Hendersonville, Tennessee
Hendersonville: The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee. It is located in the central part of the state. Hendersonville is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Hendersonville City Park and the Hendersonville Historical Society.
About
Hendersonville is a city located in the county of Sumner in the U.S. state of Tennessee. Its population at the 2010 census was 51,372 and a population density of 2,758 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 59,323 inhabitants.
Hendersonville is a quaint little city in Sumner County, Tennessee. It's the fourth-largest city in the Nashville metropolitan area after Nashville, Murfreesboro, and Franklin and the 10th largest in Tennessee.
The city was settled in 1780 by John Ward and his brother-in-law John Miller. They named it after General Richard Henderson, who helped them find the land they wanted to settle on. The population grew steadily until the Civil War in 1861 when it saw an influx of Union troops. After the war ended in 1865, Hendersonville experienced rapid growth as people moved into this area to start families and businesses. Today there are dozens of bars and restaurants that have been established here over time, along with many different types of stores ranging from clothing shops to grocery stores.
It's a pretty safe place to live, too—the unemployment rate is low and it has a very low crime rate. The cost of living is also pretty reasonable, so you don't have to worry about spending more than you can afford when you're looking for a new place to live.
Hendersonville offers just about everything you could want from a small city: parks, museums, historic sites, family-friendly activities...the list goes on! There's even some great shopping if you're looking for something new to wear or decorate with.
Quick Facts about Hendersonville
| Population : | 59,323 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Tennessee (United States) |
| County : | Sumner County |
| Postal code : | 28700–28799 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 828 |
| Area : | 18.63 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,152 feet / 656 meters |
| Capital city : | Hendersonville is capital of Henderson County |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 23:50:10 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 3,184 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 13.4% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Hendersonville is located at 36°18'17"N 86°37'12"W (36.3047700, -86.6200000).
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- Official Website
Official website of Hendersonville
Demographics
The population of Hendersonville increased by 13.4% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 51,372 | - | census |
| 2011 | 52,283 | 1.74% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 52,919 | 1.2% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 53,824 | 1.68% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 54,851 | 1.87% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 55,597 | 1.34% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 56,563 | 1.71% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 57,560 | 1.73% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 57,634 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 58,113 | 0.82% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 59,323 | 2.04% | estimation process |
People born in Hendersonville (24)
People born in Hendersonville, including politician Monroe Minor Redden, fashion model from the USA Amanda Swafford, video game designer Tommy Refenes, .
List
- Jack Hensley he was born in 22/09/1955
- Sam Gash (American football player) he was born in 07/03/1969
- Mickey Marvin (American football player (1955-2017)) he was born in 05/10/1955
- Bill Anderson (American football player (1936-2017)) he was born in 16/07/1936
- Champ Osteen (American baseball player) he was born in 24/02/1877
- Jennifer Pharr Davis (American hiker) she was born in 25/05/1983
- Jim Lampley (American sportscaster, news anchor, film producer, and restaurant worker (born April 8, 1949)) he was born in 08/04/1949
- Katherine Stenholm (American film director) she was born in 19/06/1917
- Robert Morgan (American writer) he was born in 03/10/1944
- Tiger Greene (American football player) he was born in 15/02/1962
- William Dathan Holbert (American serial killer) he was born in 12/09/1979
- Thane Gash (American football player) he was born in 01/09/1965
- Sarah Eakin Cowan (American painter) she was born in 01/01/1875
- Richard Ash (American-football player (1992-)) he was born in 04/08/1992
- H. Ted Davis (American chemical engineer) he was born in 02/08/1937
- Allison Jones Rushing (American judge) she was born in 01/01/1982
- Sam Searcy he was born in 03/05/1977
- Hugh Paul Nuckolls (American politician) he was born in 03/10/1941
Schools in Hendersonville
College & universities near Hendersonville, TN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 487922 | Image Maker Beauty Institute | Hendersonville (TN) | 37075-4488 |
| 490461 | EduMed Partners | Goodlettsville (TN) | 37072-2329 |
| 220996 | Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia Inc | Madison (TN) | 37115 |
| 221157 | Nashville College of Medical Careers | Madison (TN) | 37115-2120 |
| 220206 | Welch College | Gallatin (TN) | 37066-8460 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Hendersonville, TN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVL | Nashville, TN | 705 5th Avenue South | BUS |
| CRK | Clarksville, TN | 11 Jefferson Street \r\n | BUS |
Post offices near Hendersonville
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Hendersonvill Post Office | Hendersonville (TN) | 37075 |
| Old Hickory Post Office | Old Hickory (TN) | 37138 |
| Goodlettsvill Post Office | Goodlettsville (TN) | 37072 |
| Madison Post Office | Madison (TN) | 37115 |
| Hermitag Post Office | Hermitage (TN) | 37076 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Hendersonville , North Carolina county seat of Henderson County, North Carolina, United States with a population of 14,235 people.
Other cities in Sumner County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Sumner County , TN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Gallatin | 44,335 | The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee. |
| Portland | 13,301 | City in Sumner County, Tennessee, United States |
| White House | 12,975 | Human settlement in Tennessee, United States of America |
| Millersville | 6,798 | City in Sumner County, Tennessee, United States |
| Westmoreland | 2,429 | Town in Sumner County, Tennessee, United States |
| Mitchellville | 195 | Human settlement in Sumner County, Tennessee, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Hendersonville distances to largest Tennessee cities
