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Keeping Hendersonville

Eco-Friendly

HENDERSONVILLE PARKS + VOLUNTEERS = A RECIPE FOR SUCCESS

HEALTHY SKIN, HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT ENHANCING LIVES THROUGH RECYCLED ELECTRONICS

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This award recognizes hospitals that have demonstrated excellent performance in safety provided for patients in the Medicare population, as measured by objective outcomes for 14 patient safety indicators defined by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). Our physicians and staff take great pride in providing safe, high quality care for every patient at TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center, and this award recognizes that commitment.

LIFESTYLE LETTER

APRIL 2020 PUBLISHER

Lynn Bowles | lynn.bowles@lifestylepubs.com EDITOR

Rick Murray | rick.murray@lifestylepubs.com

Welcome to Spring DO YOU SMELL THAT, HENDERSONVILLE? It’s the fresh, spring scent after a

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cleansing rain, and we have had plenty of rain this year. Ah, April. What a wonderful

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month to reconnect with the Earth and spend some time outside! If you ever needed

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an excuse to buy yourself a new raincoat and matching boots, you have one now. Go out and explore—maybe get some new Instagram shots a la “Singing in the Rain.”

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While you’re out, take a moment to appreciate the gifts our planet gives us each day. How can you show your thanks? Maybe you join a neighborhood cleanup or check out some new, sustainable brands popping up in our local boutiques. This April issue is filled with community stories and ideas to get you in the Earth Day spirit. We can’t wait to see how you decide to celebrate. Be sure to share your photos with us! Thank you for all you do to keep Hendersonville clean and healthy. We wouldn’t be this wonderful City by the Lake without each and every one of you doing your part. Happy Earth Day!

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INSIDE THE ISSUE APRIL 2020

FEATURES 16 Healthy Skin, Healthy Environment Skincare and Wellness from Innova Dermatology

22 Enhancing Lives and the Environment Through Recycled Electronics Saving the Planet One Gadget at a Time

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28 Hendersonville Parks + Volunteers = A Recipe for Success The Spirit of Volunteerism is Alive, Well and Welcome in the City by the Lake

DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

Good Times

Around Town

Trend Setter

22 Locally Owned 28 Giving Back 33 Realty Report 34 Lifestyle Calendar

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GOOD TIMES 1.

Women Impacting the Community Awards Banquet The Hendersonville Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the annual Women Impacting the Community Awards Banquet at the Bluegrass Yacht & Country Club on Feb. 20

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1. Hendersonville Mayor Jamie Clary offers the invocation. | 2. Jan Alexander receives the Healthcare Impact award. | 3. Entrepreneur Britnie Turner presents to the crowd. | 4. Center for Nonprofit Management CEO Tari Hughes addresses the crowd. | 5. Cindy Hamblen receives the Nonprofit Impact award. | 6. Kathy Raglin receives the Professional Impact award. | 7. Alana Hibbler receives the Young Professional Impact award. | 8. Hendersonville Chamber President/CEO Kathleen Hawkins welcomes the crowd. | 9. Piedmont Gas presents a check to the Hendersonville Chamber Foundation. | 10. News anchor Holly Thompson receives the inaugural Woman of the Decade award. | 11. Over thirty outstanding women were nominated for the awards. | 12. Emcee Holly Thompson addresses the crowd. 8

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Rod Kirk Addresses the Hendersonville Chamber Mayoral Assistant/Economic Development Rod Kirk addressed the Hendersonville Area Chamber of Commerce on Feb. 4. He provided an update on business and eco-

nomic growth in the area and fielded questions from the audience.

1. Mayoral Assistant/Economic Development Rod Kirk addresses the Chamber audience. | 2. Hendersonville Chamber Membership Service Representative Melissa Baker welcomes new members. | 3. Hendersonville Chamber President/CEO Kathleen Hawkins offers a few remarks. | 4. Hendersonville Chamber Director of Events Erin Morton makes an announcement. | 5. Mayoral Assistant/Economic Development Rod Kirk fields questions from the audience. | 6. Hendersonville Chamber Board Chairperson Marty Cook offers welcoming remarks.

