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the fox family Amateur golf champ, family settle in Hendersonville
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The girl next door Hendersonville’s Swift shows maturity with new album
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table of contents Introduction 5 From the Chamber 6 What is the chamber Foundation
on the cover
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Economic
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11 novita technologies: where the accent is on innovation 13 baylor bone: designing your home
Education 17
union campus a ’destination for education’
18 merrol hyde magnet school wins big by thinking small
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Recreation 28 parks and trails make hendersonville a scenic, active city 32 amateur golf champ steven fox and family settle in hendersonville
Healthcare 33 tri-star: caring for a community 34 swan surgical brings big-city procedures to local patients
Culture 36 diversity in worship 37 arts council increasing accessibility to artists and patrons
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In 2006, country music and pop singer Taylor Swift, whose family resides right here in Hendersonville, hit the scene big with her eponymous debut album, and after many awards and millions of records sold, her new album shows growth and maturity. Swift is the youngest songwriter to be signed to Sony/ATV Music, and her new album “Red”, which debuted in late 2012, sold 1.2 million copies in its first week, making her the only female artist to hold two million-plus opening weeks. Her 2009 album “Fearless” won four Grammy Awards and made Swift the youngest artist to win Album of the Year. Her new album is a step forward, as Swift continues to evolve and mature as an artist, crossing from country to pop and appealing to audiences across age, gender and demographic lines.
If you haven’t been to Sumner Regional Medical Center lately, you should see what we’ve been up to. With state-of-the-art facilities, private patient wellness rooms, a newly accredited Chest Pain Center, newly named Breast Center of Excllence at Imaging for Women at Sumner Station, newly accredited Medical Imaging services and an accredited Cancer Center, we are dedicated to providing the communities we serve the highest quality care available, right here at home. Sumner Regional Medical Center has the services you need when and where you need them. You don’t need to go anywhere else. Learn more at MySumnerMedical.com or connect here: 555 Hartsville Pike - Gallatin, TN 37066 Ph 615.328.8888
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Year Incorporated: 1969 Website: www.hvilletn.org Annual Average Temperature: 59.4 degrees Average Annual Precipitation: 47.3” Mean Length of Freeze-Free Period: 180-210 days *Source- www.mtida.org
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from the chamber Welcome to Hendersonville and the “Portrait of Hendersonville.” We offer an exceptional place to visit with countless things to do, see and enjoy and a beautiful place to live with bountiful opportunities and a quality of life second-to-none. We know the key to a successful community comes from a deep sense of civic pride combined with hard work and resolve of the people who live and work there. There is ample evidence that kind of determination is found in Hendersonville from the forward-thinking business leaders to caring neighbors and people at all levels who take great pride in shaping the city they love. You’ll read about local citizens, all leaders who have committed their faith, principles and gifts into action as an example for others. These stories will reveal the uniqueness of Hendersonville setting it apart as a place to raise a family, work, play and do business. Location is a key to Hendersonville and boasts an attractive city surrounded by lake beauty and rural landscape, centrally located in the mid-state, as well as the eastern half of the United States. Close proximity to three interstates creates easy access to a local regional airport, metro airport and the big-city amenities Nashville offers only 16 miles down the I-65 corridor. Miles of trails and hundreds of acres of parks attract outdoor enthusiasts and sports teams from around the mid state and beyond. A young city of 40+ years, Hendersonville has a clear sense of its own identity, a city coming into its own as it develops into a thriving business center with a rapidly growing base of professionals. Hendersonville has been the choice of business owners across the nation seeking to relocate or start their business in an exceptional environment. It has been the home to many world-renowned entertainers over the years and continues to attract artists and entrepreneurs seeking an ideal lifestyle. Now, with the largest population in Sumner County, Hendersonville’s future growth is being well planned with the dedicated foresight of city leaders. Shopping destinations offer a blend of uniquely exquisite local shops and restaurants along with a substantial mix of nationally-recognized chain shops. Enriched by a variety of cultural amenities and recreational opportunities on water and land, there is much to see and do in Hendersonville. “Portrait of Hendersonville” was designed, photographed, written and produced by local people with an inherent love for this community. We hope you enjoy it!
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Michele Owens Capital Bank Hendersonville Chamber Foundation Chair Brenda S. Payne President and CEO Hendersonville Area Chamber of Commerce
Sumner Academy 33 Sumner Regional Medical Center 5 Swan Surgical 10 Union University 27 Wilson Bank & Trust 9
What is the Chamber Foundation? “It’s All About Education” is the slogan associated with the chamber’s foundation since 1989. Workforce development is a vital part of the Hendersonville Area Chamber of Commerce
For more information about the Chamber Foundation, what is happening and how you can help, visit : http://www. hendersonvillechamber. com/About_the_Chamber/ Chamber_Foundation
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mission and the visionary leadership by those on the board of the Chamber to create a separate arm to address those needs has generated significant results. The growth and scope of the foundation has grown significantly over the past 20-plus years, and the vision continues to blossom. Understanding that a strong economy must have a bedrock foundation in a well-educated and prepared workforce, the mission of the foundation has been to support the quality of instruction and access to education for all in the Hendersonville community. Over the years, the programs have expanded from a few awards annually for a program called School Improvement Awards to thousands of dollars each year given to these classroom projects
to enhance the learning environment in both public and private schools. Support of college scholarships for students at Volunteer State Community College, investment in our new Hendersonville Public Library and grant funding to Union University to initiate its cutting-edge Leadership Academy to train teachers are just a few of the areas in which the Hendersonville Chamber Foundation has left a lasting impression. The best is yet to come and the Foundation is looking at ways to improve its program offerings and expand its outreach. We are grateful for the longstanding leadership of many in the community who have given their time, talent and treasure to make Hendersonville the best place to call home!
