Arts + Culture

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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...

Life + Culture

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...

Life + Culture

Performing For The Kids

Local Performers Come Together For A Better Community Article and Photography by Rick Murray Every year, one of Middle Tennessee’s leading nonprofit agencies, Live Love Nashville, holds a series of special events to raise funds to help children and families in need. Founded in 2016, Live Love Nashville has been committed to providing school supplies, hygiene items, food, clothing and more to children who might otherwise have to do without. One of the organization’s biggest fundraisers is the...

Local Services

The Family Command Center

How Modern Homes Are Evolving To Bring Order, Function And Calm To Busy Family Life Article and Photography by Provided Behind every beautiful home is a closet working overtime. No matter how stunning the kitchen is or how perfectly styled the living room looks, real life usually happens somewhere between the mudroom, the pantry and the frantic search for a missing soccer cleat five minutes before school drop-off. For today’s families, luxury is no longer just about beautiful finishes or...

Arts + Culture

Sweet Summertime Music

Live Concert Opportunities Abound This Summer In The City By The Lake Article and Photography by Rick Murray There are few experiences that bring more joy than attending outdoor concerts in the summer. Warm weather, great music and the company of friends and family come together to create enjoyable moments that will last a lifetime. While many communities have events that offer live music, none are more exciting than those found in Hendersonville and Sumner County. Here are a few local...

Fitness

Running With The Mayor

Hendersonville Mayor Jamie Clary Shares His Love Of Running And His Favorite Courses In The City Article and Photography by Rick Murray Hendersonville Mayor Jamie Clary is a longtime fitness advocate. While he is particularly passionate about cycling and soccer, he also works in several runs each week. Recently, the Hendersonville Lifestyle team caught up with Jamie to get his thoughts about running in the City by the Lake.   When did you start running? “I ran cross-country in high...