Hendersonville meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Hendersonville boards weigh annexation, Bradford-Berry lease, park security grant

Over the past two weeks, Hendersonville's Board of Mayor & Aldermen and its committees met to consider a range of items, including a proposed 32.8-acre subdivision, a lease and future conveyance of the Bradford-Berry house, and a grant for park security cameras. Minutes from these meetings have not yet been published, so no final decisions are confirmed. The agendas are summarized below.

Avelyn subdivision annexation and rezoning

The General Committee, a working session that recommends items to the full board, took up the proposed Avelyn subdivision at 1765 Avant Lane. The agenda included:

• Resolution 2026-26: a public hearing on a Plan of Services for annexation.
• Resolution 2026-27: annexation of the property by owner consent.
• Ordinance 2026-09: rezoning 32.80 acres for the subdivision.

These items were listed for recommendation to the Board of Mayor & Aldermen.

Bradford-Berry house lease and conveyance

Both the Board of Mayor & Aldermen and the General Committee considered Resolution 2026-28, which approves a letter of intent with Landing Spot Properties, LLC for the lease and future conveyance of the Bradford-Berry house property. The agenda did not include terms of the lease or conveyance.

Park security cameras grant

The Public Safety Committee and the Board of Mayor & Aldermen both reviewed Resolution 2026-25, authorizing the Parks and Recreation Department to apply for a Property Conservation Grant with Public Entity Partners. The grant is a 50/50 match up to $4,000, with $8,000 in city expenditures for security cameras and fencing. The Public Safety Committee also discussed the Stark Knob Boat Ramp.

Other board and committee items

• **Bronze Legends Plaza**: The board considered **Resolution 2026-30** to create the plaza at Memorial Park, coordinated by the Hendersonville Arts Council with donated funding.
• **Surplus property lease**: The General Committee reviewed **Resolution 2026-31**, declaring city property surplus and approving a lease with Pope John Paul II High School, Inc.
• **Arts Council**: Met on Aug. 10 for routine updates on the sculpture project, history wall, and festival.
• **Lakeshore Committee**: Reviewed Mallard Point boat ramp improvements by Kimley Horn.
• **Golf Commission**: Heard presentations on finances, golf shop, and maintenance operations; no approval items were listed.
• **Deer Monitoring Committee**: Set its fall agenda and discussed city responsibilities with Chief of Operations Jesse Eckenroth.

Coming up

The Board of Parks & Recreation meets today, Aug. 24, and will consider approvals for a World Cup Rugby practice site, two 5K runs, a statue concept plan for Memorial Park, and three memorial benches. The meeting is open to the public.

Hendersonville boards weigh annexation, zoning, and park grants; no decisions published yet

Over the past two weeks, Hendersonville boards and committees met to consider annexation, zoning changes, park grants, and other items. As of Aug. 17, minutes from these meetings have not been published, so no official decisions or vote tallies are available. The agendas, however, show several significant proposals that could affect housing, commercial development, and city property.

Planning and zoning

The Planning Commission (Aug. 4) held public hearings on annexing and rezoning 32.8 acres at 1765 Avant Lane for the Avelyn subdivision, which would create 36 single-family lots. The commission also reviewed proposed revisions to the city zoning ordinance and site plans for a 7,071-square-foot amenity center at 1635 Saundersville Rd., a 24,059-square-foot office and warehouse at 111 Imperial Blvd., and a 16,962-square-foot addition to Pope John Paul II Catholic School at 117 Caldwell Dr.

The Board of Zoning Appeals (Aug. 3) considered three requests: a conditional use permit for a 2,104-square-foot detached garage with a 504-square-foot porch at 767 Cumberland Hills Dr., a conditional use for a home-based hair salon at 112 Pembroke Drive, and a variance to encroach 8 feet into the rear setback for a garage at 129 Maple Drive.

Board of Mayor & Aldermen and committees

The Board of Mayor & Aldermen (Aug. 11) had three resolutions on its agenda: Resolution 2026-25 authorizing a $4,000 Property Conservation Grant application (50/50 match) for security cameras and park safety items; Resolution 2026-28 approving a letter of intent with Landing Spot Properties, LLC for the lease and future conveyance of the Bradford-Berry house property; and Resolution 2026-30 creating the Bronze Legends Plaza at Memorial Park, coordinated by the Arts Council with donated funding. The board also reviewed an employee pay and benefits report.

