Our Town 2015

Our Town

Jackson County, N.C. Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center Relocation & Community Information

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Contents

About the Chamber

Jackson’s communities........................4 County statistics.................................7 Calendar of events..............................8 Humane Society is doggone special..10 Fireworks returning to Sylva..............12 Getting schooled on education..........14 Hospital’s past, present, future..........16 Stay and play at Harrah’s...................17 Big weddings, small town...................20 Take a hike to the Pinnacle................22 Trail has anglers hook, line & sinker..23 Falling in love with waterfalls..............24 Hometown harmonies........................25 Chamber gives back..........................26 Membership directory........................27

COVER PHOTO: View of downtown Sylva. Photo by Nick Breedlove

Photo by Kelly Donaldson/Staff

The Historic Hooper House, circa 1905, home of the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center in Sylva.

Welcome to Jackson County!

If you’re reading this, you’ve made the first step toward learning

more about Jackson County, N.C. We thank you for your interest in the place we proudly call home. With this edition of “Our Town,” we aim to entice you to visit our community and even consider staying!

Inside this annual magazine produced by the chamber, you’ll learn more about our area, its many wonderful events and our unique and highly recommended member businesses.

The chamber is the lead producer of the Concerts on the Creek summer series, the July 4 fireworks celebration, and a strong supporter of the shop local campaign. We partner with the Greater Cashiers Area Merchants Association (GCAMA) to offer a reciprocal membership discount. The chamber provides two scholarships each year to WCU and SCC. Additionally, the chamber funds a Community Grant Program each year that has given back more than $92,000 to deserving non-profit organizations in Jackson County. We also assist with Outdoor Movie Night and host monthly S.T.I.R. Business After Hours events and the popular Stonewall Challenge Golf Tournament.

Take a moment to to learn more about this special place we call “Our Town.”

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Julie Spiro Executive Director Jackson County Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center JACKSON COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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The S.T.I.R. After Hours 2015 Schedule

January 22……………….Mad Batter February 26……Holiday Inn Express March 26 .........Dillsboro Block Party April 23.................Sylva Block Party May 28........GCAMA/High Hampton June TBA.................Chamber Picnic

Balsam Mountain Preserve July 23 ………….....Tuck’s Tap & Grill August 27 …….Microtel Inn & Suites September 24………....Duke Energy Locust Creek Access Park October 22.........Fusions Day Spa & Wellness Center November TBA....Chamber’s Annual Holiday Reception * All are 5-6 p.m., please RSVP

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2015 • Vol. 10

A JACKSON COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PUBLICATION

JACKSON COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE STAFF Executive Director.....................................................Julie Spiro julie@nc-mountains.com Assistant Director............................................Kelly Donaldson kelly@nc-mountains.com Member Relations.............................................Norma Clayton norma@nc-mountains.com Member Relations................................................Linda Worley linda@nc-mountains.com Visitor Services......................................................Pat Newman Visitor Services...................................................Vickey Fraizer

JACKSON COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Thom Brooks, Chairman......Southwestern Community College Larry Hinton, Vice Chair..................................Andy Shaw Ford Robert Edwards, Treasurer...(Ret.) Western Carolina University Gary Ayers.....................................Allison Outdoor Advertising Gorham Bradley..............Western Carolina University Athletics Jeff Carpenter..................................(Ret.) from Jackson County Parks & Recreation Steve Heatherly....................................Harris Regional Hospital Tim Hollifield.....................................................Lowes of Sylva Jeff Manka.................................................Western Builders Inc Lisa Potts.........................................Nancy Tuts Christmas Shop Jan Revis.......................................................First Citizens Bank Brooks Robinson....................Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort Amy Sims.......................................................Community Table Dana Smith........................................................Jack The Dipper Kevin Stanberry...........................................Stanberry Insurance

ABOUT THIS MAGAZINE Our Town is published annually and distributed through the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce.

For advertising information contact the chamber at 828-586-2155 or e-mail julie@nc-mountains.com.

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Jackson’s communities

Photo by Mark Haskett

The Historic Jackson County Courthouse (now the home of the Jackson County Public Library) in Sylva is one of the most photographed spots in the county.

