Discover Hendersonville
10 carefully curated photography spots with GPS coordinates, shooting tips, and local insights
Hendersonville Greenway Trails
A mix of paved and wooded trails along the Cumberland/Old Hickory shoreline offering lake reflections, boardwalks, bridges and seasonal wildflowers. Best at golden hour and early mornings for mist and soft light; weekdays are quieter. Trails are mostly flat and accessible with multiple free parking spots at trailheads; no entry fee. Great for intimate nature scenes, water reflections, and seasonal color.
Drakes Creek Park
Small riverside park along Drakes Creek offering creek reflections, tree-lined trails, picnic spots and seasonal foliage — ideal for intimate nature and waterscape shots. Easy, free access from downtown Hendersonville with street and small lot parking. Best at golden hour or after rain for reflections; paved, mostly flat paths are wheelchair-friendly. Weekday mornings reduce crowds; autumn and spring offer strongest colors.
Hendersonville
Hendersonville offers lakefront scenes on Old Hickory Lake, a walkable historic downtown with murals and Main Street architecture, and suburban parks and marinas that shine at golden hour. Photograph sunrise/sunset over the water, reflections and dock lines, and street-level portraits/architecture in the compact downtown. Best visited at sunrise or late afternoon for warm light and calm water; weekdays are quieter. Parks and marinas have free parking; most areas are publicly accessible. Small‑tō
Avondale Access Area
Small riverside access on Old Hickory/Cumberland waters offering shoreline, boat launches, marshy inlets and tree-lined banks. Great for dawn and dusk reflections, long exposures of moving water, and seasonal foliage or migratory waterfowl. Best at golden hour or calm mornings for mirror reflections; weekdays reduce boat traffic. Small parking lot and easy shore access—no permit for daylight photography. Expect mosquitos in warm months and muddy banks after rain.
Memorial Park
Small town memorial park with monuments, mature shade trees, lawns and paved paths—good for intimate landscape and commemorative shots. Visit at golden hour for warm light and long shadows; weekday mornings are quieter. Accessible paths and street/lot parking; no entry fee. The park functions as a community gathering and veterans’ memorial, offering seasonal color and simple compositional elements against Hendersonville’s town backdrop.
Mary's Magical Place
Small, quirky local attraction in downtown Hendersonville offering colorful signage, storefront details and candid street scenes. Best for close-up textures, portraits with characterful backdrops and twilight shots of lit facades. Visit golden hour for warm light and after dusk for artificial-light mood. On-street parking nearby; accessible on foot from central blocks. Weekdays are quieter. No special entry requirements.
Hendersonville Peace Garden & International Peace Pole
Compact memorial garden and international Peace Pole on Hendersonville's Main Street — good for intimate portrait, detail, and environmental shots. Photograph the multilingual inscriptions, textured stone paths, seasonal plantings and candid street life with the courthouse and storefronts as context. Best at golden hour or blue hour for warm light and pleasant street bokeh; weekday mornings are quieter. Easily accessible with curbside parking and short walk from public lots; fully open to the公众,
Veterans Park
Small civic greenspace with veterans memorials, flagpoles, mature trees and a sheltered pavilion — good for portraiture, memorial detail studies and symmetrical compositions. Visit at golden hour for warm light on bronze plaques and long shadows; weekday mornings are quiet. On Veterans Day/Memorial Day expect ceremonies and crowds. Street parking on Scotch St; paths and sidewalks are wheelchair accessible.
Drakes Creek Park North - Athletic Complex
A community park and athletic complex with sports fields, tree-lined trails, creek corridors and small wetlands — good for action shots of youth sports, wide parkland compositions, seasonal foliage and intimate creek details. Visit golden hour or blue hour for soft light; weekday mornings are quieter. Large parking lot, paved paths and accessible facilities make gear transport easy; no gated entry. Expect local games on weekends—check schedules for event coverage.
Conway Twitty Lane
Conway Twitty Lane is a short, tree-lined commemorative street in suburban Hendersonville near Old Hickory Lake. Photographers can capture Americana details—historic signage, quiet residential vernacular, and landscaped yards—plus seasonal foliage and soft evening light. Easily reached by car with roadside parking; respect private property and driveways. Best light is golden hour or blue hour; weekdays are quieter. No entry fee.