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City Guide
Meet me at the market
Get ready for sun-soaked Saturday mornings at the North Asheville Tailgate Market. | Photo by Camilla Calnan
Get ready to fill up your reusable shopping bags with fruits and veggies — spring is on the horizon, which means farmers markets will soon be in full swing.
In the spirit of supporting all things local, we’ve rounded up thirteen markets in the Asheville area where you’ll find fresh food, live music, and local vendors.
East Asheville Tailgate Market | Fridays, April through November | 3-6 p.m. | Groce United Methodist Church, 954 Tunnel Rd.
Features: Local music, crafts, cheese, flowers, and produce
BizBrief is your weekly, business-focused companion to the daily newsletter. | Graphic by 6AMCity
Hi there — I’m Cat, Senior Managing Editor of BizBrief, AVLtoday’s weekly newsletter launching Monday, March 23, built to highlight our local business community.
BizBrief is your download on the local business landscape, delivering concise recaps — from news and podcasts to events, thought leadership, jobs, and company updates — all in one scroll-worthy newsletter to start your week informed, not overwhelmed.
Think of BizBrief as AVLtoday’s business-focused companion — zooming in on the stories, opportunities, and conversations shaping the local business community.
A little about me: I started at 6AM City, AVLtoday’s parent company, as a City Editor over four years ago. I later became a Managing Editor overseeing six markets, including AVLtoday, and now I’m excited to bring that experience back to community content as the Senior Managing Editor of BizBrief.
We want BizBrief to highlight what matters most to you. Got a local business story, podcast, or company update worth sharing? Send it our way or fill out this short survey — your ideas can help guide our coverage.
News Notes
News Notes
A “For Sale” sign will join the iconic neon sign on Tunnel Road. | Photo by Warren LeMay
Real Estate
The Mountaineer Inn is for sale after plans to transform it into an outdoor recreation-focused boutique hotel never materialized. The retro roadside spot has sat idle for several years, and recently, a Buncombe County judge ordered the owner to clean up the property after city officials deemed it a public nuisance. (Asheville Citizen-Times)
Edu
A-B Tech received $1.04 million from the NC GSK Foundation and Dogwood Health Trust to launch ABM Works, a regional work-based learning program to connect Buncombe and Madison county high school students with internships, apprenticeships, and career training in healthcare, manufacturing, and skilled trades.
Trending
Meet Little Ginger, the outspoken blue puppet behind the Instagram and TikTok account Asheville Proper, sparking plenty of laughs and civic debate online. Created by resident David Mizne, the red-haired character riffs on potholes, development, and local politics from spots like Carrier Park and the old Kmart on Patton Avenue. (Blue Ridge Public Radio)
Ranked
No. 3. That’s where Asheville lands on Southern Living’s 2026 “South’s Best Cities” list, determined by the magazine’s readers. Ready for a regional road trip?See the other 19 cities on the list.
Concert
Band of Horses and Dinosaur Jr. are headed to Hellbender, The Orange Peel’s new outdoor venue, for a coheadlining tour, performing “Everything All The Time” and “Where You Been” in full. Tickets for the Friday, July 17 show go on sale this Friday, March 20 at 10 a.m.
Announced
If you need a hand understanding your new property value notice, Buncombe County is hosting nine property appeals clinics through mid-April, helping owners through the process and offering tax relief resources.
Home
The WNC Build & Remodel Expo is this Saturday, March 21, and Sunday, March 22, at the WNC Agricultural Center. Grab tickets for seminars, demos, and exhibits from local building pros to start your next home project with confidence.*
Closing
Gold’s Gym will close its Patton Avenue location on Thursday, April 16, announcing further investments in the Oakley location. If you’re looking to refresh your workout routine, Asheville has plenty of gyms, specializing in everything from cardio to CrossFit to climbing.
Get in the car, we’re going to Flavortown. Regina’s Westside is the next Asheville spot making its Triple D debut. The modern diner will appear on the Friday, March 27 episode of “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives,” premiering at 9 p.m.
The episode description promises “a hearty half chicken, plus a next-level lion’s mane sandwich with a kick,” from the restaurant. Asheville area appearances this season so far include Huli Sue’s, Foothills Grange, and Little Chango.
When it comes to food TV fame, Asheville has been on fire lately. From local favorites earning primetime features to homegrown talent on competition shows, here’s your guide to catching Asheville on the airwaves.
A pair of arch support socks that are engineered with biofeedback technology to improve foot alignment and stability. The Buy Editor Emily loves wearing them for runs and on days she’s on her feet a lot — thanks, hyperactive puppies.
Speaking of Southern Living’s best cities, Charleston took home the top spot, citing its best-in-class dining scene. But thanks to a new Spicewalla collab, you won’t have to go all the way to the Holy City to get a taste. Chef Shuai Wang of King BBQ has shared his grandmother’s chili oil recipe, and I can attest that it’s some of the best I’ve had. Pick up a can of the dry mix and simply add your own oil for a spicy, sizzling condiment.
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