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“In the summertime, when the weather is high, you can stretch right up and touch the sky…”
In The Summertime, Mungo Jerry, Ray Dorset
After a rainy May, summer rolled into the 37075 with a vengeance in June, bringing record high temperatures. If history holds, the weather pattern will continue until early fall. However, rather than complain about the weather, we at Hendersonville Lifestyle prefer to seize the opportunities provided by summer’s lazy days and hot nights to get out and explore all of the good things happening in the City by the Lake.
July is chock full of events for every member of the family. From cruising around on Old Hickory Lake to celebrating our nation’s 250th anniversary, July 2026 has plenty of activities to fill up our social calendars.
This month, we invite you to come along with us as we get out and explore our community and sample some of the great events and activities that are all around us. At Hendersonville Lifestyle, we love summertime, and this month we are dedicating our July issue to helping you and your family find different ways to enjoy memorable summer experiences – all within the confines of Sumner County.
So, let’s strap on our bike helmets or lace up our running shoes and take a tour of what July offers in Hendersonville.
Our first stop takes us to several concert venues around town that offer regular, high quality, outdoor concerts throughout the summer.
Next, we visit a local homeowner’s colorful garden that is a showstopper for everyone in her neighborhood.
Continuing, we take a quick jog around town with the Mayor of Hendersonville to learn about his running activities across the community.
As we round the turn to close out the home stretch, we look back at a couple of recent events that saw history being made in our city in real time.
As always, we will also keep you up to date with many of the exciting events and business activities that are taking place in our home community.
One last thing… this July marks our ten year anniversary of publishing Hendersonville Lifestyle. As we look forward to beginning our eleventh year in August, we continue to look forward to serving our community. We will have more details in the coming months, so stay tuned.
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July 2026
PUBLISHER
Lynn Bowles | lynn.bowles@citylifestyle.com
MANAGING EDITOR
Rick Murray | rick.murray@citylifestyle.com
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Matt Murray | mattmurray63@gmail.com
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Eileen Minton | eminton@comcast.net
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Rick Murray
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Rick Murray, Lynn Bowles
CEO Steven Schowengerdt
President Matthew Perry
COO David Stetler
CRO Jamie Pentz
CoS Janeane Thompson
AD DESIGNER Zach Miller
LAYOUT DESIGNER Liz Nixon
QUALITY CONTROL SPECIALIST Marina Campbell
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performed at Monthaven Arts & Cultural Center on May 20. 2: The Isaacs Memorial Day Concert featured an all-star super jam filled with local artists. 3:
Lang sings during the Monthaven Heritage Music Series Concert on May 20. 4: The Hendersonville Spring Carnival returned to Veterans Park during May. 5: Sonya Isaacs sings during the Hendersonville Hometown Jam Memorial Day Concert. 6: Thrill riders take to the sky during the Hendersonville Spring Carnival. 7: Duane Allen sings during the Isaacs Memorial Day Concert at the Premier Centre.
From now until July 26, the visual artwork of Grammy Award winning artist singer/songwriter Steve Wariner is on display at Monthaven Arts & Cultural Center. Titled “The Flip Side: Paintings by Steve Wariner,” the display features 60 of Wariner’s works in oil, acrylic, watercolor and mixed media, spanning more than 30 years.
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TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center recently named John Summers, Ed.D, RN, NEA-BC, as chief operating officer. Summers brings more than 25 years of healthcare leadership experience across operations, quality, patient safety and clinical care.
“John is a proven leader who brings extensive experience in hospital operations and a clear commitment to clinical excellence,” said Justin Coury, chief executive officer of TriStar Hendersonville.
The Sumner County Middle College High School held its annual graduation ceremony at Volunteer State Community College on Saturday, May 16. 37 seniors received their high school diplomas, with 21 of them having received associates degrees one week prior.
LIVE CONCERT OPPORTUNITIES ABOUND THIS SUMMER IN THE CITY BY THE LAKE
There are few experiences that bring more joy than attending outdoor concerts in the summer. Warm weather, great music and the company of friends and family come together to create enjoyable moments that will last a lifetime.
While many communities have events that offer live music, none are more exciting than those found in Hendersonville and Sumner County. Here are a few local outdoor events that are happening this summer that music fans should have on their calendars.
Hendersonville Freedom Festival
Drakes Creek Park
July 3, 5:00 p.m. - free
Sweet Summer Concert Series
Monthaven Arts & Cultural Center
July 11, August 15 – 5:00 p.m. – free
Summer Songwriters Nights
Rock Castle
July 18, August 15 – 5:00 p.m. – $10.00 adults, under 13 free Summer Concert Series
Streets of Indian Lake
Thursday evenings through August 27 – 6:00 p.m. – free
3rd Thursday on Main
Historic Gallatin Square
July 16, August 20 – 6:30 p.m. – free
"Warm weather, great music and the company of friends and family come together to create enjoyable moments that will last a lifetime."
