[5] Heemse became the seat of the municipality of Ambt Hardenberg.

[4] In 1880, plans were being drafted for the building of tramlines from Zwolle to Coevorden and from Avereest to Gramsbergen.

In 1886, the first sod was turned by the Dedemsvaartsche Stoomtramweg-Maatschappij (a Dutch steam tramway company).

For financial reasons (no bridge needed), the company decided to let the line end in Heemse.

[6] Restaurant De Bokkenpruik (one Michelin star) is located in the village.