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The City of Hendersonville is excited to announce it has been selected for a 2024 AARP Community Challenge grant. Out of over 3,300 applications from across all 50 states, Washington D.C, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, Hendersonville is one of only 343 grantees chosen for this grant...
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In case you missed it - check out what happened during the Hendersonville City Council meeting on June 6, 2024!
View the full City Council meeting recording
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Queen Bee and the Honeylovers Kick Off the June 20 Rhythm & Brews Concert Series
HENDERSONVILLE, NC, June 7, 2024 – Get ready to swing into summer as Rhythm & Brews, presented by Horizon Heating & Air returns to South Main Street on Thursday, June 20. We are...
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On June 6, 2024, the FY25 Recommended Budget was adopted by the Hendersonville City Council. View the budget, overview video and budget at-a-glance document on our budget webpage.
The budget document and its preparation and adoption express the basic values of the City. Budgets reflect...
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From landscaped pollinator beds surrounding the Bee Mural in the Azalea parking lot to flower-filled hanging baskets and pollinator-friendly trees, shrubs, and grasses along Main Street to adjoining neighborhood pollinator gardens, pollinators are thoughtfully supported throughout downtown...
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The City of Hendersonville is reaching the final stage of the Gen H Comprehensive Development process, a community-driven plan that will shape the city's future growth and conservation efforts. Community members are invited to review the draft plan and provide their feedback through several...
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Patton Pool will be open from May 25 through Labor Day. Swim lessons, water fitness classes, and more will be offered.
WHO: WNC residents and visitors
WHAT: Patton Pool opens for summer
WHEN: May 25-Sept. 2
WHERE: 114 E Clairmont Dr., Hendersonville, NC 28792...
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The City of Hendersonville's Strategic Housing Plan Steering Committee held an Affordable Housing Summit as a kickoff to the Strategic Housing Plan's development.
On Thursday, May 16, 2024, the free event was held from 5:30 PM to 7:45 PM at the Hendersonville High School auditorium...
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In case you missed it - check out what happened during the Hendersonville City Council meeting on May 2, 2024!
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Calling all nature enthusiasts and environmental advocates! The City of Hendersonville Stormwater Division is proud to announce its upcoming Stream Clean-Up Event, scheduled to take place on Saturday, June 1st, 2024.
Join us to preserve and protect Hendersonville's rivers and streams....
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The City of Hendersonville’s Strategic Housing Plan Steering Committee invites the community to attend and participate in the 2024 Affordable Housing Summit.
On Thursday, May 16, 2024, a free event will be held from 5:30 PM to 7:45 PM at the Hendersonville High School auditorium...
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Hendersonville City Council Appoints Melinda Lowrance to Fill Vacant Seat
In a unanimous decision, the Hendersonville City Council voted to appoint Melinda Lowrance to fill the City Council seat vacated by Debbie O’Neal Roundtree. Council Member Lowrance was sworn in during the Council...
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After a fantastic grand opening last fall, the Laura E. Corn Mini Golf will be reopening on May 10th to kick off the first full season of affordable family fun at the newly reimagined course at Edwards Park. The course will operate on a modified weekend schedule, and then transition to extended...
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The City of Hendersonville Fire Department held a Pinning Ceremony on April 26, 2024. This event symbolizes the beginning of either a new job in the fire service or a promotion to a new rank within a department, carrying with it new responsibilities and new challenges. Congratulations to...
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Trees provide the very necessities of life itself. They clean our air, protect our drinking water, create healthy communities, and feed the human soul. This statement from the Arbor Day Foundation is the basis of Hendersonville’s Arbor Day celebration and planting, an outdoor event scheduled for...