Good morning, Hendersonville.

This weekend in Sumner County offers locals fun with Bee Day at Gallatin Farmers Market Saturday morning, a bunny & bingo event at Half Batch Brewing, Steve Wariner’s art exhibit through July 26 at Monthaven Arts, a Friday perfume-making night, and a history scavenger hunt until June 30.

Foster Friendly Hendersonville launched last August to support foster families and has designated 70 businesses, 4 WRAP teams and 5 faith communities so far.

The initiative aims to add more partners by August to support 154 children in 98 foster homes in Sumner County.

The City of Hendersonville will soon improve Sanders Ferry Greenway with regraded slopes, curbing and ADA-accessible sidewalks near the parking lot on Sanders Ferry Road by Spade Leaf Boulevard.

The project is expected to finish in a few weeks + a pedestrian crossing beacon will be installed later this year.

On Thursday, June 18, the UT Extension Tree and Nature Camp ended at Bledsoe Creek State Park after four days of hands-on learning hosted by the FCS Group, Sumner County.

The camp gathered 15 campers who explored trees and nature during their sessions.

Beech High School sophomore Emmy Greene launched the Tennessee Literacy Project to boost kids' reading by collecting free books from community partners; she plans to host a free book fair at a local elementary school this fall.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service approved the 2025 Tennessee State Wildlife Action Plan to guide efforts in protecting local species and preventing future endangered listings.

Conservation partners, including the Tennessee Nature Conservancy, helped develop the plan to set targeted conservation priorities.

Hunters who bagged a banded gobbler last season are asked to report their catch to TWRA in Nashville so biologists can track turkey longevity and travel—residents should also share young turkey sightings.

Recent bear sightings in the region urge everyone to secure outdoor food and stay at a safe distance.

This summer, the Parks and Rec Department began updating its five-year master plan for the city's park system & received recommendations from the Board of Parks and Recreation and Public Works Committee; the plan will go before the Board of Mayor and Aldermen at the end of July.

Starting Monday, June 29, contractors will resume blasting on the I-65 Phase 3 project in Davidson and Sumner counties — blasts will occur once per day between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. with a rolling roadblock active near mile markers 96 to 99.

Highpoint Health with Ascension Saint Thomas received approval to expand its Sumner Station campus in a $59.3 million project.

The project will add inpatient services (including a pediatric unit, advanced cardiac care and surgical rooms) to better serve Sumner County residents.

Highpoint Health - Sumner will host a Clinical Hiring Event on Tuesday, June 30, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the People Services Lobby (555 Hartsville Pike in Gallatin), where job seekers can meet department leaders and explore roles in nursing, pharmacy, respiratory therapy and more.

Shipley Donuts is offering its limited-edition Patriotic Pack of red, white & blue donuts at participating locations from June 22 through July 5 while supplies last.

A free donut is available with any purchase today and preordering is recommended via the Shipley app.

Creative Summer Camp

10 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Permission to Play Art Studio — General Admission — Experience five days of immersive art-making inspired by renowned artists and culminate in your own showcase.

Preschool Fun on the Farm

10 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Vanderpool Farm — Free entry — Enjoy pony rides, inflatables, and ice cream at this fun-filled event for preschoolers.

Songwriters Night at The Grand Old Barn

7-9 p.m. — Stars and Stables Farm — Cost details available — Enjoy storytelling through songs with Dan Modlin and Taylor Lansdale while savoring a Mexican buffet.

Kids Art Camp - An Art Vacation!

9 AM – 12 PM — Painting with a Twist — $45 per person — A creative art experience for young artists inspired by vacation destinations.