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Size
Population
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51,372
miles
Tax Rate
City of Hendersonville--$0.65 per $100 of assessed value Sumner County--$2.02 per $100 of assessed value
Median income Median age
$63,719 38.5 years old Growth rate
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White 88.6% African American 6.3% Hispanic or Latino 3.6 % Asian 1.6% Native American 0.3% Other 1.2% *Data from 2010 U.S. Census
PORTRAIT OF HENDERSONVILLE
Economic By PATRICK HALL MainStreet Media
Hendersonville is an economically-diverse community on the rise and growing significantly in the past decade. An affluent and well-educated population is key to economic growth, as well as a business-friendly local government determined to attract businesses both white and blue collar, mom-and-pop stores and national retail. The city currently has over $1 billion in new developments under construction, adding to an already robust community that mixes retail, corporate headquarters, small businesses and other establishments that pro-
vide everything local residents need within their city limits. As a result of such a diverse economic foundation, the city boasts one of the best unemployment rates in the state and local workers have plenty of job opportunities close to home from the first-time job to the wellestablished career. Those opportunities will only continue to grow as local leadership and economic development drives the city forward. New businesses are arriving at a rapid pace and with them come strong tax revenues and a strong local job market, as well as a high quality of life that only strengthens the Hendersonville
community. The city boasts a strong Education, Health and Social Services industry, making up approximately 20 percent of the local market, with the Retail trade making up 15 percent. Professional, Management and the Arts industries are growing locally, amounting to 12 perecnt of the local job market. As the city continues to grow, Hendersonville’s economy has strengthened, grown resilient and allowed the community to move from a small bedroom community to a strong and unique economy that has made it a top destination for businesses of all shapes and sizes in Middle Tennessee.
By the numbers 18 20
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miles from Nashville International Airport
Labor Force
Employment by industry
42.8% Management, Business, science and arts
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30.6% Sales and office occupations
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Economic
Where the accent is on innovation By COREY CONLEY MainStreet Media
Local business Novita Technologies was founded by long-time Hendersonville resident Mike Incorvaia and partners in 2007, and the automotive electronics supplier has its parts in cars all over the country. You can see their handiwork in the current generation Ford Mustang’s tail light cluster. Unlike competitors, Novita prides itself on keeping design and manufacturing operations in the United States. “We offer a lot of technology, extremely high service and quality, and we do all of that inside the U.S.,” said Incorvaia. Incorvaia credits their success with the fast turnaround time only possible by keeping operations in the country, and the business-friendly climate of Hendersonville. Although Incorvaia first moved his
family to Hendersonville in 1993 for the highly rated school system, recreation opportunities, and quality of life, he quickly found Hendersonville a great place to do business. Local business and government leaders reached out to help him get started.
When asked what he would say to anyone thinking of starting a business in Hendersonville, Incorvaia emphasized the business friendly environment. “I think they would be surprised with how business friendly it is and how much support there is in town. Not just through the city leaders, but the other industries. Whether you’re looking for I.T. Support or Human Resources support, or machine shops or other businesses you need to support you,” he said. He also had high praise for the local populace. “The workforce we’ve been able to recruit here, is excellent,” he said. More than just a workforce, his two partners liked Hendersonville so much they decided to move there as well. Novita Technologies is but one example of businbess diversity in Hendersonville, providing local jobs, goods and services that in many cases are unique products used across the globe.
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Real estate market
shows positives for buyers and sellers By PATRICK HALL MainStreet Media
It’s no secret that Hendersonville is a growing community, with its population and physical size increasing dramatically over the past 10 years and in that time, the number of homes and homeowners has also improved as the market is gaining momentum for buyers and sellers. Ann Buchanan, President of the Sumner County Association of Realtors noted that Hendersonville’s strong growth has contributed to an improving market. While all communities experienced the housing downturn, Hendersonville has bounced back. “Residential development is making a comeback,” Buchanan said, pointing out when houses go on the market, they don’t stay long. Buchanan said the inventory for Hendersonville residential properties is low, with a little less than four months worth of inventory. She said in 2012, the city had around seven months of inventory available. While that means the market is good for sellers, Buchanan also pointed out that low interest rates give buyers a great advantage as well. She said the demand in Hendersonville is high and the community is working to keep up with that demand. “It’s really a win-win for buyers and sellers,” Buchanan said of the local market. “This is a very healthy market.” On average, Buchanan said in December 2012, a home for sale stayed on the market for 77 days, which she noted was down from 88 days in December 2011. Also, the median price of a home sold in Hendersonville in December 2012 amounted to $207,000, which was up from $187,500 in December 2011.
Average Price Median Price Inventory New Listings New Pendings
Residential $213,163 $177,450 1,184 241 184
As 2013 arrived, Buchanan said the real estate market has heated up and homes have sold at market value in as quickly as two weeks. “Demand is up and January has been the busiest I’ve seen in six years,” Buchanan said. “Homes are finding buyers very quickly.” According to the 2010 U.S. Census, 71 percent of Hendersonville residents own a home, with the other 29 percent occupying rental housing units. Buchanan said the rental market in Hendersonville is also strong for anyone looking to move into the community, but not ready to purchase a home. The quality of life and growth of Hendersonville is creating a strong real estate market that continues to improve. As developers move in and begin new home construction to meet the demand, Buchanan said 2013 should be a strong year for home sellers and buyers in Hendersonville.
