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...

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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...

Arts + Culture

A Poem of Gratitude

Hendersonville's Poet Laureate Shares His Thoughts on the Season of Thanksgiving Article by Rick Murray, Henry Jones | Photography by Rick Murray Henry Jones is a keen observer of the human condition. Since his childhood, he has been on a lifelong voyage of introspection in which he expresses himself through poetry and art. As an international award-winning, visual artist, playwright and performance actor, Henry is committed to trying to understand the many nuances of the world that...

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Fun Fall Activities

Sumner County Abounds with Family Friendly Events in November Article and Photography by Rick Murray There is no more exciting time of the year than fall in Hendersonville and Sumner County. Throughout November, there are family-friendly activities across the community that remind us to be grateful that we live in the City by the Lake.    1.     14th Annual Sumner County Artists & Artisans Studio Tour Sumner County Tourism, Gallatin Nov. 1 and Nov. 2 The 14th annual Artists &...

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Rebirth of the Comer Barn

Sumner County Celebrates the Restoration of a Community Treasure Article and Photography by Rick Murray Since the late 1930s, the Comer Barn has been a scenic focal point in Sumner County. Located in Gallatin just north of the Hendersonville city limits, the historic building has been cherished by generations of people across the community. The barn was originally constructed to serve as a horse stable, a purpose that it fulfilled for many years. However, over the past few decades, the once...

Life + Culture

Debbie's Pumpkin Pie

Hendersonville Lifestyle Copy Editor Shares One Of Her Favorite Fall Dessert Recipes Article by Rick Murray, Debbie Murray | Photography by Provided Ingredients: 1 – 15 oz. can of pumpkin 1 – 14 oz. can Eagle Brand milk 2 – eggs 1 – Tsp. ground cinnamon 1/2 – Tsp. ginger 1/2 – Tsp. nutmeg 1/2 – Tsp. salt 1 – 9” unbaked pie crust (regular or deep dish)   Directions: 1.     Preheat oven to 425°. 2.     Beat pumpkin, Eagle Brand milk, eggs and spices in a bowl. 3.     Pour mixture...

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Middle Tennessee Food Truck Festival

Popular Event Returns to Veterans Park To The Delight Of Hendersonville Foodies Article and Photography by Rick Murray Sharing outdoor meals with friends and family is one of the greatest pleasures of late summer and early fall. Warm weather, savory aromas and tasty treats come together naturally to create memorable dining experiences. Many people enjoy preparing their own outdoor feasts in elaborate backyard smokers and barbecue pits. They derive great joy in sharing their grilling prowess...

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Putting The Horror Into Halloween

Local Actor Shines Bright In Television And Motion Pictures Article by Rick Murray | Photography by Rick Murray and Provided" Every October, most people look toward the month’s end to enjoy one of their favorite fall holidays – Halloween. From preschoolers to senior citizens, there is always something to enjoy during this spooky season. For many people, the preferred way of celebrating the witching hour is to grab a hot toddy, curl up by a warm fireplace and binge on some of their favorite...