Nashville Zoo
Article William Harwood Like the two-toed sloth obscured by the living flowers and hanging vines of the aviary, much of Nashville Zoo remains hidden to the casual observer. Look deeper! Ranked among the top five zoos in the world by renowned American zookeeper Jack Hanna, Nashville Zoo is indeed an outstanding place to take the kids to learn and play,…
Beat the Heat
Article William Harwood Firebirds Wood Fired Grill — despite its hot name, the Brentwood restaurant is a great place to cool off on a scorching summer day. To chill down and keep it light, we like Firebirds' cold craft cocktail, the ginger basil mango mojito. Enjoy! Ginger Basil Mango MojitoDog Days
Ahhhh, summer. Time for backyard pool parties and family vacations. Time for kids to run after the ice cream truck when the telltale sound of its music turns onto your street to secure the perfect sweet treat to beat the heat. For the loud explosion of fireworks on the Fourth of July, the shriveled fingertips … ContinuedJuly 2018 Around Town
Woodmont Realty Helps Garner Major Award Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices has been recognized as “Real Estate Agency Brand of the Year” and “Most Trusted Real Estate Brand” in the 30th annual Harris Poll EquiTrend study. This study takes input from over 77,000 U.S. consumers to rate 3,000 brands in about 300 categories. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices received … Continued
Game On
Have Some Outdoor Fun this Summer with Lawn Games Perfect for any Get-Together, then Cool Off with a Couple Sweet Treats. Article Nicolette Martin Mölkky Throwing Game Dick’s Sporting Goods, $29.99 Playing Mölkky: In this Finnish throwing game, use a wooden pin (mölkky) to knock over wooden pins (skittles). Be the first to reach exactly 50 points to win! … Continued
Caffeinated Coolness
Article William Harwood | Photography James Jordan Face it. Summers in Brentwood are often uncomfortably hot. If you're seeking relief from the heat in the form of an iced coffee pick-me-up, we've rounded up a few options. Each of these excellent establishments offers some cool and caffeinated drinks to give you an afternoon boost. 1. The Well Coffeehouse
A Special Space Close to Home
Article William Harwood Generations ago, many Tennesseans enhanced their quality of life with outdoor living. Detached kitchens kept homes as cool as possible and lowered the risk of fire. Sleeping porches maximized cooling breezes and offered some respite on hot and muggy nights. Then along came air conditioning and many folks forgot how to live well in their own backyards.…