Brentwood-Cool Springs, TN: 2010

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BRENTWOOD COOL SPRINGS BUSINESS 22 Strength in Diversity Brentwood’s business roster includes a range of heavy hitters.

6 A PINK-CARPET WELCOME Race for the Cure joins Brentwood’s premier events lineup.

24 Biz Briefs 26 Chamber Report

10 A GROWING CUISINE SCENE City’s diverse restaurants hit the spot.

14 RELAX AND STAY AWHILE Upscale lodging, shopping and dining keep visitors coming back.

16 NOW AND THEN City retains hometown charm while moving forward.

31 A WALK IN THE PARK Open green spaces offer plenty of room to roam.

27 Economic Profile

D E PA R TM E NT S 4 Almanac: a colorful sampling of Brentwood-Cool Springs’ culture

18 Portfolio: people, places and events that define Brentwood-Cool Springs

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Education Health & Wellness Arts & Culture Community Profile: facts, stats and important numbers to know

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Caffeine Scene With all the students, executives and other busy professionals cruising the Brentwood area, bakeries and coffee shops are bustling during the early-morning and lunch-hour rushes. New on the scene in 2009, The Perch coffee shop is a popular spot on busy Franklin Pike that has quickly become known for its specialty coffees and handmade crepes in sweet and savory varieties. Puffy Muffin Bakery and Restaurant has been a mainstay in Brentwood for a quarter century, and the thriving Brentwood establishment has a satellite location in Cool Springs. A sampling of Puffy Muffin’s many delectable offerings includes double chocolate muffins, apple streusel and a crab cake appetizer.

Tee Time Brentwood residents have their choice of great golf courses.

Vanderbilt Legends Club features two championship courses co-designed by Hall of Fame golfer Tom Kite and renowned golf course architect Bob Cupp. Visit www.legendsclub.com for details.

Nashville Golf & Athletic Club received national acclaim when its signature hole No. 6 was selected by Sports Illustrated as one of the 18 greatest golf holes in the country. Visit www.ngac.net for more information. Nearby are several other great courses like Richland Country Club and Gaylord Springs.

Center of the Action The economic centerpiece of Brentwood is Maryland Farms, an office park with more than 5 million square feet of office space. This bustling business center was once a championship horse farm, home to the likes of famed saddle horse champion American Ace. By design, the office park still has a wealth of trees, green space and walkable areas, along with beautiful architecture. Outdoor sculptures of horses – a tribute to the area’s history – add to the charm. Maryland Farms is conveniently located close to downtown Nashville, shopping, attractive residential areas and the Nashville International Airport.

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Fast Facts  Brentwood is home to a dozen historic houses dating back to the 1800s.

Raise Your Glass Just minutes from Brentwood, Arrington Vineyards offers award-winning wines, spectacular vineyard views, a free live music series, free wine tastings, an outdoor bistro and picnic tables, and much more. Founded by country artist Kix Brooks, businessman Fred Mindermann and winemaker Kip Summers in 2005, the 75-acre Arrington Vineyards encourages visitors to bring picnics, blankets and camp chairs and enjoy the scenic view and live music. Gourmet chocolates, cheese, crackers and sausage are available for sale, and visitors can bring food in.

Visit www.arringtonvineyards.com for more information.

 The WSM-AM tower, built in 1932, is one of only two structures of that size and shape in the world.  Brentwood is considered to be one of the most desirable suburban locations in Tennessee because of its stellar quality of life.  More than 14 miles of bike and pedestrian trails make up an extensive network that connects the city’s schools, parks and neighborhoods.

Brentwood-Cool Springs At A Glance POPULATION (2007 ESTIMATE) Brentwood: 35,058 Williamson County: 166,128 LOCATION Brentwood is in Middle Tennessee, eight miles south of downtown Nashville. Cool Springs, the commerce and retail hub of Williamson County, includes part of southern Brentwood and northern Franklin.

BEGINNINGS Brentwood was incorporated as a city in 1969, but its documented history dates back to the 1700s. Some scientists have theorized that what is now the Gulf of Mexico stretched northward to Brentwood millions of years ago, as evidenced by ocean fossils found in the area.

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ignature events such as Brentwood’s annual STAR Gala and Taste of Williamson at CoolSprings Galleria help raise funds for worthy causes while making a name for this bustling, on-the-grow city.

The latest addition to its events lineup is the Greater Nashville Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, which drew thousands of participants and spectators to Brentwood’s Maryland Farms office park on Oct. 10, 2009 in a move that organizers and city officials hope will be a permanent one.

“We were looking for a strategic location that could be a home for the race, and we felt that Brentwood and Williamson County could provide room to grow,” says Tina Hamilton, Director

of Development for Susan G. Komen for the Cure – Greater Nashville.

“Historically, we’ve had about 10,000 participants and 3,000 to 4,000 spectators. At the 2009 race, 12,000 registered participants put about 20,000 people through the area on race day.

“The feedback has been awesome,” Hamilton continues. “We plan to be there again in 2010 and build on the great successes of last year.”

