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Happy Father's Day!

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OK, GENTLEMEN. You’ve waited patiently for your turn. Last month, we brought you our Ladies issue—it is ladies first, after all. This month, we present our Gents issue, celebrating all things masculine.

Of course, there’s Father’s Day on June 16, but there are so many more reasons why it’s great to be a guy this month. With the summer season underway, the long, sunny days will be filled with backyard cookouts, baseball games, camping trips, fishing excursions and so much more.

This month, we bring you several features that introduce you to local men who are making a difference in our community. First, we tell you about four Hendersonville guys who are going above and beyond to make the City by the Lake a better place to live.

Next, we visit two local businesses who have been making Hendersonville proud for many years. The first one has helped build our city, and the second one has helped it to sparkle and shine.

CORPORATE TEAM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt CHIEF SALES OFFICER Matthew Perry

Finally, we take a look at a few trendy haircuts that will keep you looking sharp throughout the summer.

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DeLand Shore ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson

So, fellas, let’s get started. Crack open a cold one of your choice because this month is all about you!

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INSIDE THE ISSUE JUNE 2019

FEATURES 16 Trendy Cuts for Men The Styles You Want and How to Get Them

18 Hendersonville Men Making a Difference Securing the Future by Sharing Lessons from the Past

24 Olympian Construction Company Raises the Bar Local Builders, World-Class Standards

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30 A Longtime Hendersonville Jewel Shines Anew David McKenzie Jewelers’ Remodeled Hendersonville Location Sparkles

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DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Trend Setter

24 Locally Owned 30 Open House 33 Realty Report 34 Lifestyle Calendar

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GOOD TIMES 1.

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Smile Construction Ribbon Cutting The Hendersonville Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Smile Construction Orthodontics at its new location at 118 Maple Row Blvd. March 28.

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1. Hendersonville Area Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Kathleen Hawkins and Mayor Jamie Clary welcome Dr. Clay Fulks and his team to Hendersonville. | 2. The orthodontics team of Smile Construction is enjoying the celebration. | 3. Dr. Clay Fulks and his family pose in front of his new office. | 4. Smile Construction Orthodontics holds its ribbon cutting. | 5. Attendees celebrate after the ribbon cutting. | 6. The Smile Construction team is ready to serve Hendersonville.

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Loven Dermatology Ribbon Cutting The Hendersonville Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Loven Dermatology at its new location at 190D Saundersville Road #2005 April 5.

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1. Members of the Loven Dermatology team greet visitors. | 2. Dr. Keith Loven and his wife, Leslie, are all smiles during the grand opening of his new office. | 3. Loven team members greet Hendersonville Alderman Jim Waters. | 4. Hendersonville Mayor Jamie Clary addresses the crowd. | 5. Loven Dermatology holds its ribbon cutting ceremony. | 6. Dr. Keith Loven chats with Kathleen Hawkins.

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GOOD TIMES 1.

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Wonderland Egg Hunt The seventh Wonderland egg hunt festival was held at Rock Castle April 6. The annual event featured egg hunts, arts and crafts, games, inflatable bounce houses, face painting

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and photo opportunities with Wonderland characters.

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1. Thousands of children and their parents attended the Wonderland egg hunt. | 2. The Wonderland egg hunt was a hit with the kids. | 3. Children dressed up as Wonderland characters for the egg hunt. | 4. The Mad Hatter hosted a tea party for young children. | 5. The Queen of Hearts chats with a young tea party attendee. | 6. The Mad Hatter gives an etiquette lesson.

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Kona Ice of Madison Ribbon Cutting The Hendersonville Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Kona

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Ice of Madison at Memorial Park April 15.

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1. Jamesa Hill shows Gary Pigg a menu of her Kona Ice products. | 2. Hendersonville Area Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Kathleen Hawkins addresses the crowd. | 3. Hendersonville Area Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Kathleen Hawkins welcomes Kona Ice to Hendersonville. | 4.

Jamesa Hill addresses the crowd. | 5. Jamesa Hill and her family greet the ribbon cutting visitors. | 6. Kona Ice of Madison holds its ribbon cutting.

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GOOD TIMES 1.

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The NFL Draft Comes to Nashville Nashville hosted the 2019 National Football League Draft and Fan Experience April 25–27.

More than 600,000 visitors from around the country attended the event.

