🌱 Patch AM: How are Brentwood police responding to Governor’s Club holiday burglaries?

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In today's newsletter:

• How are Brentwood police responding to Governor’s Club holiday burglaries?
• See how a Brentwood teen helped brighten Christmas for foster kids
• Which Brentwood Academy stars just made the all-state football list?

Today's riddle: After dinner, my parents asked if I could clear the table. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Cloudy; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 70 and low of 64 degrees.
• Friday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 71, low: 58.
• Saturday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 64 and low of 35 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. South American theft group suspected in Brentwood's holiday-season burglaries (fox17.com) — Brentwood police are investigating two Dec. 20 burglaries in the Governor’s Club neighborhood that they believe match tactics used by an international South American Theft Group. No suspects or surveillance images have been identified, but valuables were taken after rear entries were forced, and investigators are asking anyone with information to contact Brentwood police.
   

2. Tennessean photo highlights from challenges to championships (tennessean.com subscription) — A Brentwood teen, 16-year-old McKenna Murphy, is featured visiting with foster children during the Tennessee Alliance for Kids Very Merry Christmas Parade, which served more than 400 kids. The wider photo collection captures emotional, sports, and community moments across Middle Tennessee, from Nashville celebrations to local outreach and support programs.
   

3. Meet the TSWA 2025 Tennessee high school football Division II all-state teams (tennessean.com subscription) — Several Brentwood Academy standouts have been named to the TSWA 2025 Division II all-state football teams, highlighting local talent on both offense and defense. The full list showcases top players from private schools across Tennessee, recognizing quarterbacks, skill positions, linemen, and specialists after the latest TSSAA season.
   

4. Tennessee ranked among the top growing states in the U.S. in 2025, report says (wmcactionnews5.com) — Brentwood is among the Tennessee markets U-Haul says saw notable growth in 2025, reflecting more people moving into the area. A new report ranks Tennessee fourth nationwide for incoming U-Haul trucks, crediting affordability and job growth from expanding companies like Oracle and In-N-Out.
   

5. Americans rising to the challenge of bible reading in 2026 (metrovoicenews.com) — Brentwood Baptist Church in Tennessee is helping members stick with yearlong Bible-reading plans through structured campaigns like “Read and Remain.” The story zooms out to a national surge in Bible sales, especially among young people, and explores why many Americans are turning to Scripture for stability despite struggling to finish reading plans.
   

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  Page High School , 6281 Arno Rd , Franklin
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Thursday January 8

• GMS Basketball vs. FvMS
  Grassland Middle School , 2390 Hillsboro Rd , Franklin
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  Page Middle School , 6262 Arno Rd , Franklin
  4:00 pm

Friday January 9

• NHS JV Boy's Basketball vs. Brentwood
  Nolensville High School , 1600 Summerlyn Dr , Nolensville
  4:30 pm
• NHS Freshmen Boy's Basketball vs. Brentwood
  Nolensville High School , 1600 Summerlyn Dr , Nolensville
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