Condo $180,412 $165,950 55 7 9
Land, Lots & Farm $155,672 $120,125 739 38 11
*Data from sumner association of realtors
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Baylor Bone
Economic
DESIGNING YOUR HOME
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ecognizing a God-given talent for color and design, Hendersonville resident Baylor Anne Bone opened Baylor Bone Interiors in 1983 and this year celebrates 30 years of exciting history within the Hendersonville community. Gail Hancock joined in 1992 and together these two best friends have experienced the appreciation and love of clients in many states and many areas of work, making Baylor Bone Interiors another one of Hendersonville’s many unique small businesses with great expertise. “I think we do a unique job of coupling creativity and efficiency,” said Bone. Believing that design should be an extension of the client’s personality and lifestyle, Baylor Bone Interiors creates an environment that embodies that concept. Noted for their unique sense of color and eclectic array of furnishings and accessories, they excel in creating imaginative surroundings. Bone and Hancock have worked on numerous residences and corporate opportunities in Tennessee, as well as projects in Maryland, Florida, Texas, Arizona, Alabama, North and South Carolina, California, Georgia, New Jersey and Kentucky. “Exceptional customer service is another strength that we emphasize in our work,” Bone said. “We want to make a difference in their lives as well as their homes,” Bone said of the firm’s many clients. Bone noted that learning about what their clients’ tastes are and how they want their homes to function is a wonderful part of the journey for designers. For their designs, Bone said comfort and color are key components of successful rooms and that their goal is for clients to walk into a room and want to stay there. Bone and Hancock’s many projects have included luxury homes, yachts, condos and television studios, restaurants, corporate headquarters, professional offices and
apartment communities. The outstanding work of Baylor Bone Interiors has been recognized by seven ASID Tennessee awards, four Nashville
Parade of Homes awards and Nashville Magazine Interior Designer of the Year. They have also been featured on the national television station HGTV as well as My Celebrity Home. Baylor Bone Interiors’ store and warehouse in Hendersonville is stocked with furniture, accessories, art, mirrors, rugs and lighting ready for immediate delivery. The firm is a prime example of local people taking a strong step toward their dreams and establishing a business that improves both the economy and culture of Hendersonville, while showcasing the city’s unique business community.
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California na tives bring swim school to local community By CODI KIRK MainStreet Media
Situated along Old Hickory Lake, Hendersonville residents are quite familiar with water activities, but small businesses owners Ron and Mary Chlasta have brought their expertise and passion for swimming all the way from California to resettle in Hendersonville. Ron and Mary, owners of the Sea Star Swim School, are transplants to Hendersonville from San Carlos, California where Ron was involved in coaching elite level athletes. Back in the mid 90’s they decided to start a swim school. Looking first at the San Francisco Bay area they soon realized, “the prices were astronomical” and decided to look nationwide. They found a building advertised in an industry magazine and soon Ron was flying to an area he knew nothing about, Tennessee, the South, Hendersonville. The building was in dire need of TLC but through Ron’s eyes, “All I saw was the possibility. Because it was on the water, it was a no-brainer,” he said. With their oldest son in middle school and youngest in first grade they determined the time was perfect for a transition.
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“So that was attractive, also looking at the school district here and seeing the quality of our public schools,” Chlasta realized that Hendersonville is, “a great place to raise a family.” So, began the Sea Star Swim School. “I think we started with two customers when we opened our doors,” Ron recalled. “Now, after fifteen years, we teach 1,500 kids a week in classes,” he said smiling. Sea Star offers an “Intentional Curriculum” with all classes and lesson times personalized to meet individual needs. Classes are designed to improve skill and fitness levels for all ages, from six months to seniors, and to transition each student to the next desired level. The school offers swimming for survival where students, including infants and toddlers, can learn to safely enjoy the water. Children, five and under, can also earn their “I Can Swim in the Deep End” certificates of achievement. From there, students learn competency in fluid mechanics and develop confidence to enjoy swimming on a recreational level. Competitive skills are the end goal with team and individual opportunities presented. “Maybe five years ago, we had the number one girl in the nation, out of Hendersonville High School, in the 100 yard back stroke,” Ron stated. Beech High School students will enjoy their first swim team this year due to Sea Star’s community involvement. Summer Gym and Swim Camps are available as an antidote for the summer time blues. Sea Star Swim School is the leader in the Nashville Community in offering free seminars annually to inform and educate the community on infant/toddler safety around the pool. Ron has been a swimmer all his life and believes everyone should to learn to swim. “Our community is on the water, where we love our water sports,” he pointed out. When asked what he and his family think of Hendersonville he replied, “Initially in the first three years it was a big uphill climb but, you know, when you look back at it there wasn’t a better move.”
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education By PATRICK HALL MainStreet Media
Education is the backbone of any community, where its future leaders are molded and encouraged to make a difference within their hometown and without, and Hendersonville is home to some of the highest-quality schools in the state. With a strong core of public schools and accomplished private institutions, Hendersonville has the foundation needed to build up the next generation of leaders and provide for the needs of children and adults of different economic backgrounds and skill levels. Hendersonville’s school system is anchored by strong public institutions recognized for their academic achievements each year, including some that are in the top five percent in the state. Merrol Hyde Magnet School was recognized last year as being among the top five percent in achievement and growth. Many of the local high schools, elementary schools and middle schools saw improvements on test scores and
proved the quality of local teachers and students through those scores while also adjusting to new state curriculum. In addition to public schools, Hendersonville is home to private institutions offering quality education to local children through high school. Pope John Paul II High School, founded in 2002, Hendersonville Christian Academy, and Sumner Academy provide parents an alternative to the public school system in the Hendersonville area. Also, Hendersonville is in the unique position to offer a top-tier college education with a local campus of Union University, which is primarily located in Jackson, Tennessee. The Hendersonville campus offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. Hendersonville is a tight-knit community and the cornerstone of that community is its education system, providing parents with great opportunities for their children and making Hendersonville a great location to raise a family with the assurance that kids have every opportunity to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.
