Chester County

NFL greats to join FHU Annual Benefit Dinner

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- A local university's annual fundraiser will welcome two greats from the NFL. Players-turned-commentators Boomer Esiason and Phil Simms are set to join Freed-Hardeman University's Annual Benefit Dinner on Friday, December 1. According to a news release, the…

Annual Tea Party by FHU Associates coming May 20

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- The Victorian Tea Party for student scholarships, presented by the Freed-Hardeman University Associates, is returning to Henderson. The 21st annual event will take place from noon until 4 p.m. on…

5 juveniles facing charges in Henderson

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Five juveniles in Henderson are now facing charges. The Henderson Police Department says that officers responded to a fight at the ballpark on May 1 that resulted in one minor being knocked unconscious. The department says officers…

Man sentenced to life in prison for murder in Chester County

CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Henderson County man has been sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of first degree murder. According to a press release from the office of District Attorney General Jody Pickens (26th Judicial District), Todd…

Mr. & Miss FHU named at annual ceremony

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- A local university awards one of its highest honors to a few students. Freed-Hardeman University recognized eight students as nominees for Mr. and Miss FHU Thursday morning.…

Chester County's first winery to open in May

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- A first-of-its-kind business for the Chester County community is preparing to open its doors. Forty Cannons Winery, located on the grounds of Stillwaters Farms in Henderson, will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony on May 19 for…

Ribbon-cutting ceremony held for revamped field

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at Freed-Hardeman University over the weekend. The ceremony marked the opening of the Five Wells Field, which has been undergoing improvement for years thanks to Steve and Judy Wells. “The partnership…