Hendersonville, TN January 2021 by City Lifestyle

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TH R I V E I N TH E 37075 I N 2021

LIFESTYLE LETTER

JANUARY 2021 PUBLISHER

Lynn Bowles | lynn.bowles@lifestylepubs.com EDITOR

Time to Thrive in 2021! EACH DECEMBER 31, WE LOOK BACK AND SHARE FOND MEMORIES ABOUT THE YEAR THAT IS ENDING AND CELEBRATE THE YEAR TO COME. It is usually a festive occasion – a celebration enjoyed in the company of close friends and loved ones. This year, New Year’s Eve was different. It was New Year’s Eve, the 2020 edition. Some of us did celebrate the year end as usual. However, most of us were just glad to get out of 2020 alive.

Rick Murray | rick.murray@lifestylepubs.com AD DESIGNER

Matthew Endersbe L AYO UT DESIGNER

Kelsey Proctor CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Rick Murray CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Rick Murray, Lynn Bowles, Emily Helms

Normally, our January issue is built around the themes of health and wellness. We typically bring you stories about fitness routines, diets and other topics that impact your personal well-being. This year, we are still focusing on health and wellness, albeit from an expanded perspective. The challenges of 2020 have been many, and they have stressed the physical, mental, financial and spiritual wellness of each of us. First up, we tell you about an innovative program by the Hendersonville Area Chamber of Commerce that will help local businesses and our community at large prosper as we recover from the pandemic. Next, we visit with two legendary broadcasters to take a look at how the pandemic impacted local sports media, and to get an inside look at how the National Hockey League was able to complete its season and to position itself for a return to play in 2021. Continuing on, we talk with neighbors in our community who share their health and

CORPORATE TEAM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt CHIEF SALES OFFICER Matthew Perry CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DeLand Shore

wellness goals for 2021 with us.

ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor

Subsequently, we tell you the inspiring story of local entrepreneurs who dared to bring

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson

Ace Hardware back to Hendersonville in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.

AD MANAGER Chad Jensen

Finally, we close with a gallery of beautiful winter scenes in Hendersonville that will

REGIONAL SALES DIRECTOR Eric Williams

warm your heart on the coldest days.

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Happy New Year Hendersonville and we can't wait to see you around.

ON THE COVER The Hendersonville

Lynn Bowles, Publisher

Area Chamber of Commerce Team Displays Some of the “Thrive in the 37075” Merchandise Available From Local Businesses.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE JANUARY 2021

FEATURES 14 The Day The Puck Stopped Local Sportscasters Provide An Inside Look At How The Coronavirus Pandemic Impacted Sports Media

20 Health And Wellness In 2021 Community Members Share Their Goals For The New Year

24 Thrive In The 37075 Hendersonville Area Chamber Of Commerce Launches New Local Business Branding Program

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30 Bullish On 2021 Local Entrepreneur Opens His Dream Business During A Global Pandemic

DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

Good Times

Around Town

Local Limelight

20 Trend Setter 30 Hometown Hero 33 Realty Report 34 Artist’s Palette

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GOOD TIMES 1.

2020 Hendersonville Christmas Parade The annual Hendersonville Christmas Parade was held on West Main Street on Dec. 6. A large crowd attended the event, which featured over 100 parade entrants.

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1. The parade judges are ready to render their verdict. | 2. Hendersonville Police Chief Mickey Miller waves to the crowd. | 3. Dr. Lois Jordan is enjoying the parade. | 4. Parade emcee Holly Thompson announces the entrants. | 5. Parade Grand Marshall Tim Watson waves to the large crowd. | 6. HolidayFest President Larry Phillips is enjoying the parade. | 7. The 2020 HolidayFest King and Queen, Jonathan and Tammy Hayes, wave to their supporters. | 8. Maya Jones sings for the crowd. | 9. Character Visits 4 You members wave to the crowd. | 10. The Hendersonville High School Marching Band of Gold performs. | 11. Girl Scouts are having a good time on their float. | 12. As always, Santa Claus made his much-anticipated appearance at the end of the parade. 8

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GOOD TIMES 1.

Hendersonville Chamber Hosts Holiday Meeting And Marketplace The Hendersonville Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Holiday Meeting and Christmas Shopping Marketplace at the Bluegrass Yacht & Country Club on Dec. 1.

