Hendersonville is the largest city in

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, on

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. The population was 61,753 at the 2020 census. Hendersonville is the fourth-largest city in the

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after

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, and

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and the 10th largest in

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. Hendersonville is located 18 miles northeast of downtown Nashville. The city was settled around 1784 by Daniel Smith, whose house Rock Castle, completed in 1796, is maintained as an historic site. The city is named for William Henderson, the first postmaster here. Numerous 20th-century musicians in the Nashville area lived in Hendersonville, especially some associated with

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. These include

Johnny Cash John R. Cash (born J. R. Cash; February 26, 1932 – September 12, 2003) was an American country singer-songwriter. Much of Cash's music contained themes of sorrow, moral tribulation, and redemption, especially in the later stages of his ca ...

and his wife

June Carter Cash June Carter Cash (born Valerie June Carter; June 23, 1929 – May 15, 2003) was an American singer, songwriter and dancer. A five-time Grammy award-winner, she was a member of the Carter Family and the second wife of singer Johnny Cash. Prior ...

, and

Roy Orbison Roy Kelton Orbison (April 23, 1936 – December 6, 1988) was an American singer, songwriter, and musician known for his impassioned singing style, complex song structures, and dark, emotional ballads. His music was described by critics as ...

."Roy Orbison."
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. Retrieved on December 16, 2008. The city's main road, Johnny Cash Parkway, is named for the late singer. Other notable past and present residents include Conway Twitty. (His home,

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, was adapted as the

Trinity Music City Trinity Music City, now called Huckabee Theater and formerly Twitty City, is an entertainment complex in Hendersonville, Tennessee. It was famous for its lavish Christmas decorations, and includes the Conway Twitty Mansion and Memorial Gardens. Si ...

complex after his death in 1993.) In addition,

Jean Shepard Ollie Imogene "Jean" Shepard (November 21, 1933 – September 25, 2016) was an American honky-tonk singer-songwriter who pioneered for women in country music. Shepard released a total of 73 singles to the Hot Country Songs chart, one of which ...

Marty Stuart John Marty Stuart (born September 30, 1958) is an American country and bluegrass music singer, songwriter, and musician. Active since 1968, Stuart initially toured with Lester Flatt, and then in Johnny Cash's road band before beginning work as a ...

Kelly Clarkson Kelly Brianne Clarkson (born April 24, 1982) is an American singer, songwriter, author, and television personality. She rose to fame after winning the first season of ''American Idol'' in 2002, which earned her a record deal with RCA. Her debu ...

, Max T. Barnes,

Taylor Swift Taylor Alison Swift (born December 13, 1989) is an American singer-songwriter. Her discography spans multiple genres, and her vivid songwriting—often inspired by her personal life—has received critical praise and wide media coverage. Bor ...

Young Buck David Darnell Brown (born March 15, 1981), best known by his stage name Young Buck, is an American rapper. He heads his own record label, Cashville, and was a member of the former hip hop group G-Unit. Early life Brown was born in Nashville, Te ...

, and Chris Henderson ( 3 Doors Down) have lived here.

History

In 1784 Daniel Smith received a land grant from the state of

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in payment for surveying Middle Tennessee. (North Carolina at the time claimed its boundaries extended to this territory across the Appalachian Mountains.) He began work on his house later known as

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, but it was not completed until 1796. Due to his surveying trips, he frequently was gone on long journeys, and his wife supervised much of the construction. In 1790, William Henderson settled in Sumner County and later became the namesake of the town. It was a trading center for the county, which was devoted to the production of tobacco and hemp as commodity crops, and blood livestock: both horses and cattle. During the

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, Monthaven was used by Union troops as a field hospital, as they occupied Middle Tennessee from 1862 to 1870. In the late 20th century, this historic home was listed on the

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. Even before the

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of January 1863, refugee slaves with their families found their way to Union lines in the state in search of freedom. The Army established a contraband camp near Hendersonville, to offer shelter to the freedmen, help them with supplies and food, and sign them up to work for wages for the Army, often building defenses. Missionary societies helped teach both adults and children among the slaves. The small city was not incorporated until 1969, as the area continued to be rural and devoted to agriculture and related activities. It then had roughly 250 residents and was led by L.H. "Dink" Newman. Since the late 20th and early 21st centuries, it has grown to become the largest city in the county. With the completion of the Old Hickory Dam and an associated lake in 1954, Hendersonville started to develop more rapidly. The lake attracted sportsmen and people seeking recreation; some became residents or acquired second homes here. Since the late 20th century, it has become the most-populous city of Sumner County, and one of the most populous suburbs of Nashville, along with

and

. The city contains around 0.7% of the population of Tennessee.

