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Where to watch sports in Asheville
Hit up these bars + restaurants to see the upsets on the big screen.
August 26, 2025 11:25 AM
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Six North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame athletes from Asheville
Learn about the Ashevillians recognized as some of the greatest athletes in our state.
May 2, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Sports
Tee it up at these Asheville golf courses
Whether you’re a weekend warrior or the next Tiger Woods, these 12+ golf courses in Asheville are sure to make for a good round.
April 11, 2024
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Sports
The Asheville Tourists are stepping up to the plate this week
Grab your tickets and check out the roster for the minor league baseball team’s opening day on Friday.
April 1, 2024
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Molly Wilson
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Sports
Get your head in the game for indoor volleyball
Start practicing your sets, serves, and spikes.
January 17, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Travel and Outdoors
Take an accessible hike on one of these trails in Asheville
These are three of our favorite local accessible trails that are wheelchair-friendly.
July 17, 2023
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Trevor Peters
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Sports
Summer baseball forecast
You won’t want to miss these upcoming baseball games from our local Minor League Baseball team, the Tourists.
June 29, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Government
Sports betting apps are now legal in NC
Governor Cooper says the bill will benefit NC’s economy “for generations to come.”
June 14, 2023
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Grace Powers
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Development
Asheville’s public golf course gets a major makeover
It’s a new heyday for the fairway, clubhouse, and stormwater systems.
June 5, 2023
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Laura Hackett
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Sports
How to celebrate baseball with Copa de la Diversión
We dive into what the Copa de la Diversión series is and the history behind this event which lasts the entire season of Minor League Baseball.
April 17, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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The Asheville Tourists kick off 2023 season
The first game is on Thirsty Thursday.
April 3, 2023
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Laura Hackett
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The rise of THC infused beverages in Asheville
Asheville might be Beer City, but it’s following a global trend showing a rise in popularity of cannabis infused beverages.
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BCTDA invests $12.4 million for eight capital projects
The Buncombe County Tourism Authority awarded the largest sum to Swannanoa’s Beacon Park.
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Events
Plan Ahead: Don’t miss these November events happening in Asheville
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
October 1, 2025
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City
City announces Food Truck Friday pilot program rolling into downtown
The city hopes that the new food truck program will bring foot traffic downtown.
September 30, 2025
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Asheville Butterfly Trail spreads its wings with new locations
The fourth stop on the Asheville Butterfly Trail lands at the Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary.
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Predicting fall color in Asheville
Hues may be starting to change in high-elevation areas, but warm weather could stunt the fall color show.
September 29, 2025
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