At a glance
Hendersonville, TN real estate at a glance.
The basics on where it is, what homes are selling for and what you'll pay in property tax. Market numbers move every month, so ask me for this week's.
- CountySumner County
- Population64,266 (2025 est., Census)
- To downtown NashvilleAbout 18 miles, 20–45 min
- Median sale price$534,646 (Aug 2026, Redfin)
- Median days on market60 (Aug 2026, Redfin)
- Property taxabout $2.01 per $100 assessed
Daily life
What it's like living in Hendersonville, TN.
The honest version
Pros and cons of living in Hendersonville, TN.
- 26 miles of Old Hickory Lake shoreline, three marinas and a public ramp at Sanders Ferry Park
- About 18 miles to downtown Nashville, with SR-386 reaching I-65 in minutes
- Kroger, Publix, Aldi and Walmart plus Main Street restaurants close to home
- Drakes Creek, Memorial and Veterans parks, greenways and a calendar from the July 3 Freedom Festival to December
- Older, established areas with mature trees, plus newer construction (median year built of recent sales is 2001)
- Traffic toward I-65 and at Main Street intersections is the most common complaint
- Stop 30 Rd and Drakes Creek Rd is closed for most of the 2026-27 school year
- Walton Ferry Rd and Old Shackle Island Rd work runs until May 2027, with detours
- Spread-out layout means driving for nearly everything, with no courthouse square to walk
- Median sale price near $535K runs about $100K above Gallatin
Based on resident reviews, local news coverage and city meetings.
Schools
Hendersonville, TN schools.
Hendersonville is served by Sumner County Schools, which has elementary, middle and high schools with Hendersonville addresses plus an application-based magnet school. Zoning is by address, and some east and north edges may be zoned to Gallatin-area schools. Zones were redrawn for 2026-27 because of the Stop 30 Rd closure, so confirm any address with the district and review the state report card.
Zoning can change. Always confirm the schools for a specific address with the district.
What's changing
Is Hendersonville, TN growing?
- August 2025: the city approved a 9-month pause on new high-density apartment approvals, citing traffic and demand on services. Current status is unconfirmed.
- July 2026: six road projects (about $93.5M, roughly 80% federal) were announced, with design funded first. They include Indian Lake Rd, West Main St and a new Rockland Rd roundabout.
- The Stop 30 Rd / Drakes Creek Rd intersection is closed for most of the 2026-27 school year for bridge, signal and widening work.
- The Walton Ferry Rd / Old Shackle Island Rd realignment is expected to finish in May 2027. A TDOT Saundersville Rd realignment is scheduled for FY2030.
Is it a fit?
Hendersonville might be for you if…
- You want lake time: boating, fishing, paddling and lakeside parks nearby.
- You commute to Nashville or along I-65 and want a shorter drive in Sumner County.
- You want shopping, dining and parks close by and can accept a higher price and some traffic.
Quick answers
Hendersonville, TN: frequently asked questions.
Is Hendersonville, TN a good place to live?
It depends on what you want: Hendersonville, TN offers 26 miles of Old Hickory Lake shoreline, city parks, major grocers and a drive of about 18 miles to downtown Nashville. The trade-offs are traffic toward I-65, active road construction through 2027, a spread-out layout that needs a car, and prices above nearby Gallatin.
How far is Hendersonville from Nashville?
Hendersonville is about 18 miles northeast of downtown Nashville. Off-peak the drive runs roughly 20–30 minutes, and a typical weekday runs 30–45 minutes, per local agent estimates. The main routes are SR-386 (Vietnam Veterans Blvd) to I-65 and US-31E. WeGo Regional Bus Route 87 also runs to downtown for $4.25 per ride.
What is the median home price in Hendersonville, TN?
The median sale price in Hendersonville, TN was $534,646 in August 2026, up 1.8% from a year earlier, per Redfin. Zillow reported a median sale price of $513,750 in late August 2026, so a fair range is roughly $514,000–$535,000. Redfin showed 60 median days on market and a 98.3% sale-to-list ratio.
What are property taxes in Hendersonville, TN?
Combined city and county property tax in Hendersonville, TN is about $2.009 per $100 of assessed value, using 2025 rates from MTIDA: $0.5883 city plus $1.421 Sumner County. Tennessee assesses homes at 25% of appraised value, so a $400,000 home pays roughly $2,009 a year. Confirm current rates with the Sumner County Trustee.
What school district serves Hendersonville, TN?
Sumner County Schools serves Hendersonville, TN. It has elementary, middle and high schools with Hendersonville addresses, plus the application-based Merrol Hyde Magnet School. Zoning is by address, and some east and north edges may be zoned to Gallatin-area schools. Zones were redrawn for 2026-27 because of the Stop 30 Rd closure, so verify with the district.
Is Hendersonville, TN growing?
Yes, Hendersonville, TN is growing steadily. The Census estimate was 64,266 on July 1, 2025, up 4.0% from 61,784 in April 2020, and the city projects nearly 70,000 by 2030. In August 2025 the city approved a 9-month pause on new high-density apartment approvals, and six road projects worth $93.5M were announced in July 2026.
What is Hendersonville, TN known for?
Hendersonville, TN is known as the City by the Lake because of its 26 miles of shoreline on Old Hickory Lake. It is also known for Rock Castle State Historic Site, built in the 1780s–1790s, the c.1860 Monthaven mansion, and its music history, since Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash lived on the lake.
Sources and notes · Last updated October 2026
- U.S. Census QuickFacts
- MTIDA 2026 Community Profile
- Redfin Hendersonville housing market
- City of Hendersonville
- Hendersonville Chamber city guide (2024)
- WeGo Transit
- WSMV: Sumner school zone changes
- FOX 17: six road projects
- TDOT Saundersville Road project
- WSMV: apartment pause
Figures are estimates from the public sources above and change over time. Confirm taxes, schools and utilities for a specific address. Photo: Sunrise on Old Hickory Lake in Hendersonville by dan-holland, CC BY 2.0.