Brighten Brentwood Event Plans Announced
Brentwood, Tenn. – The Brentwood Mayor and City Commission invite the community to attend Brighten Brentwood: The 23rd Annual Christmas Tree Lighting event on Monday, December 6, 2021 at 5:30pm at the John P. Holt Brentwood Library, located at 8109 Concord Road. The program will include comments by City leaders, a performance by the Brentwood Academy Singers and the lighting of the Christmas tree. Hot cocoa from The Proverbial Cup will be served complimentary of the Friends of the Brentwood Library. There will be an American sign language interpreter present at the tree lighting ceremony.
Indoor activities at the Brighten Brentwood Event will include a 5pm and 6pm reading of The Polar Express by Brentwood’s new train conductor, Steve Burgin. Over the past many years, Steve’s father, Jim Burgin was the treasured conductor, dressing the part and entertaining decades of children through his reading about his train. Jim Burgin passed away earlier this year, so Steve will take over as conductor this year. All guests will receive a Santa’s sleigh bell as a memento of the evening. Children can also learn about other cultures and how holidays are celebrated in other countries from books on display in the Brentwood Room.
Brentwood Police Officers will be directing traffic into the library parking lot until it reaches capacity or 5pm. Those who arrive after 5pm will be directed to park at the Concord Park/Civitan Ball Park parking lot, which is adjacent to Lipscomb Elementary School. The short walking path over to the library will be lighted. Due to high traffic volume during this time of day, those who park at Civitan Ball Park Monday, December 6 will only be allowed to only turn right onto Concord Road when exiting.
Brentwood Holiday Events
Morning with Santa –Saturday December 4
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Free program, but advance tickets are required. You’ll have the opportunity to see Santa Claus and deliver your wish list to him at Morning with Santa. Magician Scott Humston will amaze and delight with his fascinating magic and hilarious showmanship with shows at 9:30, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Enjoy refreshments, face painting, music, giveaways and much more.
Brighten Brentwood: The Annual Tree Lighting – Monday December 6
5:30 p.m. Monday, December 2. Free program and advance registration not required. Join us for the 23rd Brighten Brentwood: A Winter Holiday of Lights Celebration with special dedication by Brentwood Mayor Rhea Little. The evening is filled with special music, holiday treats, and complimentary hot cocoa thanks to the Friends of the Brentwood Library.
Polar Express Readings –Monday December 6
There will be live readings at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. of The Polar Express in the Brentwood Library Reading Room. Everyone attending The Polar Express reading must have a ticket. The event is free, but only 150 tickets are available at the Children’s Department in the Brentwood Library starting November 22. There will be an American sign language interpreter at both readings.
Brentwood Luminaries –Saturday December 11
Dusk – 9pm — Saturday, December 11 is the official night to display luminaries in your neighborhood. The city sets the date, but each Homeowner Association plans the details. To be on the safe side instead of using candles, try using glow sticks or flameless candles. In the event of rain or inclement weather, the luminary date will be Sunday, December 12. Each neighborhood, usually through its Homeowners Association, makes the final decision on luminary postponement.
Ravenswood Mansion
Brentwood’s Historic Ravenswood Mansion, located on 1825 Wilson Pike, will be lit up for the holidays starting on Monday, December 6. Consider using this City owned venue for a small holiday gathering or the perfect spot for outdoor photos. Visit www.RavenswoodMansion.com for booking details.
Additional details on these events can be found on the City of Brentwood website and Facebook page as well as the John P. Holt Brentwood Library Facebook page.
Brighten Brentwood Event Parking and Traffic Map – Monday December 6
**When exiting Civitan Parking Lot, only a right turn will be allowed.