1. Dr. Renee Dauer addresses the crowd. | 2. Lee and Matt Rucks are enjoying the meeting. | 3. Fox 17 News Anchor Scott Couch makes a presentation. | 4. Dancers entertained the crowd. | 5. Andy Gilley makes an announcement. | 6. Nicole Sindle and Jackie Mewbourne greet shoppers at their onsite marketplace.

2020 Hendersonville Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony Holiday and the City of Hendersonville hosted the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony at Memorial Park on Nov. 29. Several performing artists entertained the crowd before the official tree lighting, which was followed up by a surprise fireworks show.

1. Young dancers entertain the crowd. | 2. Chris Golden and Jennifer Waddell are having a good time. | 3. A surprise fireworks show treated the crowd after the tree lighting. | 4. Santa and Mrs. Claus visit with an excited young guest. | 5. The Hendersonville Christmas tree is lit. | 6. T.J. Watson performs for the crowd. 10

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AROUND TOWN

VOL STATE OFFERS NEW DIGITAL RADIO CONCENTRATION

Ministries, Inc. with a $500 check for Holly’s Charity of Choice.

Volunteer State Community College has added

Grace Place Ministries, Inc. empowers single

a new Digital Radio Media concentration to train

mothers in need and their children to develop

students for radio and podcasting careers, as part

healthy, safe and independent lives in the local

of the Entertainment Media Production program.

Hendersonville community. It is a place for single

“Podcasting is one of the easiest ways to be

mothers and their children to live in the freedom

part of the digital broadcasting world,” said faculty

of Jesus Christ with resources needed to embrace

member and campus radio station WVCP-FM gen-

a future of opportunity, fulfillment, and purpose.

eral manager Dianna Monk. “We’ll teach you the techniques the pros use, and help you become your own favorite podcaster. We’ll also show you how to break into the industry.”

WOMAN OF THE DECADE PRESENTS CHECK TO GRACE PLACE MINISTRIES On December 2, 2020, Holly Thompson and Steve Botts presented Desneige Vancleve,

Founder & Executive Director of Grace Place

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TRISTAR HENDERSONVILLE MEDICAL CENTER ANNOUNCES NEW CEO Justin Coury was named CEO of TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center in Hendersonville during December 2020, replacing retiring CEO Regina

Bartlett.

Prior

this

appointment,

Coury served as chief operating officer of TriStar Centennial Medical Center in Nashville.

Customers and fellow Volunteer State Bank staff members alike will miss the individual attention Patsy gave to anyone she spoke with, and especially her remarkable attitude towards life. Matt Ricker, Chairman of the Board and past President of Volunteer State Bank, said, “48 years is a remarkable accomplishment, and we congratulate Patsy for her years of dedication in representing Volunteer State Bank. Her consistent caring for and working for others will forever be remembered and appreciated.” Everyone at Volunteer State Bank congratulates Patsy for such an outstanding career, and they wish her a wonderful retirement. Patsy’s presence at the As CEO of TriStar Hendersonville, Coury will be responsible for operations at the 159-

bank will be missed, but the friendships she has made will last forever.

bed hospital, as well as ancillary facilities in Hendersonville and Portland. “I am excited to work alongside colleagues who love coming to work at TriStar Hendersonville and to serving the many patients who depend on the hospital,” says Coury.

LONG TIME VOLUNTEER STATE BANK EMPLOYEE RETIRES AFTER 48 YEARS In January of 2021, Patsy Litchford retired after 48 years as an outstanding banking professional with Volunteer State Bank. Over the span of those years, Patsy’s customers became her friends and grew to depend on her for all their financial needs.

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT

LOCAL SPORTSCASTERS PROVIDE AN INSIDE LOOK AT HOW THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC IMPACTED THE NHL AND NASHVILLE SPORTS MEDIA

ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY RICK MURRAY

T H E DAY THE PUCK STOPPED DURING THE FIRST TWO MONTHS OF 2020, WINTER SPORTS WERE IN FULL SWING ACROSS THE COUNTRY. From high school and college basketball to the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the National Hockey League (NHL), everything seemed normal. Fans had no shortage of games to attend in person, watch on television or listen to on the radio. However, in early March, the coronavirus pandemic began to emerge. In rapid succes-

Nashville Predators Radio and Television Sportscasters Pete Weber and Willy Daunic

sion, all sporting activities came to an abrupt halt. Over the span of just a few days, all sports leagues ceased play and shuttered their arenas and practice facilities. The cancellation of sports activities resulted in a double whammy for fans. Not only could they

had just been turned upside down.

