Living in Brentwood
Dear Brentwood Citizen:
We are pleased that you have chosen one of Tennessee’s finest communities
as home. Brentwood’s future is bright and full of opportunities. We hope
you will become involved in many of the activities and community organizations
that are available within the city. You can make a difference and your involvement
is important to the continued improvement of Brentwood’s quality of life.
The City of Brentwood and its employees stand ready to provide assistance and
quality services to make this a great place to live and work. Take time to learn
more about your city government. You are urged to become involved and to participate
in the local election process.
Whether you are new to our community or a long time resident, we hope that this
"Community Guide" will be helpful in providing assistance to you and
your family in learning more about the Brentwood community.
If our city government can be of service or assistance, please feel free to
contact any of the city officials and/or service offices included in this guide.
Sincerely,
Joe Reagan, Mayor
Paul L. Webb, Vice-Mayor
Betsy Crossley, Commissioner
Anne Dunn, Commissioner
Joe Sweeney, Commissioner
Regina Smithson, Commissioner
5 Fun New Things About Brentwood TN
Written by Meredith on July 13, 2008
It's our 2nd anniversary since moving to Brentwood, Tennessee! We still have
our old favorites, but lately I've noticed even more FUN & NEW things about
living in Brentwood. Have you spotted any of the great changes around Brentwood
this summer?
1. First and foremost on my list... (and definitely top on
my kids' list!) is the Maryland Farms YMCA's awesome new pool.
Sprayers, slides, sprinklers and cushioned beach entry give the old Maryland
Farms Country Club resort-class water fun.
2. Exciting new renderings give a glimpse of Brentwood's new Town Center
Way!
3. Brentwood City Commission meetings are now viewable online!
Just go to the official Brentwood website, click "Meetings,"
then "Brentwood City Commission", followed by the little TV screen
at the bottom. Now you don't have to leave home to be informed about local government.
4. Brentwood's newest Owl Creek Park on Concord Road has quickly become
our friends' favorite park.
It's a convenient meeting spot between the Old Hickory families and
the Nolensville crowd. Plus, it has an awesome covered area for picnics.
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5. Have you noticed the new Harpeth River Watershed signs along I-65?
I love the reminder that Brentwood and Franklin sits in the middle
of an important ecosystem.
Parks & Recreation
Concord Park
Concord Park is a 40 acre park at Concord Road and Knox Valley Drive. It is home to the Brentwood Library and near Lipscomb Elementary School. Concord Park features paved walking and biking trails. A trailhead for a portion of the Concord Park walking trail is located adjacent to the Brentwood Family YMCA.
Crockett Park
Crockett Park is Brentwood's largest park, at more than 170 acres (0.7 km2). It features seven lit tennis courts, restroom/concessions buildings, eight lit ball fields, 11 multi-purpose fields, bikeway/jogging trails, two historic homes, a community playground, picnic shelters, and the Eddy Arnold amphitheater. It also serves as the home for Brentwood's yearly 4th of July fireworks celebration.
Deerwood Arboretum and Nature Area
The Deerwood Arboretum and Nature Area is 27 acres and has a full observation deck, outdoor covered classrooms, and an amphitheater, the Arboretum. It contains man-made lakes, nature trails, and indigenous wildlife, and the Little Harpeth River flows through it.
Granny White Park
Granny White Park is a 32 acre park with several sporting facilities including four lighted tennis courts, softball/baseball fields, jogging/biking trails, a multi-purpose field, sand volleyball court, playground, and picnic pavilion and is located near Brentwood Middle School.
Maryland Way Park
Maryland Way Park is located in the Maryland Farms area and includes a paved walking and biking path with 20 exercise stations on 7 acres (28,000 m2). Maryland Way park is adjacent to the Maryland Farms YMCA.
Primm Park
Primm Park is a 31 acre park off Moores Lane. Located on the site is Boiling Springs Academy, a historic schoolhouse built in 1832 and restored in 2003, and a pre-historic Native American mound.
Owl Creek Park
Owl Creek Park is Brentwood's newest park, completed in the summer of 2007. It is 21 acres and includes a playgroud, picnic shelters, walking paths, and basketball courts.
River Park
River Park is a 43 acre park adjacent to Crockett Park. It features a restroom facility, playground, outdoor basketball court, and borders the YMCA soccer fields. Adjacent to River Park is the Brentwood Family YMCA, now complete with a skate park.
