Good morning, Hendersonville.

Hendersonville officials and local groups held a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Memorial Park on Aug.

28 to launch Foster Friendly Hendersonville—a program with Tennessee Kids Belong and the Hendersonville Area Chamber of Commerce that supports foster children. The initiative sets goals of adding 75 foster-friendly businesses, 15 wrap teams, and 10 faith communities while planning three coalition meetings and two foster-parent recruitment events to keep foster children connected to the community.

A fundraising luncheon titled 'Healing Hunter: Help a Hero Rise from the Ashes' will be held on Saturday, Sept.

13 at the Gallatin Civic Center from noon until 3 p.m. to honor local inspector Hunter Pryor, who survived a house explosion on June 5 in the Nexus subdivision— the event will help cover his medical costs and long-term rehabilitation.

On August 28th, a groundbreaking was held in Bethpage for Sumner County’s first Isaiah 117 House — a safe spot where children in foster care can wait for new placements.

Michelle Pennick led the effort and Chad Pennick of Pettis Builders is donating services — the house is expected to open early next year.

At its August 26 meeting, the Hendersonville Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved a nine-month moratorium on high-density residential development—halting new rezoning, site plans, and permit reviews until May.

Some council members said the pause will help slow growth while others worry it may hurt housing affordability.

The Hendersonville Police Department promoted Joshua Morrison to Assistant Chief; he has served since 2005 in roles as an officer, master patrol officer, corporal + mounted patrol and traffic division duties.

Cassie Hulme, co-founder and Clinic Administrator of Active Sports Therapy, was named the 2025 Chiropractic Assistant of the Year by the Tennessee Chiropractic Association on Aug.

16 at the Southern Chiropractic Conference in Murfreesboro — her dedication, innovation and leadership in the field of chiropractic assistants were honored.

Green Hill Volleyball coach Michelle Plummer started a weekly book study this summer to boost team chemistry after a second sectional defeat.

The Hawks swept Beech on Thursday and have built a strong season as they aim for their first sectional win in Murfreesboro.

Hendersonville girls soccer beat Station Camp 5-2 on Thursday even after star defender (Mackenzie Brown) left early with an eye injury.

The win breaks a six-game winless streak against Station Camp and the team now gets ready for its District 12-AAA season opener on Tuesday in Portland.

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.

BOMA Development Impact Fee Workshop

5:00 p.m. — Hendersonville City Hall — No cost — Engage in a workshop discussing Development Impact Fees for the Hendersonville community.