HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The public came out to celebrate the grand opening of the revitalized 7th Avenue District in downtown Hendersonville on Saturday, May 3.
The 7th Avenue Street Fest ran from noon to 5 p.m., featuring food, entertainment, games and local vendors. The event coincided with the opening day of the Hendersonville Farmers Market on Maple Street.
Jamie Carpenter, downtown manager for the city of Hendersonville, told News 13 that the long-anticipated downtown project was originally set to begin in 2020. However, it faced setbacks due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Helene and construction delays…