After 16 moves in 20 years, I know a new city starts to feel like home when you find its traditions. Brentwood, Tennessee has a handful of community events that residents return to every year, most of them free and most of them centered on Crockett Park. If you have just moved to Brentwood or are thinking about it, here are the Brentwood TN events worth putting on your calendar.
Summer Concert Series at Crockett Park
The City of Brentwood’s free Summer Concert Series is held at the Eddy Arnold Amphitheater in Crockett Park, 1500 Volunteer Parkway. The 2026 season, the series’ 37th, ran from late May through the 4th of July, with Sunday evening concerts, a Saturday Brentfest show and the Independence Day concert to close it out. Food trucks typically open about an hour before each show, so bring a blanket or lawn chairs and come early for a good spot on the lawn.
Fourth of July: Red, White and Boom
Brentwood’s Independence Day celebration, Red, White and Boom, is held at Crockett Park on the 4th of July every year, whatever day of the week it falls on, with live music followed by fireworks. For America’s 250th birthday in 2026, the city added a fife and drum performance and a Revolutionary War color guard and extended the fireworks show, according to the City of Brentwood.
Brentwood’s Historic Sites
The Brentwood Historic Commission opens the city’s historic sites to the public for guided and self-paced tours. In August 2026, its open house included Ravenswood Mansion and the enslaved cabins at Ravenswood, the Cool Springs House, Boiling Spring Academy and the restored Primm Cabins, per the City of Brentwood. Ravenswood Mansion sits at the center of Marcella Vivrette Smith Park and is worth a visit on its own.
John P. Holt Brentwood Library Programs
The John P. Holt Brentwood Library at 8109 Concord Road hosts programs, workshops and events for all ages throughout the year, and the Friends of the Brentwood Library hold periodic book sales. The library sits next to Concord Park, so a visit pairs easily with a walk.
Holiday Events in Brentwood
The city’s holiday calendar includes a Tree Lighting and Morning with Santa among its city-sponsored events. Dates change each year, so check the City of Brentwood website as the season approaches.
Parks and Everyday Outdoor Life
Between events, Brentwood’s parks carry daily life. Crockett Park has 164 acres of athletic fields and walking trails, and Marcella Vivrette Smith Park, Owl Creek Park and the Deerwood Arboretum and Nature Area add more green space, per the City of Brentwood Parks Department. For a broader look at schools, commutes, taxes and getting settled, read my guide to moving to Brentwood.
Living Near Crockett Park
If you would like to live close to the concerts and trails, a few Brentwood neighborhoods are especially close. Taramore’s walking and biking trails connect directly to Crockett Park, the YMCA and Marcella Vivrette Smith Park, and Brenthaven, one of Brentwood’s most established neighborhoods, has easy access to Crockett Park from east of I-65. My guide to Brentwood TN neighborhoods covers both, along with price ranges for every part of the city, and you can browse current Brentwood homes for sale anytime.
When you are ready to start looking, my guide to buying a home in Brentwood walks through the process, and you can see how I work as your Brentwood buyer’s agent.
Let’s Talk About Brentwood
If you would like to learn more about Brentwood or need help finding a home here, reach out to me as your Brentwood realtor. If you are moving from out of state, my relocation services cover video tours, planned visits and coordination of your move. Reach out directly and we will start with a conversation.
