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The City of Hendersonville Environmental Sustainability Board (ESB) is accepting nominations for the annual Sustainability Hero Award. This program celebrates outstanding achievement in the pursuit of the City’s commitment to lead by example in pursuing environmentally sustainable practices...

On December 12, 2025, Adam Murr, Budget & Evaluation Director for the City of Hendersonville, successfully completed the Leading for Results program at the UNC School of Government as a Civic Fellow. This two-week program, held in November and December of 2025, brought together 24...

In case you missed it - check out what happened during the Hendersonville City Council meeting on January 7, 2026!

The Hendersonville Fire Department recognized exceptional service and dedication of two team members during the annual awards ceremony held earlier this month. Fire Engineer Thomas Capps was named Firefighter of the Year, and Battalion Chief Jon Ward received the Officer of the Year Award....


In case you missed it - check out what happened during the Hendersonville City Council meeting on December 4, 2025!

Transportation investments are needed to meet the growing demand and maintain safe, accessible infrastructure .
In March of 202 6, City of Hendersonville voters will consider a transportation bond referendum that would repave streets, improve sidewalk accessibility,...

The Hendersonville Police Department recognizes Police Lieutenant, Matt Capps, for his graduation from the FBI National Academy. Lieutenant Capps was honored for this achievement during the December City Council Meeting.
On September 4, 2025, Lieutenant Capps was among 254 law...

City of Hendersonville Holiday Street Closures
Please plan ahead for the following seasonal events and temporary street closures in Downtown Hendersonville:
Thursday, November 27 – Turkey Trot 5K race
Main Street closed from 4th...
(November 19, 2025) – Holiday magic will illuminate Main Street on Friday, November 28 as Santa Claus makes his grand entrance for the annual Tree Lighting at the Historic Courthouse Plaza. Watch the night sky and follow the sweeping lights to catch his arrival.
The air will be filled...

In case you missed it - check out what happened during the Hendersonville City Council meeting on November 6, 2025!

Following the damage sustained at Patton Pool and the Whitmire Activity Center by Hurricane Helene, the Hendersonville City Council has been determined to reimagine these public amenities in ways that serve community needs, capitalize on available FEMA funding, and rebuild in ways that are more...

The City of Hendersonville is proud to announce that the Brooklyn Creek Restoration Project at Sullivan Park has been awarded the 2025 Stormwater Project of the Year by the North Carolina Chapter of the American Public Works Association (APWA) Stormwater Division.
This recognition...