Home sweet home, from Cashiers to Cherokee

CASHIERS

Located at 3,486 feet above sea level, Cashiers is said to be named for a lost horse— an acknowledgement of the area’s dense forests, replete with laurel and rhododendron thickets. The town was hailed as a cool respite from the hot, humid shipping towns further south for mid-nineteenth century aristocrats.

One such aristocratic family was the Hamptons.

Wade Hampton III was the best-known member of the family due to his service as a general in the Confederate Army and active political career. In 1890, Dr. William S. Halstead, who 4

married into the Hampton family, bought the Hampton home, renaming it High Hampton after his ancestral home High Halstead in England. The High Hampton Country Club was later constructed on the same property.

Now, Cashiers is home to several similar resorts and golf courses but also boasts great opportunities for outdoor recreation such as hiking and mountain climbing.

Also of note are some of the smaller communities one passes traveling south on N.C. 107 from the county seat of Sylva to Cashiers such as

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East LaPorte. Located alongside the Tuckasegee River past Cullowhee, East LaPorte was once the site of an Indian trading post established by the French Huguenots as the eastern entrance to Indian territo-

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ry. In French, East LaPorte means “eastern door.”

CULLOWHEE

Cullowhee, which means “white lily” in Cherokee, is an unincorporated township comprised mostly of

Photo by Nick Breedlove

Whiteside Mountain is located on the southwestern corner of Jackson County in between Cashiers and Highlands. It is not only one of the most popular views in the area, but also features a wonderful hiking trail to the top with plenty of viewing areas.

Western Carolina University and the surrounding businesses and residences designed to service faculty and student needs.

Professor Robert Lee Madison founded Western Carolina University — originally chartered as Cullowhee High School — in August of 1889.

Beginning about 1912, the status of the school was gradually raised. The university went through several name changes as its course offerings increased and it wasn’t until 1967, when the school was designated a regional university by the North Carolina

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General Assembly, that the name Western Carolina University was finally settled upon.

Near Cullowhee is the Forest Hills township, named for the 1878-1880 postmaster’s home, Forest Hill. Today, the township is home to a number of university faculty members.

DILLSBORO

Today a village of shops, crafters and family restaurants, Dillsboro has always been a center of railway activity. During the 1880s when the Western North Carolina Railroad was built,

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the village bore a variety of names —Depot, New Webster, or Webster Station.

In 1882, the Tunnel Post Office (named for the railroad’s Cowee Tunnel) was established with William Allen Dills as postmaster.

It was the railroad’s developer, A.B. Andrews — for whom the town of Andrews in Cherokee County is named — who suggested the town adopt the name of its postmaster, becoming Dillsboro.

Dills was responsible for building the Riverwood Shops, which overlook the Tuckasegee River, and what later became known as the C.J. Harris House.

Harris is the namesake of Harris Regional Hospital in Sylva.

Dills’ own home stood next to the Mt. Beulah Hotel — constructed in 1884 and today known as the Jarrett House. By 1888, Dillsboro had become the most important town along the railroad in terms of industry, with two sawmills, two clay mines, two livery

stables, six general stores, a shoemaker and several wood yards.

GLENVILLE

The Glenville community is centered on a large manmade lake with 26 miles of shore-line at 3,500 feet above sea level. The lake is the highest of its size east of the Mississippi River and is a favorite place for aquatic recreation.

The area originally was known as the Hamburg Township, settled in 1827.

In the late 1880s the area was thriving with industries including forestry, tanning and mining. It was in 1891 that the area was renamed Glenville.

The lake itself was not created until 1940-41, when Nantahala Power and Light Company — owned by ALCOA — constructed a dam on the Tuckasegee River. The hydro-electric dam provided more electricity to help make aluminum for the war effort.

The creation of the lake flooded Glenville’s schools,

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a more direct route from Sylva to Dillsboro.

The location of the railroad later was a primary factor in the movement to relocate the county seat from Webster to Sylva.

WHITTIER

Photo by Nick Breedlove

A family looks west toward Jackson County from Waterrock Knob on the Blue Ridge Parkway near Balsam.

homes, businesses and farmlands.

Today, the community is settled along the shores with several second and vacation homes, boating businesses and small shops.

SYLVA

Sylva is Jackson County’s retail and professional center where day-to-day services meet unique history. The town’s development rose with the construction of the Western North Carolina Railroad in the 1880s.

