Good morning, Hendersonville.

The Streets of Indian Lake will host its 18th annual Pumpkin Patch Festival on Saturday, Oct.

17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.—Centerstage Plaza will feature food vendors, a kids zone with free pumpkin decorating, costume and dance contests, live music, and an appearance by Sean the Balloon Guy.

Dunkin’s Spider Donut returns for Halloween 2026 and is now available at select Dunkin locations across Middle Tennessee.

Customers who buy the new Berry Battie Daydream Refresher today receive a free Dunkin Bat Cup Sleeve while supplies last.

Fleet operators are advised to check diesel trucks for battery, fuel, coolant, and aftertreatment issues before winter intensifies.

West Power Services offers mobile inspections to help prevent missed routes and delays — a key step for keeping business on schedule.

Howard Elementary hosted its annual Living History Museum on Oct.

1, where fourth-graders portrayed historical figures from sports, science & the arts and shared their research-based presentations in the cafeteria. The event showcased learning and creativity in a unique way.

Students at Indian Lake Elementary School are learning about cloud types in a STEAM class and will receive a cloud viewer (with a guide) to help them explore the sky at home.

The program boosts hands-on learning in science and art.

General Manager and CEO Mark Kimbell of the Gallatin Department of Electricity announced his retirement set for Aug.

20 after more than 43 years in the electric utility field. The department plans to transition to an internal successor (with a role switch beginning in January) to maintain smooth operations.

Hendersonville has issued a burn ban today as ongoing drought conditions heighten fire risks.

The ban remains until the fire chief or marshal lifts it and residents must avoid using outdoor fire pits or discarding lit cigarettes.

The new 900 sqft K9 facility at the Police Department now offers dedicated training space, a 750 sqft covered work area, and a dog washing station for the team of five K9s and their handlers, with local donations and community support funding the project.

TDOT announced temporary lane closures on Walton Ferry Road and Old Shackle Island Road in Hendersonville, with flaggers managing traffic (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.) and a partial closure for railroad work scheduled in November as part of a project to replace the intersection at Main Street.

Merrol Hyde volleyball reversed a near sectional sweep by winning 3-2 against Loretto at home on Thursday & will head to Rockvale on Tuesday for their second state tournament appearance.

Brian Rudd was named Week 8 Main Street Preps Football Player of the Week after a 42-0 win — he completed 3 of 4 passes for 81 yards and three touchdowns, ran for 25 yards, and returned a punt for a touchdown.