Life + Culture

Tennessee Songwriters Week

Investing In The Present To Secure Tennessee's Musical Heritage Article and Photography by Rick Murray Nashville is considered to be the hub of everything music in Tennessee – after all, it is Music City. However, the sounds of original music span the entire state, from the blues of Memphis to the bluegrass of Bristol. Along with providing boundless entertainment, Tennessee’s music industry is also a vital economic driver, providing employment for thousands of people each year. Recognizing...

Finance + Legal Services

Building A Financial Foundation

Local Wealth Adviser Offers Tips For Healthier Finances, Now And In The Future Article by Rick Murray | Photography by Provided Navigating the maze toward financial security and wealth management is not easy, and it helps to have a trusted advisor to help avoid the pitfalls along the way. For many families in Hendersonville and across Middle Tennessee, that advisor is Kevin Collier, founder and principal of Collier Wealth Management. Kevin has been a professional advisor since 1991, and he has...

Life + Culture

Beautiful Hendersonville

Local Organization Invests In The Community For A Cleaner And More Attractive Appearance Article by Rick Murray | Photography by Rick Murray and Beautiful Hendersonville Over the last few years, Hendersonville has become one of the most popular relocation destinations around. Friendly people, outstanding schools, great shopping, dining and recreational opportunities combine to create a quality of life that is unparalleled in most cities its size. Along with its other positive attributes...

Finance + Legal Services

Insurance - When Is It Enough?

Hendersonville Insurer Helps Families and Business Owners Protect Their Assets Article and Photography by Rick Murray Today’s economy can be a confusing environment, filled with uncertainty and potential financial pitfalls. The rapid pace of technological change and innovation has created an entirely new language, filled with words such as bitcoin, cybersecurity, unicorns, meme stocks, and of course, artificial intelligence or AI. At times, it seems that the days of simply wanting to earn a...

Home + Design

Home at Shearwater

Schell Brothers Home Showcases Offers Stylish Living in Sumner County Article by Rick Murray | Photography by Lynn Bowles and Provided In recent years, there have been a large number of new developments across Sumner County that are being built upon the principles of comfort and convenience. Some of the finest neighborhoods are being developed by Schell Brothers, one of the nation’s leading homebuilders. The company’s most recent endeavor is called The Landing at Branham, and it represents...

Home + Design

Protecting Home and Family Through Preparation

Emergency Management Professional Tells How To Create An Emergency Kit To Prepare for Adverse Weather, Power Outages And Other Natural Disasters Article and Photography by Rick Murray In recent years, Hendersonville has experienced more than its share of natural disasters, including flooding, severe thunderstorms, extreme winter weather and of course, tornados. Each of these incidents have caused disruptions that have adversely impacted the community for days at a time. Ultimately, the...

Home + Design

Essential Tools For Homeowners

Local Hardware Professional Offers Tips For Equipping A Home Toolkit For Everyday Maintenance Article and Photography by Rick Murray Homeownership has always been considered to be one of the pillars of the American Dream. The day that a homeowner takes the keys to his or her first home is an exciting time, filled with anticipation and hope for the future. However, as the home endures wear and tear over time, things will begin to break, requiring occasional maintenance. Whereas seasoned...

Home Services

Homebuying, Selling and Downsizing 101

Local Expert Offers Tips for Navigating the Real Estate Maze Article by Rick Murray | Photography by Lynn Bowles Every year, we all face a number of critical financial decisions that have long-term impacts upon our lives. From saving for college to planning a wedding, we are tasked with having to balance our very finite budgets against a seemingly infinite number of demands. For most of us, this dilemma is most profound when we have to make real estate decisions. After all, our homes are...

Life + Culture

Local Love Through Leadership

Cultivating Servant Leaders Committed To Growing and Supporting the Community Article by Rick Murray | Photography by Rick Murray and provided Becoming a servant leader is one of the most powerful expressions of community love. There is no higher calling than serving to help others. Locally, there are many opportunities to serve the community. There are also several programs available that can enhance the servant leadership experience, including Leadership Middle Tennessee, Leadership Sumner...

Arts + Culture

Chillin' at The Local

Hendersonville's Newest Hot Spot Features Live Music, Great Food and Drinks and Good Times Article and Photography by Rick Murray Since its founding over 50 years ago, Hendersonville has experienced steady growth. Once considered a sleepy bedroom community, the City by the Lake has become a vibrant place filled with a wide variety of shopping establishments as well as a large number of great restaurants. However, despite the growth of retail and dining options, Hendersonville was still...