Its name came about at the suggestion of Mae Hampton, daughter of E.R. Hampton, who is credited as being the founder of Sylva. E.R. Hampton had married into the Cannon family, which owned a sawmill where William D. Sylva, an itinerant Dane, had helped saw the logs that built the Hampton’s home.

The railroad’s route through Sylva made it a prime location for the county seat — originally located in Webster — but 6

the issue of relocation resulted in years of bitter dispute between the two town’s representatives.

The state legislature settled the dispute, giving Sylva permission to construct a courthouse so long as the town paid the moving costs to relocate. On Feb. 28, 1914, the new Sylva court-house, located on a hill overlooking Main Street, opened.

Construction costs totaled $30,000.

Today, the courthouse is reputed to be the most photographed in the country.

WEBSTER

The town of Webster is a quiet residential community situated on top of a hill overlooking the Tuckaseigee River.

The town was created in the mid-1800s with the purchase of an 18-acre tract specifically designated to become the county seat. Within a few years of its settlement, a courthouse was erected.

The town was incorpo-

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rated in 1859, but over the next 20 years the town government became inactive —the first of several rises and falls in the town’s municipal development, and perhaps an early indicator of the town’s future.

The story goes that during the construction of the Western North Carolina Railroad, county residents fully expected the railroad to run through Webster. However, the county’s state government representative — said to be fond of his drink — was taken aside at a crucial moment in the voting process and plied with liquor by an individual desiring

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Whittier, Jackson County’s closest community to Cherokee, was another railroad town. Upon calling the area’s residents together, Clark Whittier proposed the formal establishment of a town: “It is my wish and I so move that we start operations here upon the principals and Word of God, including all morality, especially temperance and prohibition of the strongest form.”

The town was incorporated in 1907 and by 1913 boasted a dry store, hotel, physician and surgeon, plus sawmills, lumber yards, three churches and a school. However, with the Great Depression the town lost much of its industry as the demand for lumber declined. By 1993 Whittier’s charter was repealed and today the community is mostly residential.

(Historical information collected from The History of Jackson County, a publication of the Jackson County Historical Association.)

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Important numbers Jackson County Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center....828.586.2155 or 800.962.1911 Jackson Co. Parks & Recreation....828.293.3053 NC Driver’s License Office. . . . . . . .828.586.5413 NC Tag Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .828.586.3886

COUNTY/MUNICIPAL NUMBERS

Employment Security Commission.828.586.4063 Jackson Co. Board of Elections.....828.586.7538 Jackson County Commissioners......828.631.2295 Jackson Co. Economic Development Office.............................................828.631.2240 Jackson Co. Planning Department...828.631.2261 Jackson County Justice & Administration Building (Courthouse) . . . . . . . . ...828.586.4055 Jackson County Landfill . . . . . . . . .828.586.7509 Jackson Co. Solid Waste Dept.......828.586.2437 Town of Sylva . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .828.586.2719 Town of Dillsboro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 828.586.1439

EMERGENCY NUMBERS

Domestic Violence. . . . . . . . . . . . . ...828.586.8969 Sylva Fire Department.......................828.586.1911 Jackson County Sheriff. . . . . . . . . .828.586.8901

Statistics TAXES & SALES

Sales Tax ...................................................6.75%

"Property tax/$100 value ............................28¢ Gross Retail Sales"

(2012-13, in millions)...................................$339.7 INCOME & HOUSING

Median household income .....................$34,478 Per capita personal income ...................$20,079 Median value of owner-occupied

housing units (2012) .............................$165,800

Sylva Police . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..828.586.2916

POPULATION

ADDITIONAL NUMBERS NC Department of the Secretary of State 800.228.8443 • www.state.nc.us/secstate 110 S. Blount St. • Raleigh, NC 27601

2013..........................................................40,810

Better Business Bureau 828.253.2392 or 800.452.2882 www.asheville.bbb.org 1 W. Pack Square, Suite 1601 Asheville, NC 28801

30-39 .......................................................10.6%

NC Department of Commerce/ NC Division of Tourism 919-733-4171 • www.nccommerce.com 301 N. Wilmington St.,• Raleigh, NC 276011058

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NC Department of Labor 800.522.6762 • www.dol.state.nc.us 4 Edenton St. • Raleigh, NC 27601

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US Social Security Administration 828.251.9941 or 800.772.1213 • www.ssa.gov 20 Regent Park Rd. • Asheville, NC 28806

