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Hendersonville Today
By the People, for the People
Fresh Market on Greenville Highway to Reopen After Post-Helene Renovation
The grocery store has been closed for over 16 months following flooding from Tropical Storm Helene.
Published on Feb. 10, 2026
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The Fresh Market grocery store on Greenville Highway in Hendersonville, North Carolina is set to reopen next month after being closed for more than 16 months due to flooding from Tropical Storm Helene. The store has undergone a renovation that expanded its size by around 5,000 square feet, and the company is now staffing up and stocking the store in preparation for the grand reopening, which will likely include giveaways and free samples for customers.
Why it matters
The reopening of the Fresh Market is significant for the Hendersonville community, as it has been a local fixture since 1984. The store's closure due to the storm impacts had ripple effects on the surrounding businesses and residents who relied on it. Its return will restore an important community resource and shopping option.
The details
The Fresh Market received a temporary certificate of occupancy on February 9, 2026, allowing the company to begin moving in and stocking the store. The renovation expanded the store's size to over 28,000 square feet by taking over an adjacent storefront. The next steps include staffing up the store, installing shelves, fridges, and other equipment, and stocking the store with nonperishable and perishable items. A grand reopening is planned, likely with giveaways and free samples for customers.
- The Fresh Market has been closed for more than 16 months since being flooded by Tropical Storm Helene.
- Interior demolition work on the store was approved in January 2025.
- A permit to build out the interior was issued in September 2025.
- The store received a temporary certificate of occupancy on February 9, 2026.
- The grand reopening is planned for sometime in mid-March 2026.
The players
Fresh Market
A grocery store chain that has operated a location in Hendersonville, North Carolina since 1984.
Snyder Construction
The construction company that oversaw the renovation and expansion of the Fresh Market store.
John Oberle
The site superintendent for Snyder Construction overseeing the Fresh Market renovation project.
Sam Wroblewski
A spokesperson for Fresh Market providing details on the store's reopening plans.
What they’re saying
“We're done.”
— John Oberle, Site Superintendent, Snyder Construction (Times-News)
“(Customers) are really itching to get back in and we're excited to get them back.”
— Sam Wroblewski, Spokesperson, Fresh Market (Times-News)
What’s next
An official opening date for the Fresh Market has not been announced yet, but it will likely be in the middle of March 2026. The company is still in the process of staffing up and stocking the store with food and other items in preparation for the grand reopening.
The takeaway
The reopening of the Fresh Market grocery store in Hendersonville is a significant event for the local community, as it has been a fixture in the area since 1984. The store's closure due to flooding from Tropical Storm Helene had a major impact, and its return will restore an important community resource and shopping option for residents.
