
 Brentwood Fire & Rescue crews at the scene of an early morning fire Friday. |
| Early morning blaze damages Brentwood home Forest Park family grateful for smoke detectors Brentwood Home Page news reports Residents at a Forest Park Drive home awoke to smoke detectors going off early Friday morning, called 911 and escaped a fire that caused an estimated $50,000 to $75,000 in damage to the home. Read More >> Posted: Friday, January 27, 2012 3:27 pm |

 Police Chief Ricky Watson awaits Spc. Andrew Wilson's arrival on Dec. 20, 2011. The hero's welcome Watson orchestrated was one of the most amazing events in the city's history. |
| BHP PROFILE: Retiring police chief leaves rich legacy
Watson goes out a winner; trades gun for golf clubs
By SUSAN LEATHERS Brentwood Home Page Ricky Watson has served as Brentwood's Chief of Police since 2000, when he became only the second person to hold the title in the city's 42-year history. The 25-year veteran of the Brentwood Police Department leaves quite a legacy behind as he prepares to retire at the end of the month. Today we're honored to post a profile of Watson; a compilation of remarks collected from community leaders and members in his honor, and a story on the promotions that are taking place within the department. Read More >> Posted: Thursday, January 26, 2012 11:20 pm |
What others say about Ricky Watson Brentwood Home Page staff reports Over the past few weeks, Brentwood Home Page has solicited comments from voices around the city and beyond about retiring Police Chief Ricky Watson. Here's what some of them had to say. We invite our readers to share their own thoughts in our comments section. Read More >> Posted: Thursday, January 26, 2012 11:20 pm |
Command staff promotions effective Monday
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Brentwood Home Page news reports With the retirement of Brentwood Police Chief Ricky Watson, several promotions will take place in the department effective Monday. Already announced have been the promotions of Assistant Police Chief Jeff Hughes to chief of police, and Capt. Tommy Walsh to assistant chief. Read More >> Posted: Thursday, January 26, 2012 11:20 pm |
Parole not recommended in DUI case Adminstrative hearing held in Bullock case Brentwood Home Page staff reports A pre-parole hearing for Garrett Bullock took place at the Williamson County Jail this morning. It ended with the administrator stating she would recommend to the state parole board that Bullock continue to serve his full three-year sentence received after he pled guilty to two counts of vehicular assault, aggravated assault and reckless endangerment with a deadly weapon in a Brentwood traffic collision that left a Brentwood mother paralyzed. Read More >> Posted: Thursday, January 26, 2012 2:07 pm |
Ravenwood parent charged in post-game incident By CAROL STUART Brentwood Home Page A Ravenwood boys basketball parent was charged with simple assault against a juvenile after an incident that took place following the Raptors’ game at Hillsboro on Tuesday. Though not identified by police because of his age, the alleged victim apparently is a member of the RHS team. Read More >> Posted: Thursday, January 26, 2012 1:29 pm |

 The digital billboard that looms above Corky's has caused consternation in Brentwood for a decade. |
| Corky's billboard fight not over Metro files appeal with Brentwood's support By SUSAN LEATHERS Brentwood Home Page The City of Brentwood made a decision late last year not to appeal a decision by Metro's Board of Zoning Appeals that allowed the "Corky's Billboard" to go digital. However, city officials told their Metro counterparts that if Metro officials filed an appeal, Brentwood would support it. Read More >> Posted: Thursday, January 26, 2012 12:32 am |
Schools News
Climbing wall rocks at Lipscomb Elementary Brentwood Home Page news reports The Lipscomb Elementary PTO purchased a “rock wall” for the gym this year, and the students at Lipscomb are climbing high. In other happeningd, Mrs. Holy Kowalski's third-grade class had a blast making weather vanes. Read More >> Posted: Wednesday, January 25, 2012 9:55 pm |
Community News

 Amy and John Crowley with their daughters. |
| Good karma: Hour of yoga supports cancer 'angels'
By KERRI BARTLETT Brentwood Home Page Want to work on attracting good Karma in the New Year? Start by supporting a worthy cause by attending a Karma Yoga class on Saturday from 2:30 to 4 p.m. at Yoga Country in support of the Imerman Angels organization. Read More >> Posted: Thursday, January 26, 2012 11:13 pm |
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BHP Sports
Currey-Ingram's Bynum wins diving regional
CPA diver finishes runner-up, BHS duo makes big splash too Brentwood Home Page news reports Currey-Ingram Academy's Clarke Bynum won the Middle Tennessee Regional Dive Meet with a personal best of 386.65 on Friday at Centennial Sportsplex. Read More >> Posted: Friday, January 27, 2012 2:37 pm |
Raptors earn three-peat in region duals
Ravenwood returns to next weekend's state tourney Brentwood Home Page news reports Ravenwood High School captured its third straight dual region championship, winning over district rival Independence in the final 36-18, and qualified for next weekend's state tournament. Read More >> Posted: Friday, January 27, 2012 1:17 am |
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