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In case you missed it - check out what happened during the Hendersonville City Council meeting on August 6, 2026!

City Council appointed Brian Pahle as Hendersonville's new City Manager at their regularly scheduled August meeting. This shift comes as previous City Manager, John Connet, takes a new role serving the North Carolina League of Municipalities (NCLM) as its Director of City Relations.
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City Manager John Connet has announced that he will be taking on a new role that will allow him to leverage his vast local government management experience to benefit municipalities across the state.
In late September, John Connet will join the North Carolina League of Municipalities (...

The Hendersonville Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) is inviting residents, neighborhood leaders, local historians, property owners, and anyone interested in preserving Hendersonville's history to participate in a new Historic Preservation Training Series as part of the Neighborhood History...

The City of Hendersonville is hosting a free community splash day at Sullivan Park, located at 712 Martin Circle, on Saturday, August 8, 2026. This free event is designed to help everyone beat the summer heat and enjoy a day of fun in the sun.
From 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., a portion of...

In case you missed it - check out what happened during the Hendersonville City Council meeting on July 2, 2026!

Join us for an evening of listening, learning, and conversation as we hear firsthand stories from longtime residents recorded as part of Hendersonville's Neighborhood History Project. Through selected oral history excerpts and guided discussion, participants will explore the history, culture,...

4 th of July Parade Street Closure Information:
On Saturday, July 4, the 4 th of July Parade will take place in downtown Hendersonville at 10:30 AM. The parade viewing area extends along Main Street from 5 points to Kanuga/Caswell. Spectators are requested to refrain from watching the...

City Manager John Connet has announced his recommendation to City Council to adopt the Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) budget with no increase to the City of Hendersonville's property tax rate. City Council is scheduled to vote on the budget at its meeting on June 24, 2026, at 4:00 PM at the City...

In case you missed it - check out what happened during the Hendersonville City Council meeting on June 4, 2026!

Presented by Horizon Heating & Air , Rhythm & Brews Concert Series brings together live music, local craft beverages, and the community! These FREE shows take place on the third Thursday of every month from June-October, closing part of South Main Street to make room for all...

The City of Hendersonville is launching Bike Hendo, a new bicycle plan that will help shape the future of biking and rolling in Hendersonville.
Bike Hendo steers the course of strategies and projects to make Hendersonville safer, more connected, and more bike-friendly for people who...

In case you missed it - check out what happened during the Hendersonville City Council meeting on May 13, 2026!

The Hendersonville Police Department is pleased to announce the recent graduation of Communications & Technology Bureau Manager, Amber Kleppe, from the School of Police Staff & Command (SPSC), which is an academically rigorous full-time, 10-week management program for public safety...

The City of Hendersonville is celebrating Bike Month and collaborating with wonderful community partners for Strive Not to Drive Week (May 15-22, 2026). All residents are encouraged to celebrate bicycling safety, support local initiatives, and promote a culture of respect and awareness for all...