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LIFESTYLE LETTER

NOVEMBER 2020 PUBLISHER

Lynn Bowles | lynn.bowles@lifestylepubs.com EDITOR

Thanksgiving and Gratitude LET’S FACE IT, HENDERSONVILLE – 2020 HAS BEEN A TOUGH YEAR. From a raging pandemic to a bad economy, this year has been a challenge. We have all had to endure many days filled with uncertainty and novel challenges that have left us on edge. Most of us are ready for this year to be over, and we are already looking ahead to a fresh start in 2021.

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

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Kelsey Proctor CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Rick Murray CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Rick Murray, Lynn Bowles

However, as difficult as 2020 has been, we are now approaching Thanksgiving, and there are still many things for which we should be grateful. In order to help you get in the holiday spirit, this month’s issue of Hendersonville Lifestyle is all about thankfulness. Within the pages, we bring you several stories that will help you pause and reflect on the good things in our lives. First, we bring you the inspiring tale of a local musician and educator who survived a perilous battle with COVID-19 with a heart filled with gratitude. Next, we introduce you to several Hendersonville residents who will tell you what

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they are thankful for in their lives this year.

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Finally, it would not be Thanksgiving without some warm, comfort food to keep the

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson

ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor

November chill at bay. To help you get ready for your holiday celebration, we bring

AD MANAGER Chad Jensen

you two recipes that will be sure to delight your friends and family.

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This Thanksgiving, we encourage you to take time to count your blessings and to remember that the best is yet to come. Happy Thanksgiving, Hendersonville!

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ON THE COVER James Story is grateful after recovering from COVID-19.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY RICK MURRAY 4

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INSIDE THE ISSUE NOVEMBER 2020

FEATURES 16 Thanksgiving in the City by the Lake Hendersonville Folks Share Their Reasons For Being Thankful

22 Life After COVID-19 A Survivor's Journey of Hardship, Faith and Thanksgiving

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30 Thanksgiving Traditions - Comfort Food from a Slow Cooker Two Tasty Entrees Guaranteed to Please Family and Friends

30 DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

Good Times

Around Town

Our Town

22 Inspired By 28 Realty Report 30 Culinary Creations

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GOOD TIMES 1.

Hendersonville Chamber Hosts Mayoral Forum/Debate The Hendersonville Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a mayoral forum/debate at its regular monthly meeting at Bluegrass Yacht & Country Club on Oct. 6.Â

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1. Jennifer Stratton, of event sponsor Ascend Credit Union, addresses the crowd. | 2. Chamber Board Chair Lee Rucks makes an announcement. | 3. Event moderator Devon O'Day announces the debate rules. | 4. Mayoral candidate Brenda Payne discusses her qualifications. | 5. The candidates took turns answering debate questions. | 6. The candidates took turns addressing the audience. | 7. Tena Lee poses a question to the candidates. | 8. Mayor Jamie Clary discusses his qualifications. | 9. Mayoral candidate Brenda Payne answers a question. | 10. Mayor Jamie Clary addresses the audience. | 11. The candidates debate. | 12. Mayor Jamie Clary fields a question. 8

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GOOD TIMES 1.

Lighthouse by the Lake Event Center Ribbon Cutting The Hendersonville Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony to recognize the grand reopening of the Lighthouse on the Lake. New owners Tim and Jewell Winn welcomed a large crowd of guests who attended the celebration.

1. Cheryl Sessler is greeted by Dawn Rutledge and Jewell Winn. | 2. Andy Bolt and Barry Young share a moment. | 3. Lighthouse owners Jewell and Tim Winn greet Hendersonville Mayor Jamie Clary. | 4. The Lighthouse on the Lake ribbon cutting ceremony. | 5. Julie White and Cheryl Sessler try out the Lighthouse specialty tea. | 6. Hendersonville Mayor Jamie Clary addresses the guests.

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AROUND TOWN “We are pleased after many years to have our own associate degree nursing program at Vol State,” said president Jerry Faulkner. “It is exciting to celebrate the completion of our first group of students and to learn of their success on the NCLEX.”

