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Your love letter to the Land of the Sky

Your love letter to Asheville
Asheville skyline with mountains in the background
How could you not love a city like this? | Photo by @andre.daugherty.photo
The AVLtoday audience is diverse. Amongst our readers are lifelong locals, newly minted residents, prodigal children who answered Asheville’s call to return, and everyone in between. There’s a lot that has kept you here or lured you to the city — and we wanted to know about it.

So we asked our readers what they’ve grown to love about Asheville, and we’ve collected a few of your answers.

“I was born here 73 years ago. From childhood memories to the present, it’s always been about the warmth and security of the trees and mountains.” — Barb P.

“With the slogan ‘Keep Asheville Weird,’ the city has a buzz about it that is unique. The bronze statue installations placed around the city add a nice touch of wonderment. The ‘come as you are’ feel keeps it all comfortable. The food scene is varied enough, so one never gets bored. The 1920s brought a fun building boom that defined the AVL skyline.” — Cat

A view of the blue ridge mountains in the summer

The landscape’s frequent appearance on our list is no surprise.

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Photo by @photofern.wnc

“What never ceases to amaze me is the bounty of nature.”
— Betty C.

“I just love walking around the city either early morning or later in the evening or in the afternoon (so anytime really). I know all the streets now, but there’s still things to discover. It’s been my city here almost 5 years. I claim it as mine — I’m not a tourist anymore. And I really do enjoy this!” — Zara J.

“I love its eccentricities, tolerance, and location in our beautiful mountains. I grew up in Candler but moved away at 16. After spending 30+ years in other locations, I moved back here to Hendersonville in 2007. What a blessing to return to this wonderful area.” — Joan C.

“The diversity of the people who call Asheville home.” — Amy

Note: The mountains, bears, music, art, and restaurants all got an honorable mention (we just couldn’t fit everything here).
 
