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A Hendersonville letter to the editor calls on drivers to slow down in school zones and near bus stops — especially on Hunts Lane and Forest Retreat Road — after citizens and parents expressed concern about speeding vehicles following fall break; patrols have increased to protect children.

Cracker Barrel rolled out a new holiday menu on Oct.

20 that features cinnamon swirl pancakes plus a country fried turkey sandwich and several returning favorites. Pre-orders for Thanksgiving Heat & Serve meals are available for pickup from Nov. 21 through Nov. 29.

Families can enjoy local pumpkin patches this fall with carving pumpkins, hayrides & corn mazes at farms like Bottom View Farm and Lucky Ladd Farms, open through Oct.

31. Many spots offer extra activities for all ages close to home.

On Tuesday, Oct. 13, UT Extension of Sumner County partnered with Rucker-Stewart Middle School STEM students to plant nine native trees on campus and plan a small fruit orchard—promoting hands-on learning under Teacher of the Year Susan Hunt.

Hendersonville Church of Christ Medical Equipment Ministry provides medical equipment and spiritual support to over 30 in-person and phone clients on its operating days.

The service runs Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (at 107 Rockland Road) and has met local needs for 10 years.

Greater Nashville Realtors invested $250,000 in The Housing Fund on Tuesday to offer low-interest loans covering down payments & closing costs for first-time homebuyers in 11 Midstate counties.

Applicants must meet lender guidelines and complete homebuyer education.

Hendersonville resident Jim VanCleve, a Grammy-winning fiddler (named a new Hall of Famer), performed with The Appalachian Road Show on Sunday, Oct.

18 at the Grand Ole Opry, marking a memorable night for local music lovers.

Community members gathered on Tuesday, Oct.

13 to celebrate Grace Place Amplified’s Phase 1 completion, which includes Makayla’s Promise Children’s Center and 13 cottage-style homes for single mothers + children facing homelessness in Hendersonville. The nonprofit will build 30 additional homes and expand its support services in the coming months.