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UNION CAMPUS MAKES HENDERSONVILLE A
‘‘DESTINATION FOR EDUCATION’
By PATRICK HALL MainStreet Media
Nestled in downtown Hendersonville, the local campus of Union University provides area residents with exemplary educational opportunities when looking to pursue undergraduate and graduate degrees close to home. With its main campus located in Jackson, Tenn., Union University is nationally recognized for academic excellence and a Christcentered curriculum for undergraduate and graduate students. Its Hendersonville campus allows local degree-seekers to step closer toward their career goals through a strong education. “For the first time, Hendersonville is a destination for education and that is a powerful impact on the community,” said Dr. Charles Lea, Executive Director of the Hendersonville campus. Union University-Hendersonville offers undergraduate degrees in Nursing, Divinity, Organizational Leadership and an RN to BSN Program, as well as graduate degrees, including Doctor of Education, Doctor of Nursing Practice and Master degrees in the Education and Nursing fields. In addition to degree-seeking programs, Union University is committed to aiding teachers and administrators from schools in Sumner County through their Leadership Academy. The Academy helps teachers share ideas and improve classroom instruction skills and their ability to lead and shape their students in a constructive manner. “Union and the programs we offer work very well with other educational institutions in the area,” Lea said.
The campus in Hendersonville is growing and its imprint is felt in the community through the highly-skilled and trained graduates that walk out its doors. In Spring 2013, the University welcomed its largest group of advanced Education graduate students. “People can receive their doctorate degree without ever leaving the Hendersonville community,” Lea said of the university’s graduate programs. Union University has been widely recognized for its academic excellence and has consistently been rated in the top-20 schools in the South by U.S. News & World Report. In September 2012, the latest rankings placed Union 14th, the third straight year the university was in the top 15. While Hendersonville is home to a strong education system from elementary to secondary schools, Union University adds a coveted component to the community, a quality post-secondary institution. The school’s local campus brings students from surrounding areas and neighboring counties to Hendersonville, allowing non-residents to see what the community has to offer, many of whom choose to work in the community where they received their education. Union University’s Hendersonville campus goes beyond education when impacting the community and Lea noted they will be expanding and hiring more teachers and staff to create jobs in the area. The Christian university is also dedicated to enhancing the spiritual atmosphere of the Hendersonville community. “We are a Christian university and we believe that helps the spiritual and cultural aspects of our community,” Lea said.
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education
Merrol Hyde magnet wins
big
by thinking small
By COREY CONLEY MainStreet Media
Merrol Hyde Magnet School’s reputation for high achievement is hardly a secret, and a series of recognitions and awards show the school refuses to rest on its laurels. U.S. News & World Report granted MHMS their highest Gold award for the first time for their placement in the top 500 of 22,000 schools based on college readiness. The school also received national recognition by the Department of Education as a Blue Ribbon School and state recognition as a Reward School, and Principal Brad Schreiner was a finalist for Principal of the Year in Tennessee. Schreiner credits small class sizes for much of their success. “The fact that we’re small allows the teachers to individualize instruction to the point that they pick up students where they are [academically].” This is also the first year the school has been
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Sumner County Director of Schools Dr. Del Phillips III, Assistant Principal Betsy Hunter and Principal Brad Schreiner recognized as a National Blue Ribbon school - one of only six in Tennessee. The program began as part of No Child Left Behind legislation and recognizes schools where students either perform at very high levels or made significant gains in achievement. What is most surprising is that MHMS qualified for the Blue Ribbon (and the State Reward School recognition) for both its raw achievement and its year-over-year improvements. Tennessee’s Reward Schools are in the top five percent in either category. Very few schools earn it for both achievement and improvement. “We have high achieving students that are also making gains,” says Schreiner. “We are small enough
that teachers can take even a high performing student and move them forward.” Schreiner says it is a challenge to keep improving student performance when students are already performing well, but challenging those students is required for top scores under recent education reforms. “You can’t just take those high performing students and say ‘they’ll get it, they always do.’” With the new rewards come higher expectations; every school must keep improving results year after year. Schreiner thinks constantly improving professional development for
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Jeff Cundiff and family return to his childhood home By APRIL STILLWELL MainStreet Media
Hendersonville can be ranked as one of the most desirable communities with its myriad of amenities, from land or water recreation, exceptional school systems, job opportunities and a mixture of limitless activities and events for people of all ages. It is a city of growing proportions yet it maintains a close-knit community bond among its residents. It is a community of generations, friendships and traditions. With a strong love for the city by the lake, residents Jeff Cundiff and wife Jessi decided to return to raise their children in his hometown. The couple spent countless hours searching for the perfect location to raise their family. The time soon came where a unique opportunity arose for the Cundiffs, to purchase his childhood home from his parents. “We wanted to raise our family here in a wholesome community. The timing was really good. We were ready to move; mom and dad were moving, so the cards just fell that way,” said Jeff. Upon purchasing the home over a year ago, the Cundiffs remodeled and transformed the home, making it their own. The Cundiffs continue on with the traditions his parents started such as the family dinners, gardening and holiday gatherings. The couple has plans on incorporating new customs to pass on to their children. “It’s like living in the same house but with a new twist. I knew the house for nine years before we bought it. I think it’s cool, the sentimental value of being able to raise our kids in the house he grew up in,” Jessi recalled. Several friends of the Cundiffs have followed suit in purchasing their childhood homes as they, too, pass down the generational motto of strong community and friendship ties. “There are a lot of friendships. When you come back here, you have a network of family and friends that’s been rooted for 30 years now,” Jessi said. “It’s incredible to have that kind of support when raising your family. We’re very fortunate.” Moving to Hendersonville in 1986, Jeff Cundiff fondly recalls 24
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growing up in the city, “Oh it was great. Growing up, we lived on the lake. My friends and I would get together every day and play outside, and I hear my kids doing the same thing today. All of my friends lived within the neighborhood or within a bike ride, and we rode our bikes all over this place. I spent most of my time at the soccer park. We were involved in the initial development. We were out there every weekend, playing sports and getting the fields ready. A lot of our friendships started through sports, the neighborhood and school.” Growing up in Cookeville, Tennessee and attending college in Savan-
