Keith Dennen, an attorney and longtime Hendersonville resident, is running for the Ward 2 seat on the Hendersonville City Council in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election. The race is nonpartisan.
David Ramos, also running as a nonpartisan candidate, is the other certified candidate in the race, according to BallotReady election data.
Candidate information
- Name: Keith Dennen
- Race: Hendersonville City Council, Ward 2
- Party: Nonpartisan
- Residence: Dennen said he has called Hendersonville home for 38 years.
- Profession: Attorney at Phelps, a law firm. Dennen stated at the April 8, 2025, Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting that he practices real estate law among other areas.
Experience and public service
Dennen said he served as president of the Hendersonville Area Chamber of Commerce and as past president of the Hendersonville Rotary Club, according to his campaign website.
On the issues
The following positions are drawn from Dennen's campaign website responses and reflect the candidate's own stated priorities.
Transportation and infrastructure: Dennen said he will prioritize road, sidewalk and intersection projects that actually shorten commutes along the busiest corridors. He said he will hold contractors to their schedules.
Public safety: Dennen said he will fully support police, fire and EMS with the staffing, pay and equipment they need to keep response times low across the ward.
Fiscal policy and budget: Dennen said he will push for line-item scrutiny, clear reporting and no surprises at the end of the fiscal year.
Parks and environment: Dennen said he will protect access to Old Hickory Lake, invest in parks and greenways, and keep the character that made residents move to Hendersonville.
Development and growth: Dennen said he will review every development against real traffic, school and infrastructure capacity, not just the tax revenue.
Candidate responses were gathered from the candidate's campaign website and public meeting records. The Hendersonville Register presents this profile as part of its 2026 election coverage to help voters make informed decisions. This content is AI-curated and human-edited.