PAUL MITCHELL SCHOOLS OF NASHVILLE DONATES TO GRACE PLACE MINISTRY After their annual FUNraising campaign was literally stopped midway by Covid-19, Paul Mitchell Schools announced the results of their 2020 campaign to benefit nine national charities and dozens of local nonprofits: they raised $852,000 million, bringing their 17-year total to over $22 million. Many Paul Mitchell Schools also allocate a

APPRENTI TN TECH PROGRAM GRADUATES HONORED

portion of the funds they raise to charities in their

Apprenti TN, a technology-focused appren-

local communities. This year the schools donated

ticeship program, celebrated another group of

over $87,000 to 79 local charities. PMTS Nashville

graduates at Volunteer State Community College

donated $2,000 to Grace Place Ministry.

recently, with appropriate COVID-19 precautions. The ten graduates completed a four-part curriculum taught by the Nashville Software School, leading to national IT certifications. The graduates can earn nine hours of college credit when they apply for an associate of science degree in computer areas. The students received free tuition for the non-credit certification from the Governor’s Investment in Vocational Education (GIVE) grant as part of GO TECH, designed to grow the technology workforce.

TRISTAR HENDERSONVILLE HOSTS “CRUSH THE CRISIS” EVENT TriStar Hendersonville joined facilities across Middle Tennessee in hosting an opioid take-back

VOL STATE NURSING CELEBRATES FIRST GRADUATES

event to raise awareness about the dangers of opioid misuse and proper disposal of medications on Saturday, October 24, 2020. Called “Crush the

The first group of graduates in the Volunteer

Crisis,” the event aligned with the Drug Enforcement

State Community College Nursing program cel-

Administration’s (DEA) National Prescription Drug

ebrated a virtual pinning ceremony recently. The

Take-Back Day and invited community members

event was put together as a video highlighting the

to safely and anonymously dispose of unused or

students and their accomplishments.

expired prescription medications.

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AROUND TOWN According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated 2 million people in the U.S. suffered from an opioid use disorder, and more than 67,000 Americans died from drug overdoses in 2018. “Stress related to the COVID-19 pandemic is exacerbating the opioid crisis by causing many Americans to have feelings of anxiety, grief, isolation, financial worry, and an ongoing sense of uncertainty, affecting those with substance use disorders as well as those at risk of developing one,” said Tama VanDecar, M.D., TriStar Health Chief Medical Officer. “Now it is more important than ever to get unused pain medications out of homes and to educate the community about the serious threat of opioid misuse.”

Great Virtual Run Across Tennessee. The objective of the event, which ran from May 1 - Aug. 31, was to virtually run across Tennessee, a distance of 634.84 miles, although a few runners covered quite a few more miles. Local runner and Hendersonville Lifestyle editor Rick Murray placed 41st in the worldwide competition out of a field of almost 20,000 competitors, completing 2,206.1 miles for 3.5 virtual crossings of Tennessee during the event.

HENDERSONVILLE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT COUNCIL HELPS WITH CANDIDATE FORUMS The Hendersonville Mayoral Forum took place on Tuesday, Oct. 6 at the Bluegrass Yacht & Country Club. Prior to the event, Hendersonville High School Principal Bob Cotter and members of the student council helped the Hendersonville Area Chamber of Commerce select the order of the candidates for both this event and the subsequent alderman forums. The Chamber would like to thank Student Body President, Kate Agee, Student Body Vice President Graham Charlton, and Student Body Treasurer, Tyler Morris for helping us prepare for the 2020 Hendersonville Election.

LOCAL RUNNERS COMPETE IN THE GREAT VIRTUAL RUN ACROSS TENNESSEE Members of the Hendersonville Running Club competed in a global event this summer called the 14

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OUR TOWN

HENDERSONVILLE FOLKS SHARE THEIR REASONS FOR BEING THANKFUL

THANKSGIVING IN THE CIT Y BY THE LAKE ARTICLE BY RICK MURRAY PHOTOGRAPHY BY RICK MURRAY AND PROVIDED

EACH YEAR IN NOVEMBER, WE TRADITIONALLY GATHER WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY AT THANKSGIVING TO CELEBRATE THE BLESSINGS IN OUR LIVES. It is a time of gratitude; a time to pause and reflect on all of the good things that have happened throughout the year. Thanksgiving 2020 will be no exception. Our celebrations may look and feel different than in the past, and we may have to dig a little deeper to find things to be grateful for, but we still need to take the time to appreciate our good fortune. In order to help our readers get into the holiday spirit, Hendersonville Lifestyle asked several Hendersonville residents to share what they are most thankful for this year.

