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DOLLY PARTON CELEBRATES 40 YEARS OF DOLLYWOOD IN PIGEON FORGE
Dolly Parton returned to Dollywood to celebrate the theme park's 40th anniversary, marking a significant milestone for the beloved theme park. During an exclusive event for media and season passholders, she, alongside her Dollywood business partner Peter... Link to Full Story
HENDERSONVILLE CELEBRATES GRAND REOPENING OF REVITALIZED 7TH AVENUE DISTRICT
The public came out to celebrate the grand opening of the revitalized 7th Avenue District in downtown Hendersonville on Saturday, May 3. The 7th Avenue Street Fest ran from noon to 5 p.m., featuring food, entertainment, games and local vendors. The... Link to Full Story
EDNEYVILLE'S DAVID GENTRY INDUCTED INTO NORTH CAROLINA SPORTS HALL OF FAME
Elon University alumnus David Gentry, Class of 1970, was one of 11 inductees into the 2025 North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame Class on Friday, May 2nd.at the Sheraton Greensboro Hotel. Gentry played football at Elon and got his coaching start at... Link to Full Story
BELOVED FORMER HENDERSONVILLE VETERINARIAN, DR. HERBERT A. JUSTUS DIES
Dr. Herbert A. Justus, DVM, of Boiling Springs, South Carolina, passed away leaving behind a legacy defined by tireless dedication to veterinary medicine, selfless public service, and deep devotion to his family and community. Above all, Dr. Justus was... Link to Full Story
ADVENT HEALTH BLOOD DRIVE COLLECTS DONATIONS TO SAVE OVER 50 LIVES
AdventHealth helped save several lives on Thursday, May 1, with a blood drive in Hendersonville. It teamed up with The Blood Connection to collect donations from 17 people. According to Advent, one person's donation can save up to three potential lives.... Link to Full Story
BEARFOOTIN 2025 BEARS TO BE REVEALED MAY 7 AT WELCOME CENTER STAGE
The Friends of Downtown Hendersonville welcomes the public to witness the unveiling of 20 new works of bear art! The Annual Bearfootin’ Art Walk program will hold the reveal event from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 7, on the outdoor Welcome... Link to Full Story
