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On Friday, August 30 through Monday, September 2, the North Carolina Apple Festival will take place in downtown Hendersonville. The street festival starts at 10:00 am on Friday, August 30 with the opening ceremony taking place at 2:15 pm at the Historic Henderson County Courthouse.
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The City of Hendersonville invites community members to participate in a series of Affordable Housing listening sessions scheduled for September and October. These sessions are designed to gather feedback directly from residents and those facing housing challenges, helping to identify the...
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The City of Hendersonville invites the community to share their feedback on the draft Parks and Greenspace Master Plan. In the fall of 2023, public input was gathered through a series of meetings and a survey, which played a key role in shaping the draft plan. Developed by consultants at Design...
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On Wednesday, July 31, the Hendersonville Police Department hosted their 2024 Awards and Promotional Ceremony to recognize the achievements of Officers and Staff. Chief Blair Myhand was joined by Command Staff members to present training certificates, awards, and promotions to a deserving group...
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The Hendersonville City Council and Hendersonville Fire Department invite the community to join them at the grand opening of Fire Station 1 on Friday, September 20, 2024! The opening ceremony will take place at the newly constructed fire station at 851 North Main Street at 1:00 PM. A...
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In case you missed it - check out what happened during the Hendersonville City Council meeting on August 1, 20204!
View the Full City Council Meeting recording
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Thanks to your feedback and engagement over the past year, the Hendersonville City Council unanimously passed the community-driven 2045 Gen H Comprehensive Plan.
Your elected officials and City of Hendersonville staff sincerely appreciate the time and effort you put in attending...
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In an ongoing effort to enhance the efficiency of service delivery and recognize the diligent efforts of planning staff, the City of Hendersonville is pleased to announce the promotions of Tyler Morrow to Current Planning Manager and Matthew Manley to Long Range Planning Manager.
“The...
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Join the City of Hendersonville Public Works Department for a community input session on the draft Parks and Greenspace Master Plan!
What: Parks and Greenspace Draft Master Plan Input Meeting When: Monday, August 12, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM Where: Henderson County Public Library...![3 historic photos of hendersonville and a sign saying future](https://www.hendersonvillenc.gov/sites/default/files/styles/home_features/public/uploads/departments/planning/Comprehensive_Plan/gen_h_future_collage.png?itok=wyYav_fH)
The Gen H revised final draft is available online along with the appendix, future land use map and a memo outlining the revisions. The Gen H Comprehensive Plan is scheduled to be adopted by City Council at their August 1st meeting.
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In case you missed it - check out what happened during the Hendersonville City Council meeting on June 6, 2024!
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The City of Hendersonville is excited to announce the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Environmental Sustainability Demonstration Station, set to take place on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at 10:00 AM. The ceremony will be held at the south end of the Hendersonville Farmer's Market located at 650...
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A site-based assessment team from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA®), will arrive August 19, 2024, to examine all aspects of the Hendersonville Police Department’s policy and procedures, management, operations, and support services, Chief Blair Myhand...
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The City of Hendersonville is pleased to share updates on the ongoing 7th Avenue District Streetscape Project, which continues to make significant progress. Businesses and the community are eagerly anticipating the full reopening of the area, particularly with the completion of the Grove Street...
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Get ready to celebrate Independence Day as Hendersonville gears up for its 4th of July parade and downtown celebration on Thursday, July 4, 2024. Residents and visitors alike are invited to join in the festivities and enjoy a day filled with community cheer and family-friendly entertainment....