The 4-H Cornbread contest winners in Mrs. Klahn’s class at Station Camp Elementary are: 1st place – Charley Kate D., 2nd place – Brynn M., and 3rd place – Addison J. SUBMITTED
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Jack Anderson hosts food drive for CARES
Gallatin CARES would like to thank the students and faculty of Jack Anderson Elementary School for their amazing efforts completing a food drive on our behalf. This will assist us in feeding neighbors in our community. Great Job! SUBMITTED

Congratulations Hendersonville Standard Teacher of the Month
Pictured (l-r) Ginger McLendon – Hendersonville Standard, Steven Jones – April Teacher of the Month, Jon Duncan – principal of Madison Creek Elementary School. SUBMITTED

Pets of the Week: Meet Collin and Elphie
Collin is a 2-year-old Dachshund mix weighing 18 pounds. He is house trained, neutered, and up to date on vaccinations. Collin is friendly, loves people, and other animals. He will do best in a home where someone is home most of the time. His adoption fee is $250. Elphie is a 4-year-old domestic short hair weighing 10 pounds. She is house […]

Let’s Eat: Learning how to appreciate the great Waffle House experience
You think you know all about Waffle House and, if you’ve lived here a while, you might. But more than 13,000 people moved to Nashville last year from places that Waffle House doesn’t exist. They probably think the place is all about waffles. Let’s teach them a thing or two. First off, some think about Waffle House as the place […]

Congratulations Hendersonville Standard Teacher of the Month
Pictured (l-r) – Tressa Sanders – principal of Jack Anderson Elementary School, Brooke Martindale – March Teacher of the Month, and Ginger McClendon – Hendersonville Standard. SUBMITTED

Vol State graduates 16 from new heavy equipment program
Volunteer State Community College recently hosted the first graduation for 16 students completing a program designed to fill crucial employment gaps in the heavy equipment industry throughout middle Tennessee. Heavy Equipment Academy is a program in partnership with, Vol State, NUCA of Middle TN NUCA of Middle TN, and Middle TN Workforce Development Academy. The program consists of 6 weeks […]

TriStar HMC awarded “A” hospital safety grade from Leapfrog Group
TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group for spring 2023, the fourth consecutive period the hospital has earned the highest rating. The national distinction recognizes TriStar Hendersonville’s achievements in protecting patients from harm and error while in the hospital. “TriStar Hendersonville is committed to a culture of safety where we strive daily to […]

Six top scholars awarded Valedictorian title at MHMS
Merrol Hyde Magnet School recently held a Top-Scholar Banquet at Bluegrass Country Club to highlight the academic achievements of the top scholars in the Class of 2023. Fifteen senior students were honored at the banquet for all maintaining a 4.0 GPA for the entirety of their high school career, and six of these seniors tied with the title of valedictorian, […]

“Forest Bathing” is good for body and mind
We’ve been talking trees and forest bathing at Bledsoe Creek State Park for three weeks now. Connecting with nature, mindfulness about where we are, and meditative strolls without cell phones or head phones! And, you’re missing the point if you wear a “step counting” watch. The Japanese call this shirin-yoku, which we translate as “forest bathing.” It’s not an ancient […]