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...

Life + Culture

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...

Arts + Culture

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...

Fitness

Inclusive Playgrounds For All

Two Beautiful Parks Where Everyone Is Welcome Article and Photography by Rick Murray Every year, thousands of children and adults take advantage of the many beautiful parks located across Sumner County. From ballfields to greenways to playgrounds, nothing beats a fun day of playing outdoors in a safe, clean environment. Unfortunately, for many years, people with special needs were unable to enjoy the parks due to the lack of accessible facilities. Children and adults with limited mobility...

Fitness

Doggie Days In The Park

Hendersonville Dog Park Offers Great Opportunities For Pets And Their Owners To Bond Article and Photography by Rick Murray One of Hendersonville’s crown jewels is its parks and recreation system. Spread all across the city, the parks attract thousands of locals and visitors each year who are eager to enjoy their favorite outdoor activities. However, the Hendersonville Parks & Recreation Department does not just serve two-footed humans – it also serves our four-footed canine friends at...

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A Cool Summer Treat For Kids

Beat The Heat With Healthy Homemade Fruit Popsicles Article and Photography by Rick Murray Nothing beats the heat on hot summer days quite like frozen treats. After long days filled with outdoor activities, kids can’t wait to cool down with their favorite cool delicacies. Many times, satisfying this craving requires taking a trip to your favorite dessert shop. In Hendersonville, that typically means heading out to places such as Bruster’s, Dairy Queen, Culver’s and Sonic. However, there are...