not watch their favorite teams play, they could not

“Pete and I went to dinner at Wayne Gretzky’s Sports Bar

even go to local gyms to work out their frustrations,

on March 11, the night before we were scheduled to broadcast

since they too were shut down.

the Predators’ game vs. the Maple Leafs,” says Willy. “When we

While fans were understandably disappointed, the pandemic shutdown had an even greater

returned to our hotel, we learned that the NBA had just suspended its season.”

impact on sports media. Since there were no

“As soon as I heard about the NBA, I knew that an NHL shut-

games to broadcast, radio and television stations

down was inevitable,” says Pete. “We received the official news

had to scramble to fill airtime with alternate pro-

that the league was stopping play the following morning, and we

gramming. Sports talk programs were hit partic-

agreed that it was the right thing to do.”

ularly hard. After all, what is there to talk about on sports talk radio when there are no sports? Legendary local broadcasters Pete Weber and Willy Daunic experienced the upheaval of the

radio, were in Toronto, Ontario when they learned that their world

At first, the duo was optimistic that the shutdown would be short-lived. However, as they learned more about the pandemic, they realized that they were in for an extended period without any games.

sports media landscape firsthand. Pete, the radio

“The cessation of play caused an immediate disruption in the

“Voice of the Nashville Predators,” and Willy, the

routines of everyone involved in covering the NHL. For many, it

Predators’ play-by-play announcer for Fox Sports

also caused a disruption of income,” says Pete. “Fortunately for

Tennessee television and co-host of “Darren,

us, the Predators remained extremely loyal and supportive of their

Daunic and Chase” on 102.5 the Game sports talk

employees throughout the pandemic shutdown.”

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Nashville Predators Television Sportscaster Willy Daunic works a high school ice hockey game at the Ford Ice Center in Bellevue to keep his broadcasting skills

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“For me, the biggest adjustment was to adapt to the change in the pace of my life,” says Willy.

Nashville Predators Radio Sportscaster Pete Weber calls a high school ice hockey game at the Ford Ice Center in Bellevue to stay ready for the return of the NHL

“The NHL season is like a whirlwind, filled with lots of travel and the excitement, especially during March, as the regular season reaches its peak. Therefore, when everything shut down so quickly, it felt like whiplash - like I had just slammed on the brakes of a speeding car.” As the months went by with no games, Willy and Pete found themselves with more free time than either had experienced in years, and they both put it to good use. “I kept up with all of the pandemic news, especially anything sports-related. I kept myself up-todate on all of the NHL’s latest moves in order to be prepared for an eventual return to the broadcast booth,” says Pete. “On a personal note, I took advantage of the downtime to work out more and to take care of a few things around the house.” “Professionally, I stayed busy with my sports talk radio program. Although gathering content was challenging, we were able to do some of the best interviews we’ve ever done. We suddenly had access to major sports celebrities who were happy to talk with us, especially since the sports shutdowns had left them with no place to go and nothing else to do,” says Willy. “Personally, I was able to take full advantage of spending time with my family. Over the summer, the NHL announced that the league would resume play on August 1 using a “bubble” concept, in which the top 24 teams, including the Predators, would compete in playoff games held in Toronto and Edmonton. During the playoffs, all

could not physically be at,” says Pete. “However, while it was different,

players, coaches and their staffs would be isolated

the broadcast infrastructure could not have been better. It was extremely

in the bubble cities until their individual teams were

well thought-out and executed to perfection.”

defeated or the Stanley Cup champion was crowned. “The NHL’s bubble plan was tremendously

“All in all, I think that we adapted well to the remote broadcasts,” says Willy. “The NHL did a great job to create the best game atmosphere possible.”

detailed,” says Willy. “It was taxing for the teams

As we move into the new year, there is an increasing sense that things

who were there for the length of it, but it was a

will eventually return to normal, including the onset of the 2021 NHL season.

tremendous accomplishment to be able to com-

While timing for hockey’s return is uncertain, the duo is confident that they

plete the season and crown a champion. It took an

will soon be covering Predators’ games in person again.

incredible investment by everyone involved.”

