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West Jefferson • Jefferson • Lansing • Todd • Glendale Springs

     ASHE
  COUNTY
     The Coolest Corner of North Carolina!

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Contents
                                        Ashe Chamber Partners............... 2

                                        Welcome........................................ 3

                                        Parks, Outdoor Recreation,
                                        & Conservation......................... 4-5
                                        Ashe County Map...................... 6-7
                                        Event Calendar............................... 9
                                        The Arts & Music................... 10-11
                                        Food, Farmers Market,
                                        & Agriculture.......................... 12-13

                                        Education & Leadership Ashe.... 14

                                        Healthcare..................................... 15

                                        Infrastructure, Industry,
                                        & Transportation.................... 16-17

                                        Economic Profile & 2020
                                        Small Business of the Year....... 18-19

                                        Business Directory................... 20-76

                                        Helpful Numbers.......................... 59

                                            Ashe County Chamber of Commerce
                                            1 North Jefferson Ave | PO Box 31
                                            West Jefferson, NC 28694
                                            (888) 343-2743 | (336) 846-9550
                                            AsheChamber.com

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                          County Guide, has made every effort to present correct information. We do not in any
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Welcome!
 Welcome to Ashe County, the coolest corner
 of North Carolina! Whether a longtime local, a
 new resident of Ashe, or an explorer looking to
 make the most of a visit to the area, this guide is
 the perfect tool to gather information and ideas!
 Ashe County’s location in the northwestern
 corner of North Carolina and its average
 elevation of 3,000 feet justify the name “the
 coolest corner of North Carolina,” but there
 is so much more that contributes to this: our
 breathtaking scenery, our vibrant music and arts
 community, our special and diverse small towns,
 and our genuine, hardworking people.

 We’re so proud to share with you this glimpse
 of what makes Ashe County such a wonderful
 place to visit and live. If you’d like more
 information, please ask our friendly and
 knowledgeable staff at the Ashe County
 Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center, or
 explore AsheChamber.com. Also, check out
 TheCoolestCorner.com to see a virtual tour of
 the county and a link to the many exciting local
 events. On behalf of the Chamber and our over
 450 members, welcome to Ashe County! We’re
 so glad you’re here!

 Truly,

 Kitty Honeycutt
 Executive Director
 Ashe County Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center

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W       hile atop Mt. Jefferson during a visit to Ashe County
in 1828, Dr. Elisha Mitchell exclaimed, “Oh, what an ocean
of mountains!”, and this description is just as fitting today.
The towering mountains, rolling hills, and capillary-like
tributaries of the New River offer countless vistas and
serve as a playground for kids of all ages.

                                                                           Parks,
     Ashe County has many spaces where you can enjoy
the outdoors. Visit New River State Park, designated
North Carolina trout waters in Todd or Lansing, or other
public New River access points to make memories on the
second oldest river in the world. Climb to new peaks and
experience thrilling views from Mt. Jefferson State Natural
Area, Pond Mountain, or along the Blue Ridge Parkway.
These sights are beautiful year-round, but we recommend
taking time in autumn to enjoy the golden and scarlet tones
as the fall foliage sets our vistas ablaze.
     Our natural wonderland and adventurous business
owners offer numerous options for outdoor events and
recreation. Now in its 31st year, the Blue Ridge Brutal
affords cyclists three challenging routes, all including at
least 20 miles on the Blue Ridge Parkway, as well as an
elective ascent of Mount Jefferson. Promising thrills and perhaps a few spills, the sixth annual
NC Downhill Race at Mount Jefferson was recently named one of six global World Cup events by
the International Downhill Federation. For a more relaxing outing, you can fish, canoe, kayak,
or float in an inner tube down the New River, and there are many miles of routes to bike or hike.
Try your hand at disc golf at Ashe Park, where our disc golf course in the shadow of Phoenix

    PHOTOS: © Sarah Leek, © Martin Seelig, © BlueMundy,
    © Marcy Little, © Sherry Dollar

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Outdoor Recreation,
         & Conservation
 Mountain offers fun and a challenge for all
 skill levels, or play a round of traditional
 golf with unique views at Jefferson Landing
 or Mountain Aire Golf Club. Shooting
 and horseback riding are also among Ashe
 County’s memorable outdoor offerings.
      With so many incredible natural resources
 and opportunities for outdoor activities,
 it is critical that these gifts are maintained
 and secured for future generations. Blue

                                                  Ridge Conservancy has protected over
                                                  21,000 acres in Ashe and nearby counties,
                                                  including a 2,900 acre State Game Land
                                                  preserve on Pond Mountain. For 40 years,
                                                  New River Conservancy has sought to
                                                  protect the waters and wildlife of the New
                                                  River by fostering research and education
                                                  and inspiring community advocates. We’d
                                                  love for you to join us in experiencing and
                                                  celebrating our natural bounties!

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                                                                                   From its 5,000 foot elevation, Pond Mountain overlooks Virginia’s Mount
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                                                                                   well as Tennessee’s Cherokee National Forest. Thomas Jefferson’s father,
                                                                                   Peter, named this peak in the 1700s for the many natural water sources
                                                                                   that originate there before flowing into the New River.

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                                                             Jefferson, the county seat, established in 1800 and chartered in 1803, is one of the
                      6                                      oldest towns in western North Carolina. The Museum of Ashe County History,
                                                             housed in the county’s 1904 Courthouse, enlivens bygone lifestyles and sponsors
                                                             events throughout the year to preserve mountain music, craft making, and culture.

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                                                     Enjoy a stroll down Main Street, USA, in picturesque West Jefferson. Brimming with
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                                                     Take in the town’s surrounding mountain scenery while you shop and dine along its
                                                     award-winning streetscape, and be sure to visit Ashe County Cheese, North Carolina’s
                                                     oldest cheese factory.

                      6        GLENDALE SPRINGS
                               The quaint community of Glendale Springs is nestled between the South Fork of the New River and the
                               Blue Ridge Parkway. It is a place of tranquil enchantment fostered by the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church,
                               one of two Churches of the Frescoes within Ashe County and home to Ben Long’s “Last Supper” fresco.

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Ashe for All Seasons!

    The New River (North & South Forks)   Mount Jefferson State Natural Area        Blue Ridge Parkway
NCParks.gov FishAshe.com CanoeAshe.com              NCParks.gov                         NPS.gov/blri

                                                                                                                 PHOTOS: © Martin Seelig, © Germain Media, © Kim Hadley, © Cari Carson, © BlueMundy, © Carl Galie
     WJ Backstreet Summer Concerts           Ashe County Farmers Market               Christmas In July
            AsheChamber.com                    AsheFarmersMarket.com                 ChristmasInJuly.info

             Barn Quilt Trail                        Mural Trail                    Ashe County Frescoes
            AsheCountyArts.org                   AsheCountyArts.org                   AsheFrescoes.org

     Museum of Ashe County History          Choose & Cut Christmas Trees       Ashe County Fiddlers Convention
             AsheHistory.org                AsheCountyChristmasTrees.com       AsheFiddlersConvention.org
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Events
Many events are free and open to the public. Visit AsheChamber.com for information and more events!