A big part of that success was the $1.4 million the 2009 event raised.

Susan G. Komen for the Cure ranks second only to the federal government in funding breast cancer research, and much of that funding comes from the 120-plus races that take place throughout the country.

“The race is our signature event,” Hamilton explains. “The money it raises determines how much we will be able to grant over the next fiscal year to other nonprofits for breast-health education, treatments, research, help for survivors, free mammograms and other services. The more we raise, the more we can give out.”

About 75 percent of money raised goes to organizations here in the community, such as the Brentwood YMCA, Minnie Pearl Cancer Foundation and Gilda’s Club Nashville. Vanderbilt University Medical Center has received national research dollars from Komen for the Cure.

In conjunction with the Race for the Cure, the Brentwood Cool Springs Chamber of Commerce sponsored the

Volunteers gave breast cancer survivors a red rose when they crossed the finish line at the 2009 Greater Nashville Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, which took place in the Maryland Farms area of Brentwood.

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A big part of that success was the $1.4 million raised … much of that funding comes from the 120plus races that take place throughout the country.

Healthy Living & Lifestyles Expo, a showcase of health-related businesses in the area. The Expo, presented by Williamson Medical Center, took place outdoors at the Brentwood Place Shopping Center and featured the Komen on the Go educational outreach vehicle, which travels to different locations raising awareness about breast health and early detection of breast cancer.

“Komen on the Go became the centerpiece of the expo,” says Steve Dycus, marketing and public relations

senior coordinator for Williamson Medical Center. “We estimate that up to 500 people attended, and there is strong support for the event to continue.”

Another Brentwood event, The STAR Gala, raises money for education in Williamson County. Sponsored by the Brentwood Cool Springs Chamber of Commerce and presented by BancorpSouth, this year’s event, An Evening with Lady Luck, featured casino style gaming and provided scholarships for graduates of the

Chamber’s Youth Leadership Brentwood program.

In March, the area’s best chefs come together to raise money for United Way of Williamson County at the annual Taste of Williamson at CoolSprings Galleria. Attendees meet chefs, sip wine, sample foods and enjoy musical entertainment at this event, which is sponsored by the Brentwood Cool Springs Chamber of Commerce, presented by Vanderbilt Williamson and hosted by CoolSprings Galleria.

Thousands of participants, volunteers and supporters helped raise money to fight breast cancer.

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inding a great place to eat in Brentwood is easy, but choosing among the many popular establishments – from upscale cuisine to meat ‘n’ three fare – is a little more difficult.

Diners can find stuffed grape leaves and made-fromscratch hummus at Kalamatas Mediterranean restaurant, while City Cafe offers Southern fried chicken and homemade pies.

The Chill Spot, a laid-back cafe, is known for its fresh wrap sandwiches and a unique drink called bubble tea.

“Bubble tea is a drink from Taiwan that was first created to get kids to drink tea because of its health benefits,” says Zindan Berwary, who owns Chill Spot with his brother, Jerwan. “They added flavorings and tapioca pearls to the tea.

The pearls are gummy and sink to the bottom of the glass, so you chew them while you’re drinking through a straw. It’s like chewing a Gummi Bear.”

Formerly known as Elena’s Cafe, Chill Spot is just one of the many locally owned restaurants that give Brentwood its one-of-a-kind flavor. The Berwary family of Northern Iraq took over ownership of the popular eatery in October 2008 and changed the name to Chill Spot in July 2009 to reflect its

A specialty at the Chill Spot, located in the Brentwood Place Shopping Center, is the Strawberry Green salad.

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laid-back atmosphere. In addition to bubble tea and tasty wraps, the place is known for ethnic platters prepared by Zindan and Jerwan’s mother, Zehra.

“Nothing gets cooked without that special touch only moms can give,” Zindan says.

One of Chill Spot’s specials is Mama’s Vegan Cabbage Rolls, which are stuffed with rice, veggies and herbs and topped with taztiki sauce. The borscht is another favorite.

“It’s one of the things we kept from Elena’s Cafe,” Zindan says. “It’s a Russian soup with lots of beef, carrots, cabbage, onions and potatoes.”

Chill Spot’s wraps come in dozens of varieties and are stuffed to order with chicken, steak, fish, fruits, nuts and greens.

“People love the Philly Cheese Steak Wrap and the Cherry Chicken Wrap,” Zindan says. “The Cherry Chicken has grilled chicken, walnuts, dried cherries, lettuce and cranberry citrus vinaigrette in a tomato basil wrap.”

Local barbecue fans were thrilled in July 2009 when Judge Bean’s Bar-B-Que opened on East Church Street. The wellknown barbecue and live music joint thrived in downtown Nashville for eight years before moving to its new location in Brentwood.

Famous for Texas barbecue (made with beef, not pork), Judge Bean’s smokes its brisket for at least 16 hours with mesquite wood and serves it piled high on a sesame seed bun with side items such as smoked green beans, fresh-cut fries, coleslaw and spicy cowboy beans.

