Hendersonville, Tennessee facts for kids
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Hendersonville, Tennessee
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Downtown Hendersonville
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| Motto(s):
"The City by the Lake"
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Location of Hendersonville in Sumner County, Tennessee (left) and of Sumner County in Tennessee (right)
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| Country | United States | ||||
| State | Tennessee | ||||
| County | Sumner | ||||
| Settled | 1784 | ||||
| Incorporated | 1901 | ||||
| Named for | William Henderson (early settler) | ||||
| Area | |||||
| • Total | 38.18 sq mi (98.89 km2) | ||||
| • Land | 31.68 sq mi (82.04 km2) | ||||
| • Water | 6.50 sq mi (16.85 km2) | ||||
| Elevation | 482 ft (147 m) | ||||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 61,753 | ||||
| • Density | 1,949.58/sq mi (752.73/km2) | ||||
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central (CST)) | ||||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) | ||||
| ZIP Codes |
37075, 37077
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| Area code(s) | 615 | ||||
| FIPS code | 47-33280 | ||||
| GNIS feature ID | 1287389 | ||||
| Website | https://www.hvilletn.org/ | ||||
Hendersonville is a lively city in Sumner County, Tennessee. It sits right on the beautiful Old Hickory Lake. In 2020, about 61,753 people called Hendersonville home.
This city is the fourth largest in the Nashville metropolitan area. Only Nashville, Murfreesboro, and Franklin are bigger. It's also the 10th largest city in all of Tennessee. Hendersonville is located about 18 miles (29 km) northeast of downtown Nashville. The city was first settled around 1784 by Daniel Smith. His historic house, Rock Castle, was finished in 1796 and you can still visit it today. The city gets its name from William Henderson, who was its first postmaster.
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History
In 1784, Daniel Smith received land from North Carolina. This was payment for his work surveying Middle Tennessee. He started building his house, which became known as Rock Castle. It was completed in 1796. Daniel Smith traveled a lot for his surveying work. His wife oversaw much of the house's construction.
In 1790, William Henderson moved to Sumner County. The town was later named after him. It became a busy trading spot for the county. Farmers in the area grew tobacco and hemp. They also raised horses and cattle. During the Civil War, a historic home called Monthaven was used as a hospital. Union troops occupied Middle Tennessee from 1862 to 1870. Later, Monthaven was added to the National Register of Historic Places.
During the Civil War, many enslaved people sought freedom. They found shelter with the Union Army. A special camp was set up near Hendersonville for these freed people. They received food and supplies. They could also work for the Army for wages. Many helped build defenses. Groups called missionary societies also helped. They taught both adults and children.
Hendersonville was officially made a city in 1969. At that time, it was a small farming area with about 250 residents. L.H. "Dink" Newman was its first leader. Since then, the city has grown a lot. It is now the largest city in Sumner County.
The Old Hickory Dam was completed in 1954. This created a large lake. After the lake was built, Hendersonville started to grow much faster. The lake attracted people who loved sports and outdoor fun. Some of these visitors decided to move there or buy second homes. Today, Hendersonville is the most populated city in Sumner County. It is also one of Nashville's biggest suburbs.
On December 9, 2023, a strong tornado hit the city. It caused a lot of damage. The tornado also sadly caused three deaths in nearby Madison, Tennessee. Many other people were injured. The National Weather Service in Nashville issued a special "Tornado Emergency" warning. This warning was given for Hendersonville and Gallatin, Tennessee just minutes before the tornado arrived.
Geography
Hendersonville covers about 32.9 square miles (85.2 km2). Most of this area is land, about 27.3 square miles (70.7 km2). The rest, about 5.6 square miles (14.5 km2), is water. This water mostly comes from parts of the Cumberland River.
The city is served by a major freeway, Tennessee State Route 386. There is also a parallel road, U.S. Route 31E.
Climate
Hendersonville has a warm and mild climate. It has very hot summers. Temperatures average over 71.6°F (22°C) for three to four months. Winters are mild, with all months averaging above 32.0°F (0°C). The growing season is long, lasting about seven months.
