🌱 Patch AM: Brentwood family mourns the passing of Robert L. “Bobby” Fleming Jr.

Good morning to you Brentwood! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Brentwood family mourns the passing of Robert L. "Bobby" Fleming Jr.
• Brentwood community gathers to honor the life of Carol Sledge Kerr.

Also on today's calendar: Brentwood Chamber Connect and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Very warm with plenty of sun, with a high of 86 and low of 53 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Very warm with plenty of sun, temps: high: 88, low: 54.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 87 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Remembering Robert L. 'Bobby' Fleming, Jr. (vicksburgnews.com) — The life of Robert L. "Bobby" Fleming Jr., a Mississippi engineer, Marine veteran, and devoted church and community leader, is remembered in this obituary. His legacy reaches Brentwood through his daughter Laura Beth Hendricks and her family, who carry forward his example of service, faith, and dedication.
   

• Carol Sledge Kerr (williamsonsource.com) — Brentwood residents are saying goodbye to 81-year-old Carol Dawn Sledge Kerr, a longtime Brentwood United Methodist Church member who passed away October 4. Her funeral service will be held October 15 at Brentwood United Methodist Church, with memorial gifts requested for the church foundation in her honor instead of flowers.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Brentwood

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday October 8
• Women's Study—Possessing The Promise (Brentwood Campus) →
  Fellowship Brentwood | The Barn, 1210 Franklin Rd, Brentwood
  9:30 am

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Other local events

Thursday October 8
• Brentwood Chamber Connect →
  Official Corky's BBQ Brentwood, 100 Franklin Road, Brentwood
  11:00 am
• Planning Commission Meeting →
  Williamson County Calendar Franklin, TN 37064
  5:30 pm
• Women's Study—Forgotten God →
  Fellowship Brentwood | Learning Center, Room 219, 1210 Franklin Road, Brentwood
  6:30 pm
• FHS - Football vs Brentwood @ FHS
  Franklin High School, 810 Hillsboro Rd, Franklin
  7:00 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
Saturday October 10
• World Mental Health Day with JetSet Pilates →
  lululemon, 211 Franklin Road, Brentwood
  8:00 am
Sunday October 11
• FSM Sunday ReMix →
  Fellowship Brentwood | The Barn, 1210 Franklin Rd, Brentwood
  9:00 am
Monday October 12
• BHS jv football vs Independence
  James C. Parker Stadium, 5304 Murray Ln, Brentwood
  6:00 pm
Tuesday October 13
• COF Board of Mayor and Alderman Meeting →
  Williamson County Calendar Franklin, TN 37064
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday October 7
• Moms Together - Franklin Campus →
  Fellowship Franklin | Worship Center, 1725 Columbia Ave # 100, Franklin
  9:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• It is Fire Prevention Week and we partnered with Nashville Department of Waste Services to discuss Lithium Ion Batteries and safe charging.
  #FirePreventionWeek #NFDProud https://youtu.be/mYgJcINEoBc?si=F1x-e7fHk89vA4mR (Nextdoor )
• It is Fire Prevention Week and we partnered with Nashville Department of Waste Services to discuss Lithium Ion Batteries and safe charging.
  #FirePreventionWeek #NFDProud https://youtu.be/mYgJcINEoBc?si=F1x-e7fHk89vA4mR (Nextdoor )

• Auto-Owners Insurance Group posted a job opening for Underwriting Support Associate in Brentwood. Apply here.
• Valet Living, Inc. posted a job opening for Part Time Doorstep Trash Collection Specialist - Night in Brentwood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Brentwood here.

🗞 Nearby News

Nolensville

• Standout TSSAA football players up for Ponce Law Boys Athlete of Week (tennessean.com)
• Williamson County New Business Licenses for October 5, 2026 (williamsonsource.com)
• Williamson County Property Transfers September 14, 2026 (williamsonsource.com)

Franklin

• 12th Annual Made South Market Returns to Franklin (williamsonsource.com)
• Focusrite Group Hosts Second Annual EDU Summit at Create-it Studios in Franklin, Tennessee (lightingandsoundamerica.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 do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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