“I am looking forward to once again having regular interaction with players

While the NHL’s bubble concept proved to be a

and coaches,” says Pete. “I have had enough Zoom calls to last me a lifetime.”

success, it created major challenges for sports media

“I can’t wait to be in a packed arena again, hearing the roar of the crowd

personnel, who had to cover the games remotely. “In all of my years in sportscasting, I have never had to do play-by-play for games that I

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and watching people exchange hugs and high fives when the Predators score,” adds Willy. And Willy, neither can the fans.

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TAMMY HAYES

Health And Wellness In 2021 COMMUNITY MEMBERS SHARE THEIR GOALS FOR THE NEW YEAR

District 1 Representative Sumner County School Board “2020 brought challenges that provided me with opportunities to examine myself, to strengthen my character and to gain new perspectives on life. Ultimately, the experiences of the past year have led me to adopt the wise and profound words of Peanuts creator Charles Schultz as my goal for 2021: ‘Laugh a little louder, smile a little bigger, love a little deeper, and walk through life a little slower.’”

Chief Meteorologist and “Talk of the Town” Co-Host WTVF News Channel 5 “I have several goals in the new year. First, I want to get back into a regular workout routine, even if it’s just a quick 30 minutes on the treadmill several times a week. Second,

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I want to read more to learn new things, as well as enjoy a few books just for mind candy. Finally, I want to declutter my life. By the way, I won’t confirm or deny if any of these were on my goals list for 2020!” LELAN STATOM

AS WE SAY GOODBYE TO A TURBULENT YEAR, IT IS TIME TO LOOK TOWARD BETTER TIMES TO COME IN 2021. Accordingly, we asked several community neighbors what their health and wellness goals are for the new year.

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BUBBA PERRY

MAURICIO SANCHEZ

Owner RPP Consulting Services

Board Member

“My 2021 goals will take me further into a journey of

Hendersonville Parks and Recreation Department

self-discovery. I will continue to work on pushing and

“My goals for 2021 are simple, yet very important to me.

expanding my physical and mental limits so as to discover

First, I want to get back to a regular running routine

any potential still hidden within me. I will work on enhanc-

where I can go the distance without any pain. Next, I

ing a positive presence in my community by continuing to

want to bring back Big Bubba’s Celebrity Bash, a local

contribute to the betterment of relationships between my

softball event that will raise money for the Humane

friends and neighbors.”

Society of Sumner County. All in all, I am ready to tackle

2021 in Big Bubba style.”

Teacher Metropolitan Nashville Board of Education “My health and wellness goals for 2021 are simple. Speak less, listen more, love harder and embrace people and experiences longer. I want to look at my life more deeply to better understand my place in the world.”

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K’LEETHA GILBERT

ABBY RICE Owner

9Round Hendersonville “My goal for 2021 is to achieve more balance. First, I want to balance my mental health with my physical health. Next, I want to balance my work life versus family life. Finally, I want to achieve a balance between chasing future dreams and living in the present. Throughout 2021, I want to feel more content in all areas of my life – wellness, personal/professional development and being a happy and healthy wife and mom.” CityLifestyle.com/Hendersonville

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JENNIFER WADDELL

News Anchor

DR. SCOTT JORDAN

WZTV Fox 17

Physician

“Looking ahead to 2021, I can't help but be grateful for

Crossroads Medical

2020. This year has been a blessing, even given our cur-

“In a time of change, I’m going to be more open to new

rent mess. Some of my goals for the new year include

ideas in 2021. I want to shake up my workouts and fit-

reading the Bible to better see how His word translates

ness goals, focusing more on adventure, and less on

to current time, being more in tune with my mind/body

structured workouts. I want to purposely think about

connection thru exercise and meditation, getting my

overall health and wellbeing.”

house more organized and increasing my charitable

giving. I try not to set goals that I can't keep, so here's hoping these will stick.”

Executive Director Historic Rock Castle “If there is one thing I have taken away from 2020, it is that time with family and friends is precious. Career and life responsibilities can overwhelm me at times, but in 2021, I am looking for solace with my wife and kids. I want to hug them more, hold their hands on long walks, laugh together during meals, have meaningful conversations and invest in those daily opportunities that tend to slip away so quickly.” SAM GILBERT

JAMIE CLARY Mayor City of Hendersonville “I plan to keep running in local events with my two children. These runs help to keep us all fit, as well as providing some quality family time. I also look forward to warmer weather that will let me get in more cycling. Over the past 25 years, I have pedaled from the Atlantic to the Pacific and from Canada to the Gulf of Mexico, eagerly exploring new places. To prepare for future long-distance trips, I will need to ride a lot locally.” 22

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A ladies jacket with the embroidered Thrive logo

THRIVE IN THE 3 70 7 5

The Hendersonville Area Chamber of Commerce team displays some of the Thrive in the 37075 merchandise available.

HENDERSONVILLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LAUNCHES NEW LOCAL BUSINESS BRANDING PROGRAM Hendersonville Mayor Jamie Clary is a big supporter of the Thrive in the 37075 program.

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ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY RICK MURRAY

The Hendersonville Area Chamber of Commerce team holds a Thrive in the 37075 brainstorming session.

2020 WAS A TOUGH YEAR FOR ALL OF US, PAR-

Eileen Minton Design and a small group of Chamber

TICULARLY OUR SMALL BUSINESS NEIGHBORS.

members. However, the original concept originated

The impact of the coronavirus pandemic caused severe

with Kathleen, who took note of the high level of sup-

financial damage for most of them, with more than a few

port being afforded to local restaurants.

unable to survive. The resulting economic fallout rever-

“While restaurants desperately needed attention, I real-

berated throughout Hendersonville, with adverse effects

ized that so did our other small businesses,” says Kathleen.

upon our entire community.

“I wanted to develop a program that would remind the

However, as we turn the page to 2021, we are beginning to see signs of hope. As the various Covid-19 vac-

entire community of the importance of shopping local – not just during a pandemic, but every day of the year.”

cines come online, we anticipate that our schools, our

The Thrive 37075 program has been designed to be

businesses and our way of life in general will gradually

flexible so that it can accommodate both retail and ser-

return to some sense of normalcy.

vice businesses. Featuring a dedicated logo, supporting

In order to help kick-start the post-pandemic recovery

graphics and detailed participation guidelines, the cam-

process for our small businesses and our community at

paign seeks to leverage Chamber resources and exper-

large, the Hendersonville Area Chamber of Commerce

tise to help local businesses prosper.

recently began rolling out a new branding campaign called Thrive 37075. Thrive 37075 is based upon the premise that when consumers shop locally, everyone wins.

“The Chamber works with local businesses to develop products branded with the Thrive 37075 trademark that their customers can get excited about buying, wearing and sharing,” says Kathleen. “In turn, these businesses

“When people spend their money in Hendersonville,

work with other local printers, designers and manufac-

it provides a multiplying boost to our economy that

turers to bring the merchandise to life and sell it in their

results in more choice and variety for consumers,” says

stores. They build the brand, create customer loyalty and

Hendersonville Area Chamber of Commerce President/

reap the proceeds from the product sales.”

CEO Kathleen Hawkins. “Nearly 50% of the money spent

Along with the participating businesses, the over-

in our city recirculates right here, helping our businesses

all community also benefits from Thrive 37075. The

to grow and our community to thrive.”

increased level of local commerce from the program will

Thrive 37075 was developed as a collaborative effort between in-house staff, Anthem Brand Strategies,

generate additional sales tax revenue which will fund roads, fire stations, first responders and schools. CONTINUED >

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Ball caps and golf balls with the Thrive logo are available now. Holiday ornaments adorned with the Thrive logo.

a catalyst to maintain program consistency and to make sure that all participants benefit.” The early results of Thrive 37075 have been very encouraging, with numerous businesses choosing to participate. Some of the early “A healthy infrastructure leads to a stronger

program partners include Bluegrass Yacht &

sense of community that will attract new citi-

Country Club, Cookie Advantage, Cycle Bar, Half

zens and businesses to our city,” says Kathleen.

Batch Brewing, Mainstream Boutique, Lili Bella’s

“When we help and support each other, we grow

Cakes and Coffee Bar, Nashville Wraps and Pour

and prosper together.”

Vous Spirits, Wine and Beer.

Any business with a brick and mortar presence

“While we created Thrive 37075 to help with

in Hendersonville is a potential candidate for

recovery from the pandemic, we intend for the

Thrive 37075. However, interested parties need to

program to continue to evolve and grow over the

meet with Kathleen and her team to learn more

coming years,” says Kathleen. “The collaboration

about Thrive 37075 and other Chamber programs

between our local government, our schools and

that can help them grow their businesses.

our local businesses will have a synergistic effect

“This campaign is simply one illustration of

that will help our community prosper.”

how we support our businesses and our commu-

Small businesses wishing to participate in

nity,” says Kathleen. “While the Chamber does

Thrive 37075 should contact the Chamber for

not sell the Thrive 37075 merchandise, we act as

additional information.