“We use nothing but pure, grain-fed Hereford beef that’s all natural with no hormones or steroids,” says restaurant owner Aubrey Bean. “The taste is unbelievable.”

Judge Bean’s Shrimp Diablo is another signature menu item, consisting of jalapeno peppers stuffed with smoked shrimp or chicken with cheese and wrapped in bacon.

“Our jambalaya is also really good, and we’re now serving Tex-Mex breakfast burritos with Mexican chorizo sausage,” Bean says. “We did free breakfast for a week, and that got people hooked. They’re loving it.”

For fine dining, Mere Bulles is a perennial favorite.

Housed in a stately 1942 mansion on Maryland Way, Mere Bulles serves up American fare with a French twist. Signature dishes include shrimp and grits, Charleston She-Crab Bisque and decadent carrot cake.

Many popular chain restaurants have set up shop in Brentwood as well, including Five Guys Burgers and Fries and Blue Coast Burrito.

Shrimp Diablo and Texas Sushi (right) and ribs (below) are featured on the menu at Judge Bean’s Bar-B-Que.

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rentwood has long been a shopper’s destination, thanks to its many unique, locally owned boutiques and big-name retail centers. With new hotels and restaurants popping up, the area is attracting more tourists as well.

In short, Brentwood and Cool Springs are becoming “stay and play” areas, where visitors not only stop at local merchants and restaurants but also stay for a night or two and enjoy the entire region. This has led to an influx of new shops and dining establishments, as well as some renovations and additions to popular shopping centers such as the nearby CoolSprings Galleria (which has opened a new lifestyle center and has a major new addition in the works) and Brentwood Town Center. Brentwood Place Shopping Center on bustling Franklin Road has added an entirely new section as part of a major renovation.

Newcomers on the boutique-lodging front include the Brentwood B&B and the Aloft Nashville-Cool Springs hotel, both of which are seeing brisk business from locals and out-of-towners alike.

A locally owned, upscale boutique called Spruce, which recently opened on Church Street, specializes in home decor, stationery, jewelry, fashion accessories and gifts.

“We picked Brentwood because we were starting to see some changes to a market that was already great,” says Alicia Helm, who co-owns Spruce boutique along with Ashley Meier. Since opening in November 2008, the lifestyle store

has experienced steady traffic even in a slow economy, which Helm says validates the location.

“We’re centrally located between Nashville and Franklin, and a lot of people come here from Green Hills,” she says.

“The demographics are great here, and with the new restaurants and shops opening, even more people are coming. We think we’ve picked a good place, and we can only hope to grow.”

All the activity in and around Brentwood comes as no surprise to area businessmen, who credit the city’s appeal to business travelers as a reason for much of the restaurant and retail development.

The city will continue to work with interested parties in that regard, but officials also plan to keep the open, familyfriendly feel that has always been Brentwood’s hallmark, says Brentwood City Manager Mike Walker.

“We have a pretty steady stream of people coming to shop, eat and stay here, as well as looking at us from the business side,” Walker says. “We’re trying to focus on building the tourism business. We have a lot of success here, and people are continuing to come and experience the shopping, dining and lodging that we offer.”

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Bottom left: Co-owners of Spruce, Alicia Helm and Ashley Meier (left to right)

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hen Mayes Waters was just a kid growing up in Brentwood, the community was quite different from the upscale suburban area it is today.

“I lived in Brentwood on Hardscuffle Road from the time I was 4 until the late ‘60s,” Waters recalls. “Hardscuffle was the corridor that’s now East Church Street from Franklin Pike to Edmondson Pike. At the time I lived there, there were maybe 50 African-American families on both sides of the road.”

After Interstate 65 came through, the Hardscuffle community was dismantled as families began selling their properties and moving elsewhere.

Waters is one of several people trying to preserve Brentwood’s oral history in an era of rapid growth and development. His account of Hardscuffle is included in the fifthgrade curriculum in Williamson County Schools. The curriculum was developed by Leadership Brentwood, a program of the Brentwood Cool Springs Chamber of Commerce that is working to ensure the community’s history is not forgotten as the city moves forward.

Long before Brentwood became a nationally recognized, wealthy place with attractive office parks and million-dollar homes – and way before Hardscuffle’s heyday – the area was a shared hunting ground used by several Indian tribes. Later, it played roles in the War of 1812 and the Civil War. “During the War of 1812, Andrew Jackson came through Brentwood and bought guns and gun powder here, and that was his only source of ammunition until he got to New Orleans,” says Tom Bain, a Williamson County commissioner who spends a lot of time

researching Brentwood’s history.

“Brentwood was also a very strategic area during the Civil War because it was right between Franklin and Nashville.

The Union army moved supplies back and forth through Brentwood.”

The morning after the Battle of Franklin, the Confederate generals ate breakfast at Brentwood’s Ruth Moore mansion.

“There were skirmishes in Holly Tree Gap and out on Wilson Pike, and after the Battle of Nashville, General Hood’s tent was camped in Brentwood where Murray Lane dead ends into Franklin Road,” Bain says. “So many things happened here that people don’t know about. I could tell you stories you wouldn’t believe.”