FRESH, LOCAL, BUILDING PEOPLE THROUGH FOOD.

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GOOD TIMES 1.

9Round Fitness Celebrates 5th Anniversary The Hendersonville Area Chamber of Commerce held a 5th anniversary for 9Round Fitness at its Glenbrook location on Feb. 7.

1. 9Round Fitness co-owner Abbie Rice thanks her guests. | 2. Guests pose for a group photo during the 9Round Fitness 5th anniversary celebration. | 3. Lucy Rice is excited about the 5th anniversary of her parentsâ€™ business. | 4. Hendersonville Chamber President/CEO Kathleen Hawkins addresses the crowd. | 5. 9Round Fitness celebrated its 5th anniversary with a ribbon cutting ceremony. | 6. Owners Josh and Abbie Rice with members of their 9Round Fitness team.

HomeWell Care Services Ribbon Cutting The Hendersonville Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for HomeWell Care Services at its 177 East Main St. location on Feb. 18.

1. Chamber members Samantha Barnett and Rip Beazley share a moment. | 2. HomeWell Chief Operating Officer Eli Collier is excited over her officeâ€™s grand opening. | 3. Hendersonville Mayor Jamie Clary welcomes HomeWell to town. | 4. HomeWell Care Services holds a ribbon cutting. | 5. HomeWell Care Services celebrates its grand opening. | 6. Hendersonville Mayor Jamie Clary addresses the crowd. 10

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Chamber After Hours Event at TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center hosted an after hours event for the Chamber at

the new Heart & Vascular Center on Feb. 27.

1. Hendersonville Chamber board member Lynn Bowles presents a plaque to TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center. | 2. Brenda Payne poses with TriStar team members Anna-Lee Cockrill, Michael Rollins and Todd Haines. | 3. Chamber President/CEO Kathleen Hawkins presents TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center COO Nick Howald with a plaque. | 4. Hendersonville Chamber President/CEO Kathleen Hawkins addresses the guests. | 5. Cardiologist Tracy Callister addresses the crowd. | 6. TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center COO Nick Howald welcomes the guests.

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AROUND TOWN

VOL STATE HOLDS NURSING INFORMATION MEETINGS The Volunteer State Community College RN

High school students processed a crime

Nursing A.A.S. Degree Program is offering infor-

scene, conducted traffic stops, offered court

mation sessions for students who are interested

arguments and responded to a domestic sit-

in applying for the next class, which starts in June

uation on Friday, Feb. 14 as part of a Criminal

2020. The sessions will be held at the Vol State

Justice

campus locations in Gallatin, Livingston, and

Community College in Gallatin. Students from

Cookeville. Nursing program classes are held in

Nashville, Hendersonville and Gallatin took part

Gallatin and Livingston. The application to apply

in the event, which was judged by local police

will be available in March and be due in May.

officers, emergency managers and prosecutors.

COMIC KAREN MILLS ENTERTAINS AT THE EDUCATE A WOMAN LUNCHEON

TRISTAR HENDERSONVILLE MEDICAL CENTER HOLDS CARDIAC REHAB REUNION

Stand-up comedian Karen Mills served as the key-

Competition

Volunteer

State

note speaker at the 2020 Educate a Woman (EAW)

TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center held its

luncheon on March 27. Held at First Baptist Church

inaugural Cardiac Rehab Reunion at the hospi-

Hendersonville, the event helps raise funds for schol-

tal's Heart & Vascular Center on Feb. 13. Over

arships for women at Volunteer State Community

100 former patients and team members attended

College. Not counting 2020, Educate a Woman has

the event to help celebrate the rehab facility's

raised over $236,000 for scholarships. The event

first full year of operation.

was held at First Baptist Church in Hendersonville. 12

VOL STATE HOSTS HIGH SCHOOL CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMPETITION