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HOMETOWN HERO Christa Yandell shows off some of the unique gifts available in Hendersonville Ace Hardware's 'Main Street Gifts' store.

LOCAL ENTREPRENEUR OPENS HIS DREAM BUSINESS DURING A GLOBAL PANDEMIC

ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY

STARTING A NEW BUSINESS IS NEVER EASY. The hours are long, the risks are high, and most days are filled with uncertainty. There is no doubt about it – entrepreneurship is not for the faint of heart, even during the best of times. Clearly,

the

economic

and

social

upheaval created by the COVID-19 pandemic do not represent the best of times. However, local business owners Greg and Christa Yandell saw opportunity where most people only saw risk. Along with their sons, Logan and Alex, the Yandells opened Hendersonville Ace Hardware on West Main Street during November 2020. Let’s learn a little bit more about one of Hendersonville’s newest retail businesses. WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO BECOME AN ENTREPRENEUR? “Both Christa and I grew up on large family farms – environments that tend to foster entrepreneurship,” says Greg. “Also, I believe there is a certain amount of personal satisfaction in owning a business that serves your community.”

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BULLISH ON 2021

RICK MURRAY

Hendersonville Ace Hardware owners Greg and Christa Yandell are proud that their store carries the full line of Benjamin Moore paints.

Hendersonville Ace Hardware's Greg Yandell and his son Logan check out a new item in the plumbing section.

WHEN DID YOU BEGIN PLANNING TO START YOUR

WHAT SETS YOU APART FROM YOUR COM-

OWN BUSINESS?

PETITION, SUCH AS BIG BOX HARDWARE

“We had been looking for a location in Hendersonville for the past

STORES LIKE LOWE’S AND HOME DEPOT?

three years so that we could bring Ace Hardware back to town,” says

“While I believe there is a space for each

Greg. “However, the real planning started during fall 2019 when our

store, Hendersonville Ace Hardware will be truly

retail space became available.”

known as the ‘helpful place,’” says Greg. “While

WHAT ATTRACTED YOU TO HENDERSONVILLE? “Hendersonville is our home – our hearts are here,” says Christa. “We raised our sons here, and we have developed deep friendships here over the past twenty years.” “We love the lake life as well as the strong community atmosphere in Hendersonville,” adds Greg.

we carry over 80,000 items in our store, we are small enough to provide every customer with personalized attention.” “We are doing several things that help differentiate us from the big box hardware retailers,” says Christa. “We offer a dedicated gift and home goods section, a full-line Benjamin Moore paint center and a large selection of custom

HOW DID YOU CHOOSE A HARDWARE STORE?

products crafted by local artisans.”

“A hardware store is essential to any thriving community,”

“Next spring, we will launch one of Middle

says Greg. “The Ace Hardware cooperative approach allowed

Tennessee’s most unique lawn and garden cen-

us the opportunity to think outside the box and incorporate our

ters,” adds Greg. “The 6,500 sq. ft. center will be

personal backgrounds and interests to create a very unique

housed within a dedicated building, reminiscent

shopping experience.”

of a Maine backwoods cabin.”

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T H E A R E A I S A G R E AT P L A C E T O O W N ANY BUSINESS – THE COMMUNIT Y WILL SUPPORT YOU 100%.

HOW DID YOU FEEL ABOUT OPENING YOUR

entire summer season, resulting in us having to con-

NEW BUSINESS DURING A PANDEMIC?

tinually rethink our seasonal opening items,” says

“Any time you open a new business, there will be

Greg. “Furthermore, we had planned on going to a

many sleepless nights where you wake up wondering

wholesale marketplace to purchase merchandise for

if you have done all your homework, and if the risk is

our gift and home goods store. However, due to the

worth the investment,” says Greg. “While those con-

pandemic, the market was completely shut down, so

cerns have been compounded many times over during

we had to rely on individual appointments with a few

the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been cause for opti-

vendors in order to purchase our Christmas stock.

mism. We have been pleased to see that people are

Fortunately, marketplace vendors love Ace Hardware,

refocusing their lives, discovering new ways to enjoy

particularly as many newer stores are adding gift and

their immediate surroundings, fixing things around the

home good sections. We had several great vendors

house, learning new hobbies, growing their own pro-

who were eager to showcase their lines in our store.”

duce, etc. Many of those new discoveries directly relate to a hardware store helping them in that journey.”