The Public Safety Committee (Aug. 11) considered the same grant resolution, noting a potential $8,000 city expenditure for security cameras and fencing, and discussed the Stark Knob Boat Ramp.

The General Committee (Aug. 11) took up the Avelyn annexation and rezoning (Resolutions 2026-26 and 2026-27, Ordinance 2026-09), the Bradford-Berry house letter of intent, and a surplus property lease with Pope John Paul II High School (Resolution 2026-31). This was a working session; items were to be recommended to the full board.

Other boards and committees

The Beer Board (Aug. 6) reviewed beer permit applications for Golden Indian Cuisine & Pizza at 247 W Main Street Suite B and a Special Occasion Beer Permit for VFW Post 9851 at 73 New Shackle Island Rd. for the Summerstock Music Festival Series. It also received updates on an alcohol compliance suspension for Exxon Food and Fuel and contingency permit updates for Rio Bravo and One Stop Market.

The Beautiful Hendersonville Committee (Aug. 6) discussed beautification awards nominations (due Aug. 16, photos due Aug. 19), city décor removal on Sept. 8 and possible additional décor purchases, electricity and shelving for a storage container, a Tsuru, Japan/History wall photo display, and a City Time Capsule event.

The Arts Council (Aug. 10) had a routine agenda: approval of July 13 minutes and updates on parks collaboration, sculpture project, history wall, and festival.

The Lakeshore Committee (Aug. 13) reviewed the Mallard Point update, including boat ramp improvements by Kimley Horn, and set its meeting schedule and work plan.

Coming up

• **Golf Commission** – Aug. 17, 2026: Review of financial results, golf shop and maintenance operations, and updates on Public Works projects, FEMA, and golf cart purchases.
• **Deer Herd Monitoring & Control Committee** – Aug. 18, 2026: Setting the fall 2026 agenda, discussion of city responsibilities with Chief of Operations Jesse Eckenroth, and deer workshop feedback.

Both meetings are open to the public.

Hendersonville boards weigh $3M playground grant, 32.8-acre annexation

Hendersonville boards and commissions have a full slate of items on their agendas this week, from a potential $3 million grant for an inclusive playground to a 32.8-acre annexation. No votes have been taken yet; minutes from these meetings have not been published, so all items remain under consideration.

Parks and recreation

The Public Works Committee discussed a resolution to apply for a Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthy Place Grant of approximately $3,000,000. The non-matching grant would fund an all-inclusive playground at Taylor Swift’s Kids Kingdom and turf at Memorial Park's Lacrosse Field. The committee also received updates on the Spadeleaf Pedestrian Crossing Project and the Drakes Creek and Stop 30 Intersection Project, and discussed drainage issues behind 119 Coldwater Dr.

The Board of Parks and Recreation reviewed the annual financial report for the Tennessee United Soccer Club and considered several event and site requests, including a site map for World Bass Enterprises, a Nashville Predators request, a TSU ASCE Mid-South Symposium request, and a Harland Family Bench request. The board also held a discussion regarding e-bikes.

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen discussed the 2026 Parks and Recreation Systemwide Master Plan 5-Year Update and a resolution to waive municipal fees for community amenity structures.

Planning and zoning

The Hendersonville Planning Commission held public hearings on the annexation and rezoning of 32.8 acres at 1765 Avant Lane for the Avelyn subdivision, which would create 36 single-family lots. The commission also heard proposed revisions to the City Zoning Ordinance and reviewed site plans for a 7,071-square-foot amenity center at 1635 Saundersville Rd, a 24,059-square-foot office and warehouse at 111 Imperial Blvd, and a 16,962-square-foot addition to Pope John Paul II Catholic School at 117 Caldwell Dr.

The Board of Zoning Appeals considered three appeals: a conditional use permit for a 2,104 sq. ft. detached garage with a 504 sq. ft. porch at 767 Cumberland Hills Dr., a conditional use for a Major Home Occupation hair salon at 112 Pembroke Drive, and a variance to encroach 8 feet into the rear setback for a garage at 129 Maple Drive.

Finance and fees

The Finance Committee discussed a resolution to eliminate the $126 Mini Site Plan permit fee for blessing boxes and little free libraries. The committee also reviewed funding for an ordinance amendment, retiree health benefits, and an Event Management Extension Agreement with Good Neighbor Festivals LLC for a $35,000 flat fee. Sales tax, hotel-motel tax, investment earnings, stormwater, and PIPP fund reports were reviewed.

