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West Jefferson • Jefferson • Lansing • Todd • Glendale Springs
ASHE
COUNTY
The Coolest Corner of North Carolina!
ashechamber.com
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COVER PHOTO: © Joseph Shimel
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
The Ashe County Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center, publisher of the Ashe
County Guide, has made every effort to present correct information. We do not in any
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2 The Coolest Corner of North Carolina
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 PHOTO: © Sarah Leek
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,
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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
Rogers, Grayson Highlands State Park, and Jefferson National Forest, as
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
8 The Coolest Corner of North CarolinaEvents
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
ashechamber.com & thecoolestcorner.com 9I 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.
10 The Coolest Corner of North CarolinaThe 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!
ashechamber.com & thecoolestcorner.com 11Food,
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.
12 The Coolest Corner of North CarolinaFarmers 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
ashechamber.com & thecoolestcorner.com 13D 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
14 The Coolest Corner of North CarolinaHealthcare
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.
ashechamber.com & thecoolestcorner.com 15Infrastructure
& 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
16 The Coolest Corner of North CarolinaTransportation
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
ashechamber.com & thecoolestcorner.com 17Economic Profile 2019
Businesses
____________________________ Workforce
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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
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Sales Tax
2.25% County
4.75% State
80.5%
7% Total Sales Tax High School
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Tourism Spending _________________________________________________
$60.73M Top Employers
Source: US Travel Association
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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 OthersCongratulations!
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
hechamber.com & thecoolestcorner.com 19High Mountain C A B I N R E N TA L S
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00 The Coolest Corner of North CarolinaBusiness 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
ashechamber.com & thecoolestcorner.com 21Accommodations
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
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Creekside Cabins
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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
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22 The Coolest Corner of North CarolinaAccommodations
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
ashechamber.com & thecoolestcorner.com 23LittLe 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
24 The Coolest Corner of North Carolina4 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
ashechamber.com & thecoolestcorner.com 25Advertising, 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.
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CONTACT US
Email:KandKsports@skybest.com
336-246-5477
240 Helen Blevins Road
West Jefferson, NC 28694
26 The Coolest Corner of North CarolinaAgriculture
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
ashechamber.com & thecoolestcorner.com 27Old 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
28 The Coolest Corner of North CarolinaArt
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
ashechamber.com & thecoolestcorner.com 29Jacklyn 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
30 The Coolest Corner of North CarolinaCommunity 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
ashechamber.com & thecoolestcorner.com 31...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 NCommunity 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 33Partnership 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
34 The Coolest Corner of North CarolinaWe 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
27
336-838-6100Dining
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
36 The Coolest Corner of North CarolinaDining
“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
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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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