Tower Park
Tower Park is a 47 acre park north of the WSM Tower off Concord Road. It includes multi-purpose fields, natural open spaces, and jogging and biking trails. The new Williamson County Indoor Sports Complexis located here. At 76,000 square feet (7,100 m2), it consists of a fifty meter indoor pool, five indoor tennis courts, a fitness center, full-service locker rooms, a childcare room, and a multi-purpose room.
Statistical Data
LOCATION
Brentwood is located in Williamson County, adjacent to the southern boundary
of Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County.
INCORPORATED: 1969
CITY GOVERNMENT
Commission-Manager form
STATE LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT
House District 61 & 63
Senate District 23
Population
35,262 (2007)
Total Area
42 square miles
ZONING (acreage)
Residential - 90%
Commercial - 5%
Service Institutional - 5%
Altitude
540-1180 feet above sea level
Average Rainfall
4.0 inches/month - 48 inches/year
Temperature
59.0 degrees, mean annual
79.0 degrees, mean summer
39.0 degrees, mean winter
Fire Insurance
ISO Classification: 4
Tax Rate
$2.75 per $100.00 of Assessed Value (25% of appraised value)
City rate $ .49
County rate $ 2.26
Who Do I Contact at the City!
Other Useful Numbers
Ambulance - Non-emergency 371-2800
Automobile: Drivers License 790-5515
Automobile: License Plates & Titles 790-5712
Better Business Bureau 242-4222
Birth & Death Certificates 741-1763
Brentwood Chamber of Commerce www.brentwood.org 373-1595
County Mayor 790-5700
Defensive Driving School 794-2352
Health Department 794-1542
Marriage License 790-5712
Poison Control Center 322-6435
Property Assessor (Williamson County) 790-5708
Recycling Coordinator 790-5848
Schools (Williamson County) 472-4000
Tennessee Highway Patrol 794-1442
Tennessee One Call 366-1987
U. S. Post Office 377-3516
Voter Registration 790-5711
Williamson County Animal Control 790-5590
Williamson Medical Center 791-0500
Brentwood City Government
The City of Brentwood was incorporated in 1969 and operates under a
commission-manager form of government. The City Commission is the legislative
and policy-making body of the city. It consists of seven members elected at-large
for four year, staggered terms. The Mayor and Vice-Mayor are appointed by the
City Commission for two year terms. Unless otherwise re-scheduled, the City
Commission meets on the second and fourth Mondays of each month at 7:00 p.m.
at the Municipal Center, 5211 Maryland Way. The City Commission hires the City
Manager, who is the Chief Executive Officer of the city with responsibility
for the day-to-day operations of city government, as well as implementing polices
enacted by the Commission.
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
All City offices are closed in observance of the following holidays: New Year’s
Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving
Day, Friday after Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Offices located in the Municipal Center
City Manager - Michael Walker
E-mail: walkerm@brentwood-tn.org
371-0060 fax 371-2215
Assistant City Manager - Kirk Bednar
E-mail: bednark@brentwood-tn.org
371-0060 fax 370-4767
City Attorney- Roger Horner
E-mail: hornerr@brentwood-tn.org
371-0060 fax 370-4767
City Recorder - Debbie Hedgepath
E-mail: hedged@brentwood-tn.org
371-0060 fax 371-2215
Community Relations Director - Linda Lynch
E-mail: lynchl@brentwood-tn.org
371-0060 fax 370-4767
Finance Director - Carson Swinford
E-mail: swinfordc@brentwood-tn.org
371-0060 fax 370-4767
Human Resources Director - Mike Worsham
E-mail: worshamm@brentwood-tn.org
371-0060 fax 370-4767
Planning & Codes Director - Joe Lassus
E-mail: lassusj@brentwood-tn.org
371-2204 fax 371-2233
Police Department, Chief - Ricky Watson
E-mail: watsonr@brentwood-tn.org
371-0160 fax 371-2228
Information and Technology Coordinator - John Allman
E-mail: allmanj@brentwood-tn.org
371-0060 fax 370-4767
Fire Department
Chief - Kenny Lane