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AROUND TOWN

JAMES B. HAWKINS 44TH ANNUAL SUMNER COUNTY STUDENT ART SHOW The longest running art exhibitions in Sumner County will now bear the name of one of the region’s most beloved public figures. In January, the Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center’s board of directors voted to name its Annual Best of Sumner County Student Art Show after James B. Hawkins, the Sumner County School Board member who passed away Dec. 6, 2019 following a months-long battle with cancer. The 44th Annual James B. Hawkins Sumner County Student Art Show will run April 5-19 at Hendersonville’s Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center. The 44th Annual James B. Hawkins Sumner County

VOL STATE OPENS NEW CRIMINAL JUSTICE LAB

Student Art Show is sponsored by Nossi College of Art and is open to all Sumner County middle and high school students. Each school will be allowed to enter

Vol State students now have more room, and

up to 10 pieces of artwork in four categories: drawing,

more time, to investigate mock crime scenes

painting, 3D, and miscellaneous mixed media. Dr.

thanks to a new Criminal Justice lab building at the

Ted Rose, chair of the art department at Cumberland

college. “It provides an area where we can create

University in Lebanon, Tennessee, and Lois Riggin-

a crime scene and process it over several days,”

Ezzell, director emeritus of the Tennessee State

says Criminal Justice director, Bradley Tracy.

Museum, will judge this year’s exhibition.

The timing coincides with the college’s launch of

This free exhibition is open to the public.

a new Crime Scene Investigation class this semester, as well as the introduction of a new major specialty, Interview and Interrogation.

KEY LIFELONG LEARNING LECTURE SERIES AT VOL STATE Topics ranging from political science to botany are happening this spring for the KEY Lifelong Learning Program at Volunteer State Community College. There are several lectures scheduled on Friday mornings. The topics are “Wildflowers”; “Safety Awareness”; “Evaluating the Kennedy Presidency”; “Believe it or not!”; “The Appeal of Little Women”; “Tennessee and the 19th Amendment”; and “Forensic Dentistry: Part Two.” The fee to enroll in one or all of the lectures in the series is $59. The lectures began on Mar. 13 and they will continue each Friday through April 24. Everyone is welcome to register and attend.

TED JONES RELIEF PRINTS EXHIBIT AT VOL STATE GALLERY Artwork by Nashville artist Ted Jones was on

KEY stands for “Keep Educating Yourself.”

display at the Volunteer State Community College

All classes will be held in Caudill Hall on the Vol

Art Gallery in March. Jones works in a wide range

State campus at 1480 Nashville Pike in Gallatin.

of media, including copper relief repousse, paint-

People can register by calling Vol State Continuing

ing and wood sculpture. He is most famous for his

Education at 615-230-3358 or visiting in person at

relief prints, which were the focus of this exhibit. The

the 300 Building, room 106, on the east side of the

artist’s complex images often portray stories of deep

Vol State campus.

community traditions, family and faith.

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healthy skin, healthy environment SKINCARE AND WELLNESS FROM INNOVA DERMATOLOGY

EVERY YEAR, WE CELEBRATE EARTH DAY DURING THE MONTH OF APRIL. In recognition of this event, many people learn new ways to help preserve our ecosystem. From recycling waste to purchasing products made with sustainable manufacturing, there are many things that we can do to improve our environment. However, along with the natural world, there is yet another area of preservation that we don’t often consider – taking care of our own bodies. As we move deeper into spring and approach summer, it is a good time to investigate things that we can do to sustain and improve our skin health. This month, Hendersonville Lifestyle sat down with local physicians Margaret Mann and Daniel Popkin of Innova Dermatology, to learn what we can all do to take care of our body’s largest organ. Innova Dermatology opened its doors in Hendersonville in May 2019. Unlike most dermatology offices, Innova is a medically-oriented academic practice that reflects the background of its two principals.

Dr. Popkin freezes off a mole on a patient.

