Cindy Hamblen Is Building Lifelong Bonds.
CNDY HAMBLEN has dreamed of having “special friends” since she was a little girl. But not just any friends — those who have differing abilities. For the last 45 years, Hamblen has been a special...
Janet Ivey-Duensing: How One Teacher Is Changing the Planet
“SCIENCE ISN’T just for the boys, Janet. It’s for the girls, too.” This simple statement made in 1978 by fifth-grade teacher Mrs. Ernestine Yarborough forever changed the trajectory of Janet...
Recipes: Fuel for Focus
RISE AND shine to breakfasts that fuel minds and bodies alike! Celebrate the power of wholesome, delicious meals to kickstart learning and energize young students. We’ll dish up recipes packed with...
Tressa Sanders Ignites the Young Minds of Jack Anderson Elementary School
IN THE bustling corridors of Jack Anderson Elementary (JAE), where young minds tinker, question, and dream, you’ll discover a guiding star — Principal Tressa Sanders. Sanders sparks curiosity,...
Local Company Helps Disabled Veteran
WHEN MUTUAL friends set Debi up with Fred Arend on a blind date almost two decades ago, it was love at first sight. The two were always inseparable, so what Fred did, Debi often did, too. But they...
Volunteer Drivers Connect Local Seniors Back to Their Community
FOR MANY aging adults, losing the ability to drive means becoming isolated from friends and community. It can be challenging to get out of the house regularly when you have to arrange for rides each...
Letter From the Editor: The Learning Curve
THE METAL beams tick, tick, tick with every inch the cart climbs to the top of the hill. The experienced thrill-seekers in the front cart raise their hands as the coaster inches toward the climax of...
Hiroko Holland: A Journey of Strength, Confidence, and Community
“STEP, STEP, and kick,” Hiroko Holland commands her students, her voice resonating across the studio. “Excellent form, now let’s do it again.” Holland, a former Japanese educator and current...
Grace Place Provides Help for Mothers and Children Experiencing Homelessness.
SOME SINGLE mothers work multiple jobs to keep their families afloat, but with housing and utility prices at an all-time high, child care costs mounting, and grocery prices steadily rising, many are...
Letter From the Editor: Charity Spotlight
IN THE quiet corners around us, away from negativity, thrive the true heartbeats of our community — the local charities and the selfless individuals who support them. It’s in these spaces, often...
Vanderbilt’s Jameson Wharton Tackles Cancer With Charity Football Game
JAMESON WHARTON, a standout player for the Vanderbilt football team, is making an impact not just on the field but also in the lives of people battling cancer with his annual event, “Football for...
El Trompo Taco Shop
THIS LAID-BACK Mexican restaurant is a hidden gem in the heart of Hendersonville. Located in a small strip mall on Walton Ferry Road, its unassuming exterior gives way to a bright and lively main...
Recipes: Nourishing Communities, One Casserole at a Time
THE ACT of preparing a homemade meal transcends the boundaries of sustenance; it becomes a gesture of empathy, a tangible expression of care that resonates deeply with those facing adversity. Amidst...
Harmony for Hounds
SINGER-SONGWRITER AND multi-instrumentalist Donna Frost is busily promoting her 10th CD and wholeheartedly promoting the Humane Society of Sumner County (HSSC). Although Frost adores all animals, a...
The Junior Service League of Hendersonville Serves Local Charities.
THE JUNIOR Service League (JSL) is proud to be one of many organizations that serve the Hendersonville community. While the league is only eight years old, its contribution to charities in Sumner...
Sydney Clardy Is Hendersonville’s Young Archery Phenom.
SYDNEY CLARDY is a high school sophomore who saw her shot at something great and decided to take it. Now, she holds fifth place in the USA Archery team’s national rankings. To Clardy, her...
Hendersonville’s Samaritan Center Supports Locals in Financial Distress.
THE HENDERSONVILLE Samaritan Center, part of the Samaritan Association, is a multi-pronged assistance center serving the community for six decades. The center offers crucial services to those in...
The Remarkable Journey of Jamie Clifton and Volunteer Equine Advocates
IN A setting where rolling hills merge into endless green pastures, a sanctuary for horses emerges. But this haven is more than just a refuge; it is a testament to a lifelong love affair with horses...
Faith: Unleashing the Champion Within
IN THE vast arena of life, there is a paramount lesson that champions across all disciplines have learned: the significance of believing in oneself and casting aside the weight of others’ opinions....
Ameera Briefki’s Odyssey From War-Torn Iraq to the Tranquility of Tennessee
AT THE tender age of 19, Ameera Briefki embarked on a life-altering journey, fleeing the war-torn landscapes of Iraq with her Kurdish mother and siblings. “I was living from war to war, literally...
393 Café: Mother-Daughter Team Serves up a Side of Kindness
THE OWNERS of 393 Café, Tanya McPherson and her mother, Nadine Simons, wholeheartedly believe, “Good food is all the sweeter when it’s shared with good friends.” For 25 years McPherson watched her...
Recipes: Savor the Sweetness of Love
IT’S TIME for embracing warmth, love, and the joy of sharing delicious meals with those closest to our hearts. As we endure the lingering winter days, here’s a selection of recipes filled with...
The Rise of ‘Women Supporting Women’ in Hendersonville
The power of community and friendship cannot be overstated in a world that often feels fast-paced and disconnected. Sheryl Kirkland, a vibrant resident of Hendersonville, recognized the profound...
A Rising Country Star’s Heartfelt Mission to Honor the American Flag
DILLON CARMICHAEL, a rising country music artist, has embarked on a mission to spread patriotism and honor the American flag. “It just lights a fire in me and makes me want to be a better person,”...
Eat Hendersonville Fights Restaurant Crisis
THE COVID epidemic caused immeasurable harm, including the economic fallout, with the restaurant sector taking some of the biggest hits. Amid 2020’s lockdown, restaurant veteran Mauricio Sanchez...
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