Food + Beverage

Stylish Entertaining With Craft Cocktails

Learn The Secrets Of Mixology Through Popular Cocktail Guidebooks Article by Rick Murray | Photography by Provided 1.     The Craft of the Cocktail: Everything You Need to Know to Be a Master Bartender, with 500 Recipes This guide features recipes for most popular cocktails today, as well as providing suggestions on how to set up and manage a bar.   2.     Mixology for Beginners: Innovative Craft Cocktails for the Home Bartender  In this book, readers will discover a...

September 2024

Food + Beverage

Celebrating Hendersonville Lifestyle

Hendersonville Chamber Toasts Magazine's Eighth Anniversary In Royal Splendor Article by Rick Murray | Photography by Rick Murray, Lynn Bowles In July, Hendersonville Lifestyle magazine reached a significant milestone – eight years of covering the people, places and things that shape everyday life in the City by the Lake. In recognition of this accomplishment, publisher Lynn Bowles held a special celebration on Aug. 22. Along with the Lifestyle team, a large contingent of supporters from...

September 2024

Life + Culture

Food, Faith, Hope

Community Blessing Boxes Help Address Food Insecurity Across Sumner County Article and Photography by Rick Murray As the calendar turns to October, we enter one of the most joyous times of the year – the holiday season. For most of us, it is a happy time in which we share special celebrations and get-togethers with family and friends, often around tables filled with lovingly prepared feasts. Unfortunately, the holidays can also be a very stressful time, particularly for those in need...

September 2024

Food + Beverage

Travelin' Foodies

Gourmet Mobile Dining Showcased At Inaugural Food Truck Festival Article and Photography by Rick Murray Not many years ago, most people considered food trucks to be little more than mobile versions of high school football concession stands. The menu fare was typically overpriced and sparce, containing only minimal basics such as hamburgers, hotdogs, popcorn and soft drinks. Fortunately, those days are gone. Today’s food trucks are rolling culinary marvels, offering tasty treats that are...

September 2024

Life + Culture

Lila Maternity Style

Local Boutique Offers Everything For New Moms And Their Children Article by Rick Murray | Photography by Rick Murray and Provided Warmth, Understanding, Caring. These words reflect the feelings experienced by many women as they walk into Lila Maternity for the first time. The entire boutique seems be permeated with feelings of comfort and welcome. Lila Maternity was conceived by veteran nurse/doula Caitlyn Schollmeier after she encountered shortcomings that made the birthing experience...

August 2024

Life + Culture

Little Red Corvette

Enthusiast Shares His Love Of The Great American Sports Car Article by Rick Murray | Photography by Lynn Bowles* One of the most popular hobbies for many people is collecting objects of interest. From artwork to sculptures to books, people often spend lifetimes adding to and managing their personal collections. In Hendersonville, one of the most interesting collections is a rare complete set of C2 Corvettes. To find out more about this unique set, Hendersonville Lifestyle recently visited...

August 2024

Life + Culture

Swimming, Biking, Running

Athletes Express Individual Style While Competing In Local Triathlons Article and Photography by Rick Murray One of the most popular things about sports and athletics these days is the attention paid style. From fashionable uniforms to tricked out workout gear, many people seem to enjoy the look of their favorite athletes and teams as much as they do their on-the-field performance. This devotion to style was showcased daily during the recent Paris Summer Olympics, as television and print...

August 2024

Life + Culture

The Return Of Jolly Ollie's

Popular Local Eatery And Nightspot Rises From Tragedy Once More Article and Photography by Rick Murray Making it in the restaurant business is not for the faint of heart. Cash flow problems, competitive pressures and staffing issues must be carefully managed everyday just to make ends meet. Given the thin margins that most eateries operate on, there is little room for error, leaving many restauranteurs feeling like they are walking daily tightwires. When confronted with an unexpected...

August 2024

Fitness

Learning Life Lessons Through Basketball

Local Coach Guides Youth Both On And Off The Court Article and Photography by Rick Murray “I’ve missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. Twenty-six times, I’ve been trusted to take the game-winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.” Michael Jordan   At first glance, this famous quote by former NBA legend Michael Jordan appears to be just another sports adage. However, a careful analysis of the...

July 2024

Life + Culture

Teaching With Love

The Learning Academy Is Making The World A Better Place - One Child At A Time Article and Photography by Rick Murray “I believe the children are our future. Teach them well and let them lead the way.” Linda Creed and Michael Masser. The Greatest Love of All   Children are our greatest gifts – they carry the heritage of every generation before them, and they bear the legacy of the future. However, as precious as they are, children are born innocent, and they require a great deal of care...

July 2024