🌱 Patch AM: Which WCS bus drivers earned August honors—and how to nominate yours?

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In today's newsletter:

• Which WCS bus drivers earned August honors—and how to nominate yours?
• Where to grab the crispiest game-day pizza in Brentwood

Also on today's calendar: Brentwood Photography Group Monthly Meeting with Special Guest Speaker Jim Zuckerman and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Variably cloudy with a shower, with a high of 78 and low of 54 degrees.
• Monday: Sunny and less humid, temps: high: 81, low: 50.
• Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 83 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• WCS Recognizing August Bus Drivers of the Month (williamsonsource.com) — Williamson County Schools is spotlighting six standout bus drivers in its new Bus Driver of the Month program, which directly serves Brentwood students and families. Community members can nominate their favorite drivers online, and WCS is also actively hiring new transportation staff, inviting Brentwood residents to apply for these key roles that keep local students safely on the move.
   

• Let's Eat: Pizza always a winner on football game days (mainstreetmediatn.com) — If you're planning food for game day in Brentwood, this roundup spotlights Jet's on Creekside Crossing for its crispy, Detroit-style four-corner pies loaded with caramelized cheese. It also suggests several other Middle Tennessee pizza options, from Franklin to Hendersonville, plus a traveling food truck, giving you plenty of ideas for where to grab your next football-watching feast.
   

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Thursday October 8
• Brentwood Chamber Connect →
  Official Corky's BBQ Brentwood, 100 Franklin Road, Brentwood
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Other local events

Monday October 5
• Budget Committee Meeting →
  Williamson County Calendar Franklin, TN 37064
  4:30 pm
• BHS jv football @ Nolensville
  Nolensville High School, 1600 Summerlyn Dr, Nolensville
  6:00 pm
• RHS - JV Football vs Frankin @ FHS
  Franklin High School, 810 Hillsboro Rd, Franklin
  6:00 pm
• RHS - Fr Football vs Frankin @ RHS
  Ravenwood High School, 1724 Wilson Pike, Brentwood
  6:00 pm
• BHS freshman football vs Nolensville
  James C. Parker Stadium, 5304 Murray Ln, Brentwood
  6:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
• 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
Wednesday October 7
• Highway Commission Meeting →
  Williamson County Calendar, 302 Beasley Dr., Franklin
  8:30 am
Thursday October 8
• 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

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Thank God some humans are genuine deeply compassionate people!
  God bless this wonderful lady!! This really got to me. NO dog or cat (or any pet) should have to die alone. I would wish that no living creature… (Nextdoor Indian Point)

• Family Dollar posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Brentwood. Apply here.
• HireTalent posted a job opening for Tariff Import/Export Coordinator (General Tariffs) in Franklin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Brentwood here.

🗞 Nearby News

Nolensville

• Nolensville police respond to domestic incident (wkrn.com)

Franklin

• 2026 Hyundai Elantra N Base for Sale $36,144 Hyundai of Cool Springs Vehicles For Sale Near Nashville (tennessean.com)
• Jack Williams ranks TSSAA football top individual, team performances from Week 7 (tennessean.com)
• Skimping on Cutting Tools can be 'Whisky' (productionmachining.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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