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New to Black Mountain: The RailYard

The RailYard to open in Black Mountain
The RailYard Black Mountain
The main building is nearly 7,000-sqft, with a kitchen, taproom, and space for community programs. | Courtesy of Lindsay Higgins Photography
At the former site of Sobol House Of Furnishings, along the historic rail line, a new taproom, restaurant, and venue hopes to become the ultimate gathering space in Black Mountain.

The RailYard, located at 141 Richardson Blvd., is one of the newest businesses to launch in Black Mountain — joining Taco Billy, The Pure & Proper, The Hop, and Foothills Grange — but the development has been in the mind’s eye of founder John Richardson for years.

The RailYard

The 70-ft bar is one of the longest in Buncombe County.

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Courtesy of Lindsay Higgins Photography

“We see this space as an incubator — for community, for the nonprofit PubCorps, for local musicians and bands, and for local vendors, artisans, and food trucks,” says Richardson, who also runs Black Mountain Pizza & Ale House and the local nonprofit PubCorps, a volunteer organization that encourages folks to connect over shared service and a pint of beer.

“That’s why we’re building in service opportunities, community activities, and live music from the very beginning,” he adds.

The community is invited to the grand opening on Saturday, April 15, 12-10 p.m., which will include live music from American roots band LazyBirds.

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Find Adirondack chairs, fire pits, and corn hole outside.

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Courtesy of Lindsay Higgins Photography

Here are the major details on the new 1.31-acre space:
  • A 7,000-sqft main building, with five garage doors and a 70-ft long bar that serves craft beer, wine, cocktails, and mocktails
  • SmashBalls, an in-house burger joint with plant-based options
  • A 1,200-sqft community space suited for markets, yoga classes, volunteer events, and other private events
  • An acre of outdoor seating with picnic tables + fire pits
  • An outdoor stage for live music
  • 15 shipping containers additional food and beverage offerings
The RailYard will also be the headquarters of PubCorps. Starting later this year, you can attend monthly large-scale food packing events, and maybe make a new friend while you’re there.

“We want service to be a central part of the DNA here,” says Richardson.
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Events

Monday, April 3
  • Freshen Up Comedy Showcase | Monday, Apr. 3 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Noble Cider & Mead Downtown, 49 Rankin Ave., Asheville | Free | Check out some of the best comics in town at this monthly showcase.
Tuesday, April 4
  • Cooking with Comedy Pop-up | Tuesday, Apr. 4 | 12:30-3 p.m. | Citizen Vinyl, 14 O’Henry Ave., Asheville | Free | Chef Clarence Robinson of Cooking with Comedy presents a lunch pop-up at Session.
  • Dine To Be Kind | Tuesday, Apr. 4 | 6 a.m.-11 p.m. | Dine To Be Kind, Participating Venues, Asheville | Free | Mark your calendars for breakfast, lunch, or dinner (or all three) to raise money for local pets in need — participating restaurants will donate of 15% or more of bills.*
Wednesday, April 5
  • “Black in Asheville” Documentary Screening | Wednesday, Apr. 5 | 6 p.m. | University of North Carolina at Asheville, 1 University Heights, Asheville | Free | This documentary brings together Asheville residents and historians to recount Asheville’s Black history while exploring how the community can move forward.
Thursday, April 6
  • Visting Writers: Jamel Brinkley | Thursday, Apr. 6 | 7-9 p.m. | University of North Carolina at Asheville, 1 University Heights, Asheville | Free | Award-winning author Jamel Brinkley will present a reading as part of the Visiting Writers Series presented by the UNC Asheville English Department.
Friday, April 7
  • The Get Right Band | Friday, Apr. 7 | 7 p.m. | Salvage Station, 468 Riverside Dr., Asheville | $12-$15 | Jam out to this psychedelic indie rock power trio.

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News Notes
Weather
  • 68° | Mostly cloudy | 20% chance of precipitation
Civic
  • The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners will consider a pause on any cryptocurrency mine development at its Tuesday, April 4 meeting. Also on the agenda: a contract with a new auditing firm and report from the tax collector. Tune in at 5 p.m. and make a public comment. (Mountain Xpress)
Sports
  • Congrats to UNC Asheville men’s basketball player Drew Pember, who has been named to the 2023 Lou Henson All-America Team. He is the first Bulldog to ever receive this honor — and lucky for us, the senior forward recently shared that he’ll return for the 2023-2024 season.
Cause
  • Want to help mentor children? AmeriCorps is looking for volunteers for its Foster Grandparent Program. Adults age 55+ are qualified to participate and will receive a monthly stipend of up to $400. Email Stacy Friesland to learn more.
Outdoors
  • Catawba Falls Trail, a popular trail in Pisgah National Forest, will be closed for another year. The ongoing renovations, which include major upgrades to staircases, overlooks, boardwalks, and retaining walls, are taking longer than expected and park rangers have extended the project timeline. (Asheville Citizen-Times)
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Wellness
  • Our tip for a gentle, gradual wake-up: Amazon’s Halo Rise, which uses smart alarm clock technology to simulate a sunrise. Bonus: Turn on the sleep tracking feature to help improve your sleep — no wearable device required.
 
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From the Editor
Anyone else spend time this weekend prepping their spring garden? Yesterday, I stopped by Jesse Israel & Sons Garden Center at the WNC Farmers Market and stocked up on herb starts like dill, cilantro, and chives. Here’s to a new season of growth.
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