Hendersonville, TN Road Trips

1 Hendersonville Memory Gardens, 353 E Main St, ☏ +1 615 824-3855. This cemetery is the burial site of several county music legends, including Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash, as well as "Mother" Maybelle Carter, Helen Carter, and Anita Carter of the Carter Family. 2 Monthaven, 1017 Antebellum Cir, ☏ +1 615 822-0789. Tu–Sa 10AM-5PM, Su 1–5PM. Built around 1860, the historic 2-story mansion is home to the Monthaven Arts & Cultural Center, which rotates exhibits throughout the year and offers paid art classes and camps. Free. 3 Rock Castle, 139 Rock Castle Ln, ☏ +1 615 824-0502, [email protected]. Tu–Sa 10AM-5PM, Su 1–5PM. One of the first stone buildings in Tennessee, a 2-story limestone mansion built by the Revolutionary War veteran Daniel Smith. Costumed guides conduct tours detailing the history of Daniel Smith and his descendants, as well as the inner workings of the mansion and period-era living conditions. Also available for weddings and private events. Adults $9–10, children (5–12) $8.

Due to its status as the City by The Lake, most recreational activities in Hendersonville are focused on boating, swimming, and fishing on Old Hickory Lake, which weaves around most of the town. However, a number of excellent golf courses are in or nearby, as well as several local parks and indoor options for family fun. 1 Adventure Alley, 460 W Main St, ☏ +1 615 590-4386. M Th 10AM-8PM, F noon–10PM, Sa 11AM-11PM, Su 1–9PM. Formerly known as the Holder Family Fun Center, the facility offers 36 bowling lanes, a go-kart track, laser tag, bumper cars, an 18-hole glow mini golf course, rock climbing, roller skating, and an arcade with redemption counter. Prices vary. (updated Jul 2021) 2 Strike & Spare Family Fun Center, 90 Volunteer Dr, ☏ +1 615 824-5685. M–Th 10AM-9PM, F Sa 10AM-11PM, Su noon–9PM. The center offers 34 bowling lanes, bungee jumping, laser tag, roller skating, a virtual reality roller coaster, bumper cars, and a soft play area. Prices vary. (updated Jul 2021) 3 Country Hills Golf Course, 1501 Saundersville Rd, ☏ +1 615 824-1100, [email protected]. An 18-hole golf course with a rating of 69.7 and a slope rating of 120. Prices vary. (updated Jul 2021) 4 Drakes Creek Park, 131 Conway Twitty Ln. Centrally located, Drakes Creek Park has walking trails, playground areas, shelters and picnic tables (with and without grills), restroom facilities, sand volleyball courts, basketball goals, baseball and softball fields, and soccer fields. (updated Jul 2021) 5 Memorial Park, 151 E Main St.

1 Café Rakka, 71A New Shackle Island Rd, ☏ +1 615 824-6264. M–Sa 11AM–8PM. Authentic Greek and Mediterranean cuisine made fresh daily. (updated Jul 2021) 2 Center Point Barbecue, 1212 W Main St, ☏ +1 615 824-9330. Tu–Sa 10AM–8PM, Su 10AM–3PM. Excellent BBQ. Serves chicken and pork sandwiches, platters, and fantastic ribs. The restaurant is full of interesting 20th century memorabilia. Mandatory for any stay in Hendersonville. (updated Jul 2021) 3 Demos' Restaurant, 161 Indian Lake Blvd, ☏ +1 615 824-9097. Su–Tu 11AM–10PM, F–Sa 11AM–11PM. Known for their steak and spaghetti, Demos' offers a wide variety of other dishes including salads, soups, chicken, burgers, sandwiches, and seafood. (updated Jul 2021) 4 Music City Diner, 102 Glen Oak Blvd #210, ☏ +1 615 265-8686. M–Su 7AM–3PM. Open for breakfast and dinner, they have numerous waffle and pancake options as well as diner staples such as burgers, country fried steak, and sandwiches. (updated Jul 2021)

1 Holiday Inn Express, 615 E Main St, ☏ +1 615 824-0022. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon. A hotel on the north-eastern outskirts of Hendersonville, beside Trinity Broadcast Network. There is a small exercise room on the first floor and an outdoor pool. A continental breakfast is included in your stay. There's free Wi-Fi internet throughout the entire hotel, a business center, and meeting rooms. The hotel is handicap accessible. Pets are not allowed, and this is a completely non-smoking hotel. $151 per night for a single room, and up. (updated Jan 2021) 2 Hyatt Place, 330 E Main St, ☏ +1 615 826-4301. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon. Located near Drakes Creek and Memorial Parks, this hotel offers Wi-Fi, breakfast, a pool, a fitness center, and meeting space. It is a non-smoking facility. Pets are welcome. $169 per night for a single room, and up. (updated Jan 2021)

1 Nashville International Airport (BNA IATA), One Terminal Dr (In Nashville), ☏ +1 615 275-1675. The Nashville International Airport is approximately a 30-minute drive from Hendersonville. (updated Jul 2020) 2 John C. Tune Airport, 110 Tune Airport Dr, ☏ +1 615 350-5000. General aviation airport just eight miles from downtown Nashville and a 30-minute drive from Hendersonville. (updated Jul 2020) Hendersonville is accessible from I-65 (north–south) via TN-386 ("Vietnam Veterans Blvd"). Highway TN-31E (east–west) bisects the city and is also known as "Nashville Pike" and "Johnny Cash Parkway".

Car is your best bet. The average speed on highways ranges from 55–70 mph, while city streets are generally 40–50 mph unless otherwise posted. Several major national car rental agencies operate in Hendersonville. Ridesharing and taxis are also available. Free parking lots are located around businesses. While going on foot is a viable option in certain areas, it is otherwise not recommended due to the spread-out nature of the city. However, an able-bodied person could traverse on foot in decent weather. Sidewalks generally run the length of the city and are prevalent in developed areas, but they become sparse when reaching the city outskirts.