Main Street Program

Funding:
The Downtown Division is funded by Municipal Service District tax on the Main Street and 7th Avenue Districts, and a percentage of sales tax.
- Downtown Municipal Service District $.24 tax per $100 valuation (as of July 1, 2021)
- 7th Ave. Historic Municipal Service District $.17 tax per $100 valuation
The Friends of Downtown Hendersonville is a 501c3 nonprofit arm of the Downtown Division. The Friends budget includes income and expenses related to events: Rhythm & Brews Summer Concert Series, Bearfootin’ Artwalk and Auction, and the Hendersonville Farmers Market.
The Administration department serves all departments and the City Council. View the City's Vision and Mission here.
Downtown Advisory Board Members:
Main Street Stakeholders
- (Chair) Caroline Gunther, Wag! A Unique Pet Boutique - First Term Expires: 6/30/2024
- Carol Sitzer, Downtown Property Owner - First Term Expires: 6/30/2024
- Jared Bellmund, All Choice Insurance - First Term Expires: 6/30/2023
- Mark Pavao, Black Bear Coffee - Second Term Expires: 6/30/2025
- Joe Dinan - First Term Expires: 6/30/2023
7th Avenue Stakeholders
- (Vice Chair) Matthew Hickman, Underground Baking Company / Independent Bean Company - First Term Expires: 6/30/2024
- Phil Wilmot - First Term Expires: 6/30/2024
- Chris Cormier, Carolina Specialties Construction - First Term Expires: 6/30/2023
- John Ryan, Apple Valley Model Railroad Club - First Term Expires: 6/30/2023
- VACANT - First Term Expires: 6/30/2022
At Large Members
- VACANT First Term Expires: 6/30/2023
- Heang Uy - First Term Expires: 6/30/2025
- Gerald Fitzgerald, Mountain Deli - First Term Expires: 6/30/2022
- Patsy DuPre, Volunteer - First Term Expires: 6/30/2023
Ex officio
- Anthony McMinn, Rescue Mission - Appointment: Rescue Mission Ex. Dir or Designee - Non-Voting - First Term Expires: 6/30/2022
- Debbie Roundtree, City Council Liaison - Appointment: Council Liaison- Non-Voting