Bain moved to Brentwood in 1972 and served as mayor in the late ‘70s and early ‘80s.

“When I came, Brentwood had 4,000 people,” he says. “It’s grown to about 36,000. We knew it would grow, but I had

no idea it would grow as much as it did.”

Mike Huff is another longtime Brentwood resident and unofficial historian. He moved to Brentwood in 1959 at age 2 after his father, Glenn, bought a grocery store. It was called Huff’s Food Town and was one of the only groceries in the area at the time.

Like Waters and Bain, Huff remembers a Brentwood much different from the one that exists today.

“I remember our first fire and police departments, our first city hall, and when the city was incorporated in 1969,” Huff says.

“I’ve seen it grow from a tiny community to an unbelievable area.”

Despite the city’s many changes, Brentwood still has a special charisma that draws people from all walks of life.

“People love the beautiful hills and the quaintness,” Huff says. “My father used to say anybody who wore out one pair of shoes in Brentwood would come back again.”

Mayes Waters Jr. with his class photograph from the old Brentwood Elementary School

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Expanding Our Minds LIBRARY’S RENOVATION HELPS ADD TO ITS POPULARITY

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he next chapter in the history of The Brentwood Library is complete.

In June 2009, a one-year, $4.8 million renovation/expansion project wrapped up to add 14,000 square feet of space to the existing building.

Another 15,000 square feet of existing space was renovated as part of the construction initiative.

One of the project’s primary goals was to open a new children’s wing, since that portion of the existing library has always been heavily used. As a result, the new and expansive wing is able to store many children’s materials, and it provides a kid-friendly setting for little theater productions and story times.

Another aspect of the construction

endeavor was adding an audiovisual area to the facility. Prior to construction, 25 percent of checkouts from Brentwood Library involved audiovisual materials, but the checkout area had been too small to handle the customer volume.

Other additions to the library included adding a second floor to a portion of the building, and opening several more small rooms that are equipped with computers and big screens for mini-conferences.

The Brentwood Library has been open since 1998 and is already considered one of the crown jewels of the city. The public building on Concord Road welcomes an average of 1,000

visitors a day, making it one of the most used libraries in the state.

More than 140,000 books and other materials are available on site, and several children’s programs, book clubs and teen programs are organized each year. The library is also known for its modern design, thanks to David W. Minnigan of Earl Swenson Architects.

“Libraries all over the region have contacted us prior to tackling their own library construction projects,” says Chuck Sherrill, Brentwood Library director. “The architecture is magnificent. The city of Brentwood really raised the bar for libraries in Tennessee when they constructed this building.”

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at the Brentwood Library.

“Lectures include topics such as the language of professional negotiating, building trust in the workplace, business ethics, presentation techniques, creative conflict resolution, how to sit on a professional board, and diversity and inclusion,” says Mary Fink, director of leadership program development at Belmont University.

“Officials with Belmont and Lipscomb met with the Young Professionals

Council in mid-2009 to learn about what subjects they were interested in; then we put together an excellent 10-month Leadership Lecture Series.”

Fink says the topics are timely for professionals looking to grow in their jobs in 2010.

“Each time a lecture is presented, the goal is for the young professionals in attendance to take away skills and information they can immediately use,” she says.

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he Young Professionals Council offers an excellent forum for business professionals age 40 or younger to network and improve their job skills.

The Brentwood Cool Springs Chamber of Commerce established the council as a way for young professionals to better market themselves and learn leadership skills. The group has about 30 members and meets the second Wednesday of each month at the Brentwood Library.

“We have 50 members and would love to double that number,” says Michael Williams, chairman of the Young Professionals Council and a commercial banker for Reliant Bank.

In January 2010, a Leadership Lecture Series was added to the council’s monthly lineup. The Brentwood Cool Springs Chamber organized the series in partnership with Scarlett Leadership Institute at Belmont University and the College of Business Center for Executive Education at David Lipscomb University.

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established in 1985 to provide a format for youths wishing to receive advanced training and competition. The club consists of 50 boys’ and girls’ teams that play in tournaments ranging in age from under 9 to under 19.

Brentwood is also home to nine public parks that span more than 595 acres.

The largest is Crockett Park, with more than 164 acres of open fields and athletic facilities, and one of those facilities is a recently opened disc golf course.

All nine public parks are maintained

by Brentwood Parks and Recreation, which also oversees several public biking and walking trails throughout the community.

“We have about 14 miles of bike trails and multipurpose trails that are used for in-line skating, walking and jogging,” says Dave Bunt, director of Brentwood Parks and Recreation. “Recently completed was a new section of bike trails on Wilson Pike that connects the Ravenwood Trail to Split Log Road.”

Another popular gathering place for active individuals in Brentwood is the YMCA Maryland Farms, which has a wellness center, indoor and outdoor pools, tennis courts and a women’s-only center.

Programs include racquetball, nutrition, massage therapy, acupuncture and youth strength training.

