Overview
Hendersonville is a city in Sumner County of the American state of Tennessee. It is a well-known suburb of Nashville, Tennessee, and has been the home of many country music stars, including Conway Twitty, Roy Orbison, and Johnny Cash.
3 sights · 7 things to do · 4 places to eat · 2 places to stay
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Best things about Hendersonville
Hendersonville Memory Gardens
This cemetery is the burial site of several county music legends, including Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash, as well as "Mother" Maybelle Carter, Helen Carter, and Anita Carter of the Carter Family.
Monthaven
Built around 1860, the historic 2-story mansion is home to the Monthaven Arts & Cultural Center, which rotates exhibits throughout the year and offers paid art classes and camps.
Rock Castle
One of the first stone buildings in Tennessee, a 2-story limestone mansion built by the Revolutionary War veteran Daniel Smith. Costumed guides conduct tours detailing the history of Daniel Smith and his descendants, as …
Adventure Alley
Formerly known as the Holder Family Fun Center, the facility offers 36 bowling lanes, a go-kart track, laser tag, bumper cars, an 18-hole glow mini golf course, rock climbing, roller skating, and an arcade with redemptio…
Strike & Spare Family Fun Center
The center offers 34 bowling lanes, bungee jumping, laser tag, roller skating, a virtual reality roller coaster, bumper cars, and a soft play area.
Country Hills Golf Course
An 18-hole golf course with a rating of 69.7 and a slope rating of 120.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Mar–May, Sep–Oct. Summer highs reach about 91°F; winter lows dip to about 30°F. Very hot (Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: May and Apr. (climate data from nearby Nashville)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- BNA Nashville International Airport, Nashville — 13 mi away (major hub). Directions
- OWB Owensboro Daviess County Airport, Owensboro — 104 mi away. Directions
Hendersonville is accessible from I-65 (north–south) via TN-386 ("Vietnam Veterans Blvd"). Highway TN-31E (east–west) bisects the city and is also known as "Nashville Pike" and "Johnny Cash Parkway".
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
- Places to stay listed here: about $151–$151 a night (typical $160), from 2 listed prices.
- Estimated daily budget per person (room, two meals, local transport and an activity): budget ~$190, mid-range ~$240, comfortable ~$320.
See the Sleep guide ↓ for places to stay.
Sample 2-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Hendersonville Memory Gardens, Drakes Creek Park, Memorial Park
- Lunch Demos' Restaurant
- Afternoon Strike & Spare Family Fun Center, Adventure Alley
- Dinner Music City Diner
Day 2
- Morning Country Hills Golf Course
- Lunch Café Rakka
- Dinner Center Point Barbecue
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Get in
By plane
By car
Hendersonville is accessible from I-65 (north–south) via TN-386 ("Vietnam Veterans Blvd"). Highway TN-31E (east–west) bisects the city and is also known as "Nashville Pike" and "Johnny Cash Parkway".
Get around
By car
Car is your best bet. The average speed on highways ranges from 55–70 mph, while city streets are generally 40–50 mph unless otherwise posted.
Several major national car rental agencies operate in Hendersonville. Ridesharing and taxis are also available.
Parking
Free parking lots are located around businesses.
By foot
While going on foot is a viable option in certain areas, it is otherwise not recommended due to the spread-out nature of the city. However, an able-bodied person could traverse on foot in decent weather. Sidewalks generally run the length of the city and are prevalent in developed areas, but they become sparse when reaching the city outskirts.
See
See Rock Castle
One of the first stone buildings in Tennessee, a 2-story limestone mansion built by the Revolutionary War veteran Daniel Smith. Costumed guides conduct tours detailing the history of Daniel Smith and his descendants, as well as the inner workings of the mansion and period-era living conditions. Also available for weddings and private events.
Do
Due to its status as the City by The Lake, most recreational activities in Hendersonville are focused on boating, swimming, and fishing on Old Hickory Lake, which weaves around most of the town. However, a number of excellent golf courses are in or nearby, as well as several local parks and indoor options for family fun.
General
Outdoors
Buy
Shop The Streets of Indian Lake
A shopping complex with both locally-owned and chain retailers, entertainment, and restaurants. Offerings include Barnes & Noble, Bath & Body Works, Brixx Wood Fired Pizza, Lane Bryant, Maru Iyagi Sushi & Grill, Regal Streets of Indian Lake & IMAX Cinema, and Sam's Sports Grill. Special events are often held on the Plaza. It is the site of the Hendersonville Farmers Market on Saturdays from 8:30am to 1:30pm in mid-May through mid-September.
Eat
Eat Café Rakka
Authentic Greek and Mediterranean cuisine made fresh daily.
Eat Center Point Barbecue
Excellent BBQ. Serves chicken and pork sandwiches, platters, and fantastic ribs. The restaurant is full of interesting 20th century memorabilia. Mandatory for any stay in Hendersonville.
Eat Demos' Restaurant
Known for their steak and spaghetti, Demos' offers a wide variety of other dishes including salads, soups, chicken, burgers, sandwiches, and seafood.
Eat Music City Diner
Open for breakfast and dinner, they have numerous waffle and pancake options as well as diner staples such as burgers, country fried steak, and sandwiches.
Sleep
Stay Holiday Inn Express
A hotel on the north-eastern outskirts of Hendersonville, beside Trinity Broadcast Network. There is a small exercise room on the first floor and an outdoor pool. A continental breakfast is included in your stay. There's free Wi-Fi internet throughout the entire hotel, a business center, and meeting rooms. The hotel is handicap accessible. Pets are not allowed, and this is a completely non-smoking hotel.
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