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WILLIAMSON COUNTY AND NASHVILLE TENNESSEE AREA REAL ESTATE INFORMATION
(Brentwood, Tennessee)
Welcome to Williamson County, Tennessee - located 100 years and a few short miles from Nashville! You'll find the best of both worlds here: small-town charm and big-city sophistication, stirring Civil War sites and museums, magnificent Antebellum and Victorian homes, the Natchez Trace Parkway - plus great shopping, unique dining and entertainment, championship golf, wonderful festivals and outstanding lodging! And all just minutes from Nashville, "Music City USA!" Find out why Williamson County is the ideal destination for a weekend getaway, family vacation, group tour, conference or meeting! |  | | Saturn Plant |
This area is known for its rolling hills and planned community lifestyle. Brentwood offers everything including country clubs, excellent schools, and a planned corporate area (Maryland Farms) within the city limits. This is one of Middle Tennessee's fastest growing communities. Known for its charming, old-fashioned towns and cities, the area is also home to many of the South's most beautiful antebellum homes and General Motor's state-of-the-art automobile manufacturing facility. Located just south of Nashville, Brentwood Tennessee is the perfect place to enjoy small-town comforts, but close to big-city amenities. We have great subdivions like Governors Club, Brookfield, and Montclair. 
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 Brief History
The first settlers came to the Brentwood area in the late 1700’s. Much of the land was granted to Revolutionary War soldiers by the State of North Carolina.
The original site of business activity in the area was at the Frost place on Old Smyrna Road. The general store, the grist mill and the post office were located there. With the coming of the railroad and the highway the town center shifted.
Brentwood grew and prospered and by the time of the Civil War, the area was one of the richest in the state. The soils were fertile and plantations flourished as was evidenced by the stately homes built. During the war many of these homes were used for providing food and treating wounded soldiers, both Confederate and Union. By the end of the War, there were very few farm animals or growing crops left. The war left its scar on the economy and many homes and plantations fell to ruin.
The Brentwood area recovered from the Civil War. In the 1920’s it was rediscovered. Gradually many of the plantation homes were bought and restored. As the Phoenix rose from the ashes, with the construction of the Interstate in the 1960’s Brentwood grew and prospered and by the 1990’s the area was again one of the richest in the state.
Based on information by
T. Vance Little, City Historian
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Zoning Laws >Remodeling and Permits
Obtaining the proper permits when remodeling can be a critical element in the process. Many homeowners are unaware of the local building codes and zoning laws governing renovations. Disregarding these laws may result in fines, and in some cases you may even be asked to demolish the work that has been done.
When remodeling you have to go through the process of obtaining the proper permits. Zoning laws protect homeowners and cover issues such as the size of setbacks (distance between buildings and property lines), the height of buildings and occupancy. State and local building codes deal primarily with life and safety issues (insulation, smoke detectors, plumbing, electrical wiring, etc.) In order to satisfy these regulations you must submit information showing the project complies with the laws.
When plans do not conform they are sent to the Zoning Board of Appeals. There the homeowner, accompanied by an architect or attorney, presents his case at a public hearing. Usually the board tries to work with you in compromising with what you would like to do and what is best for the neighborhood.
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Which law allows a person to give another individual up to $10,000 a year without any tax consequences?
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The Federal Gift Tax Law allows both parents to give a child (or anyone) $10,000 each in one year. |
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