Hendersonville is the most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee, on Old Hickory Lake. As of the 2020 census the city's population was 61,753. Hendersonville is the fourth-most populous city in the Nashville metropolitan area after Nashville, Murfreesboro, and Franklin and the 10th largest in Tennessee. Hendersonville is located 18 miles (29 km) northeast of downtown Nashville. The city was settled around 1784 by Daniel Smith, whose house Rock Castle, is maintained as a historic site.
Southeast
Hendersonville
Sumner County, TN
Population
61,589
Walk Score
64 · Somewhat Walkable
Median rent
$1,407
Median home value
$364,700
Settled
1784
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On the National Register
Historic districts
- Shackle Island Historic District · listed 1978
Notable landmarks
- Ashcrest Farm · listed 1992
- Donelson, Daniel Smith, House · listed 1983
- Fite, Leonard B., House · listed 1982
- Hazel Path · listed 1984
- Hendersonville Presbyterian Church
- Rock Castle · listed 1970
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