nah, Georgia, Jessi explained the people make the Hendersonville community one-of-a-kind. “In the city, you just pass each other but when you come to Hendersonville, people wave and smile at you. They wave and talk as you are walking down the street. There were probably at least half a dozen people down the road that brought us cookies after we moved in, either because they remembered Jeff or knew that we were the Cundiffs’ children and grandchildren. We have multiple babysitters in the neighborhood. It’s nice to know that their families are a couple houses down,” she said. Jeff remembers the developing Hendersonville, “Every time I came home from college, there’d be a new building up and new roads. Growing up, the bypass wasn’t even there. When we wanted to go out to eat, we would have to drive to Rivergate or Nashville, but now it is all here. It has changed a lot, but it still has that small town feel. They’re expanding the greenways every year. That’s one thing we didn’t have growing up; I’m excited that’s here now. There are more opportunities for multimobile exercise and transportation for getting around town. It has grown and retained its character as the city by the lake.” Sports have been an integral part of the Hendersonville community. It has a solid foundation and support system for the athletics with the array of parks. With the growth of Sumner County, the need for schools increased over the years, which has rallied friendly high school football rivalries. “With the high school football games, the stadiums are packed,” Jeff said. “When I was growing up here, we just had Hendersonville High School and Beech and a couple other private schools. Now, there’s Beech, Station Camp, Hendersonville High School, Pope John Paul…it gets people going, excited.” The holidays engage festive spirits in the community from decorated Christmas displays, Fourth of July celebrations to trickor-treat bonanzas. “Halloween, that’s huge here. It has been since Jeff was little,” said the Cundiffs. “It gets crazy here. People drop their kids off. We probably had 300-400 kids this year. Basically, everyone just sits outside. They will start fires in their fire pits and hand candy out. We’ve been here for two Halloweens, and Jeff ’s mom’s students will come by and ask if Ms. Cundiff is here. She still comes over and helps hand out candy so she can see some of her students. It is an extremely family oriented area. It’s safe, and kids can run around.” Hendersonville’s hospitability is limitless from the old to the new. It continues to grow in culture and diversity while maintaining its
integrity of acceptance. Throughout the city, residents can be seen valuing each other and their friendships over the decades. “If I were to describe the city, I feel it provides a lot of opportunity and diversity. You can shop here. You can eat here. You can play here without leaving the town. It has the small hometown, genuine feel to it, yet it has the amenities and activities a large city can provide. Growing up, it took us an hour to get to Nashville, now it takes 20 minutes. It’s very convenient,” Jessi said.
Hendersonville’s development has increased in great accessibility to a number of things from healthcare, churches, center for the arts, country club, historic sites, music venues, restaurants, childcare, holiday events and numerous activities for families, singles or retired individuals. It sets the bar high in the standard of community or rural living, school systems, affordability, safety and to the most picturesque asset a community could have, 26 miles of shoreline.
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PORTRAIT OF HENDERSONVILLE
RECREATION By PATRICK HALL MainStreet Media
As a city with many miles of lake-frontage and miles of scenic greenway trails, Hendersonville has long been a place for fantastic leisure activities and the city works hard to provide great opportunities to residents seeking an active lifestyle for themselves and their children. For youth, school sports are a great way to stay active and local public and private schools provide many unique activities. From the usual sports of basketball, softball and football to hockey, lacrosse, bowling, archery and more, Hendersonville schools have something for every student looking to participate in a sport. Outside of school of course, the city has many recreational leagues and club sports ranging from soccer, basketball, softball to kickball, inline hockey and volleyball. Residents of Hendersonville and the surrounding area can take advantage of year-round activities for all ages. During the spring and summer, Old Hickory Lake provides amaz-
ing fun for residents of Hendersonville. With 26 miles of lakeshore, Hendersonville is a community that loves to have fun on the water and Old Hickory Lake is a major draw for those living in Hendersonville and residents from other areas of Sumner County. The city also maintains miles of beautiful greenway trails and is continuing to expand those trails for residents looking for a leisurely stroll, a long-distance daily run or a bike ride and more through the city. The trails run through town, along the lake and local parks, providing a perfect place to walk, run or bike in the community. Hendersonville also offers four local parks with athletics fields, picnic areas and playgrounds for a good range of outdoor activities from participating in local athletics to having a picnic or unwinding at the park on a Saturday afternoon with the family. The City of Hendersonville and its residents have always enjoyed the outdoors and the scenic lakefront that makes the city a beautiful place to live. Residents and local officials have made recreation a top priority in maintaining a fantastic quality of life in Hendersonville.
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RECREATION
Local schools offer wide variety of sports
By CORBY YARBROUGH MainStreet Media
Whether it is sanctioned by the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) or club level, there is no shortage of sports offered in Hendersonville when children reach high school age. Hendersonville has four high schools currently playing most of its sports as members of the TSSAA — the state’s sanctioning high school body — and starting next school year, Hendersonville Christian Academy will join the TSSAA. At Sumner County Schools, Beech, Hendersonville and Merrol Hyde, and private schools, Pope John Paul II and
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Hendersonville Christian Academy, there are multiple teams fielded in the fall, winter and spring. TSSAA sports offered at the Sumner County Schools, which play at the Division I level for public schools, include, for both boys and girls, basketball, bowling, cross country, golf, soccer, tennis, and track and field. Other TSSAA sports include baseball, football, volleyball and wrestling. Cheerleading and dance are also TSSAA-sanctioned sports and offered by all five of the area high schools. Merrol Hyde, a Sumner County magnet school, does not field football, baseball or softball teams. However, its
students are allowed to co-op with Station Camp High School in Gallatin, where they can try out for the Bison teams if they want to participate in these sports at the high school level. JPII plays in Division II-AA, the highest level for private schools in the TSSAA, and offers the same TSSAA sports as Beech, Hendersonville and Merrol Hyde. HCA will enter the TSSAA as members of Division II-A and plans to offer softball, baseball, girls volleyball and boys and girls basketball. The Crusaders also play eightman football and will still offer that format for the foreseeable future. There are also club sports offered by the five high schools, sports that carry the school’s name but are not sanctioned by the TSSAA.