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen also considered a second reading of an ordinance regarding public safety assistant chiefs' promotional pay and multiple board appointments, including to the Beer Board, Golf Course Commission, Municipal Board of Zoning Appeals, Facilities Naming Committee, and Historic Zoning Committee.

Beer board

The Beer Board reviewed beer permit applications for Golden Indian Cuisine & Pizza at 247 W Main Street Suite B and a Special Occasion Beer Permit for VFW Post 9851 at 73 New Shackle Island Rd for the Summerstock Music Festival Series. The board also received updates on an alcohol compliance suspension for Exxon Food and Fuel and contingency permit updates for Rio Bravo and One Stop Market.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are scheduled for the next two weeks, according to the city's published agenda list.

Hendersonville boards weigh $3M playground grant, 32.8-acre annexation, and parks master plan

Hendersonville's advisory boards and committees met the week of July 20–28, but minutes have not yet been published for any of those sessions, so no final actions can be confirmed. Based on the published agendas, the most consequential items under discussion included a proposed $3 million grant application for an inclusive playground, a five-year Parks and Recreation master plan update, and a $126 fee waiver for community blessing boxes and little free libraries.

Golf Commission — July 20

The Golf Course Commission reviewed financial results for Country Hills Golf Course. May total income was $255,095 with net operating income $43,396 above budget. June total income was $195,555 with net operating income $49,822 above budget and net cash flow of $46,451. The commission also received notice that FEMA approved funds to repair golf-cart paths damaged by the January ice storm. No formal approvals were scheduled. Golf-cart specifications were expected in July with bid results in August.

Parks & Recreation Board — July 27

The Board of Parks and Recreation was set to review the annual financial report for the Tennessee United Soccer Club and consider several event and site requests, including a site map for World Bass Enterprises, a Nashville Predators request, a TSU ASCE Mid-South Symposium request, and a Harland Family Bench request. The board also planned a discussion on e-bikes.

Board of Mayor & Aldermen — July 28

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen had several items on its agenda, including Resolution 2026-22 for the 2026 Parks and Recreation Systemwide Master Plan 5-Year Update and Resolution 2026-24 to waive municipal fees for blessing boxes and little free libraries. Ordinance 2026-08, on second reading, would amend personnel rules for public safety assistant chiefs' promotional pay. The board also had appointments scheduled to the Beer Board, Golf Course Commission, Municipal Board of Zoning Appeals, Facilities Naming Committee, and Historic Zoning Committee.

Finance Committee — July 28

The Finance Committee discussed Resolution 2026-24, which would waive $126 Mini Site Plan permit fees for blessing boxes and little free libraries. The committee also reviewed funding for the amendment proposed in Ordinance 2026-08, discussed retiree health benefits, and reviewed an Event Management Extension Agreement with Good Neighbor Festivals LLC for a $35,000 flat fee. Fund reports covering Sales Tax, Hotel-Motel Tax, Investment Earnings, Stormwater, and PIPP were also on the agenda.

Public Works Committee — July 28

The Public Works Committee discussed Resolution 2026-23, an application for a non-matching grant of approximately $3,000,000 for an all-inclusive playground at Taylor Swift's Kids Kingdom and turf at Memorial Park's Lacrosse Field. The committee also addressed drainage at the easement behind 119 Coldwater Dr. and received updates on the Spadeleaf Pedestrian Crossing Project and the Drakes Creek and Stop 30 Intersection Project. A discussion on changing the committee meeting time to 5:30 was also listed.

Coming up

• **Aug. 3 — Board of Zoning Appeals:** Public hearings on a conditional use permit for a 2,104 sq. ft. detached garage with a 504 sq. ft. porch at 767 Cumberland Hills Dr.; a Major Home Occupation hair salon at 112 Pembroke Drive; and a rear-yard setback variance of 8 feet for a garage at 129 Maple Drive.
• **Aug. 4 — Planning Commission:** Public hearings on annexation and rezoning of 32.8 acres at 1765 Avant Lane for the Avelyn subdivision (36 single-family lots) and proposed revisions to the City Zoning Ordinance. Site plans include a 7,071 sq. ft. amenity center at 1635 Saundersville Rd, a 24,059 sq. ft. office and warehouse at 111 Imperial Blvd, and a 16,962 sq. ft. addition to Pope John Paul II Catholic School at 117 Caldwell Dr.
• **Aug. 6 — Beer Board:** Beer permit applications for Golden Indian Cuisine & Pizza at 247 W Main Street Suite B and a Special Occasion Beer Permit for VFW Post 9851 at 73 New Shackle Island Rd for the Summerstock Music Festival Series. Updates on compliance suspensions for Exxon Food and Fuel and contingency permits for Rio Bravo and One Stop Market are also scheduled.