Cool Springs is also home to a number of family-focused recreation sites, including YMCA Cool Springs as well as Pump It Up of Cool Springs.

Pump It Up specializes in children’s parties, with bouncy, fun inflatables that include bounce houses, slides and obstacle courses.

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rentwood is a welcoming place for families, and there are plenty of activities to enjoy – many of which are tailored to youngsters.

A popular venue for youth sports in Brentwood is the Indoor Arena at Crockett Park. The arena is a brick, 28,000-square-foot building that hosts a girls’ youth lacrosse league, youth and adult flag football leagues, and youth and adult soccer leagues.

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eeping people active as they age is the mission of FiftyForward Martin Center in Brentwood.

The center offers a variety of innovative programs and activities for older adults, from book clubs and yoga classes to trips to the Smoky Mountains. A staff of three full-time employees and dozens of volunteers run the center for its 450 members.

“Although our name is FiftyForward, we have members as young as 45 up to some in their mid-90s,” says Sherry Coss, program director at FiftyForward Martin Center.

“Membership dues include a $25 onetime fee along with dues of $90 for a calendar year. It’s a reasonable rate for all the activities we offer.”

While the Martin Center is more of a get-together facility, NHC Place Cool Springs is an assisted living campus.

NHC Place is currently undergoing an expansion to nearly double its assisted living apartments from 49 units to 90 units.

“We are also upgrading the size of our on-site gymnasium because we perform a lot of rehabilitation work, both for people who live on campus and seniors throughout the community,” says Jerry Winton, NHC Place Cool Springs administrator. “The health care needs for senior citizens in Williamson County are increasing, so we are expanding. Our overall construction project began in December 2009 and should take 12 to 16 months to complete.”

Another local senior citizens facility is Brighton Gardens, which offers assisted living as well as short-term stays and Alzheimer’s care. Brighton Gardens also provides a variety of meal plans and social activities for its residents.

The Heritage at Brentwood is an upscale community that features a neighborhood setting, curving streets, hiking trails and a pond. Residents can choose from 17 floor plans that include single-family villas.

“It’s obvious that senior citizens are well cared for in the Brentwood Cool Springs area,” Winton says.

– Stories by Kevin Litwin

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Diversity BUSINESS ROSTER INCLUDES RANGE OF HEAVY HITTERS

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ears of work building a diverse business base is paying off for Brentwood, as the area continues to attract traditional companies while also expanding its presence in cutting-edge fields of research and development.

Brentwood’s roster includes instantly recognizable names such as Nissan North America, Verizon Wireless, Tractor Supply Co. and Mars Petcare, as well as well-known financial institutions such as Pinnacle Financial Partners, BancorpSouth and Reliant Bank. The region’s vibrant health-care sector is well represented with such firms as Community Health Systems and Healthways, and it’s also home to Biomimetic Therapeutics and Simplex Healthcare – two companies that are raising the city’s research and development profile.

Providing safe, secure home delivery of diabetic and related medical supplies has allowed 2-year-old Simplex Healthcare to become the fastest-growing company in Tennessee, according to Inc.com. The company has filled 92,000 square feet of office space on Carothers Parkway and plans to add another 300 employees over the next two years, says Doug Hudson, chief executive officer.

“Simplex Healthcare was attracted to and will remain in Williamson County because of the access we have to qualified, skilled professionals,” Hudson says.

“It has become a hot spot for relocation

and has attracted top talent with great health-care backgrounds.”

Other newcomers are making their mark as well. Verizon Wireless cut the ribbon on its new, $54 million regional headquarters in Franklin in September 2009, and Nissan North America has been a major center of activity since relocating to Tennessee from California.

“The selection of this area for us has worked out very well for all involved,” says Rob Traynham, director of corporate services for Nissan. “Our employees absolutely love it here. We had a huge management-committee meeting here just two days after we opened this building, which was a gutsy call, and we did it without a hitch. That was a testament to the company, and to the help we got from everyone here, to get up and running.”

There’s also plenty of action at Biomimetic Therapeutics, which continues to develop its life sciences center and is adding a clean room to its operations. The company performs biotech work to discover and bring to market therapeutics to treat periodontal disease.

As it approaches a decade in the area, the company is still pleased with its decision to set up shop here, says Jim Monsor, senior vice president of operations.

“This is a great place to be, and we’re going to continue to expand and grow from here,” he says.

Top left and bottom right: Nissan North America Top right: BioMimetic Therapeutics Bottom left: The management team at Simplex, from left to right, includes Ellen Hitt, Mark Oldani, Doug Hudson and Craig Hartman.