Hendersonville and JPII sports offer swimming and hockey. Merrol Hyde’s students interested in swimming can co-op with Station Camp. Beech and Station Camp, like many schools across the state, have combined to form a hockey team with players from both schools. Merrol Hyde also offers archery, cycling and walking teams under the school name. JPII and Hendersonville also offer club lacrosse teams for both boys and girls that carry the school name. JPII also offers Royal Poms, a high-kick precision drill and pom-pom team that incorporates various dance moves into routines for the purpose of entertaining audiences during home athletics events, area parades and tournaments.
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RECREATION
Parks and trails
make Hendersonville a scenic, active community By PATRICK HALL MainStreet Media
Quality of life is important to every community and Hendersonville’s Parks and Recreation Department is dedicated to providing the highest standard of activities and recreational opportunities for local residents with many parks and miles of greenways and sports. With four local parks, Hendersonville has plenty of space for activities, ranging from cookouts to parties or pick-up football games and organized sports. The Parks Department sponsors many sports and other organizations use sports fields located in the city’s parks. “The city and citizens demanded recreational facilities and 25 to 30 years ago our system was kind of small,” said Parks and Recreation Director Dave LeMarbre, who has worked for the department since 1979. Over the years, the demand for more sports activities has seen the department expand its offerings. What started as the core sports of baseball and softball and basketball, grew with the additions of kickball, soccer, inline hockey and more. “We didn’t want to be average,” LeMarbre said. “We set the bar high and we set our sights ahead every year.” The Recreation and Parks Department partners with organizations such as the Hendersonville Soccer Club and Hendersonville Inline Hockey Association to provide athletics fields and facilities for local kids to fulfill their love of sports. The department is also dedicated to providing children in the area with fun activities year round, from Kids Club, offered to children with disabilities, to Summer Funtastiks for all kids from ages 30 Portrait of Hendersonville
5 to 12 years old, and a variety of holiday-themed events on Easter, Christmas and Halloween. The department spent 2012 improving many of its facilities, including baseball, softball and soccer fields, and adding new restrooms and playgrounds. One of the most notable and picturesque projects that was completed in 2012 was the Island at Memorial Park, offering a beautiful space for picnics. LeMarbre said families and individuals looking to move into Hendersonville from out-of-state or from other communities in Tennessee really look to the local parks and recreation facilities as a key deciding factor. He said the quality of Hendersonville’s parks has brought a lot of families here over the years. In addition to the parks, Hendersonville residents enjoy the scenic routes along the city’s greenway trails. Many residents run, walk, bike or simply stroll down the 6.3 miles of greenways, stretching through several parks and to some city landmarks. The trails run along Old Hickory Lake, around Hendersonville High School and even to the Hendersonville Public Library, connecting many locations in the city where residents congregate, study and relax. “You can go to Hendersonville High School, the greenway starts there and we tried to connect those trails to those places,” LeMarbre said. The greenways provide Hendersonville residents with a chance to safely walk or run, stay in shape or just take in the scenic beauty of their city. The City and Parks and Recreation Department are also working to expand the trail system to reach more areas of the city. The value of the greenway system is seen in the great quality of life in Hendersonville.
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the fox family
amateur golf champ, family settle in hendersonville
By PATRICK HALL MainStreet Media For seven and a half years, the Fox family has called Hendersonville their home, and after moving from one big city to another, they found a place they enjoyed above all others and a place where the people make all the difference. Alan Fox and his wife Maureen grew up in New York City, amid the hustle and bustle of the big city. But, after moving to Tampa, Florida, and living there for many years, a move was in store when work came calling in Tennessee. Alan’s job with Delek U.S. Holdings, an oil and gas company that owns Mapco filling stations, had his family looking for homes in Middle Tennessee. Hendersonville was always on the short-list, Alan said, but pointed out it easily won over he and his family.
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“We were looking at places in Brentwood, Franklin and that area, and Hendersonville. Those were the places we were told would be good places to live,” Fox said. The Fox family packed up their belongings and arrived in Hendersonville two weeks before school started. Daughter Ashley and son Steven started school that year at Hendersonville High School, and their youngest daughter Kristen, currently attends Station Camp High School. All three of the Fox’s children built relationships and found countless friends in the warm and welcoming community. Alan said the entire family quickly found Hendersonville to be an open and friendly city. “Our children really enjoy it here, they have a lot of friends and the people we met at Hendersonville High School in that first year have been terrific,” Alan said. For the Fox family, Hendersonville had everything they could want or need and since moving, they have enjoyed the city and view its growth as a positive step forward. But what attracted them to the city by the lake? “There is enough to do in Hendersonville and we loved the atmosphere,” Alan explained. “We enjoy going to the movies and to dinner, it’s just a great town.” The city’s size was neither too small nor too large for the Fox family. Coming from New York City and Tampa, Alan said they were not looking to move into another big city and looked outside Nashville for the ideal location. At the time of their move, Hendersonville was a slightly smaller community, but Fox could tell big things were on the horizon. Although the growth is continuing, he said that only adds value to the community.