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1. A Ravens fan poses with the Baltimore mascot and cheerleaders. | 2. The mammoth draft stage backed up to Riverfront Park. | 3. Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge was one of the hot spots during the draft. | 4. Large televisions were spread around lower Broadway to help fans enjoy the draft. | 5. The NFL Draft stage was one of the many scenes that showcased Nashville. | 6. A local entertainer has fun with draft attendees.

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Hendersonville Chamber Holds Annual Golf Tournament The Hendersonville Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual Golf Tournament at Bluegrass Yacht & Country Club April 29.

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1. David Brown and Dave LeMarbre get ready to start their scramble. | 2. Sumner County Tourism director Barry Young prepares to start his golf round. | 3. Lynn Bowles poses with Kendell Sinks, Kori Langford and Lee Beasley. | 4. Kori Langford tees off during the golf tournament. | 5. Jeff and Kathleen Hawkins are having a great time at the tournament. | 6. Bluegrass Yacht & Country Club’s Megan Dame is ready to serve up refreshments to thirsty golfers.

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AROUND TOWN others. SkillsUSA is an organization that provides educational events, competitions and programs that support technical and career education across America. The competition also connected students with businesses that need skilled workers.

“Several of our students made contacts that could lead to careers upon graduation,” said Vol State Mechatronics faculty member Tim Dean.

GET AHEAD IN COLLEGE WITH VOL STATE SUMMER CLASSES Summer classes at Volunteer State Community College are a way for students to get ahead in their college career. University students home for the

WALK ACROSS SUMNER

State to meet university requirements. Current Vol

The eighth annual Walk Across Sumner cel-

State students can take classes to speed up their

ebration was held at the Gallatin Civic Center

path to graduation. New students can even start

April 6. Sponsored by the Sumner County Health

a college career with summer classes. They come

Committee, the event was a fundraiser for local ele-

in three different versions, designed to fit around

mentary school physical education programs. Along

family holidays and other summer events. For more

with raising money, the event also served to pro-

information, visit VolState.edu.

mote health and wellness information to area students and their families. This year’s event included a Super Hero 5K race and a 1-mile fun run in which participants dressed as comic book characters.

VOL STATE STUDENTS WIN IN STATEWIDE JOB SKILLS COMPETITION

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summer can take general education courses at Vol

GALLATIN SQUARE FEST AND CLASSIC CAR SHOW The 18th annual Main Street Festival and Classic Car Show was held in downtown Gallatin on Saturday, April 27. Thousands of visitors were treated to a wide variety of activities,

Volunteer State Community College students

including arts and crafts, merchandise booths and

had an opportunity recently to show off some of

musical entertainment on two separate stages.

their skills at the statewide SkillsUSA competition

The event also featured a large concession area

in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Local students scored

with numerous vendors offering a diverse selec-

top honors in four categories and placed in several

tion of food and refreshments.

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TREND SETTER

TRENDY CUTS

for men

THE STYLES YOU WANT + HOW TO GET THEM

The FADE There are many different types of fades, but ultimately a fade haircut is one that tapers in length the further down you go on the back and sides, meaning it isn’t trimmed to just one standard length all around. The level of fade (low, mid or high) depends on what point the shortest part of the hair begins to fade into a longer length.

ASK FOR Taper fade, low fade, mid fade, high fade or skin fade

The man bun This popular style is good for many types of hair as long as you have a lot of it. You’ll need length in the front, back and sides generally long enough to at least brush your shoulders.

KEEP IT CLEAN Be sure to keep your sideburns and neckline trimmed even as your hair grows out.

The quiff Closely related to the pompadour, the quiff haircut requires longer hair in the front and shorter hair in the back. The longer hair in the front is brushed upward and back from the forehead and away from the face. This look can be sleek and shiny for a classic look or texturized and matte for a modern take.

ASK FOR Short sides and a long textured top. Be sure enough hair is left on top to brush back instead of standing straight up.

For styling tips and products great for these styles, visit Birchbox.com.

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Hendersonville Men

SECURING THE FUTURE BY SHARING LESSONS FROM THE PAST

Making a Difference

ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY RICK MURRAY

S c o t t C o u c h News Anchor, WZTV-TV Fox 17 Nashville Scott Couch has one of the most recognizable faces in Middle Tennessee. As a local television news anchor and reporter, he has been a daily on-air presence for Nashville area viewers for more than 30 years.