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Dr. Mann is a board-certified Mohs skin cancer surgeon and an expert in the treatment of venous disease. She is also an internationally-known speaker and educator who has trained many fellow physicians in the fields of cosmetic procedures and the treatment of venous disease. Dr. Popkin, Dr. Mann’s husband and business partner, is a board-certified dermatologist who treats patients with various skin conditions. He is also a dedicated clinical researcher with a passion for immunology and the Drs. Margaret Mann and Daniel Popkin

treatment of long-standing viral infections, such as HIV. Due to the nature of their specialized skills, the duo has spent a lot of time traveling around the country, including stops at Washington University in St. Louis and Case Western University in Cleveland. However, after the birth of their son, they decided that it was time to settle down. “Family concerns have always driven a lot of our decisions, and when we decided to open a medical practice, we wanted to do it closer to home,” says Dr. Mann. “We chose Hendersonville because it was a very friendly, family-oriented community, and it was close to where Daniel grew up in Nashville.” Innova offers all of the traditional services, including

Dr. Mann demonstrates a laser treatment on Karen Jarrett

general and cosmetic dermatology, skin cancer surgery and vein treatments. However, the practice is different from most of the competition in several ways. “Unlike a lot of other dermatology practices, we are

Injections are used routinely in cosmetic dermatolory.

family-owned – we are your neighbors,” says Dr. Mann. “We are also committed to fee transparency. We make certain that our patients understand our billing before treatment. We don’t want them receiving surprise bills.” Innova is also the only local practice with two board-certified dermatologists on staff. “We make sure that every patient gets seen by a dermatologist,” says Dr. Popkin. “There are only the two of us, and we are always here. A lot of other practices only have a physician on-site a day or two a week.” Along with expert medical care, Innova also differentiates itself through its customer service. “We understand our patients’ busy schedules, and we try to see them on the same day, or at least the same week,” says Dr. Mann. “We treat our patients and our employees like family.” INNOVA DERMATOLOGY 105 Maple Row Blvd., Hendersonville 615.266.3376 InnovaDermatology.com

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TREND SETTER (CONTINUED) Dr. Mann holds a card showing the "ABCDE" melanoma screening scale.

healthy skin tips TIP 1 Follow the ABCs of good skin care. A is for vitamin A, a powerful antioxidant that helps to protect the skin. B is for Broad Spectrum sun screen, including physical and chemical blockers. C is for vitamin C, another antioxidant that promotes skin health. TIP 2 Minimize sun exposure and avoid tanning beds - both are associated with skin damage, including cancers. Unlike tanning beds, spray tans are fine. Remember – sun-tanned skin is not a sign of good health.

TIP 3 Watch for signs of skin cancer using the “ABCDE” scale for moles. A is for Asymmetry – uneven or misshaped. B is for Border – irregular edges. C is for Color – multiple colors. D is for Diameter – moles larger than a pencil eraser. E is for Evolution – moles that change. TIP 4 Visit your dermatologist. The time to begin seeing a dermatologist varies by several factors, including age, personal skin conditions and family history. The prevalence of all types of skin cancer increases with age, including melanoma, basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas. 18

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Dr. Mann examines a skin section under the microscope.

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LOCALLY OWNED

ENHANCING LIVES AND THE ENVIRONMENT THROUGH RECYCLED ELECTRONICS SAVING THE PLANET ONE GADGET AT A TIME

ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY RICK MURRAY

Hendersonville Lifestyle | April 2020

SINCE THE LATE 1970S, AN EXPLOSION

worse, many of these devices contain exotic

IN HIGH-TECH GADGETRY HAS TRANS-

metals and chemical compounds which can

FORMED THE WORLD. From computers to

have serious environmental impacts if they

televisions to cell phones, we have all grown

are not disposed of properly.

accustomed to having our information, mov-

Fortunately, Hendersonville area busi-

ies and music available on demand within an

nesses and consumers have a solution to the

arm’s length.

electronics disposal dilemma – Electronics

Unfortunately, the rapidly-changing nature

Recycling Solutions (ERS). Founded by

of electronics technology results in a limited

entrepreneur and former educator Rebeckah

life span for most devices. Whether gadgets

Dopp, ERS is a social enterprise driven by

fail on their own or just fall victim to planned

two important goals: employing individuals

obsolescence, we have become used to

with learning disabilities and recycling elec-

having to replace them on a regular sched-

tronic devices.

ule. While the prospect of purchasing new

“We are not a recycling company that

technology can be exciting, it also has a dark

just woke up and decided to hire adults

downside – how to dispose of the old devices.

with learning disabilities,” says Rebeckah.

