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In today's newsletter:
- Which Brentwood Academy stars made Tennessee’s 2025 all-state football teams?
- How Brentwood’s warm, dry winter could hit your grocery bill
- Why Brentwood made U-Haul’s list of Tennessee growth hotspots
Today's riddle: What did the shovel say to the dirt? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Brentwoodfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Friday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 73 and low of 54 degrees.
- Saturday: Cooler with a few showers, temps: high: 58, low: 32.
- Sunday: Cooler; breezy in the morning, with a high of 40 and low of 23 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Meet the TSWA 2025 Tennessee high school football Division II all-state teams (tennessean.com subscription) — Several Brentwood Academy standouts, including Larry Sanders and Xavier Yelder, have been named to the TSWA 2025 Division II all-state football teams, spotlighting Brentwood’s strong presence in Tennessee high school football. The list spans Division II-A, II-AA and II-AAA, recognizing top offensive and defensive players from programs across the state. 
Find out what's happening in Brentwoodfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
2. Tennessee drought and temperature swings create challenges for state's agriculture industry (newschannel5.com) — Farmers in Brentwood are already feeling the strain of Tennessee’s warm, dry winter, as local experts warn that ongoing drought and temperature swings could hurt livestock health and future crop yields. A Williamson County extension agent describes rising animal respiratory issues and worries that low soil moisture now could mean faster-developing summer drought, ultimately affecting food prices and local economies.
3. Tennessee ranked among the top growing states in the U.S. in 2025, report says (wmcactionnews5.com) — Brentwood is one of several Tennessee communities seeing notable growth in 2025, according to U-Haul’s latest migration report that ranks the state No. 4 for incoming moves. The company credits affordability and job expansion as key reasons more people are choosing Tennessee, with Middle Tennessee cities like Brentwood, Franklin, and Murfreesboro drawing especially strong interest.
4. Dolly Parton's Sister Didn't Expect Trouble When She Asked for Prayer (movieguide.org) — Brentwood gets a brief shoutout as Dolly Parton’s sister Freida recalls living there with Dolly and Carl before their “big house” was even built. Freida explains why she publicly asked fans to pray for Dolly after a postponed Las Vegas show, clarifying that Dolly’s health scare was overblown online and that their family’s deep-rooted faith still guides them today.
📸 Around Brentwood
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Brentwood
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- BHS varsity boys basketball @ Nolensville
Nolensville High School , 1600 Summerlyn Dr , Nolensville
7:30 pm - WMS-PTO Spirit Night Preds vs Capitals
Bridgestone Arena , 501 Broadway , Nashville
6:00 pm - PMS Basketball vs Whitthorne @ PMS
Page Middle School , 6262 Arno Rd , Franklin
4:00 pm - Williamson County Commission Meeting
Williamson County Calendar , 1320 West Main Street , Franklin
6:00 pm - BHS varsity wrestling vs Overton
Brentwood High School , 5304 Murray Ln , Brentwood
6:30 pm - PHS V Basketball @ Nolensville
Nolensville High School , 1600 Summerlyn Dr , Nolensville
4:00 pm - GMS Basketball vs. HMS
Grassland Middle School , 2390 Hillsboro Rd , Franklin
4:00 pm - WMS-JV/V Basketball @ SMS
Sunset Middle School , 200 Sunset Trail , Brentwood
4:00 pm
Friday January 9
Sunday January 11
Monday January 12
Tuesday January 13
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 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
6:00 pm - Nolensville Winter Farmers Market — WilCo Events
Nolensville Farmer's Market , 7248 Nolensville Rd , Nolensville
9:00 am - Stories, Jams & Real Talk — Coming to School of Rock Franklin
School of Rock , 615 Bakers Bridge Ave #100 , Franklin
12:00 pm
Friday January 9
Saturday January 10
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Williamson County animal shelter is in need of old towels or blankets for their fur babies.
They can be dropped off at their animal shelter . YMCA in BRENTWOOD’s full circle program is also. Collecting for the shelter. (Nextdoor Foxboro Estates) - Valet positions available for young people over the age of 18!
I’m a former Brentwood High School student currently overseeing the valet operations at 22 restaurants and multiple hotels across Green Hills and… (Nextdoor Meadow Lake)
- Jason's Deli posted a job opening for Kitchen Team Member in Brentwood. Apply here.
- Whataburger posted a job opening for Restaurant Team Member, Weekend Shift - Unit 1521 in Brentwood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Brentwood here.
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