Scott began his career in radio shortly after graduating from Western Kentucky University. Although he started out in radio, he soon realized that television was his true calling.

“I was fortunate to be able to break into the Nashville television market as a reporter for News Channel 5,” he says. “My experience as a field reporter helped me hone the on-the-air and behind-the-scenes skills necessary to succeed in television journalism.”

In 2007, Scott joined Fox 17’s news department.

Since that time, he has served in a variety of roles, including reporter, anchor and co-host of the station’s weekly Nashville in Focus political talk show.

Throughout his career, Scott has achieved considerable industry acclaim. He has accumulated numerous professional honors, including four Emmys and more than a dozen Associated Press awards.

Despite his busy schedule, Scott is active in the community, where he often serves as master of ceremonies for local civic events. He is involved with several nonprofit organizations, including the Salvus Center, Holiday Fest and the Sumner County Humane Association. He also serves as the president of his neighborhood homeowners’ association.

In his free time, Scott enjoys spending time with his wife, Dana, attending sporting events, listening to music and reading novels.

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“I was blessed to begin my career surrounded by experienced, talented journalists. I learned a great deal from them, and I grew to admire their dedication and integrity. I set a personal goal to emulate them and to have my word and my work respected just like those who came before me.”

Mickey Miller always knew he wanted a life of public service. By his high school graduation, he was determined to serve his country and his community however he could.

After college, he first considered joining the armed services. However, due to post-Vietnam military staffing uncertainty, he opted to pursue a career in law enforcement instead.

“Going into law enforcement was an easy choice for me,” Mickey says. “My dad was in the police business, as well as two of my uncles.”

Mickey began his career with the Metro

M i c k e y M i l l e r Chief of Police, Hendersonville Police Department

Nashville Police Department as a patrol officer.

Over the years, he worked his way up through a

variety

of

departmental

assignments

before finally achieving the rank of assistant chief before his retirement from Metro on Oct. 18, 2010. His tenure as chief of police in Hendersonville began the very next day.

Along with his law enforcement duties,

“The Hendersonville Police Department is here to protect the innocent people of our city from criminals who want to prey upon them. I am not going to let that happen on my watch.”

Mickey is an active member of the Tennessee State Guard and the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary.

He is also very involved in community outreach, spending a considerable amount of his time reaching out to various neighborhood groups.

“Soon after I arrived in Hendersonville, I appointed a community coordinator to assist me in working with community associations,” Mickey says. “We help our neighbors deal with police issues, and we help facilitate their needs with other city and utility departments.”

During his limited downtime, Mickey enjoys riding his motorcycle and watching television news programs.

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HENDERSONVILLE MEN

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S t e v e B o t t s President – Insurance and Risk Management, Heritage Financial Group

Communication and compromise are the heart and soul of Steve Botts.

Since 1982, the local businessman and community leader has used his communications skills to forge consensuses that have helped Hendersonville and Sumner County grow and prosper.

“These days, many people consider the words ‘consensus’ and ‘compromise’ to be vulgar terms,” Steve says. “They are not. Reaching a common ground, while difficult to find, is where worthy accomplishments are usually born.”

Steve has embodied these principles in his locally based insurance and financial planning business, Heritage Financial Group. He understands that the best solutions for his business and individual customers involve achieving a compromise among wants, needs and resources.

Over the years, Steve has also employed his communications abilities to help improve Hendersonville and Sumner County through his service on the county commission. During his nearly quarter-century tenure, Steve was able to help drive significant progress in the county.

He is particularly proud of the improvements made in the county’s schools and emergency management services.

“During my term of service, we were able to implement a lot of new construction and upgrade projects for our county schools,” Steve says. “In the Hendersonville area alone, we built the new Hendersonville High School, the Station Camp complex and Jack Anderson Elementary School.”

Despite a busy work schedule, Steve is very involved in community and civic affairs. Currently, Steve serves as the board chair of the Hendersonville Area Chamber of Commerce and as a board member of the Salvus Center, Inc. During his rare downtime, Steve enjoys watching movies, attending plays and listening to live music.

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“Know that you will make mistakes and have failure points along the way. Keep your head up, forgive yourself fast and keep moving forward. Seek progress, not perfection.”

“Never give up on your dreams, and trust in God. Persistence and perseverance will get you through tough times.”

