Free Screening of Parton’s “Steel Magnolias” Sept. 25 in Crockett Park Published on September 02, 2026 At 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, the city will honor Parton’s legacy with a free screening of her popular 1989 film, “Steel Magnolias,” at Crockett Park. Residents are encouraged to wear pink to the film about a group of women friends who like to laugh and talk at the local beauty shop. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture
Dublin City Councillor Meets with Brentwood City Commission Published on August 27, 2026 Hogan, who is a member of the Fianna Fáil party, recently took a vacation to Tennessee, and while researching this area’s local forms of government, he ran across Brentwood Commissioner Anne Dunn’s profile on the city’s website. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture
Hundreds Spend Rainy Sunday Touring Historic Brentwood Sites Published on August 03, 2026 The Brentwood Historic Commission hosted guided and self-paced tours Aug. 2 at Ravenswood Mansion, the enslaved cabins at Ravenswood, the Cool Springs House, the Boiling Spring Academy, and the restored enslaved Primm Cabins. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture
John P. Holt Brentwood Library Opens Newly Renovated Quiet Room Published on July 28, 2026 The $80,000 project transformed the former teen area into a refined retreat featuring glass walls and doors that complement the library's existing architecture, new flooring, fresh paint, enhanced ceiling treatments, updated electrical features, an electric fireplace, and comfortable new furnishings. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture
Brentwood to host open houses at historic sites on Aug. 2 Published on July 21, 2026 The Brentwood Historic Commission will host open houses at several of the city's historic properties from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2, offering residents an opportunity to explore Brentwood's history through guided visits and self-paced tours. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Media Releases
Historic Commission Preserves local cemeteries Published on June 03, 2026 The Brentwood Historic Commission Cemetery Committee has continued its important preservation work during the nation’s 250th anniversary year, focusing on restoring historic headstones, improving cemetery conditions, and honoring Revolutionary War veterans buried within the city. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Media Releases
Brentwood Hosting 15th Annual Sarah Bayrd American History Bowl on Feb Published on January 09, 2026 This popular event, fashioned after the game show Jeopardy, was developed to instill local high school students with a greater awareness and love of history. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Media Releases
Brentwood 2025: A Year in Review Published on December 17, 2025 This year, the community weaved a complex story that honored its past while welcoming new leaders to guide it into the future.Here’s a look at some of Brentwood’s top stories over the last 12 months. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Honours & Celebration, Media Releases
Enjoy a Merry and Bright Holiday in Brentwood this December Published on November 06, 2025 The annual tree lighting is at 5:30 p.m., Monday, Dec. 1, on the library’s front lawn, and it will feature holiday music performed by the Brentwood Academy Singers. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Media Releases
Brentwood and SAR Marking Revolutionary War Veteran’s Grave Oct. 25 Published on October 03, 2025 At 1 p.m. on Oct. 25, the Brentwood Historic Commission (BHC) and the Lt. Andrew Crocket Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) will unveil a new monument marking Revolutionary War veteran Thomas Bradley's grave. The event, which is free and open to the public, will take place behind the library. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Honours & Celebration, Media Releases