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Committee backs resolution asking U.S. Postal Service to explore relocating Imperial Boulevard post office
Summary
The Hendersonville General Committee approved Resolution 2025-17 directing a review and asking the U.S. Postal Service to evaluate relocation options for the post office at 105 Imperial Boulevard; committee amended the resolution to clarify USPS responsibility for site evaluation and to seek regular updates.
HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. ' May 13, 2025 ' The City of Hendersonville's General Committee voted to recommend Resolution 2025-17, asking the U.S. Postal Service to evaluate potential relocation options for the post office at 105 Imperial Boulevard and directing city staff to assist in coordination and reporting.
Alderman Mark Sidmore, sponsor of the resolution, said the intent is to "get our foot in the door" with federal representatives and to encourage a new facility that can handle the city's growth and alleviate long customer lines. Sidmore said misinformation had appeared on social media claiming a site had already been picked; he noted that no site selection has occurred. "That is so far from the truth," he said.
Committee members cited frequent customer complaints about long lines, limited staffing and late mail delivery. The committee recorded anecdotes that the current building is undersized for the volume of mail it processes. Vice Mayor and staff emphasized that site choice and final decisions rest with the U.S. Postal Service, and the city cannot unilaterally select or build a federal facility.
City Attorney Lance Ray summarized the federal role: "All of this is internal to the post office. They just need the nudge," Ray said, adding that the Postal Service follows an internal roadmap that includes concept and feasibility studies. The committee amended the resolution to make clear that the U.S. Postal Service would lead the evaluation and that city staff would provide assistance and coordination.
A procedural element drew attention: the original draft requested a report to the Board of Aldermen within 180 days. Committee members asked for periodic status updates to prevent the matter from lapsing; the committee adopted language requesting updates every 60 days until the matter is resolved or the Postal Service declines to proceed.
The committee approved the resolution by voice vote and will forward the recommendation to the full Board of Aldermen. Supporters said passage is intended to signal local interest to federal representatives and possibly spur a site study or facility improvement by the Postal Service; speakers cautioned that actual construction or relocation remains under federal control.
