Welcome to Brentwood!

The first settlers came to the Brentwood area in the late 1700's. Much of the land was granted to Revolutionary War soldiers by the State of North Carolina. Brentwood grew and prospered and by the time of the Civil War, the area was one of the richest in the state. The soils were fertile and plantations flourished as was evidenced by the stately homes built. During the war many of these homes were used for providing food and treating wounded soldiers, both Confederate and Union. By the end of the War, there were very few farm animals or growing crops left. The war left its scar on the economy and many homes and plantations fell to ruin. The Brentwood area recovered from the Civil War. In the 1920's it was rediscovered. Gradually many of the plantation homes were bought and restored. As the Phoenix rose from the ashes, with the construction of the Interstate in the 1960's Brentwood grew and prospered and by the 1990's the area was again one of the richest in the state.

Some of the top choices for visitors around the city include:

Children's Library
8109 Concord Road, Brentwood, TN 37027
+1 615-371-0090
Visit the Children's Library and walk into an imaginary town shaded by indoor trees and surrounding a gazebo where kids can lounge and read to their heart's content. With thousands of books, computer encyclopedias and databases and videos to lend, this is one of Brentwood's best attractions for children. Under the direction of a professionally trained librarian, the staff of the Children's Library provide many special programs.

Crokett Park
5211 Maryland Way Brentwood TN 37027
+1 615 371-0080
Crockett Park boasts many recreational and entertaining features. Sitting on more than 170 acres of land, it holds seven tennis course, eight ball fields, eleven multi-purpose fields, trails for hiking, an amphitheater, picnic shelters and a playground. Several historic homes are found close to the park.

Deerwood Arboretum and Nature Area
320 Deerwood Lane, Brentwood TN 37027
+1 507-282-9447
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.