HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — For the past several years, Hendersonville has been ranked as one of the best cities to live in Tennessee.
In 2025, US News ranked the city by the lake the #1 place to live in the entire state, and a top-40 city in the entire country.
Currently, Hendersonville has a population of around 65,000 people, which is nearly a 5% jump since 2020, according to the city, and it’s projected they’ll surpass 70,000 residents within the next five years.
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“The growth is amazing. I like the growth that it has right now,” said Hunter Flatt, a Hendersonville native.
Flatt moved away to Seattle a few years ago, but quickly became homesick. He ended up moving back to Hendersonville, and brought a friend back with him…