Good morning, Hendersonville.

HOPE – The Event returns to Sanders Ferry Park with a free family celebration on Saturday, Sept.

26. Gates open at noon with live music from 1 to 4 p.m., and the festival will feature artists including Collin Raye, Billy Gaines, Rachel Hale, Autumn Nelon Streetman and Tre’Corley.

Hendersonville author and business leader Jeffrey Winer released String Theory: A Memoir on Sept.

1 in paperback and Kindle, sharing personal insights from years of writing that have struck a chord with local readers (including members of the Chamber of Commerce).

Historic Rock Castle in Hendersonville will host the rebranded Bluegrass Jam on Friday & Saturday, Sept.

25 and 26, with live bluegrass from acts including the Del McCoury Band. The festival offers full access with a Castle Grass Pass and finishes Friday night with a separate Grateful Ball after-party.

Hendersonville native Kristin Westerman is launching the Music City Backgammon Open at the Holiday Inn Nashville Airport from Sept.

23–27. The five-day tournament features play for all levels and a seminar by champion Michihito (Michi) Kageyama, blending fierce competition and local musical flair.

Hendersonville has opened its 2026 urban bow hunting registry to connect homeowners with certified bow hunters & help manage deer populations above the state average.

This second-year program saw over 400 participants last season, and residents are urged to review TWRA safety rules online before proceeding.

Station Camp senior Kinlee Wiggins committed to Division II King University last week.

The All-Sumner County Third Team forward, who logged six goals & four assists this fall, thanked her coaches, teammates and family for their support on Instagram.

Hendersonville girls soccer won 3-1 over Mt. Juliet on Thursday as the Commandos rallied with second-half goals by Sydney Hines, Macey Brandon and Avery Yurisic.

The win moves them into first place in District 12-AAA and sets up a regular-season finale at Drakes Creek on Oct. 8.

Liberty Creek won its first Sumner County Middle School Girls Soccer championship with a 2-0 victory over Station Camp on Wednesday (capping a perfect 9-0 season) as a penalty kick and a corner rebound made the difference.