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 + 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 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...

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...