Geography

According to the

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, the city has a total area of , of which is land and (16.93%) is water, mostly parts of the

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. Hendersonville is served by the freeway

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and its parallel surface road U.S. Route 31E.

Climate

Hendersonville's climate classifications are

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"Cfa" and Trewartha "DOak" due to very hot summers (three to four months average over ), mild winters (all months average over ), and mediocre (4–7 months) growing seasons (in this case seven months average over ).

Demographics

2020 census

As of the

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, there were 61,753 people, 21,328 households, and 14,788 families residing in the city.

2010 census

As of the

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, there were 51,372 people, 20,111 households, and 14,239 families residing in the city. The

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was 1,881.76 persons per square mile, and the housing unit density was 736.67 units per square mile. The racial makeup of the city was 88.64%

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, 6.28%

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, 1.58%

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, 0.33% Native American, 0.07%

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, 1.21% from other races, and 1.89% from

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. Those of

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origins were 3.62% of the population. Of the 20,111 households, 33.47% had children under the age of 18 living in them, 55.71% were married couples living together, 3.92% had a male householder with no wife present, 11.17% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.20% were non-families. 24.35% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.77% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.04. Of the 51,372 residents, 25.80% were under the age of 18, 61.41% were between the ages of 18 and 64, and 12.79% were 65 years of age or older. The

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was 38.5 years. 51.71% of the residents were female and 48.29% were male. The

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in the city was $62,627 and the median family income was $74,353. Males had a median income of $54,016 versus $34,996 for females. The

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for the city was $30,000. About 6.5% of families and 8.9% of the population were below the

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, including 13.0% of those under the age of 18 and 7.6% of those age 65 and over.

2000 census

As of the

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of 2000, there were 40,620 people, 15,823 households, and 11,566 families residing in the city. The

was 1,486.4 people per square mile (573.9/km²). There were 16,507 housing units at an average density of 604.0 per square mile (233.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 92.93%

, 4.12%

, 0.27% Native American, 1.10%

, 0.03%

, 0.65% from

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, and 0.90% from two or more races.

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of any race were 1.71% of the population. There were 15,823 households, out of which 35.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.3% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.9% were non-families. 22.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.00. In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.8% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 31.5% from 25 to 44, 24.8% from 45 to 64, and 10.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.3 males. The median income for a household in the city was $50,108, and the median income for a family was $57,625. Males had a median income of $40,823 versus $27,771 for females. The

for the city was $24,165. About 5.2% of families and 6.2% of the population were below the

, including 8.2% of those under age 18 and 7.7% of those age 65 or over.

Economy

It is the home of the

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business, shopping, residence, and recreation complex.

Arts and culture

The Hendersonville Arts Council is a non-profit organization located in Monthaven Mansion. The mansion was built before the Civil War and was used as a hospital during several battles. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Tennessee Civil War Trail, and Ring of Fire, and exhibits visual art, music, workshops, wine tastings, crafts, culinary demonstrations, performances, and cultural activities. The Hendersonville Performing Arts Center is a non-profit theater founded in 1996.

Government

Hendersonville is governed by a board of 12 aldermen and a mayor, known as the Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BOMA). The aldermen are elected by district for staggered terms of four years. The mayor is elected once every four years by the whole city.

Education

Public schools

Hendersonville's schools are governed by the Sumner County Schools. Schools located in Hendersonville include: * 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 (pre-K–12) * Pope John Paul II High School

Infrastructure

In 2007 a risk was identified that the trouble-prone Wolf Creek Dam in the neighboring state of

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might break, which could have resulted in a complete inundation for the lower lying parts of Hendersonville. Since then, extensive repairs have been performed on the dam, and the maximum level of water behind it has been lowered, thus reducing the pressure of water on the structure and resolving the identified flood risk.

Notable people

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, country singer, member of

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* David Archuleta,David Cook live in Seacrest Studios!
Retrieved: May 11, 2016. pop singer * Max T. Barnes, singer, songwriter, producer * James O. Bass, Tennessee state legislator and lawyer *

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, NASCAR driver for JR Motorsports *

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, country singer, member of

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and Brandon Blackstock *

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, country singer *

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, country singer *

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, country singer, member of

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, rock musician, grammy award nominee/winner member of 3 Doors Down *

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, basketball coach, first African American to sign a contract with the

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, former running back for the

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team, former wide receiver for the

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team. Drafted in the 2019 NFL draft 3rd round 67th pick by the

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and current wife of

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, country music songwriter *

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, country singer *

, country and pop singer-songwriter, 11-time Grammy Award winner * Golden Tate, Detroit Lions wide receiver * Merle Travis, singer/guitarist (deceased) * Conway Twitty, country singer (deceased) * Larry Underwood, writer, actor,

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References

External links

Hendersonville official city website

Hendersonville Chamber of Commerce
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