Hendersonville is located just a short drive northeast of Nashville in Sumner County. Located conveniently off Interstate 65, this area boasts of lake living and recreation and picturesque country views. There are great schools, whether you choose public or private for your children. Even if you don’t live here, it makes for a great weekend visit to enjoy camping, water sports, or boating!
The city was settled around 1784 by Daniel Smith, whose house Rock Castle, completed in 1796, is maintained as an historic site. The city is named for William Henderson, the first postmaster. Hendersonville existed as a relatively small town in the Nashville area, until the completion of the Old Hickory Dam in 1954.
Hendersonville was one home to famous acts such as Johnny Cash, Conway Twitty and Taylor Swift.
Guide to Hendersonville Tennessee in Sumner County
Fast Facts
Hendersonville Population: 63,618
Sumner County Population: 207,994
Median Home Value: $364,700
Source: United States Census Bureau
Property Tax: 3.17%
Sales tax in Sumner County is 9.75%.
Source: Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury
Public Schools
High Schools
Beech High School
2126 Long Hollow Pike
Hendersonville High School
123 Cherokee Road
Merrol Hyde Magnet School (K-12)
128 Township
Station Camp High School
1040 Bison Trail
Middle Schools
Ellis Middle School
100 Indian Lake Road
Hawkins Middle School
487 A Walton Ferry Road
T.W. Hunter Middle School
2101 New Hope Road
Knox Doss Middle School at Drake’s Creek
1338 Drakes Creek Road
Station Camp Middle School
281 Big Station Camp Boulevard
Elementary Schools
Beech
3120 Long Hollow Pike
Gene W Brown
115 Gail Drive
William Burrus
1336 Drakes Creek Road
Indian Lake
505 Indian Lake Road
Jack Anderson
250 Shute Lane
Madison Creek
1040 Madison Creek Road
Lakeside Park
204 Dolphus Drive
Nannie Berry
138 Indian Lake Road
Station Camp
1020 Bison Trail
Walton Ferry
732 Walton Ferry Road
George A. Whitten
140 Scotch Street
Private Schools
Aaron Academy (Home School)
645 E Main Street
Hendersonville Christian
355 Old Shackle Island Road
Pope John Paul II
117 Caldwell Drive
Libraries
Hendersonville Public Library
140 Saundersville Road
Post Offices
Hendersonville Post Office
106 Imperial Road
Parks/Playgrounds
Drakes Creek Park North and Athletic Complex
120 E. Main Street
131 Conway Twitty Lane
Contains athletic fields and complexes, picnic tables, walking tracks, playgrounds, fishing, grills and more!
Veterans Park
140 Scotch Street
Bike trails, ball fields, inclusive playground, picnic shelters, skate park, walking trail, concession stands.
Mary’s Magical Place– Veteran’s Park
140 Scotch Street
Mary’s Magical Place was the first all-inclusive playground in Sumner County designed for, but not limited to, children with special needs. Adults from all ability levels are also invited to experience Mary’s Magical Place with their loved ones!
Mary’s Magical Place pays homage to Mary Elizabeth McAuley, who had an infectious smile and was much-loved by her community. Mary was diagnosed with cerebral palsy and epilepsy early in her life, which led to her being wheelchair-bound. Most playgrounds that Mary encountered were unable to accommodate her wheelchair; this meant Mary wasn’t able to enjoy playgrounds in the same way her brothers were able to play.
After Mary’s death in 2015 at 14 years old, members of the community wanted to create an all-inclusive space for everyone of any ability level to enjoy in honor of Mary; it was through this gesture that the idea for Mary’s Magical Place was born. Through years of planning and fundraising, Mary’s Magical Place opened to the public in September 2018.
Memorial Park
151 E. Main Street
Playground, shelters, walking track, tennis, dog park, athletic fields and more!
Rockland Recreation Area
Power Plant Road
Lake access, shelters, playground, volleyball
Sanders Ferry Park
513 Sanders Ferry Road
Disc golf course, basketball courts, model airplane field, shelters, playground, fishing pier and lake access.
Legacy Park at Long Hollow
3031 Long Hollow Pike
Legacy Park is an expansive new outdoor space at Long Hollow Church that’s open to the community seven days a week. Legacy Park is designed with kids in mind! The large playgrounds for kids 12 and under feature slides, spinners, and a fenced-in, cushioned play area that’s a hit with every family. (Playgrounds may be temporarily reserved during church programming on Sundays and Wednesdays.)
The reimagined courts in Legacy Park feature two basketball courts and three pickleball courts that are open to the community daily. Courts are typically set up for pickleball early in the day, and basketball in the evening. Paddles and balls are not provided.
Legacy Coffee is located at the West Entrance to Legacy Park, and features a wide selection of coffee, drinks, and snacks to enjoy. It’s open daily alongside of Legacy Park, so stop by today!
Wifi available and pets welcome!
Volunteer Park at Arrowhead
1334 Drakes Creek Road
Inline Hockey rinks, playground, soccer
Greenways & Trails
Bike Trails:
- The Greenway starting in Memorial Park
- The Indian Lake Loop, starting in Drakes Creek Park
- The Sumner Fest Route starting to Saundersville Park
Hendersonville Greenway and Trails Map (JPG)
Lake Living
Fishing is permitted in Hendersonville (and throughout Tennessee) with a valid fishing license. Anyone over the age of 13 must obtain an annual permit. However, those fishing for trout must secure a separate license.
For your boating needs, check out the following: Sun Life Drake Creek Marina, Nautical Boat Club, Sweetwater Pontoon Rentals, or Anchor High Marina.
There are many camping and day use facilities near Old Hickory Lake. These areas can be used for fishing, boating, picnics, water sports and more!
Hospitals/Urgent Care
TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center
355 New Shackle Island Road
CareNow
280 Indian Lake Blvd, Suite 140
Complete Health Patners
166 E Main Street
American Family Care
291 Indian Lake Blvd
Vanderbilt Health Walk-In
128 North Anderson Lane
The Little Clinic (Kroger)
237 E Main Street
MinuteClinic (CVS)
100 Glen Oaks Boulevard
Sports/Activities
All Air Xtreme Trampoline Park
Parks & Recreation- Youth Leagues
The Master’s School of Gymnastics
Universal Kempo Karate Schools
Restaurants
Main Street Bistro
Main Street Pub & Eatery
Jake’s Southern Diner
Banks
Cornerstone Financial Credit Union
Grocery Stores
Aldi
Cash Saver
Kroger
Publix
Walmart
Gordon Food Service Store
Gammon’s Hendersonville Market
