Local's Guide to Hendersonville

Hendersonville is known around the state as one of Middle Tennessee's top communities for families. With a top-ranked school system, plenty of parks and lakefront shoreline, and unique shops and restaurants all less than 20 miles from downtown Nashville, Hendersonville is a neighborhood to be considered by homebuyers.
One thing that is evident is a sense of community. The town hosts several annual events such as a 4th of July fireworks show and a Christmas parade, plus regular concerts, movies in the park, and theatrical productions. The Streets of Indian Lake, perhaps the best place for a night out, is home to an array of shops, restaurants, dancing (is that the right term?) fountains for kids to cool off in, and a movie theater. Also close by is the Hendersonville Cruise-In car show takes place on warm Friday nights. There is always something to see and do around town.
There is no shortage of restaurants to choose from in Hendersonville. If you're craving Mexican, locals recommend Casa Vieja or Rio Bravo; for a great steak, consider the Chop House; Avanti Gourmet is a quaint Italian restaurant and deli; or across from Creekwood Marina grab some Pizza at Saunders Ferry Pizza & Pub. You can even pull your boat up to the Rudder at Anchor High Marina.
It's also easy to lead an active lifestyle in Hendersonville. The town offers a variety of parks with pavilions and sports fields, a network of greenways for walking and biking, and has a thriving soccer club. Old Hickory Lake is perfect for fishing, boating, and relaxing, and has 26 miles of shoreline and convenient marinas. For fans of boating and golf, the Bluegrass Yacht and Country Club may be worth a membership and is a favorite weekend location for many locals.
Hendersonville is a part of the Sumner County public school system which is consistently ranked for their academics, extracurricular activities, and athletic programs. The town also has quality private schools as well as homeschool options.
If you're looking for a small town with big city convenience and opportunities, look no further than Hendersonville. With an impressive school system, an active sense of community, and plenty of events and happenings, this is one town you will love to call home.