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Biz Briefs BUSINESSES – BOTH LARGE AND SMALL – THAT HELP DEFINE BRENTWOOD-COOL SPRINGS’ ECONOMIC CLIMATE

Scorecard BUSINESS AT A GLANCE

$580,125 Retail sales ($1,000)

$20,973 Retail sales per capita

$81,081 Accommodations and food service sales ($1,000)

5,216 Total number of firms Source: U.S. Census QuickFacts

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AXIS ACCOUNTING SYSTEMS LLC Biz: Full-service consulting firm Buzz: Axis Accounting Systems is a full-service consulting firm that assists growing companies with the selection, implementation and support of enterprise accounting software. Axis Accounting Systems has been recognized as one of 100 Technology Pacesetter companies

by Accounting Technology magazine for the past three years. www.axisaccounting.com

GENE FORD MUSIC Biz: Music lesson studio Buzz: Gene Ford Music is Brentwood’s premier music lesson studio, founded

by Nashville session player and songwriter Gene Ford. He has toured with many artists and has maintained a successful teaching roster, providing individualized lessons for beginners and recording artists. www.genefordmusic.com

BRENTWOOD HOME PAGE Biz: Brentwood online newspaper Buzz: Brentwood Home Page is the only independent source of news produced in Brentwood by Brentwood news professionals. Founded in June 2009, the online newspaper – with the tag line “The Go To Place for Everything Brentwood” – includes local news, business, sports and much more. www.brentwoodhomepage.com

CENTURY II Biz: Outsourced human resources services Buzz: Founded in 1985, Century II is one of the nation’s oldest professional employer organizations. Century II works with clients to increase productivity and enhance profitability through efficient outsourcing of employee administration. www.centuryii.net

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Business | Chamber Report

David Flow, Brentwood Cool Springs Chamber of Commerce.

For Goodness Sake STRATEGIC PLAN FOCUSES ON VALUE-ADDED BENEFITS

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he Brentwood Cool Springs Chamber of Commerce acts as an advocate and a resource for members and the community at large. Having adjusted to the “new normal” of today’s economy, with its tighter budgets and value-conscious consumers, the chamber has raised the bar on providing value-added services.

These benefits are designed to help produce economic growth and prosperity, says the chamber’s new chairman of the board, David Flow.

“We want to continue to live out the mission of the chamber, which is to promote and sustain local business and community interests by providing innovative and relevant programs, services and events to our members,” he says. “The theme is that we are offering high-quality, high-value benefits to members.”

To best provide those benefits, the chamber has implemented a strategic plan that reorganizes the board into five major teams to target its efforts.

The Economic and Community Development Team focuses on political advocacy, economic development and sustainability.

The chamber University team deals with leadership training and education.

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Offerings – many of which are free to members – include technology strategy sessions that teach business owners how to take advantage of new media such as Facebook and Twitter.

The Meetings and Events Team is responsible for the chamber’s popular monthly luncheons and business-afterhours events, as well as the signature STAR Gala and Taste of Williamson at CoolSprings Galleria.

“We also have a Membership Development Team whose job is to get new members engaged from Day 1 to take advantage of what we offer,” Flow says. The team also spearheads recruitment and retention programs.

The Support and Foundation Team concentrates on chamber finances, marketing, and community outreach programs such as Leadership Brentwood and Youth Leadership, as well as scholarship funding.

Flow notes that with new Executive Director Cindi Parmenter and the strategic teams in place, the chamber is well positioned in 2010 to provide its members with valuable opportunities and services that include business-tobusiness relationships, networking, and ongoing education and training.

– Carol Cowan

Business | Economic Profile

BRENTWOOD-COOL SPRINGS ECONOMIC OVERVIEW The economic climate in Brentwood and Williamson County is among the best in the state. Nissan North America, Mars Petcare, Tractor Supply Corp., Healthways, Community Health Systems, Verizon Wireless and many other major corporations have recently relocated their corporate or divisional headquarters to Brentwood or Williamson County. The city and county are home to an impressive range of industries – music, health care, retail, publishing and more.

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State Sales Tax

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ECONOMIC RESOURCES Brentwood Cool Springs Chamber of Commerce 5211 Maryland Way, No. 1080 Brentwood, TN 37027 (615) 373-1595 www.brentwood.org Tennessee Department of Economic & Community Development 312 Rosa Parks Ave., 11th Floor Nashville, TN 37243 (615) 741-1888 www.tennessee.gov/ecd

Williamson County Government 1320 W. Main St. Franklin, TN 37064 (615) 790-5700 www.williamsoncounty-tn.gov

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Education

Committed to Excellence NEW DIRECTOR OF SCHOOLS SAYS DISTRICT CAN GET EVEN BETTER

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t’s no secret that Brentwood schools are top-notch. In fact, it’s common for families to move to Williamson County just for the excellent public and private schools.

Williamson County students routinely perform among the highest in the state on the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program, and all Williamson County juniors take the SAT, commonly scoring above the national average.

That’s just the beginning. Brentwood and Williamson County schools are also recognized across the state for athletics and the arts. Despite the school district’s ongoing successes, new Williamson County Director of Schools Mike Looney says there is always room for improvement.

“The biggest challenge we face is dealing with population growth, the construction of new schools and zoning issues,” says Looney, who became director of schools in December 2009. “In addition, it’s always challenging to make sure we’re not content with the status quo. We need to challenge ourselves to do better, despite the fact we’re already doing better than most. It’s still not good enough.”

