Good morning, Hendersonville.

Hendersonville Church of Christ Medical Equipment Ministry provides medical equipment and spiritual support to over 30 in-person and phone clients on its operating days.

The service runs Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (at 107 Rockland Road) and has met local needs for 10 years.

Community members gathered on Tuesday, Oct.

13 to celebrate Grace Place Amplified’s Phase 1 completion, which includes Makayla’s Promise Children’s Center and 13 cottage-style homes for single mothers + children facing homelessness in Hendersonville. The nonprofit will build 30 additional homes and expand its support services in the coming months.

Students at Liberty Creek High School plan a glow run to support mental wellness among girls in Sumner County.

The student-led initiative Her Mind Matters (founded by junior Emerie Alexander) focuses on mentorship, sports and community outreach to boost confidence for female athletes.

A Hendersonville letter to the editor calls on drivers to slow down in school zones and near bus stops — especially on Hunts Lane and Forest Retreat Road — after citizens and parents expressed concern about speeding vehicles following fall break; patrols have increased to protect children.

Hendersonville resident Jim VanCleve, a Grammy-winning fiddler (named a new Hall of Famer), performed with The Appalachian Road Show on Sunday, Oct.

18 at the Grand Ole Opry, marking a memorable night for local music lovers.

On Tuesday, Oct. 13, UT Extension of Sumner County partnered with Rucker-Stewart Middle School STEM students to plant nine native trees on campus and plan a small fruit orchard—promoting hands-on learning under Teacher of the Year Susan Hunt.

Families can enjoy local pumpkin patches this fall with carving pumpkins, hayrides & corn mazes at farms like Bottom View Farm and Lucky Ladd Farms, open through Oct.

31. Many spots offer extra activities for all ages close to home.

Bailey, a 3-year-old Chihuahua mix who is partially blind and weighs 18 lbs for $250, and Kip K, a 5-month-old domestic short hair available for $125, are waiting for a caring home at Safe Place for Animals (call 615-451-7342).

Cracker Barrel rolled out a new holiday menu on Oct.

20 that features cinnamon swirl pancakes plus a country fried turkey sandwich and several returning favorites. Pre-orders for Thanksgiving Heat & Serve meals are available for pickup from Nov. 21 through Nov. 29.

Greater Nashville Realtors invested $250,000 in The Housing Fund on Tuesday to offer low-interest loans covering down payments & closing costs for first-time homebuyers in 11 Midstate counties.

Applicants must meet lender guidelines and complete homebuyer education.