RECURRING EVENTS                          Jun 20 Todd Summer Concert,              Aug 14-16 NC Downhill Race,
                                          Cane Mill Road, 6-8pm. ToddNC.org        Mount Jefferson State Natural Area.
Ashe County Farmers Market                                                         NCParks.gov
Open Spring-Fall, WJ Backstreet.          Jun 26 WJ Backstreet Park Concert,
AsheFarmersMarket.com                     The King Bees Trio, 5:30-7pm.            Aug 15 Todd Summer Concert,
                                          AsheChamber.com                          Burnett Sisters, 6-8pm. ToddNC.org
Jam Sessions
Every Fri, 7pm, Phipps Country Store.     JULY                                     Aug 21 WJ Backstreet Park Concert,
                                                                                   Gap Civil, 5:30-7pm. AsheChamber.com
Lansing Music in the Barn                 Jul 3-4 Christmas in July,
Apr 18, May 16, Jun 20, Jul 18, Aug 15,   Downtown West Jefferson,                 Aug 22 Blue Ridge Brutal Bike Ride,
Sept 26, 6:30-8:30pm,                     Fri 3-9:30pm, Sat 9am-7:15pm.            Ashe Civic Center, 8am.
Lansing Creeper Trail Park Barn.          ChristmasInJuly.info                     BlueRidgeBrutal.org
LansingNC.US
                                          Jul 4 Todd Liberty Parade, 11am.         Aug 28 WJ Backstreet Park Concert,
Music on the Green                        ToddNC.org                               Bloomin Laurels, 5:30-7pm.
May 24, Jul 5, Sept 6, 3pm,                                                        AsheChamber.com
Museum of Ashe County History.            Jul 4 Todd Summer Concert,
AsheHistory.org                           The King Bees, 11:30am-1:30pm.           SEPTEMBER
                                          ToddNC.org
West Jefferson Gallery Crawls                                                      Sept 5 New River Blues Festival,
Jun 12, Jul 10, Aug 14, Sept 11, Oct 9,   Jul 4 4th of July Sunset Celebration,    River House Inn, 1pm.
Dec 4, 5-8pm. AsheCountyArts.org          Ashe County Park. AsheParks.com          RiverHouseNC.com

APRIL                                     Jul 17 WJ Backstreet Park Concert,       Sept 15-19 On The Same Page Literary
                                          Cane Mill Road, 5:30-7pm.                Festival, West Jefferson.
Apr 23-26 MerleFest. MerleFest.org        AsheChamber.com                          OnTheSamePageFestival.org

MAY                                       Jul 18 River House Winefest,             Sept 18-19 West Jefferson Antiques Fair,
                                          12-6pm. RiverHouseNC.com                 Fri 1-8pm, Sat 8am-5pm.
May 9 Spring Party, Museum of Ashe                                                 WJAntiquesFair.com
County History, 10am-2pm.                 Jul 18 Todd Summer Concert,
AsheHistory.org                           Melissa Reaves, 6-8pm. ToddNC.org        Sept 26-27 National Alpaca Farm Days
                                                                                   Open House, Landmark Farm,
May 9 Stomp & Brew,                       Jul 24 WJ Backstreet Park Concert,       Sat & Sun 11am-4pm.
Downtown West Jefferson, 12-4pm.          Rock Bottom Bluegrass Band,              LandmarkFarmAlpacas.com
StompAndBrew.com                          5:30-7pm. AsheChamber.com
                                                                                   OCTOBER
May 29 WJ Backstreet Park Concert,        Jul 24-25 Ashe County Bluegrass &
Wayne Henderson & Friends,                Old Time Fiddlers Convention,            Oct 10 Festival of the Frescoes,
5:30-7pm. AsheChamber.com                 Fri Barn Dance, Sat Competition.         Holy Trinity Church, 9am-4:30pm.
                                          AsheFiddlersConvention.org               AsheFrescoes.org
JUNE
                                          Jul 24-25 Quilt Fair, Ashe County High   Oct 10 Todd New River Festival,
Jun 1 Annual New River Canoe Race,        School, 10am-4pm. AsheQuilters.org       Cook Park, 9am-5pm.
New River State Park - Wagoner
Access, 9am-3pm. NCParks.gov              Jul 31 WJ Backstreet Park Concert,       Oct 10 Autumn Leaf Festival, Museum
                                          Restless, 5:30-7pm.                      of Ashe County History, 10am-2pm.
Jun 5 WJ Backstreet Park Concert,         AsheChamber.com                          AsheHistory.org
Middle Fork Bluegrass Band,
5:30-7pm. AsheChamber.com                 AUGUST                                   NOVEMBER
Jun 6 Todd Summer Concert,                Aug 1 Todd Summer Concert,               Nov 20 West Jefferson Holiday Parade,
Soul Benefactor, 6-8pm. ToddNC.org        The Lucky Strikes, 6-8pm.                3-4:30pm. AsheChamber.com
                                          ToddNC.org
Jun 13 Family Fun Day, Museum of                                                   Nov 21 Opening Day of Christmas tree
Ashe County History, 10am-2pm.            Aug 1-2 Ashe County Studio Tour,         Choose & Cut season.
AsheHistory.org                           Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 12-5pm.                AsheCountyChristmasTrees.com
                                          AsheCountyArts.org
Jun 19 WJ Backstreet Park Concert,                                                 Nov 27 Annual Hometown Christmas,
Crooked Road Ramblers, 5:30-7pm.          Aug 7 WJ Backstreet Park Concert,        tree lighting, WJ Backstreet Park, 5pm.
AsheChamber.com                           The Lucky Strikes Trio, 5:30-7pm.        AsheChamber.com
                                          AsheChamber.com

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I         n a county rich in history and natural beauty, the arts honor
these gifts and link the past and future of Ashe. Since 1978, the Ashe
County Arts Council has played a vital role in the preservation of
traditional arts and crafts and in the development of West Jefferson’s
thriving Arts District, where numerous galleries filled with artful
objects delight the serious collector and the casual viewer. On
second Fridays during summer and early fall, galleries and shops
host Gallery Crawls, during which artists and store owners share
their visions and vittles with guests. The free, two-day Ashe Studio
Tour in August offers participants a chance to see many local artists
at work in their own studios. Eighteen murals grace downtown
West Jefferson and depict the musical heritage, colorful landscape,
diverse culture, and vivid history of the region.

                                            PHOTOS: © Martin Seelig, © Germain Media

    Ashe County is blessed with two Churches             as well in Ashe County, where four shows are
of the Frescoes: Holy Trinity in Glendale                produced each year by the Ashe County Little
Springs, and St. Mary’s in West Jefferson. These         Theatre and can be enjoyed in the comfort of the
sacred spaces house world-renowned artist Ben            Ashe Civic Center. On The Same Page Literary
Long’s earliest frescoes in the United States. If        Festival draws nationally-known authors to
you are drawn to natural sanctuaries, pick up            champion both the written arts and the spirit of
a map from the Ashe Arts Center to follow the            this mountain locale.
county’s trail of barn quilts, which combine                  The landscape of Ashe County is a visual
the area’s agricultural heritage with traditional        delight, enhanced by its vibrant arts community.
quilt patterns to create striking results. You can       Whether passing by a barn quilt or adding a
also participate in the county’s visual arts and         unique piece from a downtown gallery to your
heritage crafts by enrolling in classes offered at       personal collection, we hope you’ll revel in the
the Florence Thomas Art School. Theater thrives          rich talent and culture on display at every turn.

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The Arts &
                                               Music

A        she County is a treat for the ears as well
as the eyes! The musical styles of settlers to this
area in the 1700s melded to create a mountain
music tradition that is widely celebrated today.
Many make pilgrimages to hear the still-beating
heart of mountain music, whether at festivals
like Christmas in July and the Ashe County
Bluegrass and Old Time Fiddlers Convention,
or at jam sessions held throughout the county,
such as at Phipps Country Store. This musical         summer concert series held at the Backstreet
heritage is further preserved by the Junior           Park in downtown West Jefferson, Cook Park in
Appalachian Musicians Project, which provides         Todd, the Creeper Trail Park in Lansing, and the
area youth with guitar, fiddle, and banjo lessons.    Museum of Ashe County History in Jefferson.
You can simultaneously enjoy beautiful views          Lend an ear to music in Ashe County: its deep
and stirring tunes in a variety of genres during      roots and varying rhythms are sure to please!

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Food,

 L       et your palate play on a trip to Ashe County! Our restaurant community serves a diverse
                array of delicious and freshly prepared foods, with something for every consumer
and occasion. Visit Ashe County Cheese, North Carolina’s oldest cheese factory, and sample their
many varieties of cheeses, fudge, and other savory and sweet treats. Seek refreshment from our
several breweries, winery, or cidery, where local nature and culture combine to produce unique
flavors.
     The High Country Commercial Kitchen, managed by the Ashe County Center of NC
Cooperative Extension and the County of Ashe, offers 3,000 feet of rentable workspace. Inspected
by the local health department, this space is a tremendous asset to local entrepreneurs and can be
utilized for food service, value-added products, and education.
     From mid-April to October, the Ashe County Farmers Market floods downtown West Jefferson
with fresh produce and handmade crafts. Take home a taste of Ashe County from the Market’s
many offerings, including honey, molasses, specialty produce, heirloom fruits, and homemade
baked goods, or purchase a plant, unique piece of pottery, or wooden carving to enjoy long after
your visit.