E-mail: lanek@brentwood-tn.org
371-0170 fax 661-7074
Mailing address: P.O. Box 788
Brentwood, TN 37024-0788
Fire Station 1
5211 Maryland Way
Mailing address: P.O. Box 788
Brentwood, TN 37024-0788
371-0170 fax 661-7074
Fire Station 2
1301 Wilson Pike
Mailing address: P.O. Box 788
Brentwood, TN 37024-0788
371-0169 fax 371-2269
Fire Station 3
1750 General George Patton Drive
Mailing address: P.O. Box 788
Brentwood, TN 37024-0788
371-2226 fax 371-1938
Fire Station 4
1300 Sunset Road
Mailing address: P.O. Box 788
Brentwood, TN 37024-0788
661-7060 fax 661-7071
Library
Chuck Sherrill
E-mail: sherrill@brentwood-tn.org
8109 Concord Road
Brentwood, TN 37027
371-0090 fax 371-2238
Catalog Access: http://www.brentwood-tn.org/library
Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. - 8 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.,
Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Service Center
1750 General George Patton Drive
Mailing address: P.O. Box 788
Brentwood, TN 37024-0788
371-0080 fax 371-2225
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Offices located in Service Center
Public Works Director - Jeff Donegan
E-mail: doneganj@brentwood-tn.org
fax 371-2225
Water & Sewer Director - Chris Milton
E-mail: miltonc@brentwood-tn.org
fax 371-2225
Parks & Recreation Director - Dave Bunt
E-mail: buntd@brentwood-tn.org
fax 371-2225
Engineering Director - Mike Harris
E-mail: harrism@brentwood-tn.org
fax 371-2225
City Judge - Tom Schlater
Police Records
371-0160 fax 371-2228
Cable Television
Government Access Channel 19
Federal & State Government Officials
U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander
http://alexander.senate.gov
455 Dirksen Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
(615) 736-5129 fax (615) 269-4803
(202) 224-4944 fax (202) 228-3398
U.S. Senator Bob Corker
http://corker.senate.gov
Dirksen Senate Office Building - SD-185
Washington, DC 20510
(615) 279-8125 fax (615) 279-9488
(202) 224-3344 fax (202) 228-0566
U.S. Representative Marsha Blackburn
www.blackburn.house.gov
509 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
(615) 591-5161 fax (615) 599-2916
(202) 225-2811 fax (202) 225-3004
Governor Phil Bredesen
E-mail: phil.bredesen@state.tn.us
Tennessee State Capitol
Nashville, TN 37243-0001
(615) 741-2001 fax (615) 532-9711
State Senator Jack Johnson
Senate District 23
E-Mail: sen.jack.johnson@legislature.state.tn.us
305 War Memorial Building
Nashville, TN 37243-0023
(615) 741-2495 fax (615) 253-0321
State Representative Charles Sargent
House District 61
E-mail: rep.charles.sargent@legislature.state.tn.us
206 War Memorial Building
Nashville, TN 37243-0161
(615) 741-6808 fax (615) 253-0217
State Representative Glen Casada
House District 63
E-mail: rep.glen.casada@legislature.state.tn.us
112 War Memorial Building
Nashville, TN 37243-0163
(615) 741-4389 fax (615) 253-0322
Wiliamson County Officials
Administrative Complex
1320 West Main Street
Franklin, TN 37064
www.williamsoncounty-tn.gov
Williamson County Mayor
Rogers Anderson
E-mail: countymayor@williamson-tn.org
790-5700 fax 790-5818
Williamson County Commissioners
(Representing areas within Brentwood)
Fifth District
Lewis Green, Jr. 776-2816 E-mail: lw.green@mindspring.com
Tommy Little 395-4335 E-mail: tlittle@bellsouth.net
Sixth District
Arlene Cooke 377-1347 E-mail: gram12@bellsouth.net
Jeff Ford 376-8814 E-mail: jefff@williamson-tn.org
Seventh District
Bert Chalfant 373-4119
Tom Bain 373-1812
Eighth District
Greg Davis 591-8444 E-mail: gregd@williamson-tn.org
Jack Walton 373-3346 E-mail: jack@jackwalton.com
Williamson County School Board
(Representing Brentwood)
Dr. Rebecca Sharber, Superintendent
E-mail: beckys@wcs.edu
472-4000 fax 472-4190
Fifth District
Gary Anderson 776-2942 E-mail: garya@wcs.edu
Sixth District
Terry Leve 476-3001 E-mail: terryl2@wcs.edu
Seventh District
Sina Miller 373-1042 E-mail: sinam@wcs.edu
Eighth District
Pat Anderson 377-8562 E-mail: pata1@wcs.edu