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Hendersonville, TN

Hendersonville is the most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee, on Old Hickory Lake. As of the 2020 census the city's population was 61,753.

Hendersonville is the fourth-most populous city in the Nashville metropolitan area after Nashville, Murfreesboro, and Franklin and the 10th largest in Tennessee. Hendersonville is located 18 miles northeast of downtown Nashville. The city was settled around 1784 by Daniel Smith, whose house Rock Castle, completed in 1796, is maintained as a historic site. The city is named for William Henderson, the first postmaster.

In 1784 Daniel Smith received a land grant from the state of North Carolina in payment for surveying Middle Tennessee. (North Carolina at the time claimed its boundaries extended to this territory across the Appalachian Mountains.) He began work on his house later known as Rock Castle, but it was not completed until 1796. Due to his surveying trips, he frequently went on long journeys, and his wife supervised much of the construction.

In 1790, William Henderson settled in Sumner County and later became the namesake of the town. It was a trading center for the county, which was devoted to the production of tobacco and hemp as commodity crops, and blood livestock: both horses and cattle. During the Civil War, Monthaven was used by Union troops as a field hospital, as they occupied Middle Tennessee from 1862 to 1870. In the late 20th century, this historic home was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Even before the Emancipation Proclamation of January 1863, refugee slaves with their families found their way to Union lines in the state in search of freedom. The Army established a contraband camp near Hendersonville, to offer shelter to the freedmen, help them with supplies and food, and sign them up to work for wages for the Army, often building defenses. Missionary societies helped teach both adults and children among the slaves.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 32.9 square miles (85 km²), of which 27.3 square miles (71 km²) is land and 5.6 square miles (15 km²) (16.93%) is water, mostly parts of the Cumberland River. Hendersonville is served by the freeway Tennessee State Route 386 and its parallel surface road U.S. Route 31E.

Hendersonville places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. Planet Fitness offers comprehensive fitness programs including cardio, strength training, and group exercise classes. TriStar Health offers comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs. Sumner County YMCA provides fitness classes, swimming pools, and wellness programs for all ages. Hendersonville Martial Arts offers martial arts classes focusing on physical fitness and mental discipline. Hendersonville Greenway features walking trails and outdoor spaces for hiking, jogging, and biking. Long Hollow Gardens hosts yoga sessions amidst scenic garden landscapes. Anytime Fitness provides 24/7 gym access, personal training, and fitness classes. 

Top sites in Hendersonville, TN are Gene Record Memorial Park, Woodland Hills Golf & Country, and Monthaven Arts & Cultural Center. 

Population: 63,618 (2023). ZIP codes: 37075, 37077. Area code: 615. Elevation: 482 ft (147 m). Area: 32.9 square miles (85 km²)

FAQs

Is Hendersonville, TN a good place to live?

Hendersonville is in Sumner County and is one of the best places to live in Tennessee. Living in Hendersonville offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many families and young professionals live in Hendersonville and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Hendersonville are highly rated.

What is Hendersonville, TN famous for?

Hendersonville, famously known as the “city by the lake,” draws that moniker due to its proximity to Old Hickory Lake, which provides ample opportunity for fishing, boating, kayaking, and other water-related recreation. Many celebrities such as Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash, Roy Orbison, and Marty Stuart were so drawn to Old Hickory Lake that they settled into homes situated along the lake’s banks. Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash called Hendersonville home for over 35 years and one can still see Johnny’s “House of Cash” located on Johnny Cash Parkway; Johnny and June are laid to rest in Hendersonville Memory Gardens, also located on Johnny Cash Parkway. 

Is Hendersonville, TN a town or city?

Hendersonville is the most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee, on Old Hickory Lake. As of the 2020 census the city's population was 61,753. Hendersonville is the fourth-most populous city in the Nashville metropolitan area after Nashville, Murfreesboro, and Franklin and the 10th largest in Tennessee. Hendersonville is located 18 miles (29 km) northeast of downtown Nashville. The city was settled around 1784 by Daniel Smith, whose house Rock Castle, completed in 1796, is maintained as a historic site. The city is named for William Henderson, the first postmaster.

Sources

Wikipedia 

City of Hendersonville

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Niche

Gene Record Memorial Park

Woodland Hills Golf & Country

Monthaven Arts & Cultural Center

Planet Fitness 

TriStar Health

Sumner County YMCA

Hendersonville Martial Arts

Hendersonville Greenway

Long Hollow Gardens

Anytime Fitness

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