Sumner Weekend: 5 Happenings This Weekend

Saturday, July 18
Rock Castle
39 Rock Castle Ln, Hendersonville
Gates Open at 4:00pm
Music Begins at 5:00pm
Event Ends at 9:00pm

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

Rock Castle’s next Summer Songwriter Series is set for July 18th and will feature full band performances by:

ZG Smith
– https://www.zgsmith.com/
Andrew Leahey & the Homestead
– https://andrewleaheymusic.com/
Stephie James
– https://www.stephiejamesmusic.com/

In addition to great music, the following will all be on-site and ready to begin serving at 4pm
The Meat Sweats Barbecue
Bangkok Belly
Cuban Cracker
Heavenly Snow
Half Batch Brewing

Organized games and inflatables from Ultimate Party Superstore will also be provided for your kids throughout the evening; so bring a blanket or some camp chairs, sprawl out on the lawn, and enjoy lakeside tunes on the Castle’s historic grounds. It’s the perfect worry-free evening of fun for everyone!

And the music doesn’t stop there, additional Music Series events are scheduled for August 15 and September 25th & 26th, so mark your calendars for a full summer of live music at Rock Castle.

Admission for guests age 13 and up is $10 cash or $12 card/Venmo at the gate (Children 12 and under are admitted free of charge).

For more information, click here.

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.

Sunday, July 19
6pm – 9pm
The Palace Theatre
146 N Water Ave, Gallatin

Grab your besties and enjoy the ultimate girls night out in downtown Gallatin! Brought to you by Historic Downtown Gallatin and Apple & Dove Flower Company, start the evening with a hands-on flower arranging class, then sit back and enjoy ‘Sweet Home Alabama’ on the big screen. There will be concessions, wine, and a curated selection of local vendors to shop before the movie—because what’s girls night without a little extra fun? Come laugh, sip, and create a beautiful bouquet to take home. It’s the perfect mix of small-town charm and big-screen romance! G

Find your ticket here:
https://www.appleanddove.com/events-at-the-store

Saturday, July 18
1pm – 3pm
Painting With a Twist
206 Indian Lake Blvd, Hendersonville

Join Painting With a Twist for a vibrant K-Pop themed paint workshop! Bring your family and friends to unleash your creativity while singing your favorite tunes aloud. All ages are welcome as you paint colorful images inspired by the K-Pop wave!

Get your tickets here.

Saturday, July 18
7pm – 11pm
Jolly Ollie’s
82 New Shackle Island Rd

There’s nothing better than great music, great food, and a summer evening in the Beer Garden.

Join us as Working for a Livin’ Band featuring Kathy Lee takes the stage from 7 PM – 11 PM for a night of crowd favorites, high-energy performances, and music that’ll have you singing along from the first song to the last.

Whether you’re meeting up with friends, enjoying dinner with the family, or looking for the perfect Saturday night out, Jolly Ollie’s is the place to be.

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