A Secret Upscale Town Rich In Estates And Icons Is Known As The 'Beverly Hills' Of Tennessee

Tennessee, home to the Great Smoky Mountains and Nashville's iconic Bluebird Cafe, is becoming a haven for the rich and famous. The state's best known city, Nashville, earned its title of "Music City" many decades ago, thanks to the King, Elvis Presley, who recorded more than 250 songs there. It is also houses some of the last remaining manufacturers of vinyl in the country, truly keeping the old traditions of American music alive. This thriving music capital has attracted the likes of country singer Keith Urban and Hollywood A-lister Nicole Kidman to its doorstep, as acres of beautiful countryside allow ample space for each celebrity to have their own expansive estate.

Brentwood, roughly 10 miles away, offers the rich and famous the same luxury but at a more economical price. Both Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood own luxury properties in the up-and-coming Brentwood. Today, it is one of America's wealthiest cities, drawing business owners and celebrities to the area due to its safety and high quality of life.

None other than America's country sweetheart, the most beloved Dolly Parton, helped put Brentwood on the map when she purchased a mansion there in 1999. The property, which set her back $400,000 at the time, is now estimated at $5 million, which is a testament to Brentwood's rising popularity and property prices. With other celebrity mansions (including Reese Witherspoon's) in the area, Brentwood has come to be known as the Beverly Hills of Tennessee.

It has also become a popular spot due to its natural beauty, laid-back charm, lush forests, and rural feel. Every year, it hosts the Summer Concert Series, a family-friendly event with food trucks and a beer garden, which brings together 20,000 people (almost half of the population of the city). Brentwood's attractiveness is heightened due to its 24/7 security, the nearby Hill Center mall, many private walking trails, VIP clubhouses, numerous green spaces with playgrounds for the kids, and more. It's the perfect grazing ground for America's wealthy.

You'll find plenty of upscale dining experiences in Brentwood. Try Ludlow and Prime, a steakhouse which also offers fine seafood. Firebird's Wood Fired Grill, another exceptional steakhouse that serves specialty cocktails and a fancy feel for an affordable price, is another favorite.

Nature lovers will be pleasantly surprised by Brentwood's greenery. Owl's Hill Nature Sanctuary, Middle Tennessee's only private nature sanctuary, is a family-friendly attraction that is situated on 290 acres of preserved land. The 27-acre wide Deerwood Arboretum and Nature Center is another conservation area that is home to many local species, including birds, butterflies, and countless trees. There is also a beautiful wildflower meadow on the grounds. If nature isn't enough and you want to discover the ultimate rest and relaxation, then Pure Sweat + Float Studio is worth a visit. As one of Nashville's premiere spas, it offers a modern infrared sauna, float tank, and other types of relaxation therapy that will show you why America was ranked as one of the world's top wellness destinations.