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1. CMA Foundation Celebrates 10 Years Of Music Teachers Of Excellence Honoring The Nation's Top Music Educators - (cmaworld.com) — Brentwood's own Aurora Foster of Woodland Middle School has been named one of the CMA Foundation's 2026 Music Teachers of Excellence, earning a $5,000 grant to support her classroom and professional growth. At a star-studded Nashville celebration featuring artists like Zac Brown and Keith Urban, 30 standout educators from Tennessee and beyond were honored for using music to inspire students and strengthen their communities.
2. Tennessee high school football scores for Week 8 of TSSAA football 2026 season (tennessean.com subscription) — Brentwood football fans can celebrate a 23–3 win over Franklin, while Brentwood Academy hosts a key matchup against Briarcrest in a packed Week 8 slate. The roundup lists dozens of Thursday and Friday high school scores and upcoming games across Tennessee, with several Williamson County teams featured. It's a handy snapshot of how local programs are faring mid-season.
3. RIA moves: The Mather Group deepens DFW presence with Legacy Partnership (investmentnews.com) — A Colorado-based investment advisory firm has acquired advisor Scott Hardy, who will now serve clients from Summit Wealth Group's Brentwood office as a senior financial advisor. While the piece mainly tracks national wealth-management moves, it signals continued growth of high-end financial services jobs and expertise based right in Brentwood, potentially expanding options for local investors and business owners seeking personalized planning support.
4. Police Responded to a Domestic Violence Dispute at Dolly Parton's Home a Month Before Her Death (newsbreak.com) — Police were called to Dolly Parton's Brentwood home in mid-July to check out a reported domestic dispute between relatives, but officers found no clear evidence of assault and advised everyone to separate. Records also show nearly 30 police calls to the Brentwood residence over the previous 18 months for alarms, patrols, and other concerns.
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