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2014 (projected)........................................41,787

UTILITIES ELECTRIC Duke Power, Nantahala Area....800-777-9898 NATURAL GAS PSNC Energy.............................828-670-3535 WATER Tuckaseigee Water & Sewer Authority.....................................828-586-5189 TELEPHONE & INTERNET Frontier........................................800-921-8101 Morris Broadband.....................888-855-9036 Balsam West FiberNet..................828-586-6141 HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS (2012) Number of physicians .....................................79 Physicians per 10,000 population.................19.7 RNs per 10,000 population..........................88.5

DEMOGRAPHICS

0-19 .........................................................23.5%

Dentists per 10,000 population.....................3.9

20-29 .......................................................18.8%

Pharmacists per 10,000 population...............7.4

40-49.........................................................10.7%

MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS

50-59..........................................................12.6% 60+ ..........................................................23.8% TOURISM STATISTICS (2013) Domestic tourism in Jackson County generated an economic impact of $163.03 million in 2013. This was a 4.47 percent change from 2012.

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In 2013, Jackson County ranked 26th in travel impact among N.C.’s 100 counties.

More than 1,610 jobs in Jackson County were attributable to travel and tourism.

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Travel generated a $36.55 million payroll in 2013.

State and local tax revenues from travel in Jackson County amounted to $16.31 million.

This represents a $399.64 tax saving to each county resident.

CABLE Morris Broadband....................888-855-9036 NEWSPAPERS The Sylva Herald ........................828-586-2611 The Smoky Mountain News........828-452-4251 Crossroads Chronicle.................828-743-5101 RADIO STATIONS WRGC.........................................828-586-2221 WWCU .............................. .........828-227-7173 CLIMATE Annual rainfall .............................................47” Annual snowfall ..............................................11” Average annual temperature......................55ºF Average annual high temperature...............70ºF Average annual low temperature.................46ºF

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Calendar of Events 2015

Following are events planned by Jackson County Chamber of Commerce members:

MARCH Easter Egg Hunt, March 28, Recreation Park in Cullowhee. 828-293-3053 APRIL NC Beer Month, April 1-30, www.mountainlovers.com, 828-586-2155.

Dillsboro Easter Hat Parade – April 4, 2015 – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. - www.visitdillsboro.org – 828-586-5391, Dillsboro, NC Greening up the Mountains Festival - April 25, 2015 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., - 828-586-2719 - www.mainstreetsylva.org, Sylva, NC

A family learns how to spin yarn at a festival in Sylva last year.

Stonewall Challenge Golf Tournament – April 29, - www. mountainlovers.com, 828586-2155

Southeastern Fly Fishing Festival – www.Mountain Lovers.com, 828-586-2155, Cullowhee NC

MAY Tour de Cashiers – May 2, www.TourdeCashiers.com

JUNE Summertime Arts and Craft Show –June 27-28, www. mountainartisans.net - 828524-3405, Cullowhee

Relay for Life- May 9, Recreation Park in Cullowhee. 6-9 p.m.

Blues, Brews & BBQ, May 23, www.visitcashiersvalley.com

Front Street Arts and Crafts Market – June 20 - www. visitdillsboro.org – 828-5068331, Dillsboro, NC

Concerts on the Creek - Memorial Day – Labor Day (every Friday) – 7 p.m..

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JULY Fourth of July Celebration – July 4 –www.mountain lovers.com 828-586-2155, Sylva, NC

Groovin’ on the Green – June 5-Sept. 4 (select Fridays) 828-743-8428, www.visitcashiersvalley.com, Cashiers

Arts and Crafts Market – July 18 - www.visitdillsboro.org – 828-506-8331, Dillsboro, N.C.

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Oktoberfest – October 17 – www.visitdillsboro.org – 828631-4466, Dillsboro.

Pumpkin Patch- Oct. 30, 5-7 p.m., Cullowhee Recreation Park. 828-2933053.

Treat Street- Sylva, N.C., Oct. 31 Dillsboro Trick or Treat- Oct. 31, www.visitdillsboro.org

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Crowds braved cooler temperatures for last year’s Dillsboro Pottery Festival under colorful leaves.

AUGUST Designer Showhouse August 22-30, Cashiers.

