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Overachieving volunteers at it again; big chef news
It seems the overachieving volunteers at the Brentwood Library have been getting a little antsy of late. A few weeks ago, they were surveyed and they didn’t hesitate to voice some dissatisfaction.
Don’t get alarmed, volunteer coordinator Jen Wooters says.
"We discovered that volunteers are happy with the work they do, but they would like options beyond shelving and answering phones,” she explained. So the library staff did what any good “boss” would do.
“We responded by creating two new volunteer jobs: Book Search volunteers and Volunteer Office Assistants,” Wooters says.
They even have job descriptions. Read More >>
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DR. BILL FLEET: Sawdust & Turnip Greens
Mississippi summers and mosquito bait
We are having summer doldrums with a vengeance this year. It seems to have been uncomfortably hot for months or maybe years. I have trouble remembering when it wasn’t almost unbearable. But then my memory isn’t so great anymore.
But I do remember summers in my childhood. The Mississippi delta country is hot and humid from May to October. ... People had two choices in summertime: to stay indoors and swelter or to go outside and become mosquito bait and swelter. Read More >>
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DR. JEFF WILSON: Ankle High in Deep Water
'Flexibility' can make even the craziest of times OK
It has been an extremely busy summer this year. Most summers do end up a little crazy from time to time, but this summer has already taken the cake. Why, you ask? Well, let me share a little of what has and is taking place this summer. Read More >>
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KELLY GILFILLAN: Outside the Brentwood Bubble
MMDR sees continued struggles in Haiti
It’s been over six months since the Haiti earthquake and much of the devastated area remains the same according to David S. Vanderpool with Mobile Medical Disaster Recovery of Brentwood. For many of the volunteers whose hearts and minds remain focused on Haiti, the worry is that rainy season and hurricane season are upon the island.
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DR. JIM WELLBORN: There's a stranger in my house
Training a Safe Driver: The Dreaded License
“Let’s Roll!” Teens pour out of your front door onto the lawn arguing about “shot gun” and talking over each other about who’s going to be at Sonic as they pile into the car. How could you help but smile? Then, suddenly it occurs to you that none of those kids crammed into your car have any common sense and their lives are in the hands of your idiot teenager who gets distracted when flushing the toilet. As they start the car and begins to back out of the driveway, you break into a run, throwing yourself onto the hood of the car screaming “Stop! Stop!” Read More >>
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CRIME REPORT: Purses, wallets taken from more cars
Brentwood Home Page news reports
Thieves continue to take advantage of those who leave behind purses and/or wallets in motor vehicles in Brentwood. Three of the four thefts from vehicles reported in the past week took place at public locations – the Brentwood YMCA, Williamson County’s Indoor Sports Complex, and Brentwood United Methodist Church.
In addition, two residential burglaries were reported, five general thefts took place, and four acts of vandalism occurred, according to the weekly crime report released Thursday by Brentwood Police Capt. Tommy Walsh.
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Lt. Scott Ellis, left, and Capt. David Windrow survey the work completed by Brentwood Fire & Rescue crews Friday morning. |
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City leaders make plans for fallen landmark
Firefighters practice chainsaw skills; wood available for carvers
By SUSAN LEATHERS
Brentwood Home Page
Brentwood Fire & Rescue personnel on Friday began trimming the fallen branches of the historic bur oak tree that stands in front of the Brentwood Library. For them, it’s a training exercise. For the city, it’s just the first of many steps that will be taken over the next few days and weeks to remove – and preserve – the city landmark. Read More >>
Posted: Friday, July 30, 2010 11:02 pm |
Bill Akin has been a mainstay at the entrance to Brentwood's early polling location. |
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Brentwood polling place keeps busy
GOP governor's primary pulls in voters
By SUSAN LEATHERS
Brentwood Home Page
At 11:15 a.m. Thursday, at total of 1038 votes had been cast in the state GOP primary and Williamson County general election at the satellite polling location set up at Brenthaven Cumberland Presbyterian Church. That’s almost a quarter of the total votes cast so far during early voting, which began Friday, July 16, and closes Saturday. Election Day is Thursday, Aug. 5. Read More >>
Posted: Thursday, July 29, 2010 10:03 pm |
'Come Be A Kid Again' at the fair
Rides, food, entertainment one week away
Brentwood Home Page news reports
Everyone’s invited to “Come Be a Kid Again” when the 2010 Williamson County Fair kicks off for its annual run a week from today. Each day will be filled with free musical entertainment, pageants, plenty of rides, livestock shows and agricultural demonstrations and more. There will be plenty for every member of the family to do – and the arena is air conditioned. Read More >>
Posted: Thursday, July 29, 2010 10:01 pm |
'Bad Guys and Good Guys' = good show
Y theatre program culminates with original musical
By SUSAN LEATHERS
Brentwood Home Page
It wasn’t Broadway, but the Brentwood original musical ‘Bad Guys and Good Guys’ got a standing ovation Thursday when the A Star is Born Production made its world premiere at the Brentwood Family YMCA Preschool. Read More >>
Posted: Thursday, July 29, 2010 9:59 pm |
It looks like a bunch of gophers have come to the Concord Road area but in actuality the contractor has drilled these holes to make it easier for the pavement to be removed |
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CONCORD ROAD UPDATE: Oct. 1 remains reopening date
Brentwood Home Page news reports
Late Wednesday, Jackie Hunter, construction manager of the Concord Road Expansion Project, released a new timeline for the ongoing work, which has closed the city’s main east west connector between Edmondson Pike and Crockett Road since early June.