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One of the most rewarding outdoor activities for many people is growing and maintaining a home garden. Some people plant vegetable gardens that enable their families to enjoy fresh produce all throughout the growing season. However, others prefer the challenge of designing intricate and colorful flower gardens that add beauty to their homes and neighborhoods.
Towana Bowles, wife of Hendersonville Lifestyle Publisher Lynn Bowles, is one of the most avid gardeners in the City by the Lake. She maintains an elegantly designed garden at her Hendersonville home that brings joy to everyone who sees it. In fact, her garden has become somewhat of a neighborhood legend, with people constantly dropping by to admire it’s blend of colorful flora.
Recently, the Hendersonville Lifestyle team sat down with Towana to learn more about her passion for gardening.
WHEN DID YOU BECOME INTERESTED IN GARDENING?
“I first started creating my garden three years ago.”
WHAT DO YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT GARDENING?
“I love waking up each morning and seeing the fruits of our labor. Seeing all of the different colors and textures helps me to start my day off right. I also enjoy watching the bees, hummingbirds and butterflies benefit from the different flowers in my garden. Gardening is hard work, but it is also very rewarding to be a part of Jehovah God’s beautiful creation.”
HOW OFTEN DO YOU WORK IN YOUR GARDEN?
“I work in my garden every day. There is always something that needs to be tended to, and I love taking care of all of my plants. Some of the varieties that I grow are loved by deer and rabbits, so my husband Lynn sprays regularly with Liquid Fence to help keep them away.”
HOW DO YOU DESIGN THE LAYOUT OF YOUR GARDEN?
“My layout is really multiple gardens in one, including a sun garden and a shade garden. Some flowers require direct sun,
"Gardening is hard work, but it is also very rewarding..." “
while others thrive in the shade. I also have a container garden, which works well on porches, patios and decks. My container garden includes annuals such as marigolds, geraniums, sunpatiens, coleus, caladiums, lantana and supertunias, and perennials such as several varieties of roses and hostas. I love having all types of flowers and plants in my garden.”
WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE THINGS TO GROW IN YOUR GARDEN?
“My favorite flowers are perennials, because they come back faithfully year after year. My shade perennials include hostas, autumn ferns, Japanese painted ferns, creeping jenny and brunnera. My sun garden includes roses, day lilies, blanket flowers, balloon flowers, gardenias, brown eyed Susans, cats pajamas, candy tufts, calla lilies, salvia, hardy hibiscus and lilacs. Roses are my favorite perennial, but they do require a lot of care.”
HOW LONG IS YOUR GARDENING SEASON?
“My gardening season runs from early February until the first frost in the fall. I like to start in February because it is the perfect time to prune roses and clean up any debris left over from winter.”
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO A FIRST TIME GARDENER?
“My advice to new gardeners is to be patient – there is a lot of trial and error in gardening. I also urge those starting out to educate themselves as much as they can about what they are planting, as the care requirements are different for each type of flower and plant.”
Hendersonville Mayor Jamie Clary is a longtime fitness advocate. While he is particularly passionate about cycling and soccer, he also works in several runs each week. Recently, the Hendersonville Lifestyle team caught up with Jamie to get his thoughts about running in the City by the Lake.
WHEN DID YOU START RUNNING?
“I ran cross-country in high school to keep in shape for soccer. Since then, I don’t place myself in the category of ‘runner’ because I’m not that good or that serious.”
WHAT DO YOU ENJOY THE MOST ABOUT RUNNING?
“If I don’t sweat every couple days, I get irritable. If my soccer team is not playing and the weather is too cold to bike ride, I run. The postrun feeling of exertion and the sense of accomplishment, even for three miles, are what I enjoy most.”
HOW OFTEN DO YOU RUN?
“For the past 15 years, I rarely go three days without running three miles or more. I feel that I have a responsibility to participate in Hendersonville
activities that support non-profit organizations. So, I run eight to ten 5K events every year. I also ran our local half-marathon three times. As I trained for those, I ran more often and longer distances, culminating in running my one and only marathon a few years ago.”
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE RUNNING DISTANCE?
“Three miles is about what my schedule permits on most days. I’m a planner, and three miles is easy to prepare for psychologically. For me, running less than that distance is a waste of preparation.”
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE TIME TO RUN?
“I prefer heat to cold. I would rather run in 90 degrees than 50 degrees. Afternoons are preferable but not always available. Very often I will run in the afternoon, take a shower,
return to work, and stay at City Hall until 9:00 or 10:00 at night.”
WHAT MAKES HENDERSONVILLE SUCH A GREAT PLACE IN WHICH TO RUN?
“Our sidewalks and greenways are incredibly inviting. Our scenery is also an incentive. We have every kind of course, including grass, road, hills, flat and lakeside.”
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE COURSE?