All too often, discarded electronics end up

“Our first priority has always been the

in community landfills, adding to an already

creation of jobs for young people with

vexing solid waste problem. To make matters

special needs.”

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ERS employee Alex Birdsong breaks down a desktop computer.

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LOCALLY OWNED (CONTINUED)

No job is too small for ERS founder Rebeckah Dopp.

ERS employee John Moore reclaims a hard drive from a computer.

Although she knew that she wanted to start a company, Rebeckah was not certain what type of business it should

the ERS commitment to bettering the lives of individuals and families with special needs.

be. Accordingly, she invested a lot of time exploring different

“HCA didn’t purchase us because we were making a ton

types of companies to determine the best fit for her targeted

of money,” says Rebeckah. “They acquired us because they

employee group.

love our mission, and they think that we are executing our

“Before ERS, I was a special education teacher and a

plan really well. It was a win-win for both parties.”

school principal who dealt with special needs kids for over

Today, Rebeckah continues her mission by serving as

half of my life,” recalls Rebeckah. “As soon as I learned about

HCA’s vice president of development. Along with continuing

electronics recycling, I knew that it would be a perfect fit for

to oversee ERS, her new duties include expanding the com-

kids on the autism spectrum, most of whom have a natural

pany’s presence throughout the southeast.

inclination toward all things technical.”

“We figured out how to give young people a great start

During the company’s early days, Rebeckah spent a lot of

toward leading productive, independent lives while helping

time trying to line up investors, facilities and equipment so

to save the planet through recycling,” says Rebeckah. “HCA

that she could begin her operations. At first, times were very

gives us the resources to help even more people in the years

lean, requiring her to take a job as a Lyft driver just to help

to come.”

keep the lights on. However, she finally was able to amass sufficient funding to launch ERS in 2018 in a warehouse on

ELECTRONICS RECYCLING SOLUTIONS

Airport Road in nearby Gallatin.

545B Airport Road,

Since startup, ERS has expanded its service offerings,

Gallatin

offering a variety of electronics recycling and data security solutions for both businesses and consumers. On average,

287 Free Hill Road, Warehouse C,

the company recycles over 7,000 lbs. of e-waste each month

Hendersonville

and is always looking for ways to increase its capacity. “We are not driven by money, but by volume,” says

510 Hartmann Dr.,

Rebeckah. “The more that we can recycle, the more jobs

Lebanon

that we can create to help our young people.”

615.989.1010

The company’s rapid growth and success has not gone

ElectronicsRecyclingSolutions.org

unnoticed in the business community. On Nov. 1, 2019, ERS

was purchased by Franklin, TN-based Health Connect

Call or visit the website for hours, acceptable electronics

America (HCA). Although not a recycling firm, HCA shares

and fees.

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“WE ARE NOT A RECYCLING COMPANY THAT JUST WOKE UP AND DECIDED TO HIRE ADULTS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES. OUR FIRST PRIORIT Y HAS ALWAYS BEEN Computer motherboards are ready for disposal after having valuable components removed for recycling.

THE CREATION OF JOBS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS.”

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GIVING BACK

THE SPIRIT OF VOLUNTEERISM IS ALIVE, WELL AND WELCOME IN THE CITY BY THE LAKE

hendersonville parks + volunteers =

a recipe for success TEN YEARS AGO, MIDDLE TENNESSEE WAS DEVASTATED BY THE GREAT FLOOD OF MAY 2010. Several lives were lost due to the rising waters, and the entire region experienced over $2 billion in economic losses. Due to its low elevation and proximity to Old Hickory

Perhaps the most visible flood damage occurred in the

Lake, Hendersonville was one of the communities impacted

city’s “crown jewel,” the Hendersonville Parks system.

the most. From businesses to homes, few parts of the city

All city parks were impacted by the flood waters, with

escaped the wrath of the flood.