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Farmers Market,
          & Agriculture
      Our clean environment and arable land
 allow agriculture to serve as a vital industry and
 significant contributor to the local economy.
 Ashe County is a large producer of beef and
 other meats, and herds of cattle, goats, alpacas,
 and even buffalo can be seen roaming fields
 here. Sustainable crops, including “u-pick”
 fruits and vegetables, pumpkins, and honey, are
 among the many locally harvested treats.
      Our largest and most well-known
 agricultural enterprise is the Christmas tree
 and holiday greenery industry, which has over 14,000 acres in cultivation. Ashe County Christmas
 trees are featured each year in many thousands of homes and businesses across the United States,
 and have been selected as the official White House Christmas tree more times than trees from any
                                                    other county in the nation. We’d love for your
                                                    family to enjoy a Christmas tree from one of the
                                                    country’s largest producers of Christmas trees,
                                                    so visit one of Ashe County’s choose & cut farms,
                                                    where you can select your own perfect tree and
                                                    enjoy hayrides, bonfires, and hot chocolate.
                                                    No matter what season, Ashe County’s food
                                                    and agriculture provide fresh, sustainable, and
                                                    unique flavors and experiences to help you and
                                                    yours create special memories!

   PHOTOS: © Sarah Leek, © Vickie S. Young,
   © DMA Design Print, © Larry Honeycutt

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D                                  Education
         espite its small size and rural location,     Ashe Campus of Wilkes Community College
the Ashe County School System has a tradition          and serves over 100 students. This restructured
of academic excellence. With almost half of            educational environment provides students
its teachers having advanced degrees, Ashe             with a direct path to both university and
County’s nearly 3,000 students benefit from            technical career trajectories. With many local
rigorous and attentive instruction, resulting in       businesses and community organizations,
consistent achievement on state assessments.           including the Ashe County Chamber of
During the 2018-2019 school year, Ashe                 Commerce, sponsoring college scholarships,
County Schools ranked 7th out of 115 state             students graduate from the Ashe County
school districts in overall student proficiency.       School System well-equipped for the future.
     Ashe County’s students enjoy a dynamic                Scholars of all ages can enjoy convenient
classroom environment, in which technology             continued education at a great value at
regularly complements conventional teaching            the Ashe Campus of Wilkes Community
methods and helps students build necessary skill       College. The Ashe Campus offers associate
sets. High school students have opportunities to       degrees, workforce development, and lifelong
enroll in virtual, Advanced Placement, Career          community education, and is undergoing
and Technical Education, and community                 an expansion project to double its size and
college courses in order to pursue their personal      modernize its facility. Regardless of their future
goals. In 2018, Ashe County Schools opened             aspirations, local students are well served by Ashe
Ashe Early College, which is housed on the             County’s wealth of educational opportunities.

     L           eadership Ashe is an innovative adult leadership development program sponsored
                        by the Ashe County Chamber of Commerce, in coordination with the Ashe
     Campus of Wilkes Community College. This program is designed to identify potential leaders
     and provide them with the information and encouragement needed to spur action and local
     involvement. Graduates are challenged to apply their talents throughout Ashe County by
     becoming a part of community organizations, including public boards, non-profit groups,
     civic clubs, and the Ashe Chamber. The program is held annually from August to December,
     and applications are available at the Chamber in May.
                                               PHOTOS: © Brian Blanco, © courtesy of Ashe Memorial Hospital

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Healthcare
F or nearly 80 years, Ashe Memorial Hospital
has provided high quality medical care to the
residents of Ashe County. Under the leadership
                                                        Each year, Ashe Memorial partners with
                                                      Ashe County Schools, Ashe EMS, and Blue
                                                      Ridge Energy to hold Heart of a Husky, which
of Novant Health, Ashe Memorial is continuously       supplies free sports physicals, concussion
adapting to ever-changing advances in health          baseline screening, and EKGs to all Ashe student
care, and continues to focus on increasing            athletes. Whether administering precautionary
services available to this community. Its offerings   screenings, routine care, or emergency services,
include endoscopy, chemotherapy/oncology,             Ashe Memorial Hospital is committed to
obstetrics, pediatrics, geriatrics, ophthalmology,    providing remarkable care in a state-of-the-art
orthopedics,        otolaryngology         (ENT),     environment. You can rest easy in Ashe, knowing
surgical services, imaging, rehabilitation,           that you and your neighbors are awarded a high
cardiopulmonary, laboratory, and 24-hour              standard of health care, right here at home.
emergency services.

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Infrastructure
& Industry
 T   he first settlers to Ashe County were
entrepreneurs in the truest sense. Arriving with
determination and hearty work ethics, these
                                                           The county’s dependable utilities add to the
                                                      local quality of life and serve as key components
                                                      for economic growth. GE Aviation, Dr. Pepper
early pioneers built the county’s foundation.         Bottling Company, United Chemi-Con, and
That spirit continues today, supported by strong      American Emergency Vehicles—the largest
infrastructure and giving rise to industrial          manufacturer of domestic ambulances in the
growth and sustainable opportunity.                   United States—are among the many businesses
     Our community is home to SkyLine                 that thrive in Ashe County, making this a
Membership Corp/SkyBest Communications,               wonderful place to live, work, and play!
which is the largest telecommunications
cooperative in North Carolina and the eighth
largest in the nation. While only 25 percent of
Americans have access to fiber optics, SkyLine
has made gigabit-capable fiber optic coverage
available to 99 percent of its local service area.
Member-owned cooperative Blue Ridge
Energy, ranked among the top utilities in the
nation for customer satisfaction and electricity
reliability, provides electric, propane, and fuels
services to Ashe County. Its Blue Ridge Electric
Members Foundation returns 100 percent of
member donations and a portion of subsidiary
profits to support local communities through
community improvement grants and crisis              PHOTOS: © courtesy of Blue Ridge Energy,
heating assistance.                                  © Ashley Honeycutt, © courtesy of Ashe County Airport

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Transportation
A         lthough accessibility has historically
been a challenge for mountain communities,
Ashe County enjoys a well-developed and
                                                   project will begin construction the same year.
                                                   Once finished, both residents of and visitors
                                                   to Ashe County are expected to enjoy safer
continually improving transportation network.      commutes on this critical passage.
Featuring community-minded services, a                 For an alternative option and unforgettable
substantial highway expansion project, and a       views, take to the skies to reach Ashe County.
county-owned, public use airport, Ashe is now      Resting at a lofty elevation of 3,178 feet—the
easier to reach than ever before.                  highest elevation of any public airport in North
     Since     1986,    the    Ashe     County     Carolina—the Ashe County Public Airport
Transportation Authority (ACTA) has been           offers convenience and great service. Featuring
serving local communities with a variety of        pilot-controlled lighting and a 5,002 foot long
helpful routes. In addition to its hourly fixed    east/west runway, our airport serves a variety
loop between Jefferson and West Jefferson,         of business, recreation, and military flying
ACTA also has a demand response service to         needs. It is attended daily and has a crew car
meet all transportation needs within the state,    available for use, making it easy to restock on
if scheduled the day prior. Subscription trips     essentials or explore more of the coolest corner
for regular, recurring needs and transportation    of North Carolina.
to most major airports are among its additional
offerings. This key community non-profit
recently passed its 3 million mile mark, having
helped countless Ashe County citizens along
the way.
     US Highway 221, the primary thoroughfare
into the county, is currently undergoing
a $133 million multiphase investment to
complete four-lane highway access from I-77
all the way to Ashe. By the end of 2021, four
sections totalling 12.6 miles are projected to
be complete. The final 3.5 mile stretch of the

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Economic Profile 2019
Businesses
____________________________              Workforce
                                          _________________________________________________

