Good morning, Hendersonville.

Rural Tennessee communities in Westmoreland continue to face fuel shortages after an ice storm disrupted supply chains, forcing residents to travel for propane and kerosene.

Neighbors are urging check on elderly and disabled residents — community members are stepping in to share supplies and support.

Elder law attorney Barbara McGinnis (Certified) explains that marriage does not automatically grant a spouse authority over finances or healthcare choices in Hendersonville, and residents should complete durable and healthcare power of attorney documents to avoid court intervention during emergencies.

After the December 2023 tornado, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is rebuilding Rockland Recreation Area using an 8-million-dollar design-build contract with AIS Infrastructure LLC, and new picnic sites and sidewalks are under construction as the park is expected to reopen by fall 2026.

The Hendersonville Chamber of Commerce announced the nominees for the 2026 Women Impacting the Community Awards Luncheon (honoring local women for leadership, service, and collaboration) set to recognize outstanding contributions later this year.

BBB warns local homeowners after a recent ice storm of scams on tree removal, HVAC, and plumbing repairs.

Consumers should verify contractor credentials and get multiple written estimates (avoid paying in full upfront) before work begins.

Five amateur photographers won the UT Extension Office’s Tree-mendous Tree photography contest at Gallatin Public Library on Jan.

22 (their winning photos will be on display for three weeks before moving to the Hendersonville Public Library and the UT Extension office on Hartsville Pike).

George Edwards was named Hendersonville’s fire chief at the Jan.

13 Board meeting; he rose from volunteer to assistant chief and now plans to boost training opportunities by developing a local facility + his appointment reflects years of dedicated service.

Following freezing rain and ice on Jan.

28, NES teams have restored power to over 120,000 customers while about 106,000 remain out; more than 900 lineworkers (from multiple states) and 215 vegetation experts are working 14–16 hour rotations to repair broken poles in Hendersonville and neighboring areas.

TriStar Hendersonville marked the opening of its new cardiovascular unit on Jan.

22 after a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The 30,000 sqft, $53.6 million expansion added 24 specialized beds & new labs to ease ER and ICU congestion.

Between Nov. 20 and Dec.

3, 2025, several Hendersonville properties changed hands as part of countywide transfers, with sales ranging from $130,000 on Mount Olivet Rd. to $2.25 million on Tyree Springs Rd. The transactions reflect a dynamic local market.

Sumner County's Cutter Sisk and Trey Pearson were named McDonald’s All-American nominees in November 2025 after strong seasons at Beech and JPII + their nomination places them among five Tennessee prospects from over 300 nationwide.

A local report ranks Sumner County's top girls basketball players and teams by scoring, rebounds, assists and steals ahead of postseason play.

Standout stats from players like JPII's Brooke Dyer and Station Camp's Brynn Schmidt underscore a competitive high school season.

The Titans announced that Brian Daboll is their new offensive coordinator today, joining head coach Robert Saleh's staff.

Daboll brings 30 years of coaching experience (including roles with the Browns, Bills, and Giants) to support quarterback Cam Ward.