Drakes Creek, Memorial and Veterans parks experiencing significant damage. While workers labored long hours to clean up and repair park damage, the parks department did not have enough staff to handle the aftermath of a 500-year flood event. As recovery efforts began, there were real concerns that the parks might not be able to reopen for an extended period of time. Such a protracted downtime would have compounded the impact of the flood through the loss of revenue due to cancelled ball tournaments, holiday celebrations and other events that typically bring thousands of tourists to the city each year.

ARTICLE RICK MURRAY | PHOTOGRAPHY RICK MURRAY AND PROVIDED

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Volunteers clean up debris in Memorial Park from the flood of May 2010.

The Knox Doss Middle School softball team held a clean-up day in Drakes Creek Park in Feb. 2020.

However, the citizens of Hendersonville were not willing to accept the loss of their parks. Over the weeks and months following the flood, they turned out in droves for voluntary clean-up and repair events to help restore the park facilities. Thousands of people gave up their free time to work on park recovery efforts, even while many of them were dealing with personal flood losses of their own. “I can tell you for a fact that without the post-flood community clean-up days that were held, Drakes Creek, Memorial and Veterans Parks would not have been open again for more than a year later,” recalls Andy Gilley, Director of Hendersonville Parks and Recreation. “The work done by the volunteers was critical to getting our parks up and running again.” Thanks to the efforts of the park’s employees and volunteers, the parks were restored in a timely fashion, enabling most of the events planned for the remainder of 2010 to occur as scheduled. This scenario was repeated on a smaller scale during Feb. 2019, Thousands of volunteers helped to clean up after the flood of 2010.

when another flood event caused over $1 million in serious damage to Mary’s Magical Place and the inline hockey rinks at Veterans Park. “Without the community volunteers, we would not have had a

A Pope John Paul II student helping clean up the ball park bleachers at Drakes Creek Park.

hockey season,” says Andy. “Our volunteers came through again. They helped get Mary’s Magical Place back into shape, and they were able to piece together a single hockey rink in time to save the inline season.” While the spirit of helping is often on display after traumatic

Memorial Park required extensive clean-up efforts following the flood of May 2019.

events such as floods, the need for volunteers occurs on a yearround basis. From trash clean-ups to trail restorations to working concession stands for ball tournaments, there is always a place for park volunteers.

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Cross Point Church volunteers spread mulch at Kids' Kingdom in Sept. 2019. April 2020 | Hendersonville Lifestyle

GIVING BACK (CONTINUED)

“THE WORK DONE BY THE VOLUNTEERS WAS CRITICAL TO GETTING OUR P A R K S U P A N D R U N N I N G A G A I N .”

“On an average year, we have multiple groups from churches, schools and other organizations reach out to

helping with tournaments at Drakes Creek Park and disc golfers helping clean up Sanders Ferry Park.

us to see how they can help out in the parks,” says Andy.

No special skills or abilities are needed to volunteer in the

“Once they contact me, I put them in touch with the right

Hendersonville Parks system, just a spirit of volunteerism and

parks department personnel to organize their specific

a desire to give back to the community. One group that could

projects, including scheduling and making arrangements

particularly benefit from volunteering is high school seniors.

for any needed tools and materials.” Over time, volunteers have been critical in helping leverage the limited resources of the parks department.

Programs such as Tennessee Promise and Tennessee Scholars, as well as many school honor societies, require students to provide a certain number of community ser-

“The average parks department for a city our size has

vice hours in order to retain their eligibility. Volunteering

43 full-time employees, while we only have 23 full-time

for the parks is a perfect way to earn needed service hours

and a few part-time people,” says Andy. “Thanks to our

while giving back to the local community.

volunteers, we are able to accomplish much more than we could if we only relied upon parks personnel.”

“Our entire park system is based on volunteers,” says Andy. “That’s why we have a property called Volunteer

During the past year, there have been several exam-

Park, to recognize their efforts and their contributions to

ples of non-flood related projects that are well suited for

our city. From coaches to league administrators to school

volunteers. In September 2019, Pope John Paul II stu-

and church groups, volunteers make everything happen.”

dents helped set up for the Hometown Jam concert that was held last October. In February of this year, Knox

ANDY GILLEY, DIRECTOR

Doss Middle School softball players performed a park

City of Hendersonville, TN

clean-up day.