828-743-7710, www. cashiershistoricalsociety. org, Cashiers, NC Arts and Crafts Market –

August 15 - http://www. visitdillsboro.org – 828-5068331, Dillsboro, NC SEPTEMBER Arts & Crafts Market – September 19, 2015 –www. visitdillsboro.org – 828-5068331, Dillsboro, NC

Mountain Heritage Day – September 26, 2015 – www. wcu.edu - 828-227-3193, Cullowhee, NC Jackson County Green Energy Park Youth Arts Festival – September 19 - www.jcgep. org, Dillsboro NC OCTOBER Taste of Sylva, Oct. 3, 828586-2719, Town of Sylva Colorfest - October 3 – www.visitdillsboro.org - 828586-5391, Dillsboro, NC Leaf Festival – Oct. 9-11, GCAMA, www.visit cashiersvalley.com, 828743-8428, Cashiers, NC

NOVEMBER WNC Pottery Festival – November 7 - www.wnc potteryfestival.com – 828631-5100, Dillsboro Hard Candy Christmas Arts and Crafts Show – November 27 & 28, www. mountainartisans.net - 828524-3405, Cullowhee DECEMBER Lights and Luminaries – December 4 & 5, 11 & 12– www.visitdillsboro.org - 828586-2155, Dillsboro Christmas Parade Dec. 5– Sylva -828-586-2719, Sylva, NC Christmas Parade Dec. 12– Cashiers – 828-743-5191, Cashiers, NC (Keep up to date with events on the calendar posted at www.mountainlovers. com.)

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On the Plateau

A Humane Society with H.E.A.R.T. When the Cashiers-Highlands

Humane Society (CHHS) earned the designation as an official Emergency Placement Partner by the Humane Society of the United States (CHHS is one of only four EPP’s in the State of N.C.), it was for days like Oct. 3, 2014.

CHHS was asked to be a part of a highly-confidential raid on a puppy mill in Rutherford County. CHHS staff and volunteers served on the front lines of the “extraction team” for six hours side by side with HSUS and the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Department.

Although this was a commercial puppy mill operation, the conditions inside the house were more

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Last October, the CHHS assisted with a puppy mill raid in Rutherford County. At right is Executive Director David Stroud.

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Every animal was forced to live in a small confined space, and feces and

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“Some of the puppies I carried out of the house lifted their noses towards the sky as soon as we stepped foot in the front yard. They were breathing fresh air for the first time,” said CHHS Executive Director David Stroud.

“As Vice Chairman of the N.C. Animal Federation, one of my top priorities is to get meaningful puppy mill legislation passed to mandate humane standards of care for commercial animal breeding operations like this one,” Stroud continued.

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and sellers in Jackson County, NC. If you are interested in buying or selling land, a lot, residential or commercial property in Cullowhee, Webster, Sylva, Dillsboro, Balsam, Whittier, Tuckasegee, Cherokee, Bryson City, Fontana or Cashiers, we hope you will contact us. We thank our clients for their continued trust in us and look forward to serving you.

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Established in 1987, CHHS is a private 501(c) (3) not-for-profit animal welfare no-kill shelter.

CHHS is open Mon.Sat., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 828-743-5752 or visit www. chhumanesociety.org.

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Fourth of July Fireworks Return to Sylva

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This year’s special event will feature a full fireworks show when the sun goes down on Independence Day. The fireworks will no longer be shot in front of the old courthouse/current library but from property in the Sunrise Park district donated for use by Wayne Smith.

“We certainly owe Wayne a huge thank you for allowing us to shoot fireworks from his property,” said Jackson County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Julie Spiro. “People will be able to see them from all over downtown Sylva, out toward the hospital, and from the south toward WalMart. It’s truly an ideal location.”

Fireworks were first shot in Sylva by the local chapter of the Jaycees back in 1976 according to WRGC owner Roy Burnette.

They were shot from atop Kings Mountain.

“We were probably lucky it rained, otherwise all of Kings Mountain might have gone up in smoke,” laughed Burnette.

Later, the Jackson County Parks and

Photo courtesy of Nick Breedlove

Top left, fireworks will once again be shot in Sylva on Saturday, July 4, 2015 after a seven-year hiatus. The event will feature a bluegrass/country performance by Jackson County native Darren Nicholson and Friends (at right) and a soulful rhythm & blues set by The Business (above).