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A l i

M o h a m m a d

Physician, Comprehensive Arthritis Care Dr.

hospitals in Texas and New York before

physician, I find helping improve the lives

Mohammad Ali was destined to become

Hendersonville

rheumatologist

moving to Tennessee in 2006. In 2018,

of my patients to be extremely gratifying.”

a physician. Given that his mother is a

Dr. Ali opened his new Comprehensive

Although his patient load keeps him

doctor, Dr. Ali knew at an early age that

Arthritis Care office in Hendersonville,

busy, Dr. Ali still finds time to be active

he wanted to follow in her footsteps.

where he specializes in the treatment

in his community. He often volunteers

of arthritis, lupus and other connective

for nonprofit clinics, and he provides

tissue diseases.

educational presentations for local

“My mother is my mentor,” Dr. Ali says. “She has always encouraged me to achieve my dreams, no matter how difficult the circumstances.”

A native of Pakistan, Dr. Ali immigrated to the United States shortly

Over the years, Dr. Ali has helped

civic groups.

thousands of patients through a com-

During his leisure time, Dr. Ali is an

bination of structured treatment plans

avid outdoorsman who enjoys biking,

and education.

camping and hunting. He also loves trav-

after finishing medical school in 1997.

“There is no higher calling than to

He served in various positions at

take care of people,” Dr. Ali says. “As a

eling and learning about new cultures with his wife, Hana.

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OLYMPIAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY RAISES THE BAR LOCAL BUILDERS, WORLD-CLASS STANDARDS OLYMPIAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY IS A FULL-SERVICE GENERAL CON-

After its founding in 1996, Olympian operated in Nashville until 2009, when the firm relocated to Hendersonville.

TRACTOR AND CONSTRUCTION MAN-

“Over time, the daily Nashville commute began to wear on us,”

AGEMENT FIRM LOCATED ON CENTER

Raymond says. “As computer and internet technology progressed,

POINT ROAD IN HENDERSONVILLE. The

we realized that we could operate our firm just as effectively in

company designs and builds structures for a

Hendersonville as anywhere else.”

wide variety of clients, including commercial, industrial, educational, religious and governmental entities.

During the past 23 years, Olympian has completed more than 1,150 projects throughout the Southeast, Ohio, Maryland and Utah.

Locally, the company has been responsible for many highly

Raymond Crump and Scot Robinson,

visible projects in Hendersonville and Sumner County. Some of

managing members of the company, under-

the more notable ones include Jonathan’s Grille, the Goddard

stand that any organization bearing the

School, Hallmark Hyundai, the Pain Management Group and

name “Olympian” must be expected to live

Pioneer Coach.

up to high ideals.

Although Olympian is in the construction business, Raymond and

“When we formed our firm, we thought a great deal about the name ‘Olympian’ and what

Scot believe their firm stands for much more. To them, their business is all about relationships.

it means,” Raymond says. “To us, it means hard

“At Olympian, we don’t just build buildings; we build relation-

work, dedication and team spirit—all of the

ships,” Scot says. “The relationships that we have with our clients

things that we wanted Olympian to be.”

are everything.”

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“WE BELIEVE THAT IF YOU DO THE RIGHT THING, THEN YOU CAN DO NO WRONG.” “We don’t have a single client that we have done a project for with whom we don’t have a relationship after the job is finished,” Raymond adds.

This approach has helped the firm achieve repeat business from many of their customers. For example, Olympian builds more than 30 O’Reilly Auto Parts stores throughout the Southeast each year.

Along with taking care of their clients, Scot and Raymond also love to give back to the community. One example of their commitment to Hendersonville was their support for the construction of Mary’s Magical Place, an all-inclusive playground located in Veterans Park.

“We are happy that we were able to help Mary’s Magical Place become a reality,” Scot says. “We provided project management services, coordinated subcontractors, and we were able to get a lot of materials donated.”

Over the years, Olympian’s growth and success have come about largely due to Raymond’s and Scot’s commitment to their company ideals.

“Success comes from having good people, dedication, reputation, integrity— doing what’s right, treating people fairly,” Raymond says. “We believe that if you do the right thing, then you can do no wrong.”

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OPEN HOUSE

ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY RICK MURRAY

A TRADITIONAL MALE RITE OF PASSAGE IS THE CONVEYING OF WISDOM FROM A FATHER TO HIS SON. While there are many variations on this theme, one of the most common involves important contacts to know. One that is sure to be on every list is the family’s local jeweler.