603                                       Education Level              Source: NC Department of Commerce
Total Private Industry                    13,145			2.9%
24                                        Total Workforce       		                     Unemployment Rate (11/2019)
Manufacturing                                       19.5%
                                                   College
1,329                                             Graduates
Self-Employed
____________________________
Sales Tax
2.25% County
4.75% State
                                                                                                   80.5%
7% Total Sales Tax                                                                              High School
____________________________                                                                     Graduates

Tourism Spending                          _________________________________________________

$60.73M                                   Top Employers
Source: US Travel Association
____________________________                          American Emergency Vehicles,
                                        GE Aviation, Ashe Memorial Hospital, County             250-499
Transportation
                                         of Ashe, Vannoy & Sons Construction, Ashe
                                                          County Board of Education

Assets                                 Walmart, United Chemi-Con, Ashe Services for
Ashe County Airport                    Aging, SkyLine/SkyBest, Lowes Home Centers,        100-249

US Hwy 221 Expansion                           Ingles Market, Margate Health & Rehab

                                                                          All Others
Congratulations!
                             2020 Small Business
                                 of the Year

                             The Ashe County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to
                        announce that Mountain Aire Golf Club has been selected
                        as the 2020 Small Business of the Year! This award, given
                        to a Chamber member business in operation for at least
                        three years with a staff of fewer than 25 employees and a
                        strong commitment to the community, is well-deserved due
                        to Mountain Aire’s long history of supporting numerous
                        charitable causes and enriching life in Ashe County.
                             As said by a proponent of this selection, “You don’t have
                        to be a golfer to know how much this nominee has impacted
                        our community.” Now a third generation family business,
                        Mountain Aire Golf Club has been serving residents of and
                        visitors to Ashe County with a high quality public golf course
                        since 1950. Opened by Carl and Pearl Hagel, then owned by
                        Mark and Lu Hagel, Mountain Aire has continued to operate
                        with passion for the family’s legacy of charitable and community
                        involvement. Frequent hosts and supporters of non-profit
                        fundraisers, they have had a tremendous impact on many local
                        organizations over five decades. They encourage education,
                        holding many free golf clinics for men, women, and children.
                        Mountain Aire ardentlychampions youth, offering free course
                        use and supplies for middle and high school golf teams. Their
                        dedication to kids is further exemplified in their building of an
                        abbreviated course with free golf for juniors. Whether offering
                        monetary donations, volunteering their time for others, or
                        supporting local initiatives, the team at Mountain Aire serves
                        as a staunchly benevolent community partner, and the Ashe
                        County Chamber of Commerce is proud to present Owners
                        Philip and Laura Shepherd and their staff with this award!

PHOTO: © courtesy of Mountain Aire Golf
                                     a sClub
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                          866-931-6210

                           Offering Quality Vacation Rentals
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              in Ashe County, Boone, Blowing Rock, and Surrounding Areas
                               FREE Online Booking 24/7
                    Currently Accepting NEW Vacation Rental Homes

       434 McConnell Street     |   Jefferson, NC 28640        |   866-931-6210
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Business Directory
  For more information and mailing addresses, please visit Ashe Chamber’s Online Directory at
                                         AsheChamber.com

Accommodations 20-25                  Event Venues         38                Outdoor Recreation 56-57
Advertising,      26                  Financial         40-42                Professional Services 58-59
Marketing, & Media
                                      Health & Wellness 43-47                Real Estate               60-64
Agriculture                27-28                                             & Development
                                      Home              47-53
Art                        28-30                                             Shopping                  65-72
                                      Individual Members 54
Community                  30-35                                             Things To Do              72-75
Organizations                         Industry          54-55
                                                                             Transportation               75
Dining                     36-39      Office & Business 55                   & Travel

                                                                      Accommodations
BED & BREAKFASTS                     Meadowsweet Gardens                     River House Country Inn & Restaurant
                                     See ad below                            See ad on page 39
Buffalo Tavern                       502 Golf Course Rd | West Jefferson     1896 Old Field Creek Rd
See ad on page 23                    (919) 619-2215                          Grassy Creek | (336) 982-2109
958 W Buffalo Rd | West Jefferson    MeadowsweetGardens.com                  RiverHouseNC.com
(828) 278-7394 | BuffaloTavern.com
                                     New River Escape                        The Nesting Place Bed & Breakfast
Glendale Springs Inn & Restaurant    181 River Run Bridge Rd | Fleetwood     380 Bucks Ln | Warrensville
7414 NC Hwy 16 | Glendale Springs    (828) 278-9831 | NewRiverEscape.com     (336) 306-2810
(336) 982-3103                                                               TheNestingPlaceBedAndBreakfast.com
GlendaleSpringsInn.com                                                                (Accommodations continued)

Meadowsweet Gardens Inn
                                        Circa 1895
                                                             On the Windfall
                                                               VACATION COTTAGES & EVENT VENUE

Enjoy the peace and
serenity of our many                                              A Magical Mountain Top Setting...
 gardens and sitting                                         for Weddings, Reunions, Events & Vacations!
areas. Relax by our
 mountain stream or
  pond. 3 bedrooms
ensuite & 2 seasonal
  glamping cabins.

  919-619-2215 ~ 336-977-4979
                                                                      Lansing, NC • Ashe County
 www.MeadowsweetGardens.com                                   704.975.3058        onthewindfall.com
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Accommodations
          West Jefferson
                                                                  CAMPING
                                                                  Greenfield Campground
                                                                  120 Greenfield Cir | West Jefferson
                                                                  (336) 246-9106
                                                                  GreenfieldCampgroundNC.com

                                                                  Helton Creek Campground, LLC
                                                                  See ad on right
                                                                  1989 Helton Rd | Grassy Creek
                                                                  (336) 384-2320, (336) 384-3474
                                                                  HeltonCreekCampground.com

      • Indoor Heated Pool                                        Raccoon Holler Campground
                                                                  & RV Park, LLC
      • Fitness Center                                            493 Raccoon Hollow Rd
      • Meeting Facilites                                         Glendale Springs | (336) 982-2706
                                                                  RaccoonHoller.com
      • Business Center
      • Hot Buffet Breakfast                                      HOTELS
      • Free Wi-Fi                                                Days Inn at Mt Jefferson
                                                                  829 E Main St | Jefferson
        Holiday Inn Express® West Jefferson                       (336) 246-8845
       203 Hampton Place Court, West Jefferson, NC                Highlander Motel
                     336.846.4000                                 891 NC Hwy 16 S | Jefferson
                                                                  (336) 246-2383
     www.hiexpress.com/westjefferson

                                    n t als a    t             High Mountain
                                              Creekside Cabins
                            n   R e
                a c a tio
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      Nestled along the North Carolina & Virginia border,
      our privately owned mountain getaways are the perfect
      destination for your next vacation! Our cabins are
      custom-built and are fully furnished with all the
      modern conveniences of home. Our cabins are located
      near these historic places:
                                                                              Ask about our hot tubs!
      Grayson Highlands State Park - Grandfather Mountain
          The Blue Ridge Parkway - Tweetsie Railroad
           The Virginia Creeper Trail - Barter Theatre
         The Appalachian Trail - The Scenic New River
       West Jefferson Arts District - Ashe County Cheese
              Blue Ridge Church of the Frescoes

      Experience the majestic beauty & quiet solitude of the
      surrounding mountain scenery at Creekside Cabins &                  For Rates & Reservations
      take advantage of the activities the area offers                 1.800.238.8733 / 336.877.7897
      throughout the four seasons!
                                                                        www.gocreeksidecabins.com