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Recreation Department moved the fireworks to the courthouse area in the mid-80s, according to retired Jackson County Parks and Recreation Director Jeff Carpenter, who ironically celebrates a birthday each Independence Day. When renovations occured at the historic courthouse/new public library,

the fireworks in downtown ended for safety reasons and moved for a few years to the Dillsboro rock quarry.

Over the last year, the chamber has worked closely with county and fireworks officials to secure a tremendous American made show for this Independence Day and many more to come.

There will be a bluegrass performance by Darren Nicholson and Friends from 4-6 p.m. Nicholson is a Jackson County native and member of the award-winning band Balsam Range.

He will be followed by a three-hour performance

by The Business, a firstclass rhythm and blues band sure to get peo-

ple up and dancing from 6:30-9:30 p.m., before the fireworks show at dark.

“I’m so excited to see it come back,” said Carpenter. “It’s going to be spectacular. You can’t not have a Fourth of July celebration. People expect to celebrate with family.”

For more information, call the chamber at 828-5862155.

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Last year ended on a high note

at Western Carolina University as the 505 members of the Pride of the Mountains Marching Band performed for a worldwide television audience in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

And then, just a few days later, the university community got together for its final celebration event commemorating the institution’s 125th anniversary.

Major construction projects coming to campus in 2015 are expected to energize WCU’s historic hill area and commercial district.

The Brown Building, which has been used as a cafeteria in past years, will be

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WCU’s Pride of the Mountains Marching Band performs in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Industrial Education Center, the college opened on Dec. 1, 1964, as a unit of Asheville-Buncombe Technical Institute.

Enrollment in that first year was 493 students, including curriculum and continuing education programs.

SCC now serves more than 9,000 students annually at locations throughout its service area of Jackson, Macon, Swain Counties and the Qualla Boundary. Ninety percent of SCC’s graduates

School System has a K-8 system with combined elementary and middle Schools, with one central high school and one combined K-12 elementary/ middle/high school. The system has eight schools, including four kinder14

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remain in the college’s service area after earning their degrees, diplomas and certificates.

Trick or Treat To commemorate Southwestern’s first Halloween Night 5-7PM 50 years and look ahead to the next half-century, SCC has scheduled an WNC POTTERY open house and celebration for Friday, FESTIVAL April 10, at the Jackson Campus in Sylva. 1st Saturday in November The institution plans to provide live entertainment, food and an opportunity to LIGHTS & check out its more than 70 programs of LUMINAIRES study.

Join us the first two Fri. & Sat. evenings in December Visit www.southwesterncc.edu.

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ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW 3rd Saturday in June

renovated and expanded to serve as a modern student dining facility, with room ARTS & CRAFTS MRKT for offices and student activities, while a Every 3rd Saturday new mixed-use structure in the commer- July, August, & September cial area will combine bottom-floor retail space and student housing on the upper floors. Both projects are expected to be completed by August 2016.

Visit www.wcu.edu.

Southwestern Community College Originally known as the Jackson

Easter Saturday 2PM at Town Hall

garten through eighth grade schools, one kindergarten through 12th grade schools, one traditional 9th through 12th grade high school, and one alternative 9th through 12th grade high school early college.

For more information visit https:// www.jcps.k12.nc.us.

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Hospital’s past, present and future

Harris Regional Hospital: 90 Years Young Harris Regional Hos-

pital, established in 1925 as C.J. Harris Hospital, recently passed the 90-year mark in caring for patients locally. Harris Regional Hospital is known for compassionate care, a reputation borne of its first physicians and staff decades ago. Those providing care at Harris Regional Hospital today stand on the shoulders of all who came before and remain focused on making the hospital a place where patients want to come for care, physicians want to practice and employees want to work.

Harris Regional Hospital has grown as a medical hub for patients around the region coming to Sylva from surrounding counties.

Harris Regional Hospital is also pleased to provide the

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Dr. Faull (center) and staff are part of the hospital’s rich history.

community with convenient access to Harris Medical Park, an outpatient medical office building featuring physician practices, imaging and laboratory services, and an urgent care located at the Walmart Plaza in Sylva.

With a medical staff of more than 100 physi-

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Nurses are an important part of the hospital’s past and future..

