Lake
Hendersonville’s shoreline gives the city a sense of place unlike anywhere else in the county, connecting recreation, neighborhoods, business, and daily life to Old Hickory Lake.
Sumner County, Tennessee
Hendersonville
Where natural beauty, music history, and modern growth meet.
Known as the City by the Lake, Hendersonville’s story is shaped by Old Hickory Lake, early settlement around Drake’s Creek, and historic places like Rock Castle. Today, its shoreline, neighborhoods, cultural legacy, and economic energy make it one of Sumner County’s most recognizable communities.
Legacy
From Rock Castle to the early settlement landscape around Drake’s Creek, Hendersonville carries a historic record that reaches deep into Sumner County’s past.
Momentum
As one of the county’s largest communities, Hendersonville reflects the growth, energy, and economic draw that continue to shape modern Sumner County.
Explore Hendersonville through current events, preserved places, lakefront identity, and the local sites that help tell the story of Sumner County.
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Events in Hendersonville
Community gatherings, commemorations, and public events connected to Hendersonville. Tap or click an event to learn more.
Feed The City Hendersonville: Making Meals for People In Need
Feed The City is a monthly volunteer opportunity where individuals come together at a local venue to make lunches for people in need.
230 E Main Street, Hendersonville, TN, 37075
Songwriters & Open Mic Night at Jolly Ollie's Hosted by Music City Movement
Get ready for an evening of live music, original songs, and serious local talent!
82 New Shackle Island Road, Hendersonville, TN, 37075
Crawfish Boil
Check out Crawfish Boil at Half Batch Brewing in Hendersonville on May 16, 2026 and get detailed info for the event - tickets, photos, video and reviews.
154 Bonita Parkway, Hendersonville, TN, 37075
Sweet Summer Concerts: Alex Smith and the Mobile Homeboys
**FREE ENTRY!**
1017 Antebellum Circle, Hendersonville, TN, 37075
Dave Isaacs
Over the past twenty years, Nashville-based Dave Isaacs has earned himself a reputation as a world-class musician, a talented composer and songwriter, and an inventive and inspiring teacher.
1039 Glenbrook Way, Hendersonville, TN, 37075
Kelly Lang
Country music star Kelly Lang will headline the MACC’s May Heritage Music Series concert.
1017 Antebellum Circle, Hendersonville, TN, 37075
The Long Way Home Painting the Pike by Wendy Murray
Opening Reception 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 23, 2026 - Artist Talk 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 31, 2026
Hendersonville, TN, 37075
Adam & Amy Pope
Originally from North Carolina, Adam Pope is a country, rockabilly, and bluegrass songwriter who has worked in multiple bands for nearly 20 years.
1039 Glenbrook Way, Hendersonville, TN, 37075
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Historical Sites in Hendersonville
Places in Hendersonville that contribute to the county’s historical record and public memory.
Historical Site
Rock Castle
139 Rock Castle Lane, Hendersonville, Tennessee, 37075
(615) 824-0502 · info@historicrockcastle.com
Historical Site
Monthaven Arts & Cultural Center
Constructed2017
The Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center (MACC) is Sumner County’s premier arts organization. A nonprofit launched in 2017 and located in Hendersonville, Tenn., the MACC offers art classes and stages world-class art exhibitions in our headquarters at Monthaven Mansion, a spectacular antebellum home built in the 1850s. Once serving as a field hospital during the Civil War, Monthaven’s galleries and halls now exist to create vibrant arts and cultural experiences for people of all ages.
1017 Antebellum Circle, Hendersonville, TN, 37075
+1 (615) 822-0789 · admin@monthavenarts.org
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Hendersonville’s lakefront identity, historic sites, and cultural legacy help show how Sumner County’s story continues to grow. From Rock Castle to Old Hickory Lake, the city connects early Tennessee history with the beauty and momentum of a modern community.
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