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Accommodations

Holiday Inn Express West Jefferson           Cabins at Woodstock                            New River Lodge & Event Venue
See ad on left                               (877) 601-5020                                 3520 Lower Nettle Knob Rd
203 Hampton Place Ct                         AsheCountyVacationRental.com                   West Jefferson | (336) 707-3737
West Jefferson | (336) 846-4000                                                             NewRiverLodgeNC.com
IHG.com                                      Cabins at Healing Springs
                                             1096 E Healing Springs Rd | Crumpler           Nuthouse Cottage
Holiday Inn Express/                                                                        at A Point of View Mtn Retreat
Yadkin Valley Event Center                   (336) 982-6262
                                             CabinsAtHealingSprings.com                     530 True North Grade
1700 Winkler St | Wilkesboro
                                                                                            Grassy Creek | (336) 384-4963
(336) 838-1800 | IHG.com
                                             Carolina Mountain Properties
Jefferson Landing                            & Rentals, Inc                                 Old Orchard Creek Farms
See ad on inside front cover                 See ad on page 60                              See ad on page 28
184 W Landing Dr | Jefferson                 8 N Jefferson Ave | West Jefferson             410 Swansie Shepherd Rd
(336) 982-4449                               (336) 246-3010 | CarolinaMtn.com               Lansing | (336) 384-2774
VisitJeffersonLanding.com                                                                   OldOrchardCreek.com
                                             High Mountain Cabin Rentals
Laurel Ridge Camp, Conference,               See ad on page 20                              On The Windfall
& Retreat Center                             434 McConnell St | Jefferson                   See ad on page 21
124 Pendry Dr | Laurel Springs                                                              2822 Little Windfall Rd
(336) 359-2951 | LaurelRidge.org             (336) 846-1785
                                             HighMountainCabinRentals.com                   Lansing | (704) 975-3058
                                                                                            OnTheWindfall.com
Nation’s Inn
107 Beaver Creek School Rd                   High Mountain Creekside Cabins
                                             & Vacation Rentals                             Secluded Hideaway
West Jefferson | (336) 246-2080
                                             See ad on left                                 West Jefferson | (904) 504-8304
NationsInn.com
                                             1616 Hwy 16 S | Jefferson                      VRBO.com/230830
New River Inn & Cabins                       (336) 246-8494
                                             HighMountainCabins.com                         Spirit Canoe Lodge
See ad on page 25
                                                                                            Warrensville | (336) 385-6312
264 Trading Post Rd | Glendale Springs
                                             Little Peak Creek Farm & Studio                SpiritCanoeLodge.org
(336) 982-8282
StayNewRiverInn.com                          See ad on page 24
                                             2240 Little Peak Creek Rd                      Stay Blue Ridge
                                             Jefferson | (336) 982-3355                     See ad on page 64
RENTALS                                                                                     7B S Jefferson Ave | West Jefferson
4 Seasons Vacation Rentals & Sales           Misty Glen, LLC                                (336) 246-9216 | StayBlueRidge.com
See ad on page 25                            See ad on page 24
370 S Main St | Jefferson                    401 Boomer Blvd | Lansing                      The Feathered Nest
(336) 246-2700 | 4SeasonsVacations.com       (704) 607-8974                                 See ad on page 63
                                             MistyGlenRetreats.com                          112-A & B N Jefferson Ave
Above The River                                                                             West Jefferson | (336) 977-0201
 117 Hickory Ln | West Jefferson                                                            TheFeatheredNestDowntown
(336) 246-9216                                                                              WestJefferson.com
AboveTheRiverNC.com
                                                                                            Walnut Hill
                                                                                            433 E 2nd St | West Jefferson
                                                                                            (336) 467-0983

              CAMPING · FISHING · SUPPLIES

        Open April 1 to December
        Rita Porter, owner
        336-384-FISH (3474)
        336-384-2320 Home
        2047 Helton Road
        Grassy Creek, NC 28631
                                                                       958 W Buffalo Rd                     BuffaloTavern.com
                                                                       West Jefferson, NC                   828-278-7394

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LittLe Peak Creek Farm & Studio
             VaCation rentaLS ~ SmaLL eVent Venue ~ Studio

              74 Acres ~ Hiking Trails ~ Interactive Farm Animals
       Vacation Rentals: 1920’s Farm House & Artist Designed Tree House
                  Stephen & Lisa Willingham ~ 336-982-3355

         Modern Mountain Retreats

     Discover the difference.
     www.mistyglenretreats.com                 Lansing, Ashe County, NC
     mistyglenretreats@gmail.com               704-607-8974

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4 SEASONS VACATION
              RENTALS & SALES

    VACATION RENTALS • Long Term Rentals • Real Estate Sales

 West Jefferson Area • 336-246-2700
           4SeasonsVacations.com
  Sherrie Edwards & Steve Leach serving your Real Estate needs!

     Unwind & Relax
by the Blue Ridge Parkway

              336-982-8282
www.StayNewRiverInn.com
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Advertising, Marketing, & Media
ADVERTISING,                            L R Digital Conversions                 McB’s Mercantile & Ice Cream
MARKETING, & MEDIA                      299 Clear Branch Dr | West Jefferson    See ad on page 65
                                        (828) 278-4467 | LRDVD.com              103 S Jefferson Ave | West Jefferson
                                                                                (336) 846-3360
Caddell Communications
1108 N Gregson | Durham                 RaysWeather.com
(919) 688-1315                          1675 Blowing Rock Rd, Ste 402           PUBLICATIONS
                                        Boone | (828) 264- 2030
                                        RaysWeather.com                         Ashe Post & Times
Connect Design 360
                                                                                7 E Main St | West Jefferson
(828) 789-9563 | ConnectDesign360.com
                                        BROADCASTING                            (336) 246-6397
                                        STATIONS                                AshePostAndTimes.com
DMA Design Print
(336) 877-0068 | DMADesignPrint.com
                                        WKSK Radio                              Carolina Mountain Life
                                        See ad below                            185 Azalea Cir | Banner Elk
Germain Media
                                        240 Radio Rd | West Jefferson           (828) 737-0771 | CMLMagazine.com
See ad below
409-D S Main St | Jefferson             (336) 846-9575 | 580WKSK.com
                                                                                Johnson Communications
(336) 620-2000 | GermainMedia.com
                                        WMMY-FM Highway 106 & 102.3             125 Muscogee Ct | Jefferson
                                        738 Blowing Rock Rd | Boone             (336) 982-4456
Go Postal
                                        (828) 264-2411 | GoBlueRidge.net        ClintJohnsonBooks.com
1400 Mt Jefferson Rd, Ste 7
West Jefferson | (336) 846-4877
                                        EMBROIDERY &                            Lost Provinces Media Group, LLC
GoPostalWJ.com
                                                                                PO Box 201 | Lansing
                                        SCREEN PRINTING                         (336) 505-4406
High Country 365
                                                                                AsheCountyLine.com
324 Hwy 105 Extension, Unit 14          Bare Customz
Boone | (828) 263-0095                  105 E Main St | Jefferson
HighCountry365.com
                                                                                PUBLISHERS
                                        (336) 846-2744 | BareCustomz.com
                                                                                McFarland & Company, Inc
High Country 3D Printing & Laser        K & K Stitch & Screen                   960 Hwy 88 W | Jefferson
Works, LLC                              See ad below                            (336) 246-4460
(443) 765-8966 | AsheLaser.com          240 Helen Blevins Rd | West Jefferson   McFarlandPub.com
                                        (336) 246-5477 | KKStitching.com

                                                               Create your custom designs
                                                                 online with our website.
                                                               www.kkstitching.com
                                                                            CONTACT US
                                                                   Email:KandKsports@skybest.com
                                                                        336-246-5477
                                                                     240 Helen Blevins Road
                                                                    West Jefferson, NC 28694

