cultural offerings, such as an opera company, a symphony, and ballet companies, as well as professional theatre companies.
The entire family will enjoy visits to the zoo and science center, and there are beautiful parks and a water park for summer fun. The Tennessee State Capitol is also located in Nashville.
Interesting Facts/Historic Buildings and Places
The city of Brentwood was named after an English estate. The area was greatly devastated by the Civil War. Over time it recovered, and in the 1920’s, the city was “rediscovered, and many of the historic plantation homes were “saved”,
by being purchased and restored.
In the 1830’s, James and Penelope Barfield Carothers built the original two log rooms of what would become a beautiful historic Victorian farm house. The city eventually moved the house to Crockett Park, where it is the focus of the park’s historic preservation area.
Bi-annually, the city of Brentwood hosts The Historic Homes Tour, when beautiful homes ordinarily not open to the public, may be visited.
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