Events
Thursday, Aug. 22
  • Summer of Sweets | Thursday, Aug. 22-Sunday, Aug. 25 | Times vary | La Bodega by Cúrate | $35+ | Celebrate the season and sweeten your senses with a four-course prix fixe menu + optional wine pairing.
  • “Into The Woods” Jr. | Thursday, Aug. 22-Sunday, Aug. 25 | Times vary | Tina McGuire Theatre | $20 | Immerse yourself in a new take on Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s musical fairytale world.
Friday, Aug. 23
  • Grove Street Fish Fry | Friday, Aug. 23 | 2-5 p.m. | Grove Street Community Center | $5 | Hook a plate of golden-fried fish at the community’s legendary seafood feast.
  • The Poetry & Paint Experience | Friday, Aug. 23 | 6-9 p.m. | The Mule at Devil’s Foot Beverage | $5-$10 | Join in group poetry writing + painting projects, as well as food trucks, art vendors, and creative vibes.
  • “Henry V” | Friday, Aug. 23-Sunday, Aug. 25 | 7:30 p.m. | Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre | Free | See the last weekend of thrilling battles, international struggle, and regal transformation in one of Shakespeare’s beloved histories.
Saturday, Aug. 24
  • Phoenix Festival | Saturday, Aug. 24 | 4-11 p.m. | The Outpost | $5 suggested donation | Help raise money for Phoenix Fire Coffee and Mocktails, a sober startup space, with art, music, vendors, and food trucks.
  • 48-Hour Film Project Awards Night Gala | Saturday, Aug. 24 | 6 p.m. | Diana Wortham Theatre | $18-$25 | Watch the top films before the announcement of the winner, which will represent Asheville at the international Filmapalooza Film Festival.
  • Blind Date Live | Saturday, Aug. 24 | 8 p.m. | The Grey Eagle | $28 | Settle in for a steamy summer show, where real local singles look for love — sight unseen.
Sunday, Aug. 25
  • Emo/Pop Punk Mimosa Yoga | Sunday, Aug. 25 | 10:30-11:30 a.m. | plēb urban winery | $10 | Prove to your mom that it wasn’t just a phase while you find your flow to the sounds of emo classics.
  • Intro to Cat Communication | Sunday, Aug. 25 | 6-7 p.m. | House of Black Cat Magic | $15 | Deepen your bond with your feline friend as animal expert Shifra delves into cat behaviors and communication during this hands-on workshop.
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News Notes
Traffic
  • You’ll have to take the road less traveled. Portions of I-26 will be closed tonight, Aug. 22 and tomorrow, Aug. 23 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. for work on the widening project. Tonight’s closures include westbound from Exit 49 to Exit 44 and the eastbound exit ramp for Airport Road.
Open
  • The excitement is as clear as day. DayTrip officially announced that it’s opening for business a day earlier than expected — so starting today, Aug. 22, you can stop by 219 Amboy Rd. for a drink from 2 to 11 p.m. and a burger from Boy Howdy from 4 to 10 p.m.
Civic
  • At the Tuesday, Aug. 20 meeting, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners chose the nine members of the new Ad Hoc Short-Term Rental Committee. These community members, who will be joined on the committee by four county representatives, will present short-term rental recommendations in November.
Closed
  • The RailYard, the bar, restaurant, and venue in Black Mountain, has temporarily suspended operations to restructure in the face of economic challenges and the owner’s need to give priority to his health. The space hopes to reopen in the fall, but the team invites the community to a special event on Saturday, Aug. 31.
Kids
  • This park is back in play. The City of Asheville has officially opened a new playground in Carrier Park, which includes slides, swings, climbing structures, and play areas. The equipment is made of environmentally friendly recycled plastic lumber, paying homage to the former playground’s original design.
Sports
  • Make a game plan — because the Beer City Cup is coming to town. For the 14th year running, more than 130 amateur soccer teams from 60 cities across three countries will gather in Asheville to compete for cash prizes. Spectators can sip on local beers while they watch the free matches on Saturday, Aug. 31 and Sunday, Sept. 1.
Edu
  • The YMCA of WNC is expanding its 21st Century Community Learning Center Horizons program this school year. Through partnerships with local organizations like the Asheville Science Museum, 5th-8th grade students in the Enka and Erwin school districts can enhance their learning at this free after-school program.
Plan Ahead
  • Orange you glad it’s almost election time? Asheville City Council and Buncombe County Commission candidates will gather at the Orange Peel on Wednesday, Sept. 25 for a policy forum. Moderators will ask questions about the five host organizations’ focus areas — like hospitality and the arts. Registration is required.
Award
  • A Buncombe County Economic Services project received the Civic Excellence in Innovation Award from the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners. The project team created a training hub with 200+ courses that was shared with ~70% of NC county governments.
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Health
  • Did you hear that? Most hearing aids have one processor. These bad boys have two. They process speech and noise separately, so speech gets clearer and crisper. No wonder 385,000+ customers love them.*
Eat
  • Looking to dine out this weekend? According to OpenTable, top-loved restaurants this month include Posana for food and Isa’s Bistro for ambience.*
 
Real Estate

Homing in on property reappraisal

Homing in on the 2025 Schedule of Values
buildings and an interstate in asheville nc with fog and mountains in the background
You can have a say in your reappraisal. | Photo via Canva
This week, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners held a public hearing for and approved the 2025 Schedule of Values. Since this process determines the methodology and procedures for assessing property values throughout the county, we’re breaking down what it means and where we go from here.

On Jan. 1, 2025, the value of all real property in Buncombe County will be reassessed for the first time since 2021. This time around, the county will redelineate neighborhoods and update its land valuation process. Land valuation will include assessing the highest and best use, comparing sales of similar properties, and adjusting for market values.

Throughout this year, appraisers are looking at local properties to make those assessments, which will be mailed to owners in January. Since a lot has changed on the real estate front since four years ago, now’s a good time to learn about applying for tax relief + appealing the assessed value.
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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Molly
From the editor
I am now of the opinion that no anniversary party is complete without the chance to get a commemorative tattoo. What convinced me, you (didn’t) ask? Wrong Way River Lodge & Cabins and its two-year anniversary. On Wednesday, Aug. 28, the Meadow will play host to live music, a pizza pop-up, and flash tattoos by Taurean Tattoo. I’ve already disappointed my mother once by getting a tattoo for work, so I might as well do it a second time.
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