Hendersonville boards set zoning, planning agendas; Golf Commission to review Country Hills finances and FEMA funding

What happened

No meeting minutes have been published yet for the three Hendersonville boards and commissions that met in the past two weeks, so outcomes — including any votes or approvals — are not yet part of the public record. The agendas below show what each body scheduled for discussion or action.

Board of Zoning Appeals — July 6

The Board of Zoning Appeals scheduled a public hearing on a conditional use permit for a 40' x 40' detached garage with a 504 sq. ft. covered porch, totaling 2,104 sq. ft., at 767 Cumberland Hills Dr. The property is zoned SR-1 on a 1.27-acre lot. Minutes were not published as of this roundup.

Planning Commission — July 7

The Planning Commission scheduled public hearings on proposed amendments to the City's Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Regulations. The agenda also included several site plan reviews:

• **New Maple Glen (313 East Main Street):** two office buildings and a retail building.
• **216 Sanders Ferry Assisted Living:** site plan renewal for a 128-unit facility.
• **YMCA Pavillion Addition:** revision site plan at 102 Bluegrass Commons Blvd.
• **TBN Millenia Cottages (645 E Main St):** final plat review.

Minutes were not published as of this roundup, so no decisions can be confirmed.

Arts Council — July 13

The Arts Council agenda listed approval of the June 8, 2026 minutes and an officer vote. The council also scheduled verbal updates on the Sculpture Project, History Wall Project, Bradford Berry Restoration Society, and the Arts Festival. Minutes were not published as of this roundup.

Coming up

Golf Commission — Monday, July 20 (today): The Hendersonville Golf Course Commission will review May and June financial results for Country Hills Golf Course. According to the agenda, May total income was $255,095 with net operating income $43,396 above budget; June total income was $195,555 with net operating income $49,822 above budget and net cash flow $46,451. The commission will also review a Public Works semi-annual inspection report and receive notice that FEMA has approved funds to repair golf-cart paths damaged by the January ice storm. Upcoming golf-cart speciation is scheduled for July, with bid results expected in August. No items are scheduled for formal approval at this meeting.

Note to readers: When minutes are published for the July 6, 7, and 13 meetings, this roundup will be updated with confirmed votes and decisions.

Hendersonville boards set to weigh parks master plan, historic preservation, and street projects

Hendersonville's Parks and Recreation Board, Board of Mayor and Aldermen, and Public Works Committee each held meetings the week of June 22, with agendas covering the city's Parks Master Plan, preservation of the Bradford-Berry House, and several infrastructure projects. Minutes from all three meetings have not yet been published, so only the items listed on each agenda can be reported here — final outcomes are not yet confirmed in the public record.

Parks & Recreation Board — June 22

The Board of Parks and Recreation was scheduled to vote on approval of the Hendersonville Parks Master Plan and to discuss e-bike regulations and park usage. The agenda also included program approvals for USA Preps and USSSA Baseball, support for an Eagle Scout flag installation project, and an update on the Hendersonville Citizens Police program. Staff were set to provide routine updates on recreation programs, special events, and park maintenance.

Board of Mayor & Aldermen — June 23

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen was set to discuss the Bradford-Berry Property and consider two related resolutions. Resolution 2026-17 concerns historic signage at the Bradford-Berry House. Resolution 2026-18 would establish a partnership with the Bradford-Berry Preservation Society. The board was also scheduled to take up the first reading of Ordinance 2026-08, which would amend the city's Personnel Rules and Regulations regarding public safety assistant chiefs. A public hearing on an agenda item and a group discussion on the Bradford-Berry Property were also listed.

