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...

Arts + Culture

Love, Laughter and Romcoms

Classic Romantic Comedies That Celebrate the Joy of Love Article by Rick Murray | Photography by Provided For those looking for a way to spice up Valentine’s Day this year, we at Hendersonville Lifestyle have the perfect solution. First, take your significant other out for an evening of wining and dining. Next, come back home and settle in and enjoy a classic romantic comedy together. To help you get in the mood, here are some of our favorites.

Arts + Culture

Sharing Love Through Helping Children

Local Organization Works Throughout The Year To Bring Holiday Joy Across The Community Article and Photography by Rick Murray Holidays are wonderful times for most children, particularly the Christmas season. However, some children are not so fortunate, living under conditions of economic hardship that makes holiday joy seem elusive. Fortunately, there is a special organization dedicated to helping children in need have a joyful holiday experience – Christmas 4 Kids (C4K). Since 1982, C4K...

Life + Culture

Life and Hoops

Local College Basketball Coach Teaches Basketball, Fitness and Life Lessons Article and Photography by Rick Murray Few things in life are more rewarding than coaching young people. Helping young players grow and develop as they chase their goals is often an immensely fulfilling experience. However, coaching also has its challenges, particularly in college settings. Every day, coaches have to work hard to help their players balance the many demands of being student athletes. Recently...

Health + Wellness

Getting Fit In 2025

Hendersonville's Newest Workout Facility Helps Clients Get Into Fighting Shape Article and Photography by Rick Murray At the start of every new year, health and fitness is on the minds of a lot of people. Some of them overindulged during the holiday season and they are lamenting their new larger waistlines. Others are dealing with a lack of stamina that comes from spending too many hours sitting idly. Whatever the motivation, January is always a great month for those wishing to get into shape...

Fitness

New Year, New You, New Smile

Local Dentist Offers Timely Tips For Good Dental Health In 2025 And Beyond Article by Rick Murray | Photography by Rick Murray and provided During the holiday season, many people resolve to make changes in their lives at the start of the new year. A large number of those resolutions involve improving a person’s overall wellness and fitness levels. From losing weight to starting a workout regimen, better health will be the goal for many of us during 2025. However, one important area of...

Entertainment

Everybody Loves A Scrooge

Classic Holiday Movies That Bring A Christmas Carol To Life Article by Rick Murray Few holiday tales warm the heart as much as the inspiring tale of Ebenezer Scrooge’s transformation from miser to generous benefactor in Charles Dicken’s immortal “A Christmas Carol.” Over the years, there have been many movies and television shows based upon the story, and here are some of our favorites that we enjoy every holiday season.

Food + Beverage

Entertaining In Style

Affordable Wines And Liquors To Make The Holiday Season Sparkle Article and Photography by Rick Murray The holiday season is always a festive time filled with warm celebrations shared with friends and family. From lavish feasts to ornate cocktail parties, yuletide is the perfect time for entertaining. For those planning December events, there is always one question that needs to be answered – what sort of libations should be served? Given the wide array of choices available, selecting the...

Life + Culture

Local Holiday Shopping

Gifts For Him, Her and Fur Article and Photography by Rick Murray Tis the season for giving! To help our readers with their shopping lists, Hendersonville Lifestyle visited with three local merchants to get a few great gift ideas. Volunteer Outfitters | 593 A, New Shackle Island Road, Hendersonville, TN 37075 | 615.664.8041 |  VolunteerOutfitters.com Hancock Diamonds| 328 Long Hollow Pike #1876, Goodlettsville, TN 37072 | 615.851.0633 |  HancockDiamonds.com Woof Gang Bakery and Grooming...