Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of May.
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🏘️ Community
218 young people earned the rank of Eagle Scout during the 2024-2025 program year with the Middle Tennessee Council of Scouting America.
They were honored Sunday at the annual awards ceremony—completing service projects that totaled over 40,000 hours in community work across the region.
The Isaacs Foundation will present the Hendersonville Hometown Jam Memorial Day Concert with The Isaacs on Monday, May 26th at Veterans Park in Hendersonville as gates open at 3:00 p.m. and the concert begins at 4:00 p.m.—free tickets are required for entry—and parking, food trucks and an opening performance by The French Family will be available.
🏛️ Government
Today, TDOT announced that the state’s annual budget provides $80 million in recurring funds and $1 billion in non-recurring funds to speed up its 10-year transportation plan—money reallocated from Tire Sales Tax revenue—so that roads and bridges are better maintained without raising taxes.
Sumner County Sheriff’s Department joined the ICE 287(g) program on April 29 to better process individuals in custody and join five other counties; Sheriff Eric Craddock said—via email—the move is aimed at enhancing community safety while the department considers future grants.
🏈 Sports
Jo Byrns High School softball swept East Robertson in the best-of-three District 8-1A championship series on Monday and Wednesday, clinching their fifth straight district crown.
The team, which has won 17 consecutive games against its rival since the COVID-shortened 2020 season, will advance to the Region 4-1A semifinals on May 12—continuing their strong postseason run.
🎉 Hendersonville Events
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Hendersonville Arts Festival 2025
10 AM – 5 PM — Sanders Ferry Parks — Free entry — Explore a vibrant celebration of American handcrafts and fine art featuring workshops and kid-friendly projects.
The Heels Live Performance
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Puckett's Restaurant — No cover, tips appreciated — Experience high-energy three-part harmonies and stories through modern-day country music.
Student Ministry Summer Kickoff
6:15-7:45 p.m. — Vanderpool Farm — $3 for a snowball — Enjoy mini golf, human foosball, and lawn games with friends.
Mountain Son Live Performance
6 PM – 12 AM — Puckett's Restaurant — No cover, tips appreciated — Experience the soulful sounds of country blues with international artist Mountain Son.
Memorial Day Carnival with The Isaacs
3-7 p.m. — Veterans Park — Free entry — Celebrate Memorial Day with a performance from the acclaimed music group The Isaacs.
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