Event Calendar

The 4th Annual James Bess Foundation Bass Fishing Tournament - Celebrity Edition is a fundraising event that will raise money for adults battling a terminal illness. This year they will auction off some of the best anglers in the state, and region, with Jimmy Sites, Garry Mason and five amazing collegiate anglers from the Bethel University Bass Fishing Team. This auction will also feature music icon John Carter Cash!

This tournament is open to anyone and any age group. Grab your friends and join them on the lake as they raise money for a great cause. Guests are encouraged to bid on their favorite celebrity for a chance to partner with them in the tournament and compete for tournament prizes. Access the auction by going to JamesBess.org/events and clicking on the auction link.

The James Bess Foundation is a 501c3 organization that grants a last wish to adults battling a terminal illness. 

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Know your farmers - know your food!

Shop from local, naturally raised and/or organic in-season produce and meats, herbs spices, eggs, and more. Visit with local artisans and health vendors. Enjoy live music and entertainment for the children. 

Family Health & Wellness Fairs are on the last Saturday of every month during the Hendersonville Farmers & Artisan Market. 

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Hendersonville Handmade Market

The Hendersonville Handmade Market events are hosted by City Sisters Clothing and held throughout the year at Hendersonville City Hall. They bring makers from across Middle Tennessee to the beautiful City by the Lake. There are a variety of vendors, food trucks and arts and crafts for the kids.

The 2022 Schedule of Events:

• March 19th
• April 16th
• May 21st
• August 20th
• September 17th
• October 22nd
• November 19th

The Markets are all held on Saturdays, with a rain out reschedule date of that Sunday.

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The Neighborgoods Market is a free public event organized to showcase and support local women-owned small businesses, artisans, and creatives. The market includes activities for the whole family including a DJ, food trucks, free beer, and a kids zone.  

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A Sumner County Vision Event

Starting in 2022, the Sumner County Museum’s 10-year plan is the biggest in Museum history. With a vision so big, it seemed fitting to share it in a unique way.

For one afternoon, historic Elmwood off Hwy 31 E. in Gallatin will be open to guests for the Sumner County Museum’s Pistols, Petals & Pearls event. You will be able to sip some drinks and eat heavy hors d'oeuvres while enjoying the grounds of this historic home. You will also hear live music and get to see select pieces from the Museum and event co-sponsors. Here, the Museum will unveil the community-impacting plans for its four properties.

A limited-ticket VIP experience will also offer an interior tour of Elmwood while enjoying a select bourbon or bubble tasting.

Visit HERE for more information (including sponsorship details). Get your tickets HERE.

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History, architecture, preservation.

Join Historic Castalian Springs for a tour of Hawthorn Hill, one Saturday a month from April through September. The circa 1805 brick Federal home is preserved as close to its original state as possible and is rarely open for tours. Original stenciling, paint, and plaster make you feel as though you've entered a time capsule of 19th century Middle Tennessee history.

Tours are limited and only offered one Saturday a month - don't miss out on this unique experience!

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The parlor at Cragfont was once a hub of enlightened discourse on politics, fashion, literature, and all the important topics of the early 19th century.

Experience the the parlor being brought back to life with educational and entertaining discussions led by local historians.

The second Parlor Talk in this series will be led by David Britton, Park Manager of Dunbar Cave & Port Royal State Parks, and will explore the history of Cairo, Tennessee. Discuss and learn about the original layout of Cairo, General Winchester's plan for the town, and the importance of places like Cairo in early America.

Space is extremely limited so registration is required.

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Virtual Parlor Talks: The Forgotten Town of Cairo, Tennessee

The parlor at Cragfont was once a hub of enlightened discourse on politics, fashion, literature, and all the important topics of the early 19th century.

Join the mansion as they bring the parlor back to life with educational and entertaining discussions led by local historians.

The second Parlor Talk in this series will be led by David Britton, Park Manager of Dunbar Cave & Port Royal State Parks, and will explore the history of Cairo, Tennessee. Discuss and learn about the original layout of Cairo, General Winchester's plan for the town, and the importance of places like Cairo in early America.

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Help raise funds for Live Love Nashville with great music, food, and remembering the legacy of Johnny Cash and his 90th birthday. All proceeds are benefiting Live Love Nashville. Featuring live music with Diamond Rio, Payton Smith, and more artists TBA as well as food trucks and a Kidz Zone!

Diamond Rio

Formed in 1989 in Nashville, TN, the band consists of Gene Johnson (mandolin, tenor vocals), Jimmy Olander (lead guitar, acoustic guitar, banjo), Brian Prout (drums), Marty Roe (lead vocal), Dan Truman (keyboards), and Dana Williams (bass guitar, baritone vocals). Diamond Rio’s most recent release I Made It, is their tenth studio album. The title track was co-written by the band’s lead guitarist Jimmy Olander and features 11 new songs. Produced by Olander and Mike Clute, I Made It is available on iTunes and www.diamondrio.com. Diamond Rio signed to Arista Records and in 1991 with the release of “Meet In The Middle” became the first country music group in history to reach No. 1 with a debut single. The band is also known for their hits “How Your Love Makes Me Feel,” “One More Day,” “Beautiful Mess,” “Unbelievable,” “In A Week or Two,” and more. They released their first-ever autobiography, Beautiful Mess: The Story of Diamond Rio on Thomas Nelson in 2009.