Before coming to Williamson County, Looney served as superintendent of Butler County Schools in Alabama. He was recruited to apply for the Williamson County position and

chose it over a similar position in Birmingham, Ala. “When I started looking at the nuances of this district, I realized that the community, the success of the district, and the commitment the community has shown in the way of tax support and active involvement is unmatched anywhere,” Looney says. “This is a dream job for anyone who wants to lead a successful district. It was a no-brainer.”

Looney says he plans to learn from and listen to people already working in Williamson County Schools and “add value to what’s already happening in the district.” He also plans to run a very transparent administration where parent involvement is highly valued.

“We’re making plans to visit with PTOs and parents groups,” Looney says. “I’ve already learned a lot about their desire for this district to be the best in America.”

In addition to great public schools, Williamson County boasts several prestigious private schools. “We’re excited about moving to this community,” Looney says. “I have four children, and my wife is an educator. This is a beautiful county, and the people are extremely friendly. And education is a priority here – it’s obvious.”

– Jessica Mozo

Mike Looney is the new Williamson County Director of Schools.

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Health & Wellness

Expanding To Meet Demand VANDERBILT WILLIAMSON OFFERS WORLD-CLASS CARE CLOSE TO HOME

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ashville’s Vanderbilt University Medical Center is renowned for providing world-class health care.

And thanks to Vanderbilt’s ongoing commitment to meet the needs of Williamson County residents, people in Brentwood and Cool Springs can access that same excellent health care even closer to home.

Through new partnerships and other affiliations, Vanderbilt University Medical Center now has more than 100 physicians providing services at 17 different Williamson County locations.

“It’s all about convenience,” says Denis Gallagher, chief administrative officer for Vanderbilt Williamson.

“Our goal is to make Vanderbilt’s services as accessible as we can for Williamson County citizens. As much as we love traveling to the downtown Nashville medical center, not everybody feels that way. It’s really about bringing our services close to home for patients who want to see a Vanderbilt physician.”

Vanderbilt first established a presence in Williamson County in 1996 when it purchased the Franklin-based MedCore Medical Group, a multi-specialty group of 12 physicians. Over the next several years, Vanderbilt Williamson added the following services: gastroenterology, cardiology, neurology, obstetrics and gynecology, dermatology, a full range of imaging services, infectious disease, neurosurgery, hematology and oncology, ophthalmology, orthopedics with physical therapy and rehabilitation services, plastic surgery, rheumatology, a sleep clinic and lab, general surgery, urology, walk-in clinics in Franklin and Spring Hill, and eight pediatric specialty clinics.

“It’s much easier to list the services we don’t offer in Williamson County than the ones we do,” Gallagher says.

“We pretty much offer every Vanderbilt specialty here that a patient would need.”

The pediatric specialty clinics are affiliated with the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt and are located on Edward Curd Lane in Franklin.

“We’ve had pediatric services in Franklin for five or six years, and we moved the practices to the Edward Curd Lane location over the past year and a half,” says Dr. James “Pete” Powell, medical director for Vanderbilt Williamson. “It’s more convenient for patients when children need to see multiple specialists, because they can see them all in one day. And it works better for providers to be able to talk with one another about a patient’s care.

We’ve gotten very positive feedback from our patients.”

Among Vanderbilt Williamson’s most recent expansions of services are the Vanderbilt Bone & Joint Clinic, a well-established and highly regarded Franklin orthopedic practice that merged with Vanderbilt in August 2009; obstetrics and gynecology services added to Vanderbilt Center for Women’s Health Cool Springs in August

2009; Brentwood Primary Care, an established practice that joined Vanderbilt in September 2009; and Vanderbilt Neurosurgery Cool Springs Clinic, which opened in October 2009.

Powell says Vanderbilt Williamson will continue to expand its services to meet local demand.

“We feel it’s important for the outreach of Vanderbilt to go into more communities that desire its services, which is why we’ve also recently opened Vanderbilt Health One Hundred Oaks [in Nashville],” he adds. “The growth is very exciting.”

Another benefit Vanderbilt offers is an integrated electronic medical record.

“Electronic medical records ensure seamless, safer care,” Powell says.

“They allow all physicians to access a patient’s entire medical record in one place.”

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Sports & Recreation

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olks moving to Brentwood will be glad to know the city is home to a wealth of parks. Nearly 600 acres of parks and greenways and 20 miles of biking and hiking trails provide plenty of room to roam.

The largest of Brentwood’s nine parks is Crockett Park, located just off Wilson Pike on Volunteer Parkway.

It encompasses more than 164 acres and is home to first-rate athletic fields and facilities, multipurpose trails, lighted tennis courts, a huge playground, picnic shelters, open areas, the Eddy Arnold Amphitheater and the historic Cool Springs House.

Recently, a disc golf course was added to Crockett Park’s list of amenities, and a 28,000-square-foot, $3 million Indoor Arena – a joint venture with Williamson County – opened to sports leagues.