“Even in the seven and a half years we’ve been here, the city has really grown. It is a good sign for the community,” Alan said. He noted the city is committed to providing the best quality of life for its residents and succeeds in bringing businesses, entertainment and recreational activities for residents of all ages. From the young to old, Alan said Hendersonville has plenty to do without the burden of being a big city. But at the same time, the ideal location and proximity to downtown Nashville was another reason the family chose to locate in Hendersonville. Alan said they enjoy visiting downtown restaurants and other cultural sites in the city. “We are big Predators fans,” Alan said, referring to Nashville’s professional ice hockey team of the National Hockey League. “We go to a lot of games and we also like to attend some Titans games,” he continued, referring to Nashville’s professional football team of the National Football League. But closer to home, the many parks and sports fields gave the Fox children a chance to shine on the field, and the golf course. Steven Fox grew up playing golf and starred on the Hendersonville High School golf team, creating a name for himself and lasting relationships along the way. While attending the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga, Steven competed in and won the 2012 United States Golf Association Amateur Championship. Alan Fox noted while Steven was in school, the family developed great relationships with the coaches and parents of other players on the Hendersonville High golf team. Those relationships continue to this day and Alan said from the moment they arrived, the city and its people have been friendly and welcoming. “My daughter plays soccer at Drake’s Creek Park, Steven has a lot of friends here and it’s a great place to live and raise a family,” Alan said. The family has been able to meet other residents through the city’s strong recreational opportunities and local schools. Alan noted in other communities, those opportunities aren’t always available. Hendersonville is a fantastic community to live, work and play and the people who call it home make all the difference in the world. From creating lasting relationships, to improving his son’s golf game or teaching Kristen to drive, Alan said Hendersonville is truly the best place to call home.
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Tri-Star:
healthcare
Caring for a community By BECKY ANDREWS MainStreet Media
It started with a simple philosophy… to bring state of the art, cost effective care to the residents of Hendersonville without sacrificing quality. It’s that philosophy that has made TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center one of the most trusted names in healthcare in the Southeast. TriStar Hendersonville Director of Marketing and Public Relations, Shawna Zody explains, “Last year we were also among the Joint Commissions Top Performers on Key Quality Measures (tm). Only about 18 percent of hospitals in the country are recognized this way. We were noticed for four key metrics: AMI (acute myocardial infarction, or heart attack), Heart Failure, Pneumonia and SCIP (surgical care).” For more than three decades TriStar’s 148-bed medical facility has provided comprehensive medical and surgical programs to Hendersonville residents and continues to grow right along with the city. TriStar Hendersonville is the first Accredited Chest Pain Center in Sumner County, increasing the likelihood of survival in a cardiac emergency by 37 percent. An affiliate of TriStar Health System, TriStar Hendersonville
provides access to the most comprehensive healthcare network in the region. In just one year the Critical Care Unit has doubled in bed space in order to care for the sickest patients enabling them to remain close to home and families while convalescing. To manage Hendersonville’s unprecedented growth TriStar HMC has big plans for 2013. “In December we announced the re-opening of an emergency room in Portland, to be named TriStar ER Portland. Construction on that project will begin very soon and we are committed to having that ER opened this year.” Zody continues, “We’ve purchased more than 40 acres adjacent to the hospital. There aren’t specific plans for that land yet but we plan to start preparing the land for future development this spring. We’re simply running out of room, and at the rate of growth both of our hospital and our community, we need more space to serve Sumner County. Hopefully 2013 will see us have a firm plan for this property.” With more than 30 medical specialties, TriStar HMC has more than 200 physicians on staff, offering specialized medical care close to home. For residents of Hendersonville, great care is closer than ever.
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providing quality care
50 years
Sumner Regional Medical Center (SRMC) has been providing quality healthcare to Sumner County and the surrounding areas for more than 50 years. Since opening in 1959 as Sumner County Memorial Hospital, SRMC has grown from a facility with just 50 employees and seven physicians to a comprehensive healthcare leader in the community with over 900 employees and more than 250 physicians. Since 2010, SRMC has served as the flagship hospital of the healthcare entity, HighPoint Health System, which is a part of LifePoint HospitalsÂŽ. Today, SRMC operates as a 155-bed healthcare facility and provides quality care in numerous areas including can-
cer treatment, cardiac care, same-day surgery, orthopaedics, home care, hospice services, pediatric care, behavioral health and women’s health and rehabilitation services. The facility celebrated the opening of a new patient tower on its campus in 2008, featuring 70 all-new private patient wellness rooms, new surgery suites, an all-new emergency department, new PACU, new labor and delivery suites and a new nursery. Sumner Regional is also home to a dedicated and experienced group of physicians making up the hospital’s diverse medical staff. SRMC’s medical staff is made up of physicians with subspecialty training in more than 31 different areas of medicine, including
cardiology, gastroenterology, medical and radiation oncology, neurology, orthopaedics, and vascular surgery, among others. In 2012, it received accreditation from the American College of Radiology for its diagnostic imaging services at the main hospital campus, as well as at the Diagnostic Center at Sumner Station.
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In 2011, the hospital became an Accredited Chest Pain Center, a designation awarded by the American Society of Chest Pain Centers, and was voted one of the Top 20 Most Beautiful Hospitals in the nation. The hospital is also very involved in the Sumner County community, providing ongoing support to various non-profits in the county. In 2011, the hospital’s staff gave more than $13,000 in individual cash donations to various nonprofit agencies throughout Sumner County. SRMC is fully accredited by The Joint Commission and is governed by a local board of directors. The hospital is also one of the largest non-government employers in Sumner County.
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procedures to local patients
By PATRICK HALL MainStreet Media
After moving to town several years ago, Dr. Chad Swan brought big-city surgeries to Hendersonville, advancing the local healthcare options by offering procedures normally only found in Nashville, closer to home. Dr. Swan is board certified in general, vascular and thoracic surgery and the level of skill found at Swan Surgical are hard to find outside of major metropolitan areas. Swan Surgical provides local patients with minimally-invasive procedures in-office, allowing patients and
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their families to stay close to home. Swan specializes in the treatment of varicose veins, with a procedure known as VNUS Closure, patients in the advanced stages of AAA, PAD and stroke. “With the potential life-saving benefits of early detection and the ease with which we can screen for such diseases as AAA, stroke and PAD right in our offices, anyone with even the slightest risk of developing these conditions should come on in and see us,” Swan said. Swan graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine and completed his
residency at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Houston, Texas. Upon moving to Sumner County, Swan established his practice to meet the needs of local patients and provide better healthcare to the Hendersonville community. While some procedures are available in-office, Swan maintains staff privileges at Hendersonville Medical Center and performs more complex operations using that hospital’s state-of-the-art facilities. Swan believes in giving back and serving the local community and found Hendersonville as a great place to call home. He and his family attend local high school athletics events and he even gives lectures at local schools on healthy habits. “My wife and I have felt right at home because of the friendliness of the people here,” Swan said. Swan said the best feature of practicing in Hendersonville is the community around him and the people he sees on a daily basis. Providing essential procedures to local patients and allowing them to avoid driving into Nashville for quality healthcare services is a major goal for Swan Surgical. Swan Surgical is one of many practices in Hendersonville that focus on providing the best healthcare to the people who call Hendersonville home. The city and the doctors and nurses dedicated to helping others makes Hendersonville a strong community equipped and ready to meet the needs of friends and neighbors.
