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🌱 Patch AM: Which WCS bus drivers earned August honors—and how to nominate yours?
Be sure to catch Brentwood Chamber Connect on the Brentwood Patch calendar
Hello again Brentwood! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Which WCS bus drivers earned August honors—and how to nominate yours?
- How will MTE's new leader impact Brentwood's power and broadband future?
- Brentwood Bruins blank Coffee County 55-0 in dominant home win.
Also on today's calendar: Brentwood Photography Group Monthly Meeting with Special Guest Speaker Jim Zuckerman and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 74 and low of 66 degrees.
- Sunday: Humid with a passing shower, temps: high: 81, low: 56.
- Monday: Sunny and less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 50 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• WCS Recognizing August Bus Drivers of the Month (williamsonsource.com) — Williamson County Schools has launched its 2026–27 Bus Driver of the Month program, honoring six August drivers who help safely transport students in communities including Brentwood. Families can nominate standout drivers online and, if interested, even apply to join the transportation team. Recognized drivers receive breakfast, a Sonic gift card, and a certificate supported by Sonic Drive-In. 
• Former Tennessee Agriculture Deputy Commissioner Ryan King Joining MTE (wgnsradio.com) — Middle Tennessee Electric, which provides power to Brentwood and other nearby cities, has hired former state agriculture deputy commissioner Ryan King as its new Chief External Relations Officer starting November 2. King will oversee government affairs, community relations, and communications for the co-op, bringing extensive experience in agriculture, economic development, and electric cooperatives that could shape future infrastructure and broadband efforts in Brentwood's service area.
• Red Raiders Shut Out by Brentwood, 55-0 (thunder1320.com) — Brentwood's Bruins dominated at home Friday night, shutting out Coffee County 55-0 behind 390 yards of offense and a 45-0 halftime lead. The Red Raiders lost starting quarterback Kaysen Lowery to a shoulder injury, struggled with turnovers and field position, and now head into a bye week before hosting Summit on October 16.
📸 Around Brentwood
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Brentwood
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★ Featured events ★
- Brentwood Chamber Connect →
Official Corky's BBQ Brentwood, 100 Franklin Road, Brentwood
11:00 am
Thursday October 8
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Other local events
- Budget Committee Meeting →
Williamson County Calendar Franklin, TN 37064
4:30 pm - RHS - Fr Football vs Frankin @ RHS
Ravenwood High School, 1724 Wilson Pike, Brentwood
6:00 pm - BHS jv football @ Nolensville
Nolensville High School, 1600 Summerlyn Dr, Nolensville
6:00 pm - BHS freshman football vs Nolensville
James C. Parker Stadium, 5304 Murray Ln, Brentwood
6:00 pm - RHS - JV Football vs Frankin @ FHS
Franklin High School, 810 Hillsboro Rd, Franklin
6:00 pm - Brentwood Photography Group Monthly Meeting with Special Guest Speaker Jim Zuckerman →
Otter Creek Church, 409 Franklin Rd, Brentwood
9:00 am - Cancelled Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting →
Williamson County Calendar Franklin, TN 37064
5:30 pm - Highway Commission Meeting →
Williamson County Calendar, 302 Beasley Dr., Franklin
8:30 am - Planning Commission Meeting →
Williamson County Calendar Franklin, TN 37064
5:30 pm - BHS varsity football @ Franklin
Franklin High School, 810 Hillsboro Rd, Franklin
7:00 pm - RHS - Orchestra Fall Concert
Ravenwood High School, 1724 Wilson Pike, Brentwood
7:00 pm
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Cracker Barrel Old Country Store posted a job opening for Server in Brentwood. Apply here.
- Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Pizza Maker/Crew Member(08723) in Brentwood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Brentwood here.
🗞 Nearby News
Nolensville
- Authorities seeking suspect after pursuit, manhunt in Nolensville (wkrn.com)
- Franklin and Brentwood rank among the best small cities in America (theleafchronicle.com)
- Retail Food Health Scores for Williamson County October 1, 2026 (williamsonsource.com)
Franklin
- Speakeasy in Franklin Announces Halloween Pop-Up (williamsonsource.com)
- Skimping on Cutting Tools can be 'Whisky' (productionmachining.com)
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: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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