Where is Hendersonville, Tennessee, USA?

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Where is Hendersonville Located? - Hendersonville is a city located in the Sumner County of Tennessee, United States. Hendersonville lies between 41.408969 Degrees North latitudes and 75.6624122 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Hendersonville, Tennessee

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Where is Hendersonville?: The Google Map showing the location of Hendersonville in the U.S. state of Tennessee.

Where is Hendersonville Located?

Hendersonville is a city located in the Sumner County of Tennessee, United States. Hendersonville lies between 41.408969 Degrees North latitudes and 75.6624122 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Hendersonville city is 61753 people and the city has a total area of 31.39 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Hendersonville, Tennessee Quick Facts

PropertyInformation
CityHendersonville
CountySumner County
StateTennessee
State CapitalNashville
US RegionSouthern United States
Latitude36.3048° N
Longitude86.6200° W
Elevation545 ft (166 m)
Land Area31.00 sq mi
Water Area1.90 sq mi
Total Area32.90 sq mi
Population (latest Census year)61,753 (2020 Census)
Population Density (per sq mi)1,992
ZIP Codes37075, 37077
Area Code615
Time Zone StandardCentral Standard Time (CST, UTC−6)
Time Zone DaylightCentral Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code47-33220
Congressional DistrictTennessee's 6th Congressional District

Transportation and Connectivity in Hendersonville, Tennessee

CategoryInformation
Airport NameNashville International Airport
IATA CodeBNA
PortNot Applicable
Major HighwaysU.S. Route 31E, Tennessee State Route 386 (Vietnam Veterans Boulevard), Tennessee State Route 25
Train/Amtrak ServiceNo passenger rail service; nearest Amtrak station is Nashville (planned future service)
Local Bus/Transit ServiceWeGo Public Transit (regional connections) and The Bus by RTA
  • U.S. Route 31E – Main north-south highway connecting Hendersonville with Nashville and Gallatin.
  • Tennessee State Route 386 (Vietnam Veterans Boulevard) – Limited-access highway providing fast access to downtown Nashville and Interstate 65.
  • Tennessee State Route 25 – Regional route connecting Hendersonville with Gallatin, Cottontown, and surrounding communities.

Top Places to Visit in Hendersonville, Tennessee

Landmark NameType
Old Hickory LakeLake
Drakes Creek ParkPark
Rockland Recreation AreaRecreation Area
Historic Rock CastleHistoric Site
Memorial ParkPark
Monthaven Arts and Cultural CenterArt Center
Sanders Ferry ParkPark
The Streets of Indian LakeShopping District
Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash GravesiteHistoric Site
Long Hollow WineryWinery

Driving Distances from Hendersonville, Tennessee to Nearby Cities

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
GallatinTennessee1015 min
GoodlettsvilleTennessee1015 min
NashvilleTennessee1825 min
MadisonTennessee815 min
PortlandTennessee2630 min
LebanonTennessee2835 min
White HouseTennessee1825 min
Mount JulietTennessee2030 min
SpringfieldTennessee3040 min
MurfreesboroTennessee4350 min

Colleges and Universities in Hendersonville, Tennessee

Institution Name Type Level Notable For
Volunteer State Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeAssociate degrees and workforce training
Trevecca Nazarene UniversityPrivateUniversityLiberal arts and healthcare programs
Tennessee State UniversityPublicUniversityResearch and graduate education
Lipscomb UniversityPrivateUniversityBusiness and health sciences
Sumner County SchoolsPublicK–12 DistrictPrimary and secondary public education

Waterbodies in Hendersonville, Tennessee

Old Hickory Lake, Cumberland River, Drakes Creek, Station Camp Creek, Mansker Creek, Spring Creek, Rockland Creek, Indian Lake.

Golf Courses in Hendersonville, Tennessee

Bluegrass Yacht & Country Club, Country Hills Golf Course, Long Hollow Golf Course, Foxland Harbor Golf Club, Gaylord Springs Golf Links, Hermitage Golf Course.

Hendersonville, Tennessee — Key Historical Facts

  • Hendersonville was established in the late eighteenth century and was named in honor of Judge Richard Henderson, an early North Carolina jurist and land speculator.
  • The construction of Old Hickory Dam and the creation of Old Hickory Lake during the 1950s transformed the community into a popular residential and recreational destination.
  • Hendersonville experienced rapid suburban growth after World War II due to its proximity to Nashville and expanding transportation networks.
  • The city became widely known as the home of several country music legends, including Johnny Cash and Roy Orbison, strengthening its ties to Tennessee's musical heritage.
  • Today, Hendersonville is one of Middle Tennessee's fastest-growing cities, recognized for its lakeside neighborhoods, parks, shopping districts, and high quality of life.

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