Life + Culture

Feelings Of Gratitude

Community Members Express Thanks For The Blessings In Their Lives Article and Photography by Rick Murray Every year on Thanksgiving Day, people across the country come together with family and friends to celebrate the many blessings that they have in their lives. Some people go all out, hosting large family events filled with feasts, parades and football. Others prefer a more subdued gathering, with Thanksgiving Day serving as both a day of gratitude and remembrance, as well as a day of rest...

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Expressions of Hope

Inaugural Festival Brings Locals Together For A Day Of Faith, Thanksgiving And Gratitude Article by Rick Murray | Photography by Rick Murray and Provided During the holiday season, many people take the time to express their feelings of gratitude for the many blessings in their lives. This sentiment is most notable during November, when families and friends gather to celebrate Thanksgiving Day. However, along with gratitude, the holidays also represent a time of hope. As 2026 winds down...

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Living History Docks In Hendersonville

World War II Ship Brings Out Feelings Of Gratitude From Visitors Article and Photography by Rick Murray Hendersonville and Sumner County are rich with historic sites, with some dating back to the founding of the United States. Every year, thousands of locals and tourists visit these landmarks to learn more about how our forefathers lived, worked and played. While each of these properties have stories to tell, it can sometimes be difficult to fully appreciate their significance since many of...

Food + Beverage

Pumpkin Pie Martini

Celebrate October With A Tasty Drink That Complements The Season Article and Photography by Rick Murray At long last, October has finally arrived, bringing with it cooler temperatures, falling leaves, Halloween, and of course, everything pumpkin spice. From lattes to pies, the tasty orange squash seems to be everywhere that you go. In the spirit of pumpkin spice, we at Hendersonville Lifestyle thought that there should be a special cocktail to relish throughout the coming holiday season and...

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Art Meets Cuisine

Local College Prepares Students For Careers In Culinary Arts Article and Photography by Rick Murray For the past few decades, Nashville and the greater Middle Tennessee region has witnessed an explosion of entertainment options. While much of this growth has been due to its thriving music industry, Nashville has also experienced a major shift in its dining scene. All across the city and throughout its suburbs, restaurants featuring a wide variety of cuisines have flocked to the area, with...

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Tastes Around Town

Local Restaurants Offer Unique Cuisines And Atmospheres Article by Rick Murray | Photography by Rick Murray, Lynn Bowles, Provided Over the years, Hendersonville’s rapid growth has brought in many new restaurants offering a wide variety of dining styles and cuisines. Here are a few of the most popular eateries that span the City by the Lake.   1.     Safari’s Brick Oven & Grille Safari’s Brick Oven & Grill is famous for its expansive food and drink menu that includes burgers...

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Return Of The Pig Fest

Hendersonville's Signature Event Features Food, Music And Fun Article and Photography by Rick Murray On Oct. 22, one of Hendersonville’s most loved events returns to Hendersonville’s Veterans Park – the 2026 Pig Fest. The event begins on Thursday night with an encore of Jeff Jarrett’s All-Star Super Slam wrestling match. The next evening, the fun continues with the Pig Fest edition of the Hendersonville Hometown Jam headlined by Diamond Rio. On Saturday, the Pig Fest features a day full of...

Arts + Culture

Lights... Action... Style!

Hendersonville Performing Arts Center Offers Community Theater With A Flair Article by Rick Murray | Photography by Provided Hendersonville is renowned for having one of the most vibrant arts scenes around. Along with its live musical performances and elaborate art exhibitions, Hendersonville is also the home of a thriving community theater group – the Hendersonville Performing Arts Company (HPAC). For over three decades, HPAC has thrilled audiences with live productions of musicals, dramas...

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Trendy Dorm Essentials

A Student's Guide To Returning To Campus In Style Article by Rick Murray | Photography by Provided It’s that time of year again – back to school days. All around us, students and parents are going through the annual ritual of stocking up on school supplies and other essentials needed to begin the new year. While most K-12 schools provide lists of required items, colleges are a different breed. Along with worrying about traditional school supplies, college students need to be sure that they...

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Celebrating America With A Flair

Monthaven Arts & Cultural Center Hosts Exhibit Honoring Veterans With Style Article and Photography by Rick Murray From Aug. 1 through Sept. 6, the Monthaven Arts & Cultural Center (MACC), in conjunction with the Park West Foundation, is celebrating America’s 250th anniversary with its 8th Annual Veterans Art Exhibition titled ‘For the Love of Liberty.’ The elaborate display features paintings by renowned abstract artist Tim Yanke as well as ornate jackets created by legendary fashion...