“The citizens of Brentwood want great facilities to enjoy because they live a fast-paced lifestyle,” says Dave Bunt, the city’s parks and recreation director. “When they get a chance to relax, the parks give them a great place to do it. The parks are safe, clean and family-oriented.”

Additional parks include Concord Park and the adjacent River Park, whose 43 acres offer trails, outdoor basketball courts, a playground and a shelter.

Granny White Park features sand volleyball courts, athletic fields, tennis courts, picnic facilities, a walking track and playground.

Concord Park

The Deerwood Arboretum & Nature Center is a 27-acre, state-certified arboretum with some 70 species of trees, most of which are native to Tennessee. Bikeways and jogging trails wind among ponds, a wildflower meadow and stands of trees.

Primm Park encompasses 31 acres and includes the historic Boiling Spring Academy and five ceremonial mounds built by the prehistoric Native American Mound Builders around 1200 A.D. Tower Park includes 47 acres surrounding the historic WSM Radio tower, and it features walking trails and multipurpose fields.

The 21-acre Owl Creek Park, located between Concord Pass and Chestnut Springs Road, has walking paths, basketball courts, a playground and picnic area.

Set in the midst of Brentwood’s Maryland Farms business community, the 7-acre Maryland Way Park features a walking and jogging path with 11 exercise stations.

A walking trail beside a burbling creek in Cool Springs gives visitors to Aspen Grove Park a welcome respite from the area’s bustle of commercial activity.

– Carol Cowan

What’s Online e Brentwood is home to several state-of-the-art fitness facilities, including the Williamson County Indoor Sports Complex. Take a virtual tour of the complex at imagesbrentwood.com.

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Arts & Culture

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A large collection of original art is on display inside the Pinnacle Financial Partners offices.

Bringing Art to the Community BUSINESSES, PUBLIC SPACES SHOWCASE LOCAL ARTISTS’ WORK

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ocal artists’ work gets some high-traffic exposure at Brentwood businesses and other popular places around the community.

The idea is to support local talent while beautifying public spaces, and the trend seems to be catching on.

Making art a part of the community has long been a tradition at the Brentwood Library. Paintings, sculptures and other works from regional artists can be found on the gallery wall and in a glass display case.

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The space is booked solid for the next two years, says Joan Lawler, who, along with Mary Lou Montague, co-chairs the arts committee on behalf of the Friends of the Brentwood Library.

“We are able to exhibit two- and three-dimensional art, and we book the wall and the display case separately so we can get more artwork in,” Lawler says. “Most of the time we have a single artist’s works on the wall, but in the showcase we often have much more of a mixed bag because it can hold so

many different types of artwork.”

The exhibits rotate out every month, and the committee limits its focus to local artists’ work most of the time.

The goal is to present as many types of art as possible, knowing all the while that one person’s favorite abstract will look like paint smears to someone else.

And that’s OK with Lawler, an artist who exhibits her own work at City Café and other spots around Williamson County.

“We don’t want to have the same mediums and styles all the time,” Lawler says. “We want to show people, especially the children, that there’s always another way to do something with the materials that are around them – something unique and interesting. We want to pique everyone’s interest and create curiosity.”

Other places that feature local artwork include Brentwood Academy, FiftyForward Martin Center and Pinnacle Financial Partners. Several local businesses exhibit art and buy it to form a permanent collection. That has always been part of the business plan at Pinnacle Financial Partners, which has collected more than 500 original works since opening its doors in downtown Nashville in 2001.

According to Brad Dunn, area executive, Pinnacle purposefully selects some of those pieces from Williamson County artists so it can support the community. The Brentwood office also partners with various local galleries for nine annual exhibits that are rotated among its different locations, and Dunn says it also uses local artwork for holiday cards and other correspondence sent to clients.

– Joe Morris

Community Profile

BRENTWOOD-COOL SPRINGS COMMUNITY OVERVIEW Brentwood is considered to be one of the most desirable suburban locations in Tennessee because of its high standard of living, abundant recreational amenities and top-quality public schools.

Brentwood is located in Williamson County, and its residents are within five miles of CoolSprings Galleria, 16 miles from the Nashville International Airport and 13 miles from downtown Nashville.

HOUSING

EDUCATIONAL OVERVIEW

CLIMATE OVERVIEW Generally Tennessee has a temperate climate, with warm summers and mild winters.

But the state’s varied topography leads to a wide range of climatic conditions.

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25 F January Low Temperature

45 F January High Temperature

67 F July Low Temperature

88.9 F July High Temperature

Long known for having a top-rated public school system, Brentwood also offers wonderful private schools.

Almost any activity or program a parent could want can be found in the schools here. The dedication to quality education on all levels is also reflected in the fact that 20 colleges and universities as well as numerous technical programs are located in the Middle Tennessee area.

MEDICAL SERVICES OVERVIEW

$420,400 Median Home Price

4.38% Home Turnover Percentage

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Living in Brentwood provides easy access to 10 major medical centers and many clinics and medical specialists.

The metropolitan area surrounding Nashville is home to nearly 300 health-care companies.

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