Hendersonville has a population of 40,537. When Old Hickory
Dam was built in the 1950s, Hendersonville suddenly became the City by the
Lake. And since that time, Old Hickory Lake has been at the heart of much of
the city's fortunes and identity.
Attracted by Hendersonville's scenic lakefront property, many country music
stars, such as Johnny Cash and the Oak Ridge Boys, decided to make Hendersonville
their home. The city still boasts some luxurious lakefront homes and bountiful
recreational opportunities thanks to Old Hickory Lake.
Hendersonville also has tried to build upon its proximity to Nashville to
attract families. The construction of Vietnam Veterans Boulevard in the 1980s
provided easier access to Nashville for thousands of the city residents who
commute daily to Davidson County for their jobs.
The city is hoping several road construction projects scheduled to start
in the next few years will not only help residents travel more easily through
the city but also attract more businesses to Hendersonville. Among them is
the Indian Lake Boulevard extension project, which should open up land for
office and commercial development close to the center of the city and Vietnam
Veterans Boulevard.
