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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.
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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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