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culture By PATRICK HALL MainStreet Media
People from all walks of life call Hendersonville home and the city has a strong cultural heart. From the community’s many places of worship to artists, and the history of the city and its people, culture is an important component of what makes Hendersonville a unique place. Hendersonville has a long and storied history, dating back to the area’s settlement in the 18th century. The city boasts historic homes and buildings including the Rock Castle home, built by Daniel Smith, the city’s first settler and Monthaven home. Both are on the National Register of Historic Places and are living representations of Hendersonville’s history. From art shows and exhibits to workshops and acting clubs, local artistic organizations work to make Hendersonville a center for the
arts in the Nashville area. In addition, Hendersonville is home to churches and houses of worship of many denominations, ranging from the very old to very new and contemporary. The community boasts churches with congregations dating back over two hundred years to new churches with growing congregations making a name for themselves in the community. Church life and their work in the community is a strong pillar in the Hendersonville community. The history, the arts and spiritual opportunities in Hendersonville combine in a complementary mix of people and beliefs to give the community a welcoming and unique feel with a great quality of life.
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Diversityin worship By CODI KIRK MainStreet Media
Hendersonville is home to a diversity of churches dating as far back as 1798 which is when the oldest church of Hendersonville, Beech Cumberland Presbyterian Church, was formed. This wonderful historic church is nestled in the community of Shackle Island, maintaining its historical status while in one of the fastest growing areas in the state. The city has a wide variety of churches from Anglican to Seventh Day Adventist, including Nazarene and all denominations in between with the Baptist affiliations outnumbering them all. Hendersonville also has non-denominational and interdenominational ministries to choose from.
tion in Hendersonville with over 3,000 people attending Small Group classes each week and over 6,000 in weekend worship services. Since October 1997, Pastor David Landrith has served as the Senior Pastor at Long Hollow. The oldest among Hendersonville Churches is Beech Cumberland Presbyterian Church which was formed in 1798. The first pastor of the Beech Church, William McGee, was sent west from North Carolina as a missionary in the wilderness of Tennessee. He also served as pastor of Shiloh Presbyterian Church north of Gallatin. First Presbyterian Church Pastor Michael Davis said their church’s construction was completed in October 1869 along with the quick addition of the adjacent cemetery. Many of the founders, Church
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There are over 60 churches to choose from in Hendersonville, and the Redeemer Church is one of the newest, launched in September 2010, its congregation meets in the Sumner County Family YMCA school gyms or in historical buildings. The Community Pastor’s Association of Hendersonville is a community organization of faith that joins with other Christians through community worship opportunities to erase the lines between denominations in a spirit of unity. The organization provides a church directory, a one-stop resource, listing of all available denominations in the city of Hendersonville. Long Hollow Baptist Church is thought to be the largest congrega40 Portrait of Hendersonville
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family, and Confederate veterans are buried in the cemetery. The Church at Indian Lakes Pastored by Aaron Allison, a nondenominational church, provides a relaxed atmosphere with contemporary worship, weekly communion and Bible-based teaching. In September 1996 New Community Church started at Beech High School in Hendersonville. After seven years of worship at the high school, New Community moved into its current location. Eventually, the church became known as The Hope Center. Hendersonville is also home to Catholic ministries such as Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, which offers Spanish ministries along with youth and adult ministries.
Arts council increasing accessibility to artists and patrons By PATRICK HALL MainStreet Media Located in historic Monthaven, the Hendersonville Arts Council is striving to make Hendersonville a center for the arts in the Nashville area, offering opportunities for local artisans to showcase their talents year round. Founded in 1975, the council has been dedicated to the cultural development of Hendersonville and has been located in the historic home since 1997. The Council is a non-profit organization looking to intertwine the arts with the everyday lives of Hendersonville residents. “We’ve recently undergone some big changes and we’re hoping to expand our impact on the area,” said Executive Director Alexander Brindley. The Council has looked to promote the up-and-coming artists that call Hendersonville home; the longtime artist who draws or paints in the privacy of their home; the photographer sharing photos with friends and family or the sculptor, all who may have trouble showcasing their skills without the Council’s unique exhibits. The Council holds exhibits of all art styles each month and concerts during the summer for the musical artists in the area. Artists have the opportunity to discuss their work with local residents admiring and appreciating the accomplishments of their friends and neighbors. “We want to be the center of art for Hendersonville and the surrounding area,” Brindley said of the Council, noting they are a unique organization in the area that is dedicated to increasing the exposure of the artistic community to the greater Hendersonville area. Children and adults can take part in the many workshops and classes offered by the Council, including a unique Film School, which was offered in 2012, for the first time to kids, giving them the opportunity to learn the entire filmmaking process from professional filmmakers. “We have the beautiful historic home and a great artistic curriculum for adults and kids,” Brindley said. Brindley noted that having the Arts Council being such an active part in the community really goes a long way in creating a unique and inviting atmosphere in Hendersonville. “It really adds value to the quality of life to the area and it’s just invaluable what the arts can offer to people,” Brindley said. “The arts are the best way to advance the quality of life in a community.” Like the artists who proudly display their work with the Arts Council, life in Hendersonville is of the highest quality.
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