Here’s what’s new on Main Street, Hendersonville as of this past Tuesday, July 1, 2025. Quite a few changes have happened since my previous update almost a year ago. Something’s definitely happening. It feels a little like a “sea change” of sorts. Replacement and/or movement is happening that involves new businesses, but also some businesses that had been at their locations for decades. Images below.
429 N Main St – The Beehive Resale Shop has moved into a space two doors down, previously occupied by Just Ducky, at 449 N Main St. They’d been at 429 N Main for 42 years! If you didn’t check them out before the move, definitely take time to visit their new spot. I’ve found a few great deals in the past. I previously identified, in error, Willow Hill Soap Co in a different unit at this address as closed. Willow Hill Soap Company is open and thriving!
449 N Main St – You already know The Beehive Resale Shop just vacated this space. An interesting concept, Blue Ridge Bardega (Website: https://blueridgebardega.com/) is going in. They describe themselves as “a sophisticated, community-driven retail and social destination that blends the charm of an upscale wine and beer shop with the ambiance of a boutique market and lounge.” I’m curious to see what that looks like. Sounds a little like The Blue Door Bottleshop & Beer Hall on 3rd Ave E. Maybe more upscale? Maybe not?
448 North Main St. – Christian Science Reading Room had been in this space for decades. The “coming soon” sign reads, “The Emporium Market: Foods, Coffees, Teas, Gifts”. Looks like this is a second, different type of location for the Emporium on Main at 424 N Main St. They say they’re “opening our Market at the corner of 5th and Main St! Looking for some unique General Store/Market vendors! Coffee & Tea items, Kitchen Items, unique gifts and souvenirs.”
321 N Main St – Tartans Sports Bar closed in May this year. They had a good-sized loyal following. According to some, it seems like they had a difficult time recovering from Hurricane Helene issues – loss of power, drop in business, etc. This space is now for Lease.
225 N Main St – The “Something Special Coming Soon” signs have been up for quite a while after Four Seasons (Christmas, Garden Decor & More) shop closed. I thought of it as a Christmas (plus) shop. Not sure when they closed, but posts on their Facebook page go through Christmas 2024. According to the Historic Preservation Commission website, it doesn’t seem that they’re currently reviewing this building/space, even though their sign is on the door.
241 N Main St – Mia’s Marketplace has closed. The space is now for lease. Opened (I believe) in 2017, it was “A Marketplace of unique Items offers a diverse selection of antiques, art, vintage finds, vinyl LPs, books, kimonos, Southwestern and vintage jewelry, home décor, and soy candles. An interesting spot to explore.
101 S Main St – The Kingmaker’s Draft closed quite a while ago. Now this corner location is about to open as Pinky Promise Bar. I had a chance chat with someone in the know about what to expect. She said things like, “lots of color inside, fun, and to expect amazing cocktails created by Timmie Hoffman, owner and creative mixologist”. Follow their progress on Instagram @pinkypromisebar.
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Nevermind the nice wine mar and merchant across the street. 🙁
Wine Sage had been here for 8+ years offering fine wines and a great little spot to have a glass and meet new friends!
Hi Merit,
I’m guessing you’re responding to Gregory Martinich’s comment? If not let me know.
You’ve been a big part of Main Street for all those years, hosting wine dinners with local guest chefs and others. You and your staff are always happy to answer questions about wine when people aren’t sure which wine would be best for them to purchase. And you’ve remodeled your space, creating a nice community table in the middle of your shop, as well as nice seating by the front shop window.
I stopped going to Tartans because the girls behind the bar were giving it away to their friends, the stink of cigarettes wafting in every time the door opened, poor service,poorly made cocktails and poorly made food. It’s a shame because Tartans started out quite good. Helene is a n over used scapegoat. The owners just stopped caring.