The band known for playing every note on every album recently celebrated their 30th Anniversary, has sold more than 10 million albums, won a Grammy Award, a Dove Award, six Vocal Group of the Year wins (CMA and ACM), released two Greatest Hit albums, a live and Christmas project, earned five multi-week no. 1 singles, 22 Top 10 singles, three certified Platinum and five gold albums, released an autobiography – and with zero band member changes. Known for their charity commitments including long-time spokespersons for Big Brothers Big Sisters, the band has raised over $1,000,000.00 for non-profits and received the Minnie Pearl Humanitarian Award.

Live Love Nashville is a 501c3 nonprofit charity to make sure children in Nashville feel loved. 100% of the proceeds from every item sold on this site goes toward helping make sure children in Nashville have all the basic necessities they need such as food, warm clothing, school supplies, and hygiene items. The apparel that is sold is just the surface of Live Love Nashville, the core values are helping these children that live in the same city but are not as fortunate. There are over 3,000 homeless children in Nashville alone. These children may not be guaranteed food on the table, school supplies, personal hygiene items, Christmas gifts, or warm clothes and this is happening right here in the city we love. Live Love Nashville is trying to make an impact to make sure these children never go without.

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Visit the great outdoors for hikes, crafts and educational opportunities throughout the summer!

Every summer Bledsoe Creek States Park welcomes a Seasonal Interpretive Recreator to provide enriching programming for visitors. Most of their programs are free to the public and open to all ages. Check the website as new programs are added weekly, typically Thursday through Sunday, with multiple activities per day! So if you're in the neighborhood pop by for the afternoon or travel in for the day to take in several events!

Bledsoe Creek State Park also offers camping for everything from hammocks to RVs! Located on the backwaters of Old Hickory Lake, it is a beautiful destination for birding, fishing, hiking and boating.

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Music Under the Stars | Variety Pack

Live and local that's what you'll get at this year's Music Under the Stars Summer Concert Series. Donnie Eden at Prosperity Mortgage advisors is proud to again be the presenting sponsor of this fun, family-friendly event. CrossRoads Medical and EJ's are helping to keep music playing with their partner investment too.

To kick off the series, Variety Pack will take the stage with a selection of classic rock and just a little country too. You'll no doubt recognize some of the fellas in this band as White House's own Gilber McMurtry and Jay Peyton will be entertaining the crowd. There will be a food truck on site so you won't even have to plan dinner. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and friends for a fun evening of reminiscing and live music.

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Cragfont has so many stories to tell!

Many of those stories are found in the spaces rarely seen by visitors like the cellar, attic, and closets. From the cramped quarters of Delphy's sleeping loft to the Roman numerals marking the attic beams - these details, much like wrinkles, speak to Cragfont's journey. On this tour, you'll find architectural and historical clues that paint a picture of life at Cragfont in the early 19th century and the changes time and people have wrought on the grand old house and its landscape.

Lace up your boots, prepare to get dusty, and to climb and crawl your way through Cragfont's historic past!

*Please Note: This tour requires participants to climb steep stairs without handrails, crawl in small spaces, and negotiate low ceilings and doorways. Participants will also be exposed to high amounts of dust.

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Are you looking for a relaxing night of outdoor family fun and live music?  If so, come out to one of the best community experiences in Sumner County — the Rock Castle Summer Songwriter Series!

The Summer Songwriter Series features FOUR single-day mini-festivals, spread out over the summer months of May through August:

Each Summer Songwriter Series event will feature food trucks, yard games, organized activities for kids, inflatables from Ultimate Party Superstore, themed decor, locally-crafted beer from Half Batch Brewing, and the best live music north of Nashville!

Summer is the perfect time to gather with friends and enjoy some tunes under the setting sun; so bring a blanket or some camp chairs, sprawl out on the lawn, and enjoy the original music of some of Tennessee’s most talented rising stars. It’s the perfect worry-free evening of fun for everyone!

Rock Castle has been voted “The Best Outdoor Music Venue” and “Best Historic Site” in Sumner County, and they think you’ll agree. So head on out, and make history together this summer!

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TennGreen Land Conservancy’s Hike-a-Thon is an event unlike any other in the Southeast! This event celebrates the great outdoors and raises much-needed funds for conservation by connecting participants with nature and awarding outstanding prizes to individuals and teams throughout the month of June. There are several prize categories for participants interested in hiking, paddling, mountain biking, climbing, and more!

Through this peer-to-peer fundraising event, participants can serve as active advocates for conservation by inviting their friends, family, and colleagues to support them in their endeavors. Unlike a one-day race or walk, the Hike-a-Thon is a month-long event—enabling people of all ages, locations, and abilities to "compete" for a good cause. Adventure anywhere you want; this listed venue is just a suggestion.

