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And on the Brentwood Patch calendar - BHS wrestling @ Maher/Garstin Invitational
Good day Brentwood! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How much do vouchers actually cover at Brentwood’s Currey Ingram Academy?
- How a Brentwood native is driving Vanderbilt’s historic hoops surge
Today's riddle: I used to work in a doughnut shop. 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Brentwoodfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Wednesday: Low clouds and spotty drizzle, with a high of 72 and low of 58 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and warm, temps: high: 70, low: 59.
- Friday: Breezy in the morning; cloudy, with a high of 67 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• See which Tennessee private schools received taxpayer-funded vouchers (tennessean.com subscription) — Brentwood families should know that Currey Ingram Academy is among Tennessee’s most expensive private schools now enrolling students with new Education Freedom Scholarships. A Tennessean analysis shows only a fraction of voucher recipients attend schools where the $7,295 award covers full tuition, with many using it at high-cost, mostly religious schools clustered in major metro counties across the state. 
Find out what's happening in Brentwoodfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
• Memorial Minutes: Smooth sailing (vanderbilthustler.com) — A Brentwood native is emerging as one of Vanderbilt basketball’s breakout stars, fueling the Commodores’ undefeated start and top-15 national ranking. With elite three-point shooting, efficient playmaking, and disruptive defense, he’s helping power a historic run for Vanderbilt athletics as SEC play approaches.
📸 Around Brentwood
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Brentwood
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- BHS wrestling @ Maher/Garstin Invitational
Independence High School , 1776 Declaration Way , Thompson's Station
8:00 am
Saturday December 27
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Breakfast with Santa — Grindstone Cowboy
Grindstone Cowboy , 115 N Main St Suite C , Eagleville
9:00 am - Breakfast with Santa
Grindstone Cowboy , 115 N Main St Suite C , Eagleville
9:00 am - Chamber Office Closed
Mt. Juliet Chamber of Commerce , 2055 N Mt Juliet Rd #200 , Mt. Juliet - Library Closed
Harvey Freeman Memorial Library , 2765 North Mt. Juliet Road , Mount Juliet - Offices Closed - Christmas
La Vergne, TN Calendar La Vergne, TN 37086 - Connect Spring Hill
Viking Pizza Company - Spring Hill , 3525 Kedron Rd , Spring Hill
9:00 am - Pajama Story Time at Smyrna Library
Smyrna Public Library , 400 Enon Springs Rd W , Smyrna
6:15 pm - December 26th: CLOSED — Grindstone Cowboy
Grindstone Cowboy , 115 N Main St Suite C , Eagleville
12:00 pm - IHS V/G Wrestling Battle for Independence
Independence High School , 1776 Declaration Way , Thompson's Station
7:00 am - BHS wrestling @ Maher/Garstin Invitational
Independence High School , 1776 Declaration Way , Thompson's Station
8:00 am - Cupcake Decorating Workshop - Family Time - Dec 27
Williamson County Recreation Complex , 7250 Nolensville Rd , Nolensville
10:00 am
Wednesday December 24
Thursday December 25
Friday December 26
Saturday December 27
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- This cat is sitting out of our window for a while.
Looks like an indoor cat though. Post here just in case. (Nextdoor Willowick)
- TJX Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Overnight Stocking 10p-4a in Brentwood. Apply here.
- Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Stocker in Brentwood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Brentwood here.
🗞 Nearby News
Franklin
- Williamson Health Foundation to Continue Women's Health Panel Series Luncheon in 2026 (williamsonsource.com)
- EMS worker crochets Santa outfits for newborns in TN (wsmv.com)
- Nashville Then: Children's holiday moments with Santa in stores and malls (tennessean.com)
South Nashville
Ok Brentwood! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I got tired of the hole business.
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