Good morning, Hendersonville.

Hendersonville community members are mourning Brandon “G-Money” Griffin, who passed on July 21 after 32 years at Kroger on East Main — his memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, Aug.

15 at CIL Church, and colleagues say he was a friendly presence who held the community together.

Beginning Aug. 14, the library will add Friday hours from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., adding eight extra hours each week — approved by the Library Board on July 22 with support from the city and county.

Friday services will not include room reservations or programming initially.

On Aug. 21, National Senior Citizens Day will honor older adults for their contributions to families and communities in Hendersonville.

The day offers a chance to recognize the wisdom our seniors share with the local community.

A new children’s clothing store, Happily Ever After by Amy, will open tomorrow at 230 West Main Street in central Hendersonville.

Owner Amy Sparks returns to children’s retail after closing Once Upon A Time by Amy and has designed a magical space with painted windows + stained-glass decor and a castle courtyard play area.

Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center will host its eighth annual Veterans Art Exhibition (For the Love of Liberty) from Aug.

2 to Sept. 6 to mark America’s 250th anniversary; the exhibit will feature Tim Yanke’s American flag paintings and Manuel’s state jackets honoring the original 13 colonies.

Hendersonville Performing Arts Company is launching its 2026-27 season with five shows, opening with Jekyll and Hyde: The Musical from Sept.

17-Oct. 4, showcasing musical theater, classic comedy, and edge-of-your-seat drama for local audiences.

Sumner County Schools reported a network breach on July 21 that forced a delay with the first day now set for Aug.

10 and registration moved to Aug. 4-5; the board approved revised dates and law enforcement is working with forensic specialists — breach details remain under review.

UT Extension Sumner County Office will host events from Aug.

3-7 for Family and Consumer Sciences Week. Events include a mindfulness workshop Monday (noon to 1 p.m. in Gallatin), a canning demo Tuesday (in Westmoreland), a round-robin workout Wednesday, budget bingo and a cooking program Thursday, plus scavenger hunt Friday.

The Sumner County Commission passed the Sumner County Schools budget on Monday, July 27 after rejecting Commissioner David Klein's proposal to reduce funding by $5.6 million with a 15 to 8 vote — the roughly $424M budget will support salaries and operating costs for the 2026-27 school year.

The Charlie Kirk Memorial Parkway sign was moved from Vietnam Veterans Boulevard to Long Hollow Pike on July 23—local transportation officials say the change follows veterans’ concerns and better honors Middle Tennessee service members.

Hendersonville High School football coach Anthony Lake, 54, died Sunday after more than two decades coaching the Commandos.

A visitation and celebration of life is set for Sunday, Aug. 2 at the school gym (Lake led the team to its first TSSAA playoff appearance in 1988).