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From Magnolia Market to movies, Streets of Indian Lake still a draw





The Hendersonville Farmer and Artisan Market will kick off Saturday, May 22. The Regal Cinemas moving theater re-opens May 7.TENA LEE/tlee@mainstreetmediatn.com

The Hendersonville Farmer and Artisan Market will kick off Saturday, May 22. The Regal Cinemas moving theater re-opens May 7.TENA LEE/tlee@mainstreetmediatn.com

After nearly a year of mask-wearing, social distancing and semi-isolation due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us are more than ready to regain some sense of normalcy by supporting local businesses and attending community events.

The Streets of Indian Lake has several events planned during the month of May and throughout the summer. In addition, the Regal Cinemas movie complex will re-open there on Friday, May 7.

“I really feel like people are starting to focus more on getting back that sense of community,” said Streets of Indian Lake Director of Events Cheryl Puryear. “I think they’re ready to get out and about again.”

Two events are scheduled for this Saturday at the Streets while the annual farmer’s market, renamed the Hendersonville Farmer and Artisan Market, kicks off Saturday, May 22.

Presented by the Hendersonville Chamber of Commerce, the Mid TN Magnolia Market will feature more than 60 local vendors who will set up their wares in the former Charming Charlie’s building at 300 Indian Lake Boulevard.

“We established this as part of our drive to create a platform for small business owners and locally owned businesses to showcase their products, goods and services and help the community say ‘yes’ to local with us,” said Chamber of Commerce CEO Kathleen Hawkins.

Home décor, clothing, food, health and beauty and baby items will be among those sold by a variety of vendors including Amy Custom Bakes, Ana Clay & Co., Ashley Sparkle Shop, Bates Boutique, Black Press Coffee Shop, Black Tie Floral Design & Events, BriLi Joi, Buff City Soap, CBD American Shaman, Chalk Couture, Cotton Rose Boutique, Fried Green Tomato’s, Gingerbean Children’s Boutique, G Michelle’s Boutique, Hendersonville Product, Hillbilly Hardwoods, Kiddie Academy, Lula Roe, Mainstream Boutique, Magnolia Gardens, Magnolia Grace Boutique, Orange Blossom Dollies & Designs, Pink Zebra, Pinspiration, Sincerely Southern Style, Tennessee Honey Boutique, Union University and more.

The Vein Guys Nashville will be offering free vein screenings, and there will also be a drawing for door prizes and a $250 shopping spree throughout the day. The free event is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Also on Saturday at the Streets, the Nashville Youth Jazz Ensemble will host JazzFest 2021 from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. Participating schools will include Beech, Gallatin, Hendersonville and JPII High Schools, Westmoreland Middle School and several ensembles.

The NYJE Jazz Ensemble is backed up by world-class trombonist and Grammy winner John Fedchock. Gifted trumpet player Rod McGaha will be accompanied by the B.A.S.I.E. jazz combo, and saxophone wizard Richard Griffin will be backed up by the NYJE S.O.U.L. jazz combo.

Later this month, dozens of artisans and farmers will return for the 13th season of the Hendersonville Farmer and Artisan Market on May 22 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Originally called the Farmers Market, Puryear said they changed the name to reflect the variety of offerings available.

“With COVID-19, many people redesigned what they do for a living. They turned to their hobbies and created businesses,” she said. “We had a huge participation from local artisans, so we decided to rename the event.”

Local artisans will include soap makers, wood artists, pottery and jewelry makers, bakers, as well as those who make elderberry, honey, maple syrup, jams, jellies, salsa and more.

David Ragland of Family Traditions Farm in Portland is one of several local farmers who has been coming to the Hendersonville Farmers Market for the last nine years.

“We’ve created a base there,” said Ragland. “We’ve watched a lot of our customers’ kids grow up. We look forward to coming back each year.”

Ragland says he grows just about everything on his 40-acre farm except strawberries. Tomatoes and sweet corn are his specialties.

“We’ll have plenty of both on May 22,” he said.

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