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cians in over 20 specialties Harris Regional Hospital is positioned to serve the community for generations to come. Medical specialties include primary care, pediatrics, women’s care, orthopaedics, general surgery, cardiology, gastroenterology, pulmonology, urology, hospice and

palliative care, and ENT among others.

The last year was notable as Duke LifePoint Healthcare completed its purchase of Harris Regional Hospital, Swain County Hospital and the Medical Park of Franklin with a commitment to invest $43 million in the hospitals over the next eight years. The joint venture is strengthening and improving healthcare delivery by providing community hospitals the clinical, quality and operational resources needed to grow and prosper.

Everyone at Harris Regional Hospital considers it a privilege to care for the community, building on a heritage of response and compassion, and looking ahead to a bright future of serving patients and their families with a world-class experience.

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A nurse welcomes a baby into the world with its mother.

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Casino gives back to community

Harrah’s named Outstanding Business in Philanthropy Harrah’s Cherokee

Casino Resort was selected as the WNC Association of Fundraising Professionals’ (AFP) 2014 Outstanding Business in Philanthropy Award.

As a leading employer in Western North Carolina, Harrah’s Cherokee has been giving back to the region’s communities since it opened its doors 17 years ago. Community involvement is part of the Caesars Entertainment Code of Commitment. Harrah’s Cherokee strives to help make local communities healthy and vibrant places

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“November marked the 17th Anniversary of Harrah’s Cherokee, and looking over the years, we have had the chance to grow and get to know so many local non-profits,” Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort Regional VP of HR Jo Blaylock said. “It is a pleasure and an honor for us to get involved and support various missions and make a difference in the communities our employees live in.”

In 2014, Harrah’s Cherokee has worked with more than 70 local organizations through volunteer events and fundraising efforts, and employees have volunteered more than 15,000 hours. Since 2007, Harrah’s Chero-

kee has made monetary and in-kind sponsorships and donations totaling more than $1.8 million.

The property has strong relationships spanning several years with various Cherokee tribal programs, the American Cancer Society, Jackson County Neighbors in Need, the Community Table, Western Carolina University, and many others.

“Both the employees and Harrah’s Cherokee as a business play active roles in local community life,” AFP President Alex Comfort said. “It’s wonderful to see them look for opportunities to use their employees’ skills, passion, and resources to make life in the community better.”

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Weddings

Big time small town weddings Jackson County is

quickly becoming a renowned location for “destination weddings,” attracting brides and grooms from all across the country to our beautiful neck of the woods.

Whether you’re a local or an out of towner tying the knot in the area, the area is home to many wonderful vendors that can make your special day unique and memorable.

Julie Sylvester of Pinnacle Events in Sylva organized a wedding in Sylva last summer and utilized many local vendors in the process, working almost exclusively with Jackson County-based businesses.

“We talked about how to market Jackson County and stay close to home more often and use our vendors here locally,” said Sylvester after meeting with photographer Ruby Peoples about the July 8, 2014 ceremony that took place at McGuire Gardens in downtown Sylva.

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volved feel about keeping the ceremony and its vendors local.

Sylva Florist Ray Nations said he thinks 80 percent of his brides are here for a “destination wedding.”

“I’ve found a bride may have attended Western Carolina University or reflect on something they remember about this area and want to come back for their wedding.”

Sylvester said the weddings generally run smoother when the local vendors know each other from previous events.

“It makes a huge difference,” she said. “If someone is having a hard day, we work together and pick each other up and help out.”

Nations and Sylvester agreed that they are seeing more creative and non-traditional weddings in the area.

As for what makes Jackson County a unique wedding destination spot, Sylvester said, “Definitely in the mountains, it’s more casual and very simple.”

Nations agreed.

“It’s relaxed, but yet it’s elegant,” he said.

“I’d sum it up as mountain elegance,” said Sylvester.

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The bride and groom after a beautiful wedding held in Sylva last summer, almost entirely handled by local wedding vendors.

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(Below is a list of local vendors that worked on this particular wedding through Pinnacle Events. For a full list of chamber members that specialize in areas of wedding needs, visit our business directory on page 27 or visit www.mountainlovers.com.)