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R E ALTO R , R E /MA X CH O I CE PR O PERT IES

FRAN MARCOU

“I am grateful for my family and friends who truly fill my heart with love. I am thankful for good health to be able to enjoy the blessings of this life. I am grateful for the common sense to know when it's time to come inside from the rain!”

HE ALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL , COMPREHENSIVE ARTHRITIS

DR. HANA ALI FI T NES S C OACH AND OW NER , FI T R E V

“First and foremost, I am most thankful to God Almighty for the precious gift of life, my family and

JASON SANTIAGO

good health. I praise and give thanks to God for my

“I am thankful for the opportunity to serve

Thanksgiving with joy and a cultural zest. We call it

the wonderful people of Sumner County, especially my FitRev Training members. Being a part of so many people’s lifestyle changes is an honor and a true blessing.”

countless blessings every day of the year. As American Muslims, my family celebrates Eid Ul Shukr, which means ‘a celebration of blessings and gratitude.’ This year, I am especially thankful for the understanding of my Constitutional rights and freedoms. I am thankful for the freedom of speech, freedom to practice religion, freedom to protest and my right to vote and even run for public office.”

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OUR TOWN (CONTINUED)

PR ES ID EN T, VO LU N T EER STAT E C O MM U NI T Y C O L L E G E

DR. JERRY FAULKNER

“I am so thankful for the friends we have made here in Middle Tennessee. Without family close by, it is great to have the support and care of good friends.”

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HOLLY THOMPSON

“I am grateful for God’s many blessings, most importantly, my family. I am thankful for God’s grace and His peace and unfailing love. I am thankful for dear friends who are with me through the highs and lows of life. I am thankful to live in a caring and compassionate community. I am thankful that I get to help people wake up and start their mornings with a smile, working in a field that I love. I am thankful for the freedom to worship as I believe, share my opinions and hope for the future. Finally, as my sweet 98-year-old Grandma would always say, ‘thankful for eyes to see, ears to hear and a good sound mind.’”

PUBLISHER , HENDERSONVILLE LIFEST YLE

LYNN BOWLES

“First and foremost, I am thankful for the gift of good health for both me and my wife. I am grateful for loved ones, good friends, food each day and a roof over my head. I believe that we must all take the time to stop and thank the people who make a difference in our lives, while they are still in our lives. While 2020 has been very challenging, we all still have a lot to be thankful for this year.”

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PR ES ID EN T, L E AD ER S HIP MID D L E T ENNES S EE

LEE RUCKS

“I am grateful to have been born into a loving Christian family in the best country on earth. I am grateful to live in an incredible community where I’ve been able to raise my own family. I am grateful for supportive friends and family, a career I love and a business my husband and I started 10 years ago.”

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ANDY GILLEY

“This Thanksgiving, I am most thankful to be living in a community where no matter what circumstances come before us, we always find a way to come together for good. This year, from January until now, has taught me that our town is a strong town, and that together, we can get through anything.”

CE O, T R ISTAR HEND ER S O N V IL L E MED I CAL CEN T ER

REGINA BARTLETT

“I am grateful to be able to honor the words of late HCA founder Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr., who said ‘Bettering the human condition is the greatest good any individual can achieve.’ I am thankful for the privilege to have served with HCA Healthcare for 42 years and most grateful that the last 13 of those years have been at TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center, where good people are bettering the human condition every day!”

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INSPIRED BY

A SURVIVOR'S JOURNEY OF HARDSHIP, FAITH AND THANKSGIVING

LIFE AFTER COVID-19 ARTICLE RICK MURRAY | PHOTOGRAPHY RICK MURRAY AND PROVIDED

IN EARLY 2020, LOCAL MUSICIAN AND EDUCATOR

issues had worsened to the point that he was moved to inten-

JAMES STORY WAS ON TOP OF THE WORLD. He had

sive care, where he was placed on a ventilator for 15 days.

recently retired as a music professor and former chair of the visual and performing arts department at Volunteer State

Over the next month, James’ condition remained touch and go.

