Sunday morning on Old Hickory Lake turned into a police investigation after a body was found near the Sun Life Drakes Creek Marina in Hendersonville, authorities said. Officers were called around 9:30 a.m. for a report of a person in the water, and Hendersonville police say the circumstances remain under investigation. The department has not released the person's identity or sex.
According to WSMV, Hendersonville Police Department officials said there is currently no evidence indicating foul play. The investigation is still active, and detectives have not released any additional details about the person found in the lake. Anyone with information is asked to call Hendersonville Police at 615-264-5303, contact Hendersonville Crime Stoppers at 615-594-4113, or text TIPHPD to 274637.
Where the Body Was Found
The discovery was made near the Sun Life Drakes Creek Marina on the Hendersonville side of Old Hickory Lake, an area commonly used as a launch point for weekend boaters. The marina's own site highlights the Drakes Creek location and amenities, underscoring how active the spot can be on weekend mornings, which can make on-scene searches more complex for first responders. Local ramps and parks concentrate boating traffic along that stretch of shoreline, and multiple agencies monitor the area during peak periods.
Rescue Resources and Past Incidents
Hendersonville Fire operates Marine One and a certified dive team that assists police with water rescues and recoveries, including sonar and remote-vehicle searches, according to Tennessee Town & City. Hoodline has previously covered a 2024 lake drowning at Old Hickory, highlighting the risks that can come with heavily used recreational waters and the multi-agency responses they sometimes require.
What Officials Say and Where to Report Tips
Officials have not released a cause of death and say detectives are still working to piece together what happened. The Hendersonville Police Department is leading the inquiry, WSMV reports. Anyone who noticed activity near Drakes Creek on Sunday morning or who has information that could help the case is urged to contact Hendersonville Police or Crime Stoppers so investigators can follow up on potential leads.
