Owners Renovated Hendersonville Tarheel Lanes
The 45-year-old bowling alley has completed a major overhaul following its acquisition by Paige and Les Boyd.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Paige and Les Boyd have completed extensive renovations at the historic Tarheel Lanes on Asheville Highway in Hendersonville. The project updated the 32-lane facility, which originally opened in 1981.
Why it matters
The owners purchased the bowling alley following the 2024 death of Nick Peterson with the intention to restore the site and grow the sport of bowling in the region.
The renovated 32-lane facility now hosts nine active bowling leagues, with each league supporting a capacity of 20 teams. The alley employs two dedicated mechanics to maintain the pin-setting machines.
The players
Paige and Les Boyd
They are the current owners who purchased Tarheel Lanes following the death of Nick Peterson.
Ellis Desimon
He is the manager of the bowling alley who provided insight into the facility renovations.
Nick Peterson
He was the former operator of the bowling alley prior to his death in 2024.
The details
Renovations were managed by closing one half of the building at a time to keep the facility operational. The update included installing new arcade machines, modern touchscreen scoring stations, a new air conditioning system, and reopening the kitchen for daily service.
Timeline
1981: Tarheel Lanes originally opened for business.
2024: Nick Peterson died.
October 8, 2026: Manager Ellis Desimon discussed the alley with media.
Market Landscape
This project follows the broader trend of local entrepreneurs investing in and modernizing aging entertainment venues to meet contemporary consumer expectations. By updating scoring technology and amenities, the owners are positioning the facility to remain competitive against modern leisure alternatives.
Local patrons can now utilize updated touchscreen scoring stations and access the kitchen seven days a week. The addition of hundreds of new shoes and bowling balls ensures improved equipment availability for league participants and casual bowlers.
The takeaway
Maintaining historic recreation centers often requires phased infrastructure upgrades to ensure service continuity. Residents looking to join a league can benefit from the newly updated equipment and modernized scoring environment.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Blueridgenow.
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