The best arts & culture spots in Hendersonville

“When tights snag or shoes squeak at the worst time, Aura Active is the nearby spot for solid dancewear, dance shoes and practice-ready active pieces that can handle rehearsal season. Clean basics, fun finds and reliable quality make it an easy go-to for Hendersonville dancers.”

From the Hendersonville newsletter, September 12, 2026

“Skip the same-old routine and wander Historic Rock Castle, an 18-acre, lakefront site with guided tours through Middle Tennessee’s oldest home and stories from the 1700s. Between the parklike grounds, seasonal songwriter nights, and community events, it’s an easy local reset that feels delightfully far from errands.”

From the Hendersonville newsletter, August 19, 2026

“Part small-town museum, part community hangout, Amqui Station & Visitors Center in Madison pairs railroad history saved by Johnny Cash with a seasonal Sunday farmers market and pavilion energy. Swing by this week for local produce, live music, and exhibits that make trains feel cool again.”

From the Hendersonville newsletter, August 28, 2026

“For a quick jolt of TV nostalgia, Cooter's Nashville is Nashville’s Dukes of Hazzard museum packed with relics, from props and costumes to the General Lee, plus Daisy's Jeep, Rosco's patrol car, and Cooter's tow truck. It’s a fun local flex when friends visit, and a low-key nostalgia trip anytime.”

From the Nashville newsletter, September 2, 2026

“Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage is a Greek Revival mansion where the Born For A Storm exhibit, guided tours, and walks through the mansion and grounds bring Jackson’s complicated story to life, including a moving visit to the Enslaved Cemetery. Consider it your midweek field trip.”

From the Hendersonville newsletter, September 19, 2026

“Set inside an 1850s mansion with Civil War stories in its walls, Monthaven Arts & Cultural Center brings Hendersonville world-class exhibitions, concerts and legit-fun art classes.”

From the Hendersonville newsletter, September 22, 2026