Good morning, Hendersonville.

Hendersonville Parks and Rec is accepting registrations for fall youth tennis lessons, available with limited spots until August 28, and for fall adult pickleball leagues that cost $60 per team with a maximum of eight teams per division closing on August 29—residents can sign up to stay active this fall.

Local restaurant cook Cornell Bond, who is battling metastatic prostate cancer, will have a spaghetti fundraiser dinner on Saturday, Aug.

16 from 4 to 8 at Mary’s Place in Gallatin—where all proceeds will help with his medical bills—and he will also marry longtime girlfriend Kathy Warren during the event. A final decision on moving the fundraiser to the American Legion Post 17 is pending if more space is needed.

The Hendersonville Civitan All-Star baseball team competed in the 9U Cal Ripken World Series in Florence, Ala this past week.

Local hockey player Cam Angus returned home after a month away as his summer vacation was disrupted by the war between Israel and Iran.

Gallatin head coach Michael Stroup and quarterback Jackson Stroup enter their final season together, motivated by a hand-painted mural showing football legends that symbolizes their drive to improve after a 3-7 record last season.

The team added new coaching staff to strengthen offense and defense and plans to build on personal records and game adjustments for a stronger season ahead.

On Aug. 9, Nashville Soccer Club lost 3-1 to St. Louis City SC at Energizer Park when Hany Mukhtar scored a penalty in the 85th minute; the team was missing key players Dan Lovitz and Walker Zimmerman + leaving them four points behind the conference leader.

They will host New York City FC at Yankee Stadium at 4 p.m. on Aug. 17 as they aim to improve their standing.

AUGUST Summer Songwriter Night

5-11 p.m. — Sanders Ferry Parks — Free entry — Gather with friends and enjoy a night of music under the setting sun.

Middle Tennessee Highland Games & Celtic Festival

9 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Sanders Ferry Parks — Family-friendly fun — Celebrate Scottish and Celtic traditions with athletic competitions, live music, and cultural activities.