Since 1984, David McKenzie has been the preferred jeweler for many Hendersonvillearea residents. As the owner of David McKenzie Jewelers, David and his wife, Beverly, have provided fine jewelry items and services for more than a generation.

David began his career working for Carlyle & Company, a one-time national chain of jewelry stores. Eventually, he rose through the corporate ranks until he became a regional manager overseeing several stores. Initially, he enjoyed the additional responsibilities. However, he soon realized he wanted to venture out on his own.

“Although I enjoyed my job, I was intrigued at the prospect of being my own boss,” David says. “In late 1983, Carlyle & Company was getting ready to expand. I decided that rather than go through the expansion, I was finally ready to start my own business.”

David spent several months scouring prospective locations until he discovered an ice cream shop located on a corner in the Maple Row Shopping Center. Located across from what was then Hendersonville High School, David felt it would be an ideal location given its proximity to the center of the town.

“I first spoke with the ice cream shop owner in January 1984 to inquire about the availability of the location. At the time, he wasn’t sure if he was going to stay in business or not,” David says. “However, in July, he closed his shop, and I was able to get David’s business took off almost immediately as his reputation for high-quality merchandise and service spread around Hendersonville. Eventually, the demand grew so much that in 2005 he opened a second location in Gallatin, managed by his son, Josh.

“Our motto is ‘It’s never a good sale unless it is a good buy for our customers,’” David says. “Taking care of our customers is the key to our success.”

In 2012, the shopping center’s anchor tenant, K-Mart, closed, leaving a large portion of the building vacant. Although the loss of K-Mart didn’t directly affect David’s store, it did affect the curb appeal of the remaining properties. While the center owners made some attempts to improve the property, it continued to decline.

However, in 2014, the center was sold and divided between Kroger and Anchor Management. This sale resulted in massive construction and renovation of the center that affected existing tenants, including David McKenzie Jewelers.

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DAVID MCKENZIE JEWELERS’ REMODELED HENDERSONVILLE LOCATION SPARKLES

the property.”

SHINES ANEW

A LONGTIME HENDERSONVILLE JEWEL

“At first, we were happy with the planned improvements,” David says.

“However, as the remodeling dragged on, it began to have a serious negative impact on our bottom line.”

The remodeling efforts took almost 18 months, during which all of the tenant businesses had to work under difficult conditions. A few of the businesses could not handle the changes and either moved to another location or went out of business altogether. Fortunately, David’s business was able to weather the storm.

In late 2017, the project was finally completed, and the new Maple Row Shopping Center was reborn. As a result of the changes, David McKenzie Jewelers underwent a complete transformation resulting in a beautiful all-new store.

As he nears the 35th anniversary of his business, David wants to thank all of his customers for their loyalty over the years, and especially during the remodeling.

DAVID MCKENZIE JEWELERS 235 E. Main St.,Hendersonville 615.824.5008

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REALTY REPORT NEIGHBORHOOD

REALTY REPORT HENDERSONVILLE

ORIGINAL PRICE

SOLD PRICE

%SOLD/ORIG

DOM

BDRMS

BATHS

1272 Overton Cir

$534,000

$527,000

99

7

3

3

111 Turning Leaf Way

$549,000

$561,500

102

38

3

5

1350 Anderson Rd

$549,000

$495,000

90

17

4

3

1125 Luxborough Drive

$549,900

$564,430

103

213

4

3

107 Windham Cir

$550,000

$525,000

95

18

4

5

4609 31E Hwy

$564,900

$556,900

98

41

4

6

1046 Heathrow Dr

$565,900

$555,500

98

23

4

6

1673 Foxland Blvd

$567,500

$556,000

98

19

5

3

102 Gaston

$589,000

$575,000

98

37

4

4

207 Saint Blaise Ct

$624,900

$610,000

97

80

4

4

1077 Montrose Drive #71

$630,000

$624,862

99

199

4

5

1395 Centerpoint Rd

$635,900

$635,900

100

130

4

4

980 Vinings Blvd #1446

$638,700

$633,644

99

24

4

4

110 Nogs Gdn

$639,950

$639,950

100

63

4

5

1250 Windsor Dr

$649,900

$649,900

100

43

4

5

1123 Sunset Dr

$670,000

$650,000

97

26

4

4

120 Nogs Garden

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24

4

5

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39

4

5

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15

3

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56

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37

4

5

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16

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4

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June 2019 | Hendersonville Lifestyle