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Agriculture

CHRISTMAS TREES,                        Little Saps                            FARMS
WREATHS, & GREENERY                     15534 Old Hwy 16 | Grassy Creek
                                        (847) 877-1979 | LittleSaps.com        A Berry Patch Farm
Ashe County Christmas Tree Assoc.                                              240 Mesa Way | West Jefferson
134 Government Cir, Ste 202             Mistletoe Meadows                      (336) 982-5469
Jefferson | (336) 846-5850              270 Mistletoe Meadows Parkway
AsheCountyChristmasTrees.com            Laurel Springs | (336) 982-9754        Country Gardens
                                        MistletoeMeadows.com                   2077 Big Laurel Rd | Creston
Barr Evergreens                                                                (828) 773-6564
321 E Healing Springs Rd | Crumpler     Shady Rest Tree Farm
(336) 982-3013 | BarrEvergreens.com     287 Trading Post Rd                    Heritage Homestead Goat Dairy
                                        Glendale Springs | (336) 977-1659      960 Roy Goodman Rd | Crumpler
Christmas Mountain Fraser Fir           ShadyRestTreeFarm.com                  (336) 982-4753
8539 US Hwy 221 N | Crumpler                                                   HeritageHomestead.net
(336) 982-3953                          Steve Leath & Sons
RiverRidgeTreeFarms.com                 PO Box 190 | Jefferson                 High Country Farm Sitting Services
                                                                               (252) 325-7843
Cline Church Nursery, Inc               Sturgill Tree Farms                    HCFarmSitting.WixSite.com/Farm
160 Hewed Log Gap Rd | Fleetwood        1344 NC Hwy 88 W | West Jefferson
(336) 877-4237                          (336) 246-4343                         Highland Meadows Cattle Co
ClineChurchNursery.com                  SturgillTreeFarms.com                  998 Virgil Greer Rd | Lansing
                                                                               (336) 384-8199
Frosty’s Choose & Cut                   Weaver Tree Farms, Inc                 HighlandMeadowsCattle.com
See ad on page 76                       417 Weaver Farms Rd | West Jefferson
2152 Beaver Creek School Rd                                                    Landmark Farm Alpacas
                                        (336) 246-7951
West Jefferson | (800) 238-TREE                                                1118 Landmark Church Rd
                                        WeaverTreeFarms.com                    Grassy Creek | (336) 384-1616
GoFrostys.com
                                                                               LandmarkFarmAlpacas.com
                                        West End Wreaths
Grouse Ridge Christmas Trees            5983 Hwy 194 N | Warrensville
14911 Old Hwy 16 | Grassy Creek                                                Little Peak Creek Farm & Studio
                                        (336) 846-7300                         See ad on page 27
(336) 384-9094                          WestEndWreaths.com
GrouseRidgeTrees.com                                                           2240 Little Peak Creek Rd
                                                                               Jefferson | (336) 982-3355
                                        FARMERS MARKETS
Hart-T-Tree Farms
                                                                               Old Orchard Creek Farms
15537 Old Hwy 16 | Grassy Creek         Ashe County Farmers Market
                                                                               See ad on page 28
(336) 384-9603 | Hart-T-Trees.com       See ad below                           410 Swansie Shepherd Rd | Lansing
                                        108 Backstreet | West Jefferson        (336) 384-2774
Honeycutt Farms                         AsheFarmersMarket.com                  OldOrchardCreek.com
173 Hidden Spring Rd
West Jefferson | (336) 982-3272
                                                                               TRACTORS & EQUIPMENT
                                                                               Weaver Equipment, Inc
                                                                               102 S Main St | Jefferson
                                                                               (336) 846-3752

                                              Market opens Spring - Fall of 2020
                                         For questions email: farmersmarketashe@gmail.com

                                               Ashe County
                                         FARMERS MARKET
                                                Always fresh. Always local.
                         On the Backstreet in Downtown West Jefferson
                                  ashefarmersmarket.com
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Old Orchard Creek is                                                     Blueberry Season: July
     an historic artisanal                                                           to mid-August,
     Appalachian                                                                 open daily, 8:00am
     mountain farm                                                                 to 6:00pm. Hours
     offering U-Pick                                                             may change due to
     or Ready-Pick                                                              Mother Nature and
     blueberries grown                                                           farm events, so call
     using sustainable,                                                       for specific hours and
     pesticide free practices.                                                      berry availability.

     Come for a visit, bring a                                      Located in Lansing, NC.
     picnic, stay in one of our                                       For more information
     two guest houses and                                               and directions go to:
     enjoy the sights of the farm.                               www.oldorchardcreek.com

             Art
ART CENTERS                           Ashe Custom Framing & Gallery            R T Morgan Art & Glass By Camille
                                      105 S Jefferson Ave                      120 N Jefferson Ave | West Jefferson
Ashe Arts Center                      West Jefferson | (336) 846-2218          (336) 246-3328
See ad on right                       AsheCustomFraming.com                    RTMorganArtGallery.com
303 School Ave | West Jefferson
(336) 846-2787 | AsheCountyArts.org   CatchLight Gallery                       Whiskey Mountain Pottery, Inc
                                      118 N Jefferson Ave | West Jefferson     411 Woodie Ave | West Jefferson
Florence Thomas Art School            (336) 846-1551| CatchLightGallery.net    (980) 297-1406
See ad on right
10 S Jefferson Ave                    Grassy Creek Pottery                     PERFORMING ARTS
West Jefferson | (336) 846-3827       (336) 982-8716
FlorenceArtSchool.org                 GrassyCreekPottery.com                   Ashe Civic Center
                                                                               See ad on right
Turchin Center for the Visual Arts    Little Peak Creek Farm & Studio          962 Mt Jefferson Rd | West Jefferson
See ad on page 30                     See ad on page 24                        (336) 846-2787 | AsheCivic.com
423 W King St | Boone                 2240 Little Peak Creek Rd
(828) 262-3017 | TCVA.org             Jefferson | (336) 982-3355               Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts
                                                                               733 Rivers St | Boone | (828) 262-4046
GALLERIES & STUDIOS                   Originals Only Gallery                   TheSchaeferCenter.org
                                      3-B N Jefferson Ave
Ashe Arts Center                      West Jefferson | (336) 846-1636          The Walker Center
See ad on right                       OriginalsOnlyGallery.com                 1328 S Collegiate Dr | Wilkesboro
303 School Ave | West Jefferson                                                (336) 838-6260 | WalkerCenterOnline.org
(336) 846-2787 | AsheCountyArts.org   Quilt Square Girls Barn Quilts & More
                                      See ad on right                          PHOTOGRAPHY
                                      5 E 2nd St | West Jefferson
                                      (336) 385-0197 | iLoveBarnQuilts.com     DMA Design Print
                                                                               (336) 877-0068
                                                                               DMADesignPrint.com

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Art

                                           Lori Eastridge Photography
                                           129 Madison Ln | Jefferson
                                           (828) 773-2080 | LoriEastridge.com

                                           Stewart’s Studio Roxie
                                           102 W Doughton St | Sparta
                                           (336) 372-6544 | StudioRoxie.com

                                                   Barn Quilts
                                                                    Quilt Square Girls

 Fine Art & Heritage Craft Workshops
Beginner Art Experiences • Exhibitions
 Art Supplies • Open Studio • Local Art
10 S Jefferson Ave, West Jefferson, NC                          5 E. 2nd St, West Jefferson NC

www.FlorenceArtSchool.org 336.846.3827    ilovebarnquilts.com
                                                                336•385•0197

 ASHE
       Experience the Arts in Ashe County!
                 Concerts • Theatre • Visual Arts
      Ashe County Arts Council • ashecountyarts.org
            Ashe Civic Center • ashecivic.com
                           336.846-2787

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Jacklyn St. Aubyn

 Turchin Center for the Visual Arts
                 Seven galleries l Contemporary art
                Changing exhibitions l Free admission
                 423 West King Street, Boone, NC   tcva.org

                                 Ashe County
                           ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
                     Ashe County Economic Development facilitates
                     sustainable and diversified economic growth in
                     this beautiful community atop the Blue Ridge
                     Mountains.
                     Whether your interest is in finding a business
                     location or expansion, an entrepreneurial climate
                     or tourism, we will work enthusiastically to
                     serve you. Designed to meet your needs, we
                     can explore a variety of performance based
                     incentives. Call us today!
                                                     Cathy P. Barr
                                         Director of Economic Development
                                          (336) 846-5535 • ashencedc.com
                              150 Government Circle, Suite 2500, Jefferson, NC 28640
                                        cathy.barr@ashecountygov.com

