Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of June.
Good morning, Hendersonville.
The Concrete Gentlemen is set to build custom game courts for homeowners in Middle Tennessee this summer — offering designs for pickleball, basketball, tennis and more with quality features like slip-resistant coatings.
The company serves Hendersonville and surrounding areas with personalized installation and transparent pricing.
Tennessee gas prices remain steady at $2.70 for the second week in a row—four cents lower than a month ago and $0.33 less than last year.
The state now ranks as the third least-expensive for gas, following Mississippi and Oklahoma.
Girls flag football had its emerging sport status removed Tuesday as TSSAA voted unanimously to sanction a permanent state championship—an update that follows a pilot program in Williamson County where 127 teams competed.
The sport will be played in the spring with two classes and 16 regions next season.
Green Hill Athletic Director EJ Wood was unanimously approved Tuesday as the new assistant executive director for the TSSAA and will replace Gene Menees, who retires on August 31 after 34 years in the role.
The board also reviewed plans for a new 19,000-square-foot office building with 24 office spaces — a move that comes as updated transfer eligibility policies were finalized for student-athletes with special needs.
Full Count Rhythm ended a busy week in the Ohio Valley League with a one-hit shutout win over the Fulton Railroaders led by Chase Fernandez, Eli Lamb, and Carter Kelley — the pitchers recorded 11 strikeouts in nine innings while the team also lost to the Henderson Flash and Madisonville Miners before clinching comeback wins against the Paducah Chiefs and Hoptown Hoppers; they took Tuesday off and will play seven straight games next.
Golf Tournament for Education
1-3 p.m. — Country Hills Golf Club — $110/golfer — Participate in a charity golf tournament benefitting the Jeremy “Pete” Parker Scholarship Fund.
Summer Songwriter Night
5-9 p.m. — Historic Rock Castle — Free entry — Experience a night of original songwriting talent in a historic setting.
Old Hickory Lake Sprint Triathlon
7 AM – 12 PM — 106 Bluegrass Commons — Registration required — Compete in a thrilling sprint triathlon while supporting local charities.
Hendersonville Freedom Festival
12-5 p.m. — Drakes Creek Park — Free entry — Celebrate freedom with live music, vendors, food trucks, and a stunning fireworks finale.
D Boone Pittman Live Performance
1-5 p.m. — Puckett's Restaurant — No cover, tips appreciated — Experience the heartfelt sounds of Appalachia with award-winning songwriter D Boone Pittman.
Sumner Young Professionals Coffee and Conversation
8:30-9:30 a.m. — Cafe 393 on Main — Free entry — Engage in casual networking with local young professionals over coffee.
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