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Historic Preservation in Hendersonville, TN (2026)

1 verified historic preservation rules for Hendersonville, Tennessee, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

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Historic-Cultural Monuments

Hendersonville's Historic Zoning Commission designates buildings, sites, or structures as historic landmarks under Chapter 9 of the 2025 Zoning Ordinance, then requires a Certificate of Appropriateness before any landmark can be altered, moved, or demolished.

Hendersonville Historic Landmark Designation & Protection

Significant Restrictions

Hendersonville Zoning Ordinance § 9.5.1 (Ord. 2025-19, rev. 4 Feb 2026)

Any demolition of a landmark structure without first securing a Certificate of Appropriateness shall result in the withholding of building permits for the subject property for the period of five years from the date of demolition.

Looking for Sumner County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Hendersonville city rules.

Historic Preservation in Sumner County