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Community Organizations

CHURCHES                                 CONSERVANCIES                           NON-PROFIT
                                                                                 ORGANIZATIONS
Bald Mountain Baptist Church             Blue Ridge Conservancy
1435 Bald Mountain Rd | West Jefferson   166 Furman Rd, Ste C | Boone            Appalachian Memory Keepers
(336) 877-1550                                                                   409 S Main St | Jefferson
                                         (828) 264-2511
BaldMountainChurch.org                                                           (336) 620-2000
                                         BlueRidgeConservancy.org
                                                                                 AppalachianMemoryKeepers.org
Bethany United Methodist Church
495 Hwy 194 S | West Jefferson           New River Conservancy
(336) 877-2801 | BUMCWJ.org              1 N Jefferson Ave, Ste D                AppHealthCare
                                         West Jefferson | (336) 846-6267         See ad on page 43
Christian Unity Baptist Church           NewRiverConservancy.org                 413 McConnell St | Jefferson
326 E Main St | Jefferson                                                        (336) 246-9449 | AppHealthCare.com
(336) 246-7907                           GOVERNMENT
                                                                                 Ashe County Farm Bureau
First Baptist Church                     Ashe County Government                  313 S Main St | Jefferson
8 W Second St | West Jefferson           150 Government Cir                      (336) 246-8828
(336) 846-5141 | FBCWJ.org               Jefferson | (336) 846-5501
                                         AsheCountyGov.com                       Ashe County Frescoes Foundation
Liberty Grove Baptist Church                                                     (336) 977-9021 | AsheFrescoes.org
3289 Liberty Grove Church Rd             Economic Development Commission
Fleetwood | (336) 877-5790               See ad on left                          Ashe County Habitat for Humanity
                                         150 Government Cir, Ste 2500            127 Beaver Creek School Rd
Mount Jefferson Presbyterian Church      Jefferson | (336) 846-5535              West Jefferson | (336) 846-2525
201 S Jefferson Ave | West Jefferson     AsheNCEDC.com                           AsheHabitat.org
(336) 846-7481 | MJPC.org
                                         NC Cooperative Extension/Ashe Co        Ashe County Heart Association
Mountain Laurel Moravian Fellowship      134 Government Cir, Ste 202             PO Box 132 | Lansing
191 Transou Church Rd                    Jefferson | (336) 846-5850              (336) 877-4220 | AsheHeart.org
Laurel Springs | (336) 846-7038          Ashe.CES.NCSU.edu
MountainLaurelFellowship.com                                                     Ashe County Piecemakers Quilt Guild
                                         The Rotary Club of Ashe County          180 Chattyrob Ln | West Jefferson
West Jefferson                           PO Box 1045 | Jefferson                 (919) 475-5912 | AsheQuilters.org
United Methodist Church                  (336) 877-9123
107 W Second St | West Jefferson                                                 Ashe County Sharing Center
(336) 246-5292 | WJUMC.net               Town of Jefferson                       115 Colvard St | Jefferson
                                         302 E Main St | Jefferson               (336) 846-7019
CIVIC CLUBS                              (336) 846-9368 | TownOfJefferson.org    AsheSharingCenter.org
Ashe Shrine Club
117 Morphew Ln | Jefferson               Town of Lansing                         Ashe County Transportation Authority
(336) 846-3980                           See ad on page 34                       See ad on page 75
                                         173 B St | Lansing                      895 Ray Taylor Rd | West Jefferson
West Jefferson Lions Club                (336) 384-3938 | LansingNC.US           (336) 846-2000 | ACTATravels.com
PO Box 1321 | West Jefferson
(336) 846-7215                           Town of West Jefferson                  Ashe Opportunities
                                         See ad on page 33                       626 Ashe Central School Rd | Jefferson
West Jefferson Women’s Club              1 S Jefferson Ave | West Jefferson      (336) 384-3718 | WOIWorks.org
(336) 877-4483                           (336) 246-3551 | TownOfWJ.com
                                                                                                (Non-profits continued)

  SHOP
  LOCAL

                                                                        1291 Mount Jefferson Rd | West Jefferson
                                                                                Mon-Sat | 9am-8pm | 1pm-6pm

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...where memories are made

   Todd Liberty Parade • RiverGirl Fishing Co.
Todd Mercantile & Bakery • The Todd General Store
   Todd’s Table • Todd Community Preservation
      Organization’s Summer Concert Series

     M O R E AT TO D D N C .O R G / D OW N TOW N
Community Organizations

Ashe Outreach Ministries               Goodwill Industries of NWNC              Lost Province Center for Cultural Arts
11719 NC Hwy 88 W | Creston            See ad on page 31                        PO Box 224 | Lansing | (336) 466-4790
(336) 385-1314                         1291 Mt Jefferson Rd | West Jefferson    LostProvinceArts.org
                                       (336) 219-0244 | GoodwillNWNC.org
Ashe Pregnancy Care Center                                                      Marine Corps League High Country
346 S Main St | Jefferson              Greater Lansing Area Development         Detachment #1389 | (336) 846-1625
(336) 846-4100 | AsheLife.org          126 S Big Horse Creek Rd | Lansing
                                       (828) 372-2503                           NC Community Foundation
Blue Ridge Opportunity                 LansingNC.us                             74 13th Ave NE | Hickory
Commission, Inc                                                                 (828) 328-1237
                                       High Country Breast Cancer               NCCommunityFoundation.org
169 Warrensville School Rd
                                       Foundation, Inc
Warrensville | (336) 384-4543          (614) 928-6544 | HCBCF.org               NC Guardian ad Litem Program
BROCInc.com
                                                                                District 23 | 500 Courthouse Dr, Ste 2017
                                       Horse Hugs                               Wilkesboro | (336) 651-4421
Blue Ridge RC & D                      415 Jobs Rd | Laurel Springs
31 Cross St, Ste 215 | Spruce Pine                                              VolunteerForGAL.org
                                       (919) 448-7461 | HorseHugs.net
(828) 284-9818 | BlueRidgeRCD.com
                                                                                NC Works/High Country
                                       Hospitality House                        626 Ashe Central School Rd
Communities in Schools                 338 Brook Hollow Rd | Boone
of Northwest NC                                                                 Jefferson | (336) 982-5627
                                       (828) 264-1237 | HospHouse.org           NCWorks.gov
613 Cherry St | North Wilkesboro
(336) 651-7830 | CISNWNC.org           Imagination Ashe
                                                                                New River Chapter, MOAA
                                       PO Box 1745 | Jefferson
                                       (336) 384-4255                           (336) 877-2279 | NewRiverMOAA.org
ETAH
(304) 320-4381
                                       Keep Ashe Beautiful                      New River Headwaters Preserve®
                                       PO Box 31 | West Jefferson               510 Daisy Mountain Rd | Lansing
Friends of the Library                                                          (336) 982-8550 | NC.Audubon.org
148 Library Dr | West Jefferson        (336) 877-9397 | KeepAsheBeautiful.org
(336) 846-2041                                                                                 (Non-profits continued)
AsheLibrary.org/Friends

Small Town Life & Cool Mountain Breezes
   Arts • Antiques • Unique Shops • Fine Restaurants VISITWESTJEFFERSON.org
                                ashechamber.com & thecoolestcorner.com                                            33
Partnership of Ashe
                       1622 US Hwy 221 N | Jefferson
                       (336) 982-4588 | AsheChildren.org

                       Revive Ministries
                       204 Kaola Dr | West Jefferson
                       (336) 877-7404

                       RHA Health Services
                       176 Wildcat Rd | Deep Gap
                       (828) 262-5450
                       RHAHealthServices.org

                       Riverview Community Center
                       11719 NC Hwy 88 | Creston
                       (336) 385-9812

                       Salvation Army Family Store
                       926 US Hwy 221 Bus | West Jefferson
                       (336) 844-4006

                       The NEST Alliance
                       (919) 632-5242 | TheNestAlliance.org

                       Todd Community Preservation
                       Organization, Inc
                       See ad on page 32
                       3899 Todd Railroad Grade Rd
                       Todd | (828) 263-6173 | ToddNC.org

                       West Jefferson
                       Community Partnership
                       (336) 246-3551| VisitWestJefferson.org

                       West Jefferson Tourism
                       Development Authority
                       1 S Jefferson Ave | West Jefferson
                       (336) 246-3551 | VisitWestJefferson.org

