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. The city is named for William Henderson, the first postmaster. Sumner County's largest city on Old Hickory Lake, about 20 miles northeast of downtown Nashville — the MSA's fourth-largest city. Lake living defines it: marinas, lakefront neighborhoods, and Drakes Creek Park anchor a full-service suburb with its own mall corridor.
The median listing price in Hendersonville is $575,000.
Top places in Hendersonville
Old Hickory Lake
Drakes Creek Park
Indian Lake Village and the Indian Lake shopping corridor.
Memorial Park and the city's greenway system.
Commuting from Hendersonville
Approximate drive to downtown Nashville: 25–35 minutes (about 20 miles, via TN-386/Vietnam Veterans Blvd to I-65).
No commuter-rail service; car commute via the Vietnam Veterans corridor.
Schools in Hendersonville
Public schools: Sumner County Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Hendersonville FAQs
What is the housing market like in Hendersonville, TN? The median listing price in Hendersonville is $575,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 2026
How is the commute from Hendersonville, TN? Approximate drive to downtown Nashville: 25–35 minutes (about 20 miles, via TN-386/Vietnam Veterans Blvd to I-65).
Which school district serves Hendersonville, TN? Hendersonville is served by Sumner County Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
