City News
The City of Hendersonville Stormwater Department has secured $2,456,000 in funding to advance critical stormwater improvement projects aimed at reducing flooding and strengthening community resilience.
Of the total award, $2 million was provided through the NC Emergency Management...
To help combat the spread of the invasive Bradford Pear tree, the Hendersonville Tree Board and NC State University are sponsoring the Bradford Pear Bounty, an invasive tree replacement program that rewards property owners for removing Bradford Pears from their property.
Bradford Pears...
The Hendersonville Police Department invites community members to connect with officers at Coffee with a Cop on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. at Black bear Coffee Company (318 N. Main St).
Chief Blair Myhand and staff are available for conversation in a relaxed,...
Discover what’s behind the doors of some of Hendersonville’s most intriguing downtown spaces during the 2026 Downtown Loft Tour, taking place Saturday, March 28 from 11am to 4pm.
Returning for the first time in ten years, the Downtown Loft Tour makes its long-awaited comeback in 2026....
Hendersonville City Council members, utility staff, and stakeholders took part in a ‘First Sip’ ceremony to celebrate the completion of the French Broad River Intake and Water Treatment Facility Filter Expansion on February 13, 2026.
The French Broad River Intake and Pumping Station...
In case you missed it - check out what happened during the Hendersonville City Council meeting on February 5, 2026!
The Hendersonville Fire Department formally recognized the retirement of Chief D. James Miller and the promotion of Deputy Chief Justin Ward at the City Council meeting held on February 5, 2026. During the meeting, Chief Miller was recognized for his 35 years in the fire service, with the past...
The City of Hendersonville Environmental Sustainability Board and Caregivers of Mother Earth in partnership with Conserving Carolina and Blue Ridge Bicycle Club have organized the fourth annual Hendo Earth Fest on Saturday, April 18 th , 2026, in Downtown Hendersonville. Hendo Earth Fest will be...
Visit www.hvlnc.gov/WaterAlerts for updates on outages, system pressure advisories and storm-related preparedness tips.
Visit our Winter Storm Announcement page for preparedness tips and service updates at https://www.hendersonvillenc.gov/winter-storm-preparedness-and-updates
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....