Click Read More to see what’s ahead. Read More >>
Posted: Wednesday, July 28, 2010 9:03 pm |
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Ashley McFarland and Kylie Slayden |
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RHS students among elite STriVE participants
Competive Vandy program on second in nation
Brentwood Home Page news reports
For the second year, Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital offered30 highly motivated teens from across the nation the opportunity to participate in the Summer Teen Volunteers, STriVe, program.
Ashley McFarland and Kylie Slayden, both students at Ravenwood High School, were among the few chosen to participate. Read More >>
Posted: Wednesday, July 28, 2010 7:12 pm |
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What do you think should happen to 'the tree'? BHP wants to know |
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Inquiring minds want to know…
Brentwood Home Page is working on several stories for which we would love your input. The first is the Fifth District County Commission race, the second is the future of the library's old bur oak tree. Read More >>
Posted: Wednesday, July 28, 2010 10:33 pm |
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BHP Sports
August golf tourney benefits Rooftop Foundation
Brentwood Home Page news reports
Rooftop Foundation, which provides rental assistance to individuals and families in need of emergency financial help in order to maintain stability in their housing, will host a golf scramble fundraiser on Monday, Aug. 30, at Richland Country Club, just north of Brentwood on Granny White Pike. Read More >>
Posted: Wednesday, July 28, 2010 10:15 pm |
BHS voted among top contenders in 6A football
Coaches rank BA second in state in II-AA
Brentwood Home Page news reports
Brentwood High, one play away from the state football Class 6A finals last season, is picked to win its district and is ranked fifth statewide in coaches' polls by Murphy Fair's 2010 Tennessee High School Football magazine, available now at Borders. Ravenwood is expected to finish third in the district. Brentwood Academy is predicted to finish atop its region and was voted second statewide in Division II-AA.
Watch for Brentwood Home Page's upcoming special preview of BHS, RHS and BA football coming in early August. Read More >>
Posted: Monday, July 26, 2010 10:14 pm |
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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Park, ride and play the world over
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If you’re flying out of town for business or leisure, valet parking at Executive Travel and Parking costs only  $8.75 a day – compared to the up to $22 a day you can pay for parking at Nashville International Airport. Plus, there’s no fighting for a parking space or unloading/loading in the elements. Drive up under the canopy at 616 Royal Parkway, and then get a free shuttle ride to the Nashville airport just three minutes away.
You can even earn free airport parking if you book a vacation package or cruise through the company’s travel agent services, which cost nothing.
“Parking at ET&P is much more convenient and much les
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s expensive than parking onsite at BNA,” says Brentwood’s David Hornsby, owner of Executive Travel and Parking. The facility is open 24/365, and valets can assist with luggage. Frequent customers are sent free parking coupons, and clients who use business or leisure travel planning services receive free or discounted airport parking.
“I use this off-site parking facility every time I fly,” says Brentwood Home Page reader Margie Jones, who recently used a $6.50 per day special advertised at BHP through June.
Executive Parking and Travel’s team of experienced travel agents provides free quotes. The agency offers honeymoon and vacation planning, and can find the perfect cruise, villa or resort vacation to meet your budget.
The company was founded in 1985 as Professional Travel, and the parking service was added in 1990. Hornsby has owned Executive Travel and Parking since 1996.
The agency specializes in entertainment travel, and its client list has included Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith and Steven Curtis Chapman for more than 10 years each.
In addition, the parking facility offers auto maintenance and repair as well as auto detail services.
Click here for parking coupons to give Executive Parking and Travel a try the next time you fly. Call (615) 523-5100 to get a free quote from the travel agency for your next vacation;
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