Community College, culminating a career of over forty years

“It seemed that everything that could go wrong, did

that saw him earn international acclaim as a teacher, con-

go wrong,” says James. “My lungs and my kidneys were

ductor and lecturer.

failing, and many other organs were septic. My body

Unfettered from a daily work routine, James was now

was shutting down.”

free to continue his pursuit of creating and staging his

After several more weeks of aggressive treatments, James’

own musical productions, an area in which he had already

condition began to improve. By the end of April, he was

enjoyed some success. His most recent project, “New World

doing well enough to be transferred from Hendersonville to

Spirituals,” had resulted in the release of a CD and a stage

Select Specialty Hospital, an acute care facility in Nashville.

production during January.

“I was very happy to leave the hospital,” says James.

James’ future looked bright – until the coronavirus.

“However, I will be forever grateful to the doctors and

“During mid-March, I started experiencing uncontrollable

nurses who took care of me at Hendersonville. They truly

chills, fever and sweating,” recalls James. “I lost all sense of

saved my life.”

taste, had trouble breathing and was aching all over my body.”

James spent the next few weeks at Select Specialty

At first, James thought that his symptoms would go

Hospital, where he continued dialysis and received breath-

away on their own. However, he soon realized that he was

ing treatments. He also underwent therapy to help him

only getting worse.

learn to swallow again.

“On March 19, I was so dehydrated that I went to the

In early May, James was doing well enough that he was

TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center ER, where I was

moved to the inpatient rehabilitation unit at Sumner Regional

admitted for observation,” says James. “In order to find out

Medical Center in Gallatin.

what was wrong with me, they ran a lot of tests, including a COVID-19 test, which came back positive.” Despite the best efforts of his care team, James’ health continued to deteriorate rapidly. By March 23, his breathing

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“My care team at Gallatin was terrific,” recalls James. “They helped me achieve several milestones, including getting off dialysis, coming off oxygen and transitioning from a feeding tube to a normal diet.”

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James Story visits with members of his care team at TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center in Sept. 2020.

James Story displays his post-COVID-19 tee shirt as he visits with members of his care team at TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center in Sept. 2020.

“AND I'LL RISE UP, I'LL RISE LIKE THE DAY. I'LL RISE UP, I'LL RISE UNAFRAID. I'LL RISE UP, IN SPITE OF THE ACHE.” ANDRA DAY

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While at Sumner Regional, James also received extensive physical therapy to help him regain his strength. “During my time in the hospital, I had lost so much muscle mass that I couldn’t stand or walk,” says James. “My physical therapists had to teach me how to walk again.” By the end of May, James had regained enough strength to be released from rehab and to return to his home, a place that he had not seen in 71 days. Since that time, he has continued his therapy on an outpatient basis. “My post-Covid-19 therapy includes home health care,” says James. “The nurses keep a close eye on my condition through regular monitoring of my vital signs, my medications and my exercise routine. They are helping me get back to living independently again.” Since March, James has had a lot of time to reflect on how the coronavirus has impacted his life. “I knew that I had been sick, but I never knew how bad things were until one of my doctors told me that fewer than 10% of patients survive what I went through,” says James. “He said that my healing was a miracle.” James’ ordeal has also led him to ponder the spiritual nature of his recovery. “There is a certain consolation that God is seen through my healing process,” says James. “I believe that the wonder of my healing can give hope and encouragement to others. I believe that there is a miracle within all of us.” Along with his personal trials, James has also thought a lot about what his care team members were going through during his stay in the hospital. “At Hendersonville, the medical staff became my surrogate family. While I was suffering from the coronavirus, my caregivers were also suffering,” recalls James. “Although everyone wore masks, I could still see the pain in their eyes from the stress of long hours and constant worry. It was hard to watch them work.” 24

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James Story learns to walk again during a physical therapy session at Sumner Regional Rehab during May 2020.

