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With fall in full swing, and leaves of every color covering the mountains, this is our favorite time of year to find a scenic overlook and soak up the beauty of the season.
The Asheville Yoga Center is now officially part of AyurPrana Village following a $3 million property transfer. The yoga and Ayurveda-focused wellness company first took over the business in 2022 and also owns the former Sourwood Inn in North Asheville and the AyurPrana Listening Room on Haywood Road. (Asheville Citizen-Times)
Real Estate
A 92-unit affordable housing complex has been proposed for North Louisiana Avenue in West Asheville. The five-story, three-acre complex, dubbed Apex at Hazel Mill, will go before the city’s Technical Review Committee on Monday, Dec. 1.
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UNC Asheville has hired HR&A Advisors to oversee the creation and administration of the Millennial Campus Development Commission. The consulting firm will help design the Commission’s structure, lead discussions, and gather community input for the University to consider regarding the project.
Development
Plans for a 50,000-sqft Publix grocery store on New Leicester Highway were approved by the Buncombe County Board of Adjustment, with the project now moving into the permitting phase. Another Publix is in the works in Mills River, near the Bojangles along NC 280. (WLOS)
Open
Feel the burn at the new Burn Bootcamp in North Asheville, on Merrimon Avenue next to Moe’s. The gym is currently on a soft opening schedule, with a grand opening celebration set for Monday, Nov. 17.
Plan Ahead
Winter Lights, “Trolls: A Field Study,” and the 2025 National Gingerbread House Competition. All these can’t-miss events are coming up fast, and AVLtoday’s monthly Plan Ahead is here to make sure you don’t miss them.
Trending
If you have a “KPop Demon Hunters” super fan on your hands, listen up. Jazzy & The Sapphires are hosting a sing-along event for the most-watched Netflix movie of all time this Sunday, Nov. 16 at 2 p.m. at Pop Bubble Tea.
Festival
The MerleFest 2026 lineup just dropped, and it’s full of bluegrass + country royalty. Headliners include Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas, Old Crow Medicine Show, Charles Wesley Godwin, and Blackberry Smoke. See who you spot in the rest of the lineup — tickets to the late April fest are on sale now.
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Keith Haring: Radiant Vision offers a colorful, energetic experience for visitors of all ages. From bold figures to playful motifs, the exhibition blends creativity with important social messages. Families and art lovers alike can explore Haring’s iconic works and discover how his vision continues to inspire today.*
Editor’s Pick
Local food delivery service lives on
Farm-fresh food will continue to be delivered through new ownership. | Photo by Terramonga Hub
After 13 years of delivering farm-fresh food throughout the community, Mother Earth Food announced its closure in October. But now, a local farm is carrying Mother Earth Food’s mission forward. Fairview’s Terramonga Farm will resume the local food delivery service at the start of December as Terramonga Hub.
The partnership is new, but the same dedicated team behind Mother Earth Food will remain. “It feels incredibly special to pass the baton to owners who share our core values,” said Andrea DuVall, Mother Earth Food cofounder.
Terramonga began as a small family farm in 2018 and has since opened Terramonga Deli & Provisions, offering stellar sandwiches and baked goods.
The ultimate fast-charging phone charger for your car. It features two retractable cords and two additional ports so you can charge up to four devices at once. Read: No more fighting over a single car charger.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
I don’t make the rules — cooler weather calls for more nights cozied up on the couch. Screen Rant just named “Eastbound & Down” the best television series set in NC, so it’s the perfect excuse to hit play. Bonus: Elevate your night in with takeout from a new local restaurant.
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