Friday, February 20th, 2026
Good morning, Hendersonville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of February.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. Hendersonville Standard
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ 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. NewsChannel 5
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. Hendersonville Standard
- ➤ 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. Hendersonville Standard
- ➤ 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. Hendersonville Standard
- ➤ 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. Sumner County Source
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