TennGreen Land Conservancy is a 501(c)(3) environmental nonprofit and the oldest accredited statewide land conservancy in Tennessee. TennGreen protects, cares for, and connects people with Tennessee’s natural world by providing meaningful outdoor experiences, establishing conservation easements, supporting restoration efforts, and acquiring (or assisting in the acquisition of) privately-held land. TennGreen envisions large, connected, natural areas that support diversity of life, inspire the appreciation of nature, and spark action to protect the water you drink, the air you breathe, and the land that sustains everyone.

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TennGreen Land Conservancy’s Hike-a-Thon is an event unlike any other in the Southeast. This event celebrates the great outdoors and raises much-needed funds for conservation by connecting participants with nature and awarding outstanding prizes to individuals and teams throughout the month of June. There are several prize categories for participants interested in hiking, paddling, mountain biking, climbing, and more!

Through this peer-to-peer fundraising event, participants can serve as active advocates for conservation by inviting their friends, family, and colleagues to support them in their endeavors. Unlike a one-day race or walk, the Hike-a-Thon is a month-long event—enabling people of all ages, locations, and abilities to "compete" for a good cause. Adventure anywhere you want; this listed venue is just a suggestion.

TennGreen Land Conservancy is a 501(c)(3) environmental nonprofit and the oldest accredited statewide land conservancy in Tennessee. TennGreen protects, cares for, and connects people with Tennessee’s natural world by providing meaningful outdoor experiences, establishing conservation easements, supporting restoration efforts, and acquiring (or assisting in the acquisition of) privately-held land. They envision large, connected, natural areas that support diversity of life, inspire the appreciation of nature, and spark action to protect the water you drink, the air you breathe, and the land that sustains everyone.

TennGreen and partners will be leading adventures throughout the state during the month of June. Visit www.tenngreen.org for more details. Explore Tennessee’s natural treasures, win great prizes, and raise funds to protect the natural world.

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Little Women the Musical

The Hendersonville Performing Arts Company presents Legally Blonde: the Musical June 2nd through 19th.

Based on the novel and the hit-movie of the same name, Legally Blonde: the Musical chronicles the journey of the famously perky Elle Woods, a fashion-savvy, UCLA sorority girl who finds her life turned upside down when she is dumped by her boyfriend Warner. In an effort to prove to Warner that she is more than just some blonde sorority girl, she follows him to Harvard Law, where she struggles to fit in and do well. Ultimately, she defies expectations and manages to stay true to her delightfully pink personality.

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Southern Ghost Stories series author Allen Sircy and local historian Eli Geery will lead guests to a dozen sites around the Gallatin Square. Whether it’s manifestations, murder, mayhem or a mischievous mannequin, guests can expect to be eerily entertained on the fun and folklore-filled ninety-minute walking tour.

In addition to telling spooky stories around the square, the Ghosts of Gallatin Haunted Tour will be donating a portion of ticket sales and blocks of tickets to local non-profits, the Sumner County Museum and Historic Downtown Gallatin this spring.

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Join Salvus Center for Colors In Bloom: Passion and Purpose

Colors In Bloom: Passion and Purpose is where you will have a great time raising funds to help patients with their medical expenses while also increasing Salvus Center's community impact by cultivating new partners and donors as well as stewarding current ones.

June 9 An Evening of Live Music

Emcee: Lynn Bowles
Owner/Publisher, Hendersonville Lifestyle Magazine
Includes live music, food and drinks and a special “Passion and Purpose” cocktail.

June 11 Family Music Festival

Emcee: Scott Couch, Fox 17 News
Includes pizza, beverages, face-painting, a balloon artist, and multiple live bands.f

The Hendersonville Hometown presents live music with Tim Watson, Connor Broome, and The Springs.

For questions and sponsorship opportunities please contact Jennifer Flanagan at jflanagan@salvuscenter.org or (615) 451-0038.

Platinum Sponsors

• Kara and Rep Johnny Garrett
• JoAnn and Bill Graves
• Judson & Kristina Broome
• Sumner Bank & Trust
• BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
• Jolly Ollie's Pizza and Pub
• Hendersonville Hometown Jam

Gold Sponsors

• Pat and Tom Givens
• Melinda and Doug Turner
• Bone McAllester Norton, PLLC

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June's Music on Main will feature live music with Bizz & Everyday People. This is a free concert. Bring a chair or rent one for $5. Cantrell's Grill will have their food truck set up.

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Experience a mini-field trip at Historic Wynnewood on the Second Saturday of each month from May to August.

Each program will focus on a different aspect of Wynnewood's history and will include exploring spaces and places with a hands-on activity.

Two sessions are offered for each program.

Reservations are required and space is limited.  

Programs do not include a full house tour of Wynnewood.

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If These Logs Could Talk

Carol Jarboe tells the story of Maggie Delaney, an Irish wife and mother, who with her whole family, signs into servitude for the price of sea passage to the newly settled American Colonies.

Includes a tour of the Bridal House.

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