City News

4/8/2026

Rosa Edwards Park – Public Input Opportunity

Join City of Hendersonville staff for a drop-in Public Input Event at Rosa Edwards Park!

The field located behind the main branch of the Henderson County Public Library is known as Rosa Edwards Park, and City of Hendersonville staff...

4/6/2026

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

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3/11/2026

In case you missed it - check out what happened during the Hendersonville City Council meeting on March 5, 2026!

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3/6/2026

At the Hendersonville City Council meeting on March 5, 2026, Mayor Barbara Volk and Chief Blair Myhand presented Officer Jennifer Drake with her badge and service weapon in appreciation of her 21 years of dedicated service to the City of Hendersonville. Serving more than two decades in law...

3/2/2026

The City of Hendersonville will sponsor a Document Shred Event for City residents on Monday, May 18, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This year’s event will be held in Patton Park located at 114 E. Clairmont Drive in Hendersonville.

Shred-it will have its shredding truck at the...

2/23/2026

The Hendersonville Police Department is inviting community members to share feedback about the services it provides. A short online survey will be available for the next two months, allowing residents and visitors to provide input.

“We’re committed to delivering excellent service, and...

2/23/2026

On March 2, 2026, the City of Hendersonville will begin its spring bulk leaf collection service for City residents. Bulk leaf collection will continue throughout the month of March and conclude on April 3, 2026.  

How to Prepare Your Leaves

Loose leaves only – do not bag...
2/19/2026

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...

2/19/2026

The City of Hendersonville’s Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) invites the community to nominate outstanding preservation projects for the HPC Preservation Awards. These awards celebrate individuals, businesses, and organizations dedicated to preserving Hendersonville’s historic character...

2/18/2026

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...

2/17/2026

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,...

2/16/2026

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....

2/13/2026

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...

2/11/2026

In case you missed it - check out what happened during the Hendersonville City Council meeting on February 5, 2026!

View the Full City Council Meeting...

2/6/2026

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...

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