Photographer: Ruby Peoples Photography (Sylva) Venue: McGuire Gardens (Sylva) Event Planning: Pinnacle Events (Sylva) Florist: Ray’s Florist and Greenhouse (Dillsboro Court) Invitations: Visual Awakening (Sylva) Window Display: Visual Awakening (Sylva) Guest book cards: Visual Awakening (Sylva) Catering Menu: Lulu’s on Main (Sylva)

Jewelry: Hollifield Jewelers (Sylva) Hair and Make-up: Visage Salon (Sylva) Event Rentals: Mountain Party Tents & Events (Cashiers) Wedding Dress: The Marriage Vine (Waynesville) Cakes: La Dolce Vita (Bryson City – Gianna Carson) Bride: Amanda Glover (Employee of Hollifields, WCU student) Groom: Levi Browning (Waynesville

resident) Bridesmaid: Peyton Young (WCU student) Groomsmen: Burch Wadewitz (Appalachian State University student) Finders Keepers: Mint dresser for cake display (Sylva) Sassy Frass: Screen Door with shelf (Dillsboro Court) The Nichols House: Cake stands, glassware, vintage dress mold and linens (Sylva) The Whale Road, Emily Wilson: Guest

Book (handmade recycled paper books) (Sylva) Fabric Loft: Tux Rentals (from Prestige) (Dillsboro Court) Humanite: Bridesmaid dress and jewelry (Sylva and Bryson City) Heinzelmannchen Brewery: Ancient Days Honey Blonde and Middleworld Brown (Sylva) Innovation Brewery: Ginger Pale Ale and Afternoon Delight (Sylva)

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Hiking

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ne of the most popular activities in Jackson County is to take a hike to one of our many plataus, vistas and waterfalls.

Perhaps the nearest and most requested trail in proximity to Sylva is Pinnacle Park.

This strenuous six to seven-mile unmarked trail takes about three to four hours to complete round trip. An uphill climb on the way up rewards hikers to a spectacular 270-degree view of Cullowhee, Webster and Sylva. The return hike is refreshingly all downhill.

From Sylva (Exit 85) Drive east on US 23/74 for 0.5 miles, then turn left on Steeple Rd., for 0.2 miles until dead end at Old Asheville Highway. Turn left, continue for 0.6 miles; turn right on Fisher Creek Rd. Continue 2.1 miles until dead end at park entrance.

Hike straight up the trail behind the iron gate. Stay on main trail and cross creek twice early on. After an hour or so, cross number feeder streams and pass cascading waterfall on left. Five or 10 minutes after the waterfall, take the trail to the left. The trail bears left again at a small clearing on Pinnacle Ridge leading out to the overlook.

Hiking and waterfall maps are available at the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center and can be downloaded from www.mountainlovers.com. Call 828586-2155 for more information.

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Dr. Jeffrey Goldwasser & Dr. Katie Wilson

“We are proud to serve our Community” Accepting New Patients • X-Ray Services • Insurance Accepted Complimentary initial consultation • Massage Therapy

Gentle, Thorough Chiropractic Care for Patients of All Ages HEADACHES/MIGRAINES • NECK & BACK PAIN • EAR INFECTIONS ALLERGIES • HIP & LEG PAIN • ASTHMA AUTO ACCIDENTS • SPORTS • PREGNANCY

73 West Main Street, Sylva • 828.587.CARE (2273) www.wilsonfamilychiropractic.net

Fishing

Hooked line & sinker Now in its fifth year, the

WNC Fly Fishing Trail is the first fly fishing trail in the U.S. There are 15 different places to fly fish on Mountain Heritage Trout waters in Jackson County. Anglers can acquire a three-day permit for only $5 at www. ncwildlife.org.

Whether searching for quantity or size, brown or rainbow trout, open water or streams, the WNC Fly Fishing Trail Trail has everything covered. The Tuckaseigee River is the most accessible river in the southeastern U.S.

Stop by the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center and pick up a water resistant fly fishing trail map.

The WNC Fly Fishing Trail has been featured in over 100 media publications, websites and television shows including Anglers and Appetites, Our State and the Atlanta Journal and Constitution.

There have been over 150,000 copies of the WNC Fly Fishing Trail map distributed across the U.S. Visit www.flyfishingtrail. com or call 828-586-2155 for more information, including guides and maps.

Photo courtesy of Mark Haskett

An angler tests the rushing waters of the Tuckaseigee River.

Welcome Home!

With over 20 years of Real Estate experience in Jackson county, we look forward to sharing our town with you.

828.586.4616 kimprestonrealestate@frontier.com 7 