| Climate data for Old Hickory Dam, TN (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1965–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 73 (23) |
79 (26) |
86 (30) |
91 (33) |
94 (34) |
106 (41) |
106 (41) |
105 (41) |
101 (38) |
96 (36) |
87 (31) |
76 (24) |
106 (41) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 67 (19) |
72 (22) |
79 (26) |
86 (30) |
91 (33) |
96 (36) |
97 (36) |
97 (36) |
95 (35) |
88 (31) |
77 (25) |
69 (21) |
99 (37) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 47.0 (8.3) |
51.4 (10.8) |
60.5 (15.8) |
71.3 (21.8) |
78.9 (26.1) |
86.1 (30.1) |
89.9 (32.2) |
90.2 (32.3) |
83.4 (28.6) |
72.1 (22.3) |
60.1 (15.6) |
50.2 (10.1) |
70.1 (21.2) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 37.1 (2.8) |
40.7 (4.8) |
48.6 (9.2) |
58.2 (14.6) |
66.9 (19.4) |
75.1 (23.9) |
78.5 (25.8) |
78.6 (25.9) |
71.6 (22.0) |
59.7 (15.4) |
47.9 (8.8) |
39.5 (4.2) |
58.5 (14.7) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 27.2 (−2.7) |
30.0 (−1.1) |
36.8 (2.7) |
45.0 (7.2) |
54.9 (12.7) |
64.1 (17.8) |
67.0 (19.4) |
67.0 (19.4) |
59.8 (15.4) |
47.2 (8.4) |
35.7 (2.1) |
28.8 (−1.8) |
47.0 (8.3) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | 10 (−12) |
13 (−11) |
21 (−6) |
31 (−1) |
40 (4) |
54 (12) |
59 (15) |
58 (14) |
48 (9) |
33 (1) |
22 (−6) |
17 (−8) |
9 (−13) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −10 (−23) |
0 (−18) |
8 (−13) |
21 (−6) |
34 (1) |
47 (8) |
52 (11) |
54 (12) |
36 (2) |
26 (−3) |
14 (−10) |
6 (−14) |
−10 (−23) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 3.73 (95) |
4.26 (108) |
4.64 (118) |
4.74 (120) |
4.55 (116) |
3.76 (96) |
4.05 (103) |
3.38 (86) |
3.70 (94) |
3.33 (85) |
3.35 (85) |
4.44 (113) |
47.93 (1,217) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 0.6 (1.5) |
0.3 (0.76) |
0.2 (0.51) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0.1 (0.25) |
1.2 (3.0) |
| Source: https://www.weather.gov/wrh/climate?wfo=ohx | |||||||||||||
Population and People
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 170 | — | |
| 1890 | 215 | 26.5% | |
| 1970 | 412 | — | |
| 1980 | 26,561 | 6,346.8% | |
| 1990 | 32,188 | 21.2% | |
| 2000 | 40,620 | 26.2% | |
| 2010 | 51,372 | 26.5% | |
| 2020 | 61,753 | 20.2% | |
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2020 Census Information
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 47,783 | 77.38% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 5,310 | 8.6% |
| Native American | 151 | 0.24% |
| Asian | 1,307 | 2.12% |
| Pacific Islander | 54 | 0.09% |
| Other/Mixed | 3,180 | 5.15% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,968 | 6.43% |
In 2020, the city had 61,753 people. There were 21,328 households and 14,788 families living there.
2010 Census Information
In 2010, Hendersonville had 51,372 people. There were 20,111 households and 14,239 families. The city had about 1,882 people per square mile.
Most people in the city were White (88.64%). About 6.28% were Black or African American. About 1.58% were Asian. People of Hispanic or Latino backgrounds made up 3.62% of the population.
About 33.47% of households had children under 18. Most households (55.71%) were married couples. The average household had 2.55 people. The average family had 3.04 people.
About 25.80% of residents were under 18 years old. About 12.79% were 65 or older. The average age in the city was 38.5 years. Slightly more than half (51.71%) of the residents were female.
The average income for a household was $62,627. For families, it was $74,353. About 8.9% of all people lived below the poverty line. This included 13.0% of those under 18.
Economy
Indian Lake Village is a large area in Hendersonville. It has businesses, shops, homes, and places for fun activities.
Arts and Culture
The Hendersonville Arts Council is a group that supports art. It is located in the historic Monthaven Mansion. This mansion was built before the Civil War. It was even used as a hospital during some battles. It is now a protected historic site. The Arts Council holds art shows, music events, workshops, and other cultural activities there.
The Hendersonville Performing Arts Center is a theater group. It started in 1996. They put on plays and other performances for the community.
Education
Public Schools
Schools in Hendersonville are managed by the Sumner County Schools. Here are some of the public schools in the city:
- Anderson Elementary
- Beech Elementary
- Beech High School
- Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek
- Ellis Middle School
- Gene Brown Elementary School
- George Whitten Elementary
- Hawkins Middle School
- Hendersonville High School
- T. W. Hunter Middle School
- Indian Lake Elementary
- Knox Doss at Drakes Creek Middle School
- Lakeside Park Elementary
- Merrol Hyde Magnet School
- Nannie Berry Elementary School
- Walton Ferry Elementary School
Private Schools
- Hendersonville Christian Academy (for students from pre-kindergarten to 12th grade)
- Pope John Paul II High School
Famous People from Hendersonville
Many well-known people have lived in Hendersonville. These include:
- Gary Allan, a country singer
- Duane Allen, a country singer from The Oak Ridge Boys
- David Archuleta, a pop singer
- Mae Boren Axton, a songwriter
- Joe Bonsall, a country singer from The Oak Ridge Boys
- Young Buck, a hip hop artist
- Johnny Cash, a famous country singer
- June Carter Cash, a country singer
- Maybelle Carter, a folk and country singer
- Kelly Clarkson, a pop singer
- Easton Corbin, a country singer
- Jimmy Fortune, a country singer
- William Lee Golden, a country singer from The Oak Ridge Boys
- Jalen Hurd, a former NFL football player
- Jeff Jarrett, a professional wrestler
- John Jenkins, an NBA basketball player
- Barbara Mandrell, a country singer and entertainer
- Ronnie McDowell, a country singer
- Bill Monroe, known as the "Father of Bluegrass Music"
- Josef Newgarden, an IndyCar racing champion
- Roy Orbison, a rock singer
- Ricky Skaggs, a country singer
- Connie Smith, a country singer
- Richard Sterban, a country singer from The Oak Ridge Boys
- Marty Stuart, a country singer
- Taylor Swift, a world-famous country and pop singer-songwriter
- Golden Tate, a former NFL wide receiver
- Merle Travis, a singer and guitarist
- Conway Twitty, a country singer
- Greg Upchurch, a drummer for 3 Doors Down
Sister City
Hendersonville has a special friendship with a city in Japan:
Tsuru, Yamanashi, Japan
See also
In Spanish: Hendersonville (Tennessee) para niños