Public Works Committee — June 23

The Public Works Committee was scheduled to vote on Resolution 2026-22, which would adopt the 2026 Parks and Recreation Systemwide Master Plan 5-Year Update. The agenda also included several project status updates:

• **LED streetlight conversion:** 45% complete, with 1,070 of 2,338 lights converted.
• **Light synchronization project:** Construction to begin June 2026.
• **Drakes Creek and Stop 30 intersection:** Condemnation public notice period ongoing, with possession expected July 2026.
• Additional status updates on the Drakes Creek Park Entrance, Access Management Project, Median Pilot, and Eagle View Rd.

Because minutes are not yet available for any of these three meetings, residents should check the city's official agenda and minutes portal for confirmed votes and outcomes.

Coming up

Board of Zoning Appeals — July 6: A public hearing and consideration of a conditional use permit for a 40' x 40' detached garage with a 504 sq. ft. covered porch (2,104 sq. ft. total) at 767 Cumberland Hills Dr. The property is zoned SR-1 on a 1.27-acre lot.

Hendersonville Planning Commission — July 7: Public hearings on proposed amendments to the City's Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Regulations. The commission will also review site plans including New Maple Glen at 313 East Main Street (two office buildings and a retail building), a site plan renewal for 216 Sanders Ferry Assisted Living (128-unit facility), a revision site plan for the YMCA Pavillion Addition at 102 Bluegrass Commons Blvd, and a final plat for TBN Millenia Cottages at 645 E Main St.

Parks Master Plan on Dual Agendas as Boards Review Bradford-Berry House, Upcoming Zoning Hearings

The Hendersonville Parks and Recreation Systemwide Master Plan drew attention at two recent city meetings, with the Board of Parks and Recreation slated to approve the plan and the Public Works Committee set to vote on a resolution adopting its five-year update. Minutes from the June 22 and 23 meetings have not yet been published, so outcomes remain unofficial.

Also under consideration at the Board of Mayor and Aldermen was a partnership with the Bradford-Berry Preservation Society and a revision to personnel rules affecting public safety assistant chiefs. Upcoming meetings will address a 2,104-square-foot garage permit, zoning and subdivision ordinance changes, and site plans for a multi-building office and retail development on East Main Street.

Parks Master Plan

Both the Board of Parks and Recreation on June 22 and the Public Works Committee on June 23 listed the Parks Master Plan on their agendas. The parks board’s agenda included “Approval of the Hendersonville Parks Master Plan,” while the Public Works Committee was scheduled to vote on Resolution 2026-22, which would adopt the 2026 Parks and Recreation Systemwide Master Plan 5-Year Update. No further details on the plan’s content were provided.

The parks board also planned to discuss e-bike regulations in city parks and consider program approvals for USA Preps and USSSA Baseball, an Eagle Scout flag installation project, and an update on the Hendersonville Citizens Police program.

Public Works updates

During the June 23 Public Works Committee meeting, staff were set to deliver verbal progress reports on several infrastructure projects. According to the agenda, the LED streetlight conversion is 45% complete, with 1,070 of 2,338 lights replaced. Construction on a light synchronization project is expected to begin in June 2026, and the Drakes Creek and Stop 30 intersection condemnation remains in the public notice period, with possession anticipated in July 2026. Additional updates covered Drakes Creek Park Entrance, an Access Management Project, a Median Pilot, and Eagle View Road.

Bradford-Berry House and personnel policy

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting on June 23 included multiple items tied to the Bradford-Berry Property. Agenda documents show a first reading of Resolution 2026-17 for historic signage and Resolution 2026-18 to establish a partnership with the Bradford-Berry Preservation Society. A group discussion on the property was also scheduled. The board further planned a public hearing and a first reading of Ordinance 2026-08, which would amend the Personnel Rules and Regulations related to public safety assistant chiefs.

Coming up

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet on July 6 to hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit for a 2,104-square-foot detached garage and covered porch at 767 Cumberland Hills Dr. The property, zoned SR-1 on a 1.27-acre lot, would add a 40-foot-by-40-foot structure with a 504-square-foot covered porch.

On July 7, the Hendersonville Planning Commission will conduct public hearings on proposed revisions to the city’s Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Regulations. Commissioners will also review:

• A site plan for New Maple Glen at 313 East Main Street, calling for two office buildings and a retail building.
• A site plan renewal for a 128-unit assisted living facility at 216 Sanders Ferry Road.
• A revision to the YMCA Pavilion Addition at 102 Bluegrass Commons Blvd.
• A final plat for TBN Millenia Cottages at 645 E Main St.

Meeting agendas and any available minutes can be accessed through the city’s online records.