Excluding restaurants, businesses that opened, closed in Hendersonville in 2023

Dean Hensley, Hendersonville Times-News
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It was a busy year for Hendersonville-area businesses, with several new businesses opening, while others either closed for good or relocated.

Below is a list of the businesses (excluding restaurants) in alphabetical order that opened and those that closed in 2023:

Daryl and Lisa Waldrop pose in front of the Fins on Fifth storefront on Fifth Avenue in downtown Hendersonville. Located beside the store is another store owned by the Waldrops called BigFoot Ammo and More.
Daryl and Lisa Waldrop pose in front of the Fins on Fifth storefront on Fifth Avenue in downtown Hendersonville. Located beside the store is another store owned by the Waldrops called BigFoot Ammo and More.

Opened

American Refinery

Address: 123 Third Ave. W., Hendersonville

Description: Clothing store.

More information: www.hendersonvillenc.gov/visit-downtown/downtown-business-directory

Artlantic, located at 317 N. Main St., sells hand-made Turkish art pieces as well as jewelry and purses. It opened in the summer of this year.
Artlantic, located at 317 N. Main St., sells hand-made Turkish art pieces as well as jewelry and purses. It opened in the summer of this year.

Artlantic

Address: 317 N. Main St., Hendersonville

Description: Turkish decor, pocketbooks, pottery

More information: A past Times-News article on Artlantic is at this link: https://www.blueridgenow.com/story/news/local/2023/12/19/hendersonvilles-new-shop-sells-turkish-pieces-inspired-by-late-founder/71895508007/

Big Foot Ammo

Address: 118 Fifth Ave. W., Hendersonville

Description: Ammo store also sells Big Foot novelties.

More information: 828-329-1057, https://pfgems.com/bigfootammostore/

Fins on Fifth

Address: 118B Fifth Ave. W., Hendersonville

Description: Pet store selling aquatic pets, accessories.

More information: finsonfifth@gmail.com, https://finsonfifth.com

Hendokickboxing & Krav Maga

Address: 245 N. King St., Hendersonville

Description: Martial arts, yoga and fitness center

More information: 828-845-2361, https://www.hendokickboxing.com

HVL Outfitters

Address: 144 Third Ave. W., Hendersonville

Description: Sells fly fishing gear, guided trips and art works.

More information: 828-595-3550, https://hendersonvilleoutfitters.com

Mini Batch Bakery has opened in the Seventh Avenue District and offers cakes, pies, cupcakes, breads, jams and even raspberry vinegar.
Mini Batch Bakery has opened in the Seventh Avenue District and offers cakes, pies, cupcakes, breads, jams and even raspberry vinegar.

Mini Batch Bakery

Address: 404 Seventh Ave. E., Hendersonville

Description: Bakery that sells variety of baked goods, including bread, pastries, cakes and cookies.

More information: 828-595-4895, https://minibatchbakery.godaddysites.com

Closed

Bargain Hendo

Address: 201 N. King St., Hendersonville

Description: Thrift store that is now permanently closed.

A sign on D9 Brewing on Main Street tells customer that the business has moved to Lake Norman.
A sign on D9 Brewing on Main Street tells customer that the business has moved to Lake Norman.

D9 Brewing

Address: 425 N. Main St., Hendersonville

Description: Craft brewing business and bar, relocated to Lake Norman.

Goldcrafters by Philips & Co.

Address: 341 N. Main St., Hendersonville

Description: A longtime jewelry store on Main Street permanently closed. It's now a real estate office.

Gypsy Heart

Address: 238 N. Main St., Hendersonville

Description: Specialty retail store sold body jewelry, glassware and women's clothing.

M&M Meat Locker

Address: 321 Seventh Ave. E., Hendersonville

Description: This butcher re-opened at a new location: 1825 Asheville Highway, Hendersonville. It also has a new name: M&M Meat Market.

Dean Hensley is the news editor for the Hendersonville Times-News. Email him with tips, questions and comments at DHensley@gannett.com. Please help support this kind of local journalism with a subscription to the Hendersonville Times-News.

This article originally appeared on Hendersonville Times-News: Hendersonville business openings, closings in 2023