Life + Culture

Community Groups Giving Back

Hendersonville Organizations That Work Year Round To Make Life Better in the 37075 Article by Rick Murray | Photography by Rick Murray and Provided During December 2025, Hendersonville was named the number one best place to live In Tennessee by U.S. News & World Report. The announcement contained several reasons for selecting the City by the Lake, including climate, housing and the economy. While all of these criteria are true, longtime Hendersonville residents realize that there is a much...

Arts + Culture

Art Is Alive And Well In The 37075

Hendersonville's Rich Creative Culture Offers Opportunities For Everyone To Experience All Forms Of Art Article and Photography by Rick Murray “The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off of our souls.” Pablo Picasso   Picture a world without art. Imagine that there is no creative effort to take our minds off of our daily woes nor to help us grow together as a community. Life would be nothing but a drudge without the presence of visual, musical and performing arts. ...

Arts + Culture

Loving Local At The Local

Popular Venue Has Changed Hendersonville's Entertainment Scene For The better Article by Rick Murray | Photography by Rick Murray and Provided Over the past decade, Hendersonville’s eating out landscape has changed dramatically. Gone are the days when there were just a handful of eateries offering limited menus. Instead, many new restaurants and bars have come to the city, providing a variety of dining options. While the enhanced dining landscape has been good for local foodies, it has...

Fitness

Starting Your Fitness Journey With A Trainer

Local Fitness Expert Helps Clients Achieve Personal Health and Wellness Goals Article and Photography by Rick Murray Every January, the scene is the same. All across Hendersonville and beyond, scores of people have resolved to do something about their personal health and wellness situations. For some, the impetus might be losing a few pounds after too many Christmas holiday festivities. After all, mirrors and scales don’t lie. For others, they wish to reclaim the strength and stamina that...

Fitness

Shaping Up in 2026

Local Company Changes Lives For The Better Article and Photography by Rick Murray The start of every new year is a time of renewal, and an opportunity to set new goals for the months to come. Many people include improving their health as part of their goals for the coming year. In light of this time of new beginnings, Hendersonville Lifestyle recently sat down with Bernice Hollins at Lifestyle Health Solutions to find out how she and her team can help clients attain their wellness goals. ...

Fitness

Healthcare Without The Hassle

Local Urgent Care Clinic Offers Premium Medical Services On Your Schedule Article and Photography by Rick Murray The greater Nashville area is home to one of the nation’s best healthcare systems. From world class specialists to state-of-the-art medical centers, Middle Tennesseans are blessed to have access to top quality care at home. However, despite our region’s extensive healthcare resources, getting in to see a provider can prove to be challenging. While appointment systems are adequate...

Life + Culture

Hometown Christmas Celebrations

Sumner County Is The Place To Be For The Holidays Article and Photography by Rick Murray Deck The Hulls Boat Parade Dec. 6 – 5:30 p.m. Drakes Creek The annual Hendersonville Christmas Boat Parade will take place in Drakes Creek on Dec. 6. Local captains will adorn their vessels with elaborate decorations to compete for cash prizes. The parade will begin at begin at Mallard Point and travel to Sanders Ferry Park before returning.   YuleFest Dec 6 – 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Historic...

Arts + Culture

Holiday Traditions And Memories

Locals Share Special Moments That Have Defined Their Christmas Celebrations Article and Photography by Rick Murray More than any other time of the year, the holiday season is a time of reflection. It is the perfect opportunity to gather with loved ones to reminisce about Christmases past, while anticipating Christmases to come. This year, Hendersonville Lifestyle reached out to several local citizens to find out about their holiday traditions and celebrations.   Desneige Bourret Grace...

Food + Beverage

Celebrating In Style

Enjoy The Taste Of The Holidays With Wine And Appetizers Article by Rick Murray | Photography by Lynn Bowles After a long year, December has finally arrived, bringing on the culmination of the Christmas holiday season. Throughout the month, there will be parties and revelries all across the community in which friends and family gather together to partake of yuletide festivities. However, successful holiday events do not happen by chance – they require careful planning and preparation. There...

Life + Culture

Thanksgiving at the Movies

Classic Movies That Remind Us to be Grateful Every Day Article by Rick Murray | Photography by Provided As we enter the season of giving, November marks the perfect time to enjoy some of our favorite movies with our family and friends.   1. Planes, Trains and Automobiles Amazon.com $10.95 Blu-ray   2. A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving Amazon.com $13.14 Blu-ray   3. The Secret Life of Walter Mitty Amazon.com $9.95 DVD   4. It’s A Wonderful Life Amazon.com $10.69 Blu-ray   5. The...