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However, despite the gloomy conditions, James’ care team went out of their way to make him as comfortable as possible. “One day, the nurses found out that I was a musician, and they decided to add a little music to my treatment,” recalls James fondly. “They bought a CD player and brought in all kinds of music to play for me. They were angels.” James is also thankful for the love and compassion shown to him by the community. “My family, friends, students and professional colleagues have all been a part of my healing process through their thoughts and prayers,” says James. I will be eternally grateful for their support.” Despite his progress to date, James knows that his road to recovery will be a long one. However, his spirits are high, and he remains optimistic about the future. “My doctors have told me that due to ongoing pulmonary problems, I will be unable to get back to a busy routine anytime soon,” says James. “However, I am in it for the long haul. It may take some time, but I am going to get my chi back.” In October, James was invited to serve as a guest conductor during a series of concerts in 2022 that will take place domestically in Carnegie Hall and internationally in historic venues across Europe. “I am very excited about this opportunity, and I have to get well enough to pursue them,” says James. “A new chapter of my life is being written every day!” There is no doubt about it – James Story will rise up.

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REALTY REPORT

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CULINARY CREATIONS

t ha n k sg iv i n g t rad it ions c om for t food from a slow c ooker TWO TASTY ENTREES GUARANTEED TO PLEASE FAMILY AND FRIENDS

ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY RICK MURRAY

Chicken noodle soup served up in a bowl, ready to eat.

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Chicken noodle soup simmering in a slow cooker.

THANKSGIVING DAY IS ONE OF THE BEST TIMES OF THE YEAR. It is a day filled with family, fellowship, fun, and of course, food. After all, Thanksgiving without a feast would be just another day. To help you begin thinking about your holiday menu, we asked two of our favorite Hendersonville cooks, Towana Bowles, wife of Hendersonville Lifestyle publisher Lynn Bowles, and Debbie Murray, wife of Hendersonville Lifestyle editor Rick Murray, to share two of their favorite comfort food recipes. Both of these delicious dishes are easy to prepare, and they are sure to be crowd-pleasers at any holiday occasion. So, without further ado, gather your ingredients, break out your crock pot and prepare to dazzle your guests!

t owa na’s slow c ooker ch icken nood le soup i n g re d ient s + 1 ½ lbs. of boneless, skinless chicken breasts + 8 cups of chicken stock

Towana Bowles - creator of Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup

+ 4 cloves of garlic, minced + 1 medium onion, diced + 3 medium carrots, peeled and diced + 3 stalks of celery, diced + ½ tsp. dried thyme + ½ tsp. dried rosemary + 2 bay leaves + 8 oz. spaghetti, broken into thirds + 2 tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped + Juice of 1 lemon + Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste

d i rec t ion s 1. Season chicken with salt and pepper, to taste. Place chicken into a 6-qt. slow cooker. 2. Stir in chicken stock, garlic, onion, carrots, celery, thyme, rosemary and bay leaves and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cover and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours. 3. Remove chicken from the slow cooker and shred, using two forks. 4. Stir pasta and chicken into the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low heat for an additional 30-40 minutes, or until pasta is tender. 5. Stir in lemon juice and parsley. 6. Serve immediately.

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CULINARY CREATIONS (CONTINUED) Chicken and stuffing slowly cooking in the crock pot.

debbie’s crock pot ch icken & st u f f i n g i n g re d ient s

Debbie Murray creator of Crock Pot Chicken and Stuffing

d i rec t ion s

+ 4 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1. Place chicken in crock pot, cover and cook on low heat

+ 1 box of cornbread stuffing mix

setting until almost fully cooked. Depending upon the size

+ 1 can of cream of chicken soup

of the chicken pieces, the cook time will be 5-7 hours.

+ ¼ cup of butter

2. Heat 1 ½ cups of chicken broth with butter, onion and

+ 2 cups and ¾ cup of chicken broth

poultry seasoning until boiling. Remove the mixture from

(divided into two containers)

heat and add stuffing, stirring with a fork until fluffy.

+ 1 ½ tsp. poultry seasoning or ground sage

3. Mix soup, sour cream and remaining ¾ cup of broth

+ ½ cup sour cream

together and pour over the chicken in the crock pot.

+ 1 tbsp. dried and minced onion

4. Spoon the stuffing mixture into the crock pot. 5. Cook for an additional hour, or until chicken is fully cooked. 6. Serve immediately.

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Crock pot chicken and stuffing served in a decorative dish.

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