“The three-mile loop from my house into a nearby neighborhood is very accessible. I just walk out my back door and run. That is my course for 75% of my runs. I see many of the same people and pass the same houses each time I go out. It’s very comfortable. But I also love the peace and shade of the greenway along Saundersville Road. When I run to that greenway and add a few miles, I really feel like I am accomplishing something.”
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WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GREENWAY TO RUN ON?
“I like our newest one, which runs along Drakes Creek and Sanders Ferry Road. That route is satisfying on many levels. The boardwalks allow running over the water and views that last miles. I also love seeing people eating at the restaurants along there, knowing that they are supporting local businesses
"I LOVE THE PEACE AND SHADE OF THE GREENWAY ALONG
WHEN I RUN TO THAT GREENWAY AND ADD A FEW MILES, I REALLY FEEL LIKE I AM ACCOMPLISHING SOMETHING.”
while providing sales tax revenue for the city to provide services.”
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU OFFER TO A BEGINNING RUNNER?
“Shoes are important. For a long time, I refused to invest in good running shoes because I don’t see myself as a serious runner. Once I changed my mind, the comfort was transforming. I talked to serious runners and visited a running store to help understand the options. That decision made a huge difference in my running.”
WHAT COURSES WOULD YOU RECOMMEND FOR BEGINNING RUNNERS AND/OR THOSE NEW TO THE CITY?
“I would suggest running close to your home at first. The preparation and time commitments are minimal. After that, I recommend running in Drakes Creek Park. The constant activities are a distraction from the exertion.”
The Grand Reopening Of Rock Castle Celebrated In Music
ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY RICK MURRAY
The warm evening air was filled with the sounds of classical music as the Nashville Symphony returned to newly renovated Rock Castle Historic Site on Wednesday, June 3. Over 1,000 music lovers came out for the celebration, arriving by car, shuttle bus or boats out on nearby Old Hickory Lake.
“We are incredibly grateful to the talented musicians, artists, dedicated sponsors, and wonderful volunteers who made all of this possible,” said Rock Castle Executive Director Sam Gilbert. “Thank you to everyone who joined us for this wonderful evening.”
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Winnipeg in the winter, and a 17-year-old waits 45 minutes in the cold for Keanu Reeves. Her fingers are numb. She is not there for an autograph. She is there to ask him to appear in her audition tape for MuchMusic, Canada’s MTV. When he finally agrees, she writes her number on a gum wrapper with a borrowed lip liner.
He calls days later.
That 17-year-old was Jen Cohen — fitness expert, host of the Habits & Hustle podcast, and best-selling author. She has built a career on the premise her frostbitten afternoon proved. She calls the practice the 10% Target: 10 attempts at whatever you want most in life.
The premise is simple. Most people never make one attempt. Almost nobody makes two. The math works in favor of the person who keeps going.
The top-rated Habits & Hustle podcast has logged hundreds of conversations with high performers and the people who study what the body does to the mind. Her TEDx talk, The Secret to Getting Anything You Want in Life, has traveled widely inside Fortune 500 sales-training rooms. On the Share the Lifestyle podcast, Cohen sits down to share the working rules that are the foundation of her latest book, Bigger, Better, Bolder.
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The door opens, or another door does. The unmade attempt and the refused one leave you in the same place — except one of them teaches you something.
Cohen frames her habits as a wager: How do I stack the deck so I win more than I lose? The workout happens first, and the food decisions follow. The email follow-up gets sent, and the answer arrives. The choices compound in a single direction.
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No one is born with it. The people who look disciplined are running a routine they have rehearsed long enough that it no longer feels like effort. The reps are the skill. Miss them, and the skill fades, the same as any other.
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Confidence does not arrive by repeating the word. It arrives after the body has done the thing — the workout finished, the cold walk endured, the email sent. The mind takes its cues from what the body proves it can do. Talk follows action, not the other way around.
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The first decision sets the slope of the rest. Skip the Monday workout, and the rest of the week tends to follow. Hold the line on Monday, and the slope tilts the other way.
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LEGENDARY MORNINGSTAR STUDIO RECOGNIZED WITH TENNESSEE MUSIC PATHWAYS MARKER
History was made in City by the Lake on June 2, when the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development unveiled a Tennessee Music Pathways Marker behind Moby Dicky’s Restaurant. Prior to becoming a restaurant, the site was the home of Morningstar Sound Studio, which produced 25 number one hits recorded by such legendary artists as Randy Travis, Dan Seals, George Jones and Anne Murray.
Along with unveiling the new music marker, the day also marked 40 years since Randy Travis released his debut album “Storms of Life,” which was recorded at Morningstar. In recognition of the anniversary, Governor Bill Lee issued a proclamation declaring the day as “Randy Travis Day.” To celebrate the occasion, the waterfront site was officially named Point Amen, in honor of Travis’ greatest hit “Forever and Ever, Amen.”
In addition to Randy Travis and his wife Mary, Morningstar co-founders Kyle
family and many other dignitaries attended the event.
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