Good morning, Hendersonville.

Tractor Supply has relaunched Animal Days, offering special deals on pet supplies and hosting a community celebration today at local stores from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in partnership with Miranda Lambert’s MuttNation Foundation, which supports animal shelters nationwide with grants through August 23.

Local writer Susan Black Steen urges community members to use kind words and eye-level conversation to help build our children’s strength.

The piece draws on personal experience and research, encouraging locals to share small acts of praise + support with youth every day.

Station Camp junior Brayden Dolan (5'10", 220-lb) is set to play a major role on offense, defense and special teams this season after a 21-10 win over Green Hill in Friday’s final varsity scrimmage.

The versatile long snapper has drawn interest from colleges like Arkansas, Cincinnati, Minnesota and SMU.

Liberty Creek beat Hendersonville 21 to 14 in a football jamboree to end its preseason schedule, and the TSSAA Board of Control approved a phased plan to introduce a 35 second shot clock in basketball starting next season with full enforcement by the 2029—30 season.

Liberty Creek football coach Bill Alexander is counting on newcomers and second-year starters to boost the team's performance after last season's struggles — promising quarterback Barrett O’Brien leads the charge.

The Wolves will open their season on Aug. 21 at East Robertson.

Over 20 local volleyball players are set to make an impact in Sumner County as the fall TSSAA season nears, with many teams introducing first-year head coaches — promising newcomers.

The list highlights standout talents from schools like JPII, Liberty Creek, and Merrol Hyde.

Hendersonville Parks and Recreation has opened registration for its Fall Pickleball League for players 18 and older.

Registration is available from Aug. 14 through Sept. 4 at $20 per team as games are set on Mondays beginning Sept. 14 with spots limited to 10 teams.