                       Women’s Fund of the Blue Ridge
                       895 State Farm Rd, Ste 403 | Boone
                       (828) 264-4002
                       WomensFundOfTheBlueRidge.com

                       PUBLIC LIBRARY
                       Ashe County Public Library
                       148 Library Dr | West Jefferson
                       (336) 846-2041 | ARLibrary.org

                       SCHOOLS
                       Ashe Campus - Wilkes Community
                       College. See ad on right
                       363 Campus Dr | West Jefferson
                       (336) 846-3900 | WilkesCC.edu

                       Ashe County Schools
                       320 South St | Jefferson
                       (336) 246-7175
                       Ashe.K12.NC.US

                       ASU Walker College of Business
                       3140 Peacock Hall, 416 Howard St
                       Boone | (828) 262-2922
                       Business.Appstate.edu/Graduate

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We found your Key to Success
                             Dining
       HIGH DEMAND
         CAREERS
               in our area

                              EMERGENCY
  BUILDING                     MEDICAL
CONSTRUCTION                   SCIENCE

  APPLIED                       INFORMATION
ENGINEERING                     TECHNOLOGY

                     Go online or
                      call today!
                  www.wilkescc.edu/keycareers
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                        336-838-6100
Dining

BAKERIES & ICE CREAM                   Smoky Mountain Barbecue                 Boondocks Brewing
                                       See ad on right                         See ad below
The Bakers Addict, LLC                 1008 S Jefferson Ave | West Jefferson   108 S Jefferson Ave | West Jefferson
319 Northwest School Rd                (336) 246-6818                          (336) 246-5222 | BoondocksBrew.com
Warrensville | (336) 384-4050
TheBakersAddict.com                    COFFEE/TEA SHOPS &                      Burger King
                                       JUICE BARS                              798 E Main St | Jefferson
Hole Lotta Doughnuts                                                           (336) 846-5464 | BurgerKing.com
See ad on page 38                      Bohemia Gallery
211 Backstreet | West Jefferson        5 N Jefferson Ave | West Jefferson      Craft Bistro
(336) 846-6000                         (336) 846-1498                          8 E Main St | West Jefferson
HoleLottaDoughnuts.com                                                         (336) 846-1512
                                       The Farmhouse Juice & Wellness Corp
McB’s Mercantile & Ice Cream           114 N Jefferson Ave | West Jefferson    Hardee’s
See ad on page 65                      (336) 846-3002                          799 E Main St | Jefferson
103 S Jefferson Ave | West Jefferson                                           (336) 846-5504 | Hardees.com
(336) 846-3360                         The Spice and Tea Exchange of
                                       West Jefferson                          Havana Café
CATERING                               12-B S Jefferson Ave | West Jefferson   109 Backstreet | West Jefferson
                                                                               (336) 846-2800
Boondocks Brewing                      RESTAURANTS
See ad below                                                                   Hillbilly Grill
302 S Jefferson Ave                    Black Jack’s Pub & Grill                601 S Jefferson Ave | West Jefferson
West Jefferson | (336) 846-7525        18 N Jefferson Ave                      (336) 846-4745
BoondocksBrew.com                      West Jefferson | (336) 246-3295
                                       BlackJacksPubAndGrill.com               McDonald’s of West Jefferson
Frugal Gourmet Catering                                                        11 Ashemont Shopping Center
1387 Little Dry Run Rd | Butler, TN    Bojangle’s                              West Jefferson | (336) 246-3061
(828) 434-6568                         158 Northview Dr | Jefferson
FrugalGourmetCatering.com              (336) 846-3293 | Bojangles.com

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Dining
       “We will serve no
     swine before its time”
                                              Mountain Aire Seafood & Steaks
                                              9930 NC Hwy 16 S | West Jefferson
                                              (336) 982-3060
                                              MountainAireSeafoodNC.com

                                              New River Brewing Tap Room & Eatery
                                              108 S Third Ave | West Jefferson
                                              (336) 846-2739 | NewRiverBrewing.beer

                                              Pie on the Mountain
                                              9360 Hwy 194 N | Lansing
                                              (336) 384-8008

                                              Plaza Del Sol
                                              777 E Main St | Jefferson
                                              (336) 846-1639

                                              Red Dog Bar & Bistro
                                              See ad on page 39
                                              9531 NC Hwy 93 | Piney Creek
       Whole Hog Barbecue                     (336) 359-8000 | RedDogNC.com
Old Fashioned Country Cured Hams              River House Country Inn & Restaurant
      Pig Pickings • Catering                 See ad on page 39
                                              1896 Old Field Creek Rd | Grassy Creek
                                              (336) 982-2109 | RiverHouseNC.com
1008 S Jefferson Ave . West Jefferson           Shatley Springs Restaurant, LLC
             246-6818                         407 Shatley Springs Rd | Crumpler
                                              (336) 982-2236 | ShatleySprings.com

                                                                   (Restaurants continued)

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Dining
  Smoky Mountain Barbecue                   Village Inn Pizza                              Winner’s Circle Restaurant
  See ad on page 37                         432 E 2nd St | West Jefferson                  & Steak House
  1008 S Jefferson Ave | West Jefferson     (336) 846-2200 | VillageInnPizza.com           825 E Main St | Jefferson
  (336) 246-6818                                                                           (336) 246-4499

  Sweet & Savory
  6 S Jefferson Ave | West Jefferson
  (336) 846-8888

  The Farmhouse Juice & Wellness Corp
  114 N Jefferson Ave | West Jefferson
  (336) 846-3002

  The Hotel Tavern
  See ad on page 37
  5 W Main St | West Jefferson                                                Made fresh by hand daily!
  (336) 846-2121 | TheHotelTavern.com
                                                                                         211 Backstreet
  The Todd General Store
  See ad on page 73                                                                West Jefferson, NC 28694
  3866 Railroad Grade Rd | Todd                                     (336) 846-6000                     www.holelottadoughnuts.com

  (336) 877-2881
  TheToddGeneralStore.com

                  Event Venues
16 Hands Farm                              Little Peak Creek Farm & Studio           River House Country Inn & Restaurant
841 Bald Mountain Rd                       See ad on page 24                         See ad on right
West Jefferson | (336) 877-0945            2240 Little Peak Creek Rd                 1896 Old Field Creek Rd | Grassy Creek
16HandsFarm.com                            Jefferson | (336) 982-3355                (336) 982-2109 | RiverHouseNC.com

Boondocks Brew Haus & Brewery              New River Escape                          Saloon Studios
See ad on page 36                          181 River Run Bridge Rd                   See ad on page 72
302 S Jefferson Ave | West Jefferson       Fleetwood | (828) 278-9831                313 Old West Rd | West Jefferson
(336) 846-7525 | BoondocksBrew.com         NewRiverEscape.com                        (336) 877-2374 | SaloonStudiosLive.com

Events On The New                          Old Orchard Creek Farms                   Summit on Cross Mountain
803 Conley Cheek Rd | Fleetwood            See ad on page 28                         See ad below
(336) 877-7427 | EventsOnTheNew.com        410 Swansie Shepherd Rd | Lansing         365 Cross Mountain | West Jefferson
                                           (336) 384-2774 | OldOrchardCreek.com      (336) 830-6898
Jefferson Landing
See ad on inside front cover               On The Windfall                           The Barn on New River
184 W Landing Dr | Jefferson               See ad on page 21                         3364 Lower Nettle Knob Rd
(336) 982-4449                             2822 Little Windfall Rd | Lansing         West Jefferson | (704) 798-3512
VisitJeffersonLanding.com                  (704) 975-3058 | OnTheWindfall.com        TheBarnOnNewRiver.com

 Summit
                                                                                     The Venue. See ad on inside back cover
                                                                                     1 N Jefferson Ave | West Jefferson
                                                                                     (336) 846-9550 | AsheChamber.com

                  on Cross Mountain                                                  Timber Rivers Wedding & Event Venue
                                                                                     1703 North Fork New River Rd
                                                                                     Lansing | (336) 977-2562
                                                                                     TimberRivers.com

                                                                                     Twickenham House & Hall
                                                                                     (828) 783-8942 | TwickenhamHouse.com

                                       336-982-9827

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