Sumner Weekend: 5 Happenings This Weekend

Saturday, July 11
10am – 2pm
Honey Rock Books and Cafe
122 N Water Ave, Gallatin

Join Honey Rock Books and Cafe for a special book signing with local author Meredith Lyons on Saturday, July 11th.

Meredith Lyons is the author of A Dagger of Lightning.

Whether you’ve already read her book or are just discovering it, this is a great opportunity to stop by, chat with the author, and pick up a signed copy. Enjoy coffee, browse the bookstore, and support a local author in our community.

Admission is free, and everyone is welcome!

A Dagger of Lightning Amazon Snippet:

Forty-five-year-old Imogen has always struggled to fit in, never finding her passion in life. And while that may include having cold feet in her impending nuptials, that doesn’t mean she’s ready to ditch planet Earth―and her entire life―completely.

When Imogen is kidnapped by an alien prince in disguise, there’s nothing she can do to stop him. He’s sidhe―a being with powerful abilities―and he’s grown up used to getting what he wants. The prince is convinced Imogen will fall in love with him, and that her new powers, once she’s turned sidhe, will help his country win a centuries-old feud.

With the help of the prince’s much more tolerable brother, Imogen starts to get her feet back under her, but even he can’t protect her from those who would use her for her powers. If Imogen can’t find a way to fight for herself, she’ll become a pawn in a world that has already decided what she’s going to be.

Now through July 26
Monthaven Arts & Cultural Center
1017 Antebellum Circle, Hendersonville

While singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Steve Wariner is renowned as a GRAMMY-winning modern-day, multi-genre musical icon, he has simultaneously devoted much of his life to pursuing his parallel passion for painting. Monthaven Arts & Cultural Center is shining a spotlight on Wariner’s visual art works in The Flip Side: Paintings by Steve Wariner. The solo exhibit runs to July 26, 2026 and features 60 of Wariner’s works in oil, acrylic, watercolor and mixed media, spanning more than 30 years.

Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center (MACC) is a jewel-box art museum and education facility housed in one of Tennessee’s most spectacular antebellum mansions. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the MACC has staged exhibitions featuring everything from the ceramic art of Pablo Picasso to the evening gowns of Princess Diana. The artwork of local artists and military veterans are also on frequent display. As an art school, the MACC offers classes to more than 1,200 children and adults each year. The MACC also provides free arts outreach and healing arts to underserved children, families and military veterans. For more information, visit www.monthavenarts.org or call (615) 822-0789.

Learn more here.

Saturday, July 11
10am – 2pm
Downtown Gallatin

Christmas in July is coming to Downtown Gallatin, and it’s the perfect excuse to spend a summer Saturday shopping local. Click for More Events

Taking place on Saturday, July 11th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the annual event transforms the heart of downtown into a festive shopping destination — no holiday sweater required. The fun starts at the Farmer’s Market, where you can browse fresh local produce and handmade goods, then make your way to the Square to discover even more vendors, local merchants, and one-of-a-kind finds.

Whether you’re picking up something special for yourself, getting a jump start on your holiday gift list, or simply looking for a fun outing, Christmas in July has something for everyone. Local restaurants will also be on hand to keep you fueled throughout the day.

Saturday, July 11
10am – 3pm
First Baptist Church Gallatin
290 E Winchester St, Gallatin

Enjoy a fun-filled day of shopping, food, and family fun at the Beat the Heat Market! Beat the summer heat while supporting local small businesses, artisans, makers, and food vendors. Shop unique handmade items, boutique clothing, home decor, sweet treats, speciality products, and so much more.

Admission is FREE!

Bring your friends, family, and neighbors for a day of community, shopping, and summer fun. We can’t wait to see you there!

Saturday, July 11
2pm – 4pm
Legacy Coffee
3031 Long Hollow Pike, Hendersonville

Bring your old puzzles to swap with other puzzlers in the area! Based on past events, 500-1000 piece puzzles for adults are the most commonly brought.

Come and go anytime between 2-4pm. You can bring as manyfew puzzles as you want. Most people trade by piece count or brand but you can set your own trading rules and you may refuse any swap.

RULES:
-each puzzle you bring should have a post-it with your name on it to help the swap run smoothly!
-swaps only, no selling.
-missing pieces are OK but must be disclosed.
-please be considerate. Puzzles with strong odors (smoke, dust), or debris (hair, bugs, dirt) in the box are not acceptable.
*It is highly recommend putting puzzle pieces in a zip top bag inside the box, or rubber banding the box shut to prevent spills.

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