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JUNE

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

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THIRD ANNUAL TH3 LEGENDS CAST FOR A CURE TOURNAMENT

GRAND PLAZA REVEAL & HENDERSONVILLE 50TH ANNIVERSARY EXTRAVAGANZA

KAYAK BY MOONLIGHT

The Streets of Indian Lake

a full moon is a memorable expe-

you to join them for the third annual

Come

Hendersonville's

rience for water lovers and out-

Cast for a Cure Tournament! This

50th anniversary and the grand

doorsy people. The event begins at

unique bass tournament will include

opening of the Streets' Grand Plaza.

6:30 p.m. As dusk begins, kayakers

celebrities, hobbyists and kids’ fun.

The event will include live music

will head to the kayaks and suit

There will be exceptional prizes for all

featuring Wess Morgan, Goddard

up with life jackets, headlamps, a

levels. The event is free to the public.

School singers and the Erik Blue

dry bag for phones and a light for

All proceeds benefit the T.J. Martell

Band. There will be a variety of chil-

the kayak—all provided. For more

Foundation’s mission to fund innova-

dren’s activities including trackless

information, call 615.461.0711.

tive cancer research.

trains, a magic show, fairytale char-

Sanders Ferry Park & Boat Ramp

Chris Young and The3 Legends invite

celebrate

acters, balloon animals, face paint-

3–7 JUNIOR MASTER GARDENER CAMP Historic Mansker's Station

Junior Master Gardener Camp is a

13 MUSIC ON MAIN: BUCKY COVINGTON

Kayaking during the evening under

29 HENDERSONVILLE FARMERS MARKET: FAMILY HEALTH & SAFETY FAIR The Streets of Indian Lake

Main Street, Portland

The Hendersonville Farmers Market

ending June 7 from 9 a.m. to noon daily

Portland’s Music on Main concert

offers in-season produce including

held at Historic Mansker’s Station. The

series starts the season featuring Bucky

organic and naturally grown fruits

Junior Master Gardener program is

Covington, a former American Idol

and vegetables. Also included at the

designed for children in grades 3 to 5. It

competitor.

releases

market are meats like chicken, beef,

is modeled after the Master Gardener

include “Buzzin” and “Drinking Side of

pork and eggs; baked goods; and

program and offers hands-on activi-

Country." Bring a lawn chair and join the

health foods. Local artisan and craft

ties. $75 per child for all five days.

Portland Chamber of Commerce for a

vendors will be on-site offering

great night of music and entertainment!

unique items. In addition, the Streets

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There will be a food truck available as

will host a family health and safety

well as giveaways.

fair on this date.

NASHVILLE SYMPHONY AT ROCK CASTLE

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As part of its mission to bring music

BOLD ENOUGH RODEO CHALLENGE

OLD HICKORY LAKE SPRINT TRIATHLON

five-day camp beginning June 3 and

Historic Rock Castle

to everyone in Middle Tennessee,

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ing and lawn games.

Bledsoe Creek in Castalian Springs

His

single

Triple Creek Park

the Nashville Symphony is proud to

The

present its free Community Concerts

Coalition

series. Enjoy the lazy days and warm

of the 11th annual Bold Enough

Triathlon at Sanders Ferry Park

summer nights of June, bring your

Rodeo Challenge! This two-night

in Hendersonville is a chance to

favorite lawn chair, pack a picnic

rodeo, from 7:30–10 p.m. each night, is

exercise the body and clear the

dinner and immerse yourself in an

an IPRA-sanctioned event. The Bold

mind. The course features a 400-

evening of popular classics along

Enough Rodeo Challenge features

meter swim in Old Hickory Lake,

with prize giveaways and more.

multiple contests from trick-riding to

a fast 20K bike route with views

barrel-racing and other fun activities

of the lake and a 5K run course.

including a mechanical bull, pony

Participants will get a race T-shirt

rides and a variety of food vendors.

and a finisher’s medal.

Hendersonville Lifestyle | June 2019

Sumner

County

announces

Anti-Drug the

return

Sanders Ferry Park

The Old

Hickory

Lake

Sprint