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Hendersonville
Friday, January 16th, 2026
Good morning, Hendersonville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Parks Department will install new turf at three fields in Veterans Park and Field 5 at Drakes Creek Park to support local softball and baseball leagues. The upgrade, funded by the Public Safety, Infrastructure, Parks and Paving fund (about $800,000), will be completed before the spring sports season begins in February. Hendersonville Standard
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Longtime local hunter Larry Woody shared how his vintage Winchester 30-30—given in 1962—still reliably brings home deer in our community. He recalled memories from his first buck to recent hunts as the 60+ year old rifle remains a trusted part of our local tradition. Hendersonville Standard
- ➤ Hendersonville Performing Arts Company will soon present The 39 Steps, a fast-paced theatrical adventure directed by Jim Manning that adapts Alfred Hitchcock’s famed film & offers clever storytelling and physical comedy for the local community. Hendersonville Standard
- ➤ Half Batch Brewing in Hendersonville will host 'The Best Voice of Hendersonville,' a live band karaoke contest featuring local talent and professional musicians that benefits Grace Place & ends with a grand finale awarding two U.S. airfare tickets to one winner. Hendersonville Standard
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Following a 2024 state law, Sumner County Schools are set to implement annual gun safety education in public and charter schools starting in the 2025-26 school year. Hendersonville Standard
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Nashville Electric Service crews are restoring power to nearly 100 customers in Hendersonville after a utility pole caught fire, and they will continue work until service is fully restored (especially during cold weather). Sumner County Source
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Mark Kestner offers tips to cut back pain by suggesting walks, proper hydration, weight control, stretching, and careful lifting, all aimed at preventing chronic issues. His non-surgical approach, developed over 40 years in Murfreesboro, can help Middle Tennessee residents stay active. Hendersonville Standard
- ➤ The Hendersonville Area Chapter of The Links, Incorporated is hosting a free webinar on menopause on Wednesday, Jan. 28 at 7 p.m. on Zoom (meeting ID 776 465 9100, password haclinks) to share practical advice on managing menopause symptoms. Hendersonville Standard
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