Department of Parks & Recreation

Other examples include a local church group spreading mulch at Kids’ Kingdom in Memorial Park, ball teams

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April 2020 | Hendersonville Lifestyle

APRIL

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

a charity golf tournament at Bluegrass

world with a heavy emphasis on

Yacht & Country Club on Monday,

Afro-Latin beats. You don’t have to

HERITAGE DAY

Apr. 6. Call (615) 280-2112 ext. 7902 for

be a dancer to enjoy this energetic

more details.

and high-spirited exploration of movement, known throughout the

Historic Mansker's Station

Goodlettsville’s Heritage Day takes place on the grounds of Historic Mansker’s Station in Moss-Wright Park on Apr. 4. Guests will be to discover what life on the frontier at Mansker’s

world as a fun fitness party. For ages

SPRING FLING

11-17, but all are welcome.

Hendersonville City Hall

Fort and life at the Bowen House would

Come join in the fun while playing

have been like during the 18th Century.

games throughout the various departments. Children, be sure to bring your

containers to fill up with prizes and

WATER WARRIORS Memorial Park

Water Warriors event at Memorial Park in Hendersonville on Apr. 4 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Five teams led by professional artists will create

Join

local

women

professionals

to capture this memorable experience.

for the Apr. 14 Women in Business

Be on the lookout as different charac-

Luncheon

ters could be found roaming the hall.

Hendersonville Area Chamber of

presented

the

Commerce. Chamber members $15,

non-members $20.

STATE OF THE COUNTY LUNCHEON Welch College, Gallatin

green message. Guests can enjoy

Chamber of Commerce for the 2020

food from vendors and watch the

State of the County Address on

Ready to spend a fun‑filled week-

teams race their art on the lake.

Apr. 7 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This

end in the park, surrounded by

year, the luncheon will be held at

sunshine and filled with fun? Join

Welch College, and we'll be hearing

us under the huge pavilion at Triple

from County Executive, Anthony

Creek Park in Gallatin for a great

COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME PRESENTS SONGWRITING 101

Holt, and the Sumner County Board

time filled with vendors offering

of Education Director, Dr. Del Phillips.

handmade goods, boutique cloth-

Write a song as a group! At this event, a professional songwriter will teach the fundamentals of songwriting,

Hendersonville

Area

MARKET IN THE PARK

Join

Goodlettsville Branch

the

pieces of floating, plastic art with a

Nashville Public Library,

Triple Creek Park, Gallatin

ing and refreshments. The event

7 CALMING COLORING Gallatin Public Library

will take place on Apr. 17 and 18.

25 GALLATIN SQUARE FEST

including form, imagery and rhyme

Relax with a free cup of coffee and

scheme. Learn a call-and-response

color your cares away every Tuesday

song to get the creative juices flowing,

of the month at 5:30 p.m. Participants

Square Fest is an annual spring

then sing and record your newly-writ-

must respect the relaxing environment.

event in Downtown Gallatin. The

6 PAUL MITCHELL THE SCHOOL CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT

Historic Downtown Gallatin

event has grown in size to over 170

ten song. Adults only, free admission.

Hendersonville Public Library

candy, while parents can bring cameras

Join artists, students and conservationists for Borderless Arts Tennessee’s

SUMNER COUNTY WOMEN IN BUSINESS LUNCHEON

vendors and in excess of 25,000

GLOBAL EDUCATION PRESENTS ZUMBA

ment stages and a large children’s

visitors. The event features an arts and crafts, food, 2 entertainarea. Square Fest is a rain or

Nashville Public Library,

shine event. Free admission, hours

Bluegrass Yacht & Country Club

Goodlettsville Branch

10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Paul Mitchell The School is sponsoring

Move to music from all over the

Hendersonville Lifestyle | April 2020