Good morning, Hendersonville.

Volunteer fire departments received $20 million from the Volunteer Firefighter Equipment & Training Grant Program, announced by the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance and the State Fire Marshal’s Office.

Shackle Island will buy thermal imaging and extrication equipment while Number One plans to upgrade turnout gear.

Realtor Brian Stewart of One Stop Realty in Hendersonville advised buyers to check attic insulation and gas appliances when touring homes, as these features can help preserve warmth & cooking ability during outages.

He urged a home inspection to uncover any hidden issues.

Station Camp’s Bison swim team finished ninth at the TISCA state championship on Feb.

7 at the Tracy Caulkins Competition Pool in Nashville (Centennial Sportsplex). The result boosts their competitive outlook for upcoming meets.

Liberty Creek hired Chloee Hernandez as its new volleyball coach on Thursday, replacing Aubrey Ficek.

Hernandez, a former standout at Beech and Missouri State (she brings strong local ties), is set to guide the team forward.

Green Hill Hawks beat Wilson Central on Wednesday to secure a spot in Saturday's District 7-4A semifinals, while Lebanon Devilettes advanced with a 69-22 win over Gallatin + they will face each other in the semifinal game.

The Titans signed defensive end Earnest Brown from Northwestern and tackle Ryan Hayes from Michigan on Tuesday.

Both players bring NFL experience from teams such as the Rams and Dolphins, a move that may strengthen the team for future games.

Half Baked Comedy Night

7:30-10 p.m. — Half Batch Brewing — $15 — Enjoy a night of laughter with top local comedians and festive surprises.