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Brentwood is often mentioned as one of the most affluent – if not the most affluent – cities in Tennessee, and among the top in the nation. But according to a new analysis released by the Nashville Business Journal Tuesday from its Business Journal affiliate On Numbers, we’re not on top. Or second either.
That honor goes to Belle Meade, with a median household income of $232,500 and a national ranking of 11 out of 14,214 places rated. Forest Hills, located just over the county line and across Old Hickory Boulevard, comes in at No. 2. You may be surprised by No. 3. It’s not Brentwood or even Germantown near Memphis. Nope, Lookout Mountain, with a median income of $148,750 gets that ranking.
So where does our city land? We’re fourth on the list, and ranked 247th in the nation. Our median income of $128,339 and per capita income of $55,801 just nudges by the aforementioned Germantown which came in at fifth. Our other closest neighbor to the north, Oak Hill, is sixth.
Other interesting nuggets: Nolensville, our neighbor to the east, which is quickly growing up and, in fact, will unveil its new city hall next week, edges out Historic Franklin to our south. Nolensville, at No. 13, is four spots ahead of the county seat. In all 271 Tennessee cities or towns were ranked.
I know, I know: You’re surprised Brentwood isn’t at least in the Top 3. There’s an easy explanation. Obviously they used my new income as BHP editor in their calculations. Bet it dropped that median right down.
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Animal lover Ke$ha lends a hand
When I first got the email from Truman and Honey Howell, two Brentwood basset hounds, I couldn’t believe it. But I went straight to the source for confirmation, and I’m not talking about their mom Peggy.
Here’s the scoop: Pop star, hit songwriter – and former Brentwood High School student -- Ke$ha is the Humane Society International’s first Global Ambassador. The announcement was made last week.
“Animal isn’t just the name of recording artist Ke$ha’s debut album. It also describes one of her great passions. Now, she’s taking her concern for our fellow creatures and putting it to work…,” according to the HSI’s website.
“Her goal is to help HSI promote respect, protection, and compassion for animals around the world. The level of care afforded to animals varies widely from place to place, even within the same country. But, says HSI vice president Kitty Block, “We believe empathy for animals is a basic human condition that needs to be encouraged and celebrated. Ke$ha, with her interest in our cause and international recognition, is in a unique position to help us promote a global culture of compassion for animals.”
Congratulations to Ke$ha and the HSI for teaming up. Anything and anyone who can bring awareness to issues like this deserves a hand. For more information about the Humane Society International, click here.
Susan Leathers is editor of Brentwood Home Page. Click here to read previous columns. Email her at susan@brentwoodhomepage.com |
