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Brentwood officials move to review unauthorized arboretum on city-owned land

Board of Commissioners for Brentwood, Tennessee · April 27, 2026
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Summary

City staff and the tree board will examine an unapproved arboretum built by residents on a roughly 16-acre city parcel in the Brent Haven neighborhood; commissioners raised concerns about maintenance, liability and ADA compliance and scheduled a site tour for May 19.

Brentwood officials said they will review and work to resolve an unauthorized arboretum that residents built on a roughly 16-acre parcel owned by the city in the Brent Haven neighborhood.

Commissioner Pippen reported that members of the Brent Haven community raised funds, installed signage, bridges, benches and play equipment on city land without notifying staff, the tree board or the commission. "Apparently there were no…

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