Brentwood ESA and Psychiatric Service Dog Letters
Brentwood incorporated in 1969, counted 45,373 residents in 2020 and earned Better Cities For Pets certification in 2020 and again in 2022. If your animal helps you manage a mental health condition, begin with a free screening that a Tennessee-licensed clinician reviews.
Leash off your property
Dogs and cats, by city ordinance
6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Hours for most city parks
Miss Peggy's Bark Park
Two fenced off-leash areas in Tower Park
Brentwood Leash and Park-Hours Check
Pick where you are walking and when. The check applies Brentwood's leash ordinance and the usual park hours.
Your walk
- Choose a place and a time, then select Check My Walk.
Brentwood Letter Options
ESA housing letter
For asking a landlord to relax animal rules or pet charges.
Two or more animals
One letter for several support animals.
Psychiatric service dog
For a dog trained in disability-related tasks.
Certificate and ID
Optional extras with bundle plans.
Brentwood Trail Blaze Plans
Each blaze marks a plan, and every price is taken live from our checkout.
Steps for Brentwood Residents
Online screening
Share your symptoms, how your animal helps and your housing plans.
Evaluation
A Tennessee-licensed clinician assesses you, with telehealth when clinically indicated.
Signed letter
When approved, choose a plan and the letter is emailed to you.
Mounds, a Civil War Raid and a Horse-Farm Office Park
Mississippian people built earthwork mounds here centuries ago, and Primm Park preserves the Fewkes Group, five mounds around a central plaza listed on the National Register. On March 25, 1863, Confederate troops under Nathan Bedford Forrest captured Union-held Brentwood. The city incorporated in 1969, the same year the interstate arrived, and the Maryland Farms office complex rose on a former saddle horse farm and race track.
Crockett, Smith and More: Brentwood Parks
Crockett Park
Home to the Eddy Arnold Amphitheater's free summer concerts and the city's July 4th fireworks.
Smith Park
At 397 acres the largest park, centered on the 1825 Ravenswood mansion.
Deerwood Arboretum
Nature trails and lakes along the Little Harpeth River.
Tower Park
Home to the county indoor sports complex and Miss Peggy's Bark Park.
Brentwood Areas We Serve
What a Tennessee Clinician Means for Brentwood Renters
Someone who knows you
The state statute describes documentation from a writer with actual knowledge of your disability.
Checkable in minutes
A Williamson County property manager can verify a Tennessee licence without your chart.
Nothing bought online
Certificates from registration websites are outside what Tennessee accepts.
Brentwood Questions by Topic
Does Brentwood have a leash law?
Yes. City ordinance requires dogs and cats to be on a leash whenever they are off their owner's property.
Where can my dog run off leash in Brentwood?
Inside the fences of Miss Peggy's Bark Park, which has two separately fenced areas in the southwest corner of Tower Park.
Who takes complaints about roaming animals in Brentwood?
The Williamson County Animal Center at 615-790-5590. After hours, its number is 629-235-6477.
Where can I get a rabies shot near Brentwood?
Besides your own veterinarian, the Williamson County Animal Center at 1006 Grigsby Hayes Court in Franklin usually runs a rabies clinic on the last Saturday of each month.
What documentation will a Brentwood landlord accept?
Tennessee describes reliable documentation as a written statement from someone with actual knowledge of the disability, such as a healthcare provider licensed in any state.
What happens if someone lies about needing a support animal?
It is a Class B misdemeanor under T.C.A. 39-16-304, and false documentation counts as material noncompliance with the lease, so a landlord may end the tenancy and seek damages.
Nearby Middle Tennessee Guides
Information for Brentwood residents, current as of September 2026, and not legal advice. City ordinances, park hours and county services can change, so check with the City of Brentwood or the Williamson County Animal Center before you rely on them. A screening is not a guarantee of a letter. If you are in crisis, call or text 988.
Your Brentwood Screening Awaits
Find out for free whether a Tennessee-licensed clinician can document your emotional support animal or psychiatric service dog.
