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Hendersonville, Tennessee

Introduction to Hendersonville, Tennessee

Hendersonville, Tennessee, in Sumner county, is 13 miles NE of Nashville, Tennessee. The city is in the Nashville area. There are 40,620 residents in Hendersonville.

Hendersonville History

Hendersonville was first settled in 1784 by Daniel Smith. The city was named after William Henderson, who settled in the area in 1790. The city started to grow after the construction of the Old Hickory Dam was completed in 1954. Monthaven, which is a historic home in the city, served as a field hospital during the American Civil War. This historic home is also listed on the National Historic Register. The city is located in Sumner County, which was founded in November, 1786.

Hendersonville and nearby Attractions

  • Johnny Cash Museum
  • Watson Mall Shopping Center
  • Rock Castle
  • Monthaven
  • Nashville Zoo
  • Bledsoe Creek State Park

Things To Do In Hendersonville

Hendersonville offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities. The Walton Ferry Access Area, Saunders Ferry Park, Drakes Creek Park and Hendersonville Park are some of the local parks. The Bluegrass Golf and Country Club provides facilities for local golfers. One can enjoy shopping at the Holders Shopping Center, the Maple Row Shopping Center, the Sumner County Shopping Center, the Imperial Square Shopping Center, the Watson Mall Shopping Center and the Hills Shopping Center. The city also hosts the General Daniel Smith Days every September.

Hendersonville Transportation

Nashville International Airport is nearby.

Hendersonville Higher Education

Volunteer State Community College, David Lipscomb University and Vanderbilt University are in the neighborhood.

High Points

Hendersonville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Tennessee):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 7%Hendersonville Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 7%Hendersonville Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 10%Hendersonville Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 10%Hendersonville People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 11%Hendersonville College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 11%Hendersonville Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Hendersonville, TN

Comparing Hendersonville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Tennessee (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population73
Well-Paid Single Women610
Well-Paid Single Men610
Male Share of the Population68
Female Share of the Population53
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Senior Citizens42
Racial Diversity26

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size58

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better710
People Above Poverty79
Median Family Income710
College Educated Adults69

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home79
Short Commute Times43
Walking and Biking to Work29
Public Transportation Use28

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built88
Affordability of Property Taxes81
Affordability of Rents51
Seasonal and Vacation Housing53
People Living Alone43
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals37

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime87
Low Violent Crime67

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