Hendersonville, TN Parking Rules: Street Parking Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- No parking
- Sidewalks, driveways, crosswalks
- Hydrant buffer
- 15 feet minimum clearance
- Curb rule
- Park within 18 inches of curb
- Painted curbs
- No parking on red/yellow curb
- Fine
- $3–$5 civil penalty
Summary
Hendersonville bars parking on sidewalks, in front of driveways, within 15 feet of intersections or fire hydrants, in crosswalks, near railroad crossings, on bridges, and alongside yellow- or red-painted curbs.
No person shall park a vehicle in violation of any sign placed or erected by the municipality, nor: (1) On a sidewalk; (2) In front of a public or private driveway; (3) Within an intersection or within fifteen (15') feet thereof; (4) Within fifteen (15') feet of a fire hydrant; (5) Within a pedestrian crosswalk; (6) Within fifty (50') feet of a railroad crossing... (11) Alongside any curb painted yellow or red by the municipality.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 4).
Full Breakdown
Beyond any posted no-parking sign, Hendersonville's traffic code lists specific places where a vehicle may never stop: on a sidewalk, in front of a public or private driveway, within 15 feet of an intersection or a fire hydrant, in a pedestrian crosswalk, within 50 feet of a railroad crossing, near a fire station driveway, alongside a street excavation, on the roadway side of another parked car, on a bridge, or alongside a curb painted yellow or red. Vehicles must also park parallel and within 18 inches of the curb under § 15-601.
Violations & Fines
Illegally parked vehicles draw a parking citation under § 15-703, with a civil penalty of $3 (or $5 after 10 days) under § 15-705, plus possible impoundment under § 15-704 if the vehicle obstructs traffic.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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