Farewell and Welcome

As we say goodbye to Sheryl Ellis and wish her luck with her family's move to Alabama, we'd like to welcome a new member to our CVB team!

Ashley Staley has joined us as Marketing Director and hit the ground running with two back-to-back bus tours.  You may recognize her name: Ashley was most recently at Mansker's Station as their historic site director.  We're happy to have her on board. 

Inspirational Country Music Week

Inspirational Country Music Week is an annual event that draws music fans, broadcast media and the industry's top artists to Nashville to showcase Inspirational Country Music.  This year, the event will be held at Trinity Music City USA in Hendersonville, October 12th - 17th.  The 14th Annual Inspirational Country Music Awards Show will be held on Thursday, October 16th.  The show will be hosted by multi-platinum recording artist Collin Raye.  Previous award show performers include:  Natalie Grant with Wynonna, Charlie Daniels, Andy Griggs, Lonestar, Jamie O'Neal, Josh Turner, Lee Greenwood, Emerson Drive, Richie McDonald, Linda Davis, Diamond Rio, Brian Littrell, Randy Owen, Melanie Walker, Jeff Bates, Del Way, Mike Manuel and many more.  Sweet Magnolia Tours is pleased to offer travel packages for this event.   

World's Longest Strawberry Shortcake at Middle TN Strawberry Festival

Portland Chamber of Commerce achieved their quest for a Guiness Record for the World's Longest Strawberry Shortcake at their May 17 festival.  Congratulations!

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Hendersonville Shopping Options Expand

The Streets of Indian Lake offers the latest in fashion, shopping, great movies and fine dining.  Stores like Coldwater Creek, Yankee Candle, Barnes & Noble, Marble Slab Creamery, and September's. 

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Check out these cool new places to stay!

Eagle's Cove overlooks Old Hickory Lake in Castalian Springs.  Call Jack or Lee Brown for rental information on this secluded cottage.  615-824-8936

Clearing Manor is the newest bed & breakfast in Sumner County.  Situated on 30 acres overlooking Old Hickory Lake, the home also hosts business meetings and weddings. Call 615-230-9356 or see their website at www.clearingmanor.com

Bull Creek Resort features beautifully appointed cabins on Old Hickory Lake.  Call 1-866-914-2855 or see their website at www.bullcreekresort.com

Stay Down on the Farm features a Red Farm House retreat on 100 acres of farm land in Cottontown, with walking trails and a catfish pond.  Call 615-426-2151 or log on to www.staydownonthefarm.com

Request your 2008 Visitor Guide today...just click on FREE visitor guide at the left.   Keep watching here for updates to our website, featuring new information and special online extras. 

Link to Travel South USA for information about vacations in our neighboring southern states! 

From Frontier to Plantation - Follow the Path of the Longhunter

A brochure featuring the historic homes of Sumner County is now available.  Following the path that longhunters took through Middle Tennessee, you can see how the area developed as the frontier was settled.  Get your copy today...fill out the Free Visitor Guide request or call us at 1-888-301-7866.  All our brochures are available locally at our office, Chambers of Commerce, historic sites and attractions.