WHAT DO YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT YOUR BUSINESS?

HOW HAS THE PANDEMIC AFFECTED YOUR BUSINESS?

“We have only been open for a couple of months now, and every day, multiple customers thank us for

“The pandemic delayed our opening by many

bringing Ace Hardware back to town, and also for

months,” says Greg. “We opened the store with

investing in the West Main side of Hendersonville,”

roughly 70% of what would have been a normal-

says Greg. “Along with Hendersonville Ace Hardware,

ly-stocked store. However, we have backordered

we own the Red Rooster Café, which is also located

stock arriving every week, so we are seeing a light at

on the west side of town. The area is a great place to

the end of the tunnel.”

own any business – the community will support you 100%. We are very grateful for the encouragement

WHAT CHANGES DID YOU HAVE TO MAKE TO

and the patronage offered by our customers.”

YOUR BUSINESS PLAN TO ACCOMMODATE THE SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS IMPOSED BY

HENDERSONVILLE ACE HARDWARE

THE PANDEMIC?

500 West Main Street, Suite 260,

“Our business plan continually evolved to deal

Hendersonville, TN 37075

with pandemic-related construction issues and

615.991.1223

stock backorders. Due to the delays we missed the

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REALTY REPORT

NEIGHBORHOOD

HENDERSONVILLE

ORIGINAL PRICE

SOLD PRICE

%SOLD/ORIG

DOM

BDRMS

BATHS

1028 Dorset Dr

$449,900

$499,900

90%

1559 Drakes Creek Road

$449,990

100%

111 Wynbrooke Trce

$450,000

100%

104 Sagamore Trce

$459,000

$456,000

99%

100 Thicket Ln

$459,900

$480,000

104%

1004 Devon Ct

$469,900

$465,900

99%

2066 Hawkwell Circle

$474,900

$482,850

102%

120 Riverbirch Ln

$499,900

$501,000

100%

206 Keene Valley North N

$538,000

$510,000

95%

195 The Hollows Ct

$544,900

$515,000

95%

102 Edenburg Dr

$559,900

100%

1005 W Stirling Ct

$585,500

$585,000

100%

1024 Forest Harbor Dr

$614,000

100%

1146 Stirlingshire Dr

$620,000

$720,000

116%

179 Ashington Circle #87

$624,900

100%

102 Citation Cir

$659,900

$615,000

93%

115 Valley Brook Dr

$799,900

$834,150

104%

1172 B Goshentown Rd

$824,900

$800,000

97%

296 Hurt Rd

$849,900

$800,000

94%

185 Caudill Dr

$850,000

$800,000

94%

163 Jones Ln

$949,000

$945,000

100%

145

104 Windward Pt

$950,000

$870,000

92%

154 River Chase

$999,000

$830,000

83%

155 Bayshore Dr

$1,075,000

$1,000,000

93%

110

106 South Governors Cove

$1,385,000

100%

Realtracs MLS statistics from 11/1/20 through 11/30/20 DOM - Days on Market

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ARTIST’S PALETTE ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY RICK MURRAY

WA L K I N G I N A W I N T E R WONDERL AND SCENIC PORTRAITS TO WARM YOUR SPIRITS DURING COLD WEATHER

Drakes Creek is iced over on a cold, sunny day.

The sun rises over horses in a field near Volunteer Park.

Radiant sunbeams glow as the sun rises over Saundersville Cove.

Iced over street lamps near the Trinity Broadcasting complex.

The sun rises over a frozen Pilot Knob.

Winter mist rises over Old Hickory Lake at Saundersville Cove. Ice covered trees against a sunrise at Number One access point.

A lonely duck is confused by his reflection on frozen Old Hickory Lake near the Friendship Bridge.

REGARDLESS OF THE SEASON, HENDERSONVILLE IS AN ATTRACTIVE PLACE IN WHICH TO LIVE, PLAY AND WORK. However, the City by the Lake seems to take on a special beauty during the wintertime. Here is a gallery of local scenery to help brighten your spirits on cold days. These images can be downloaded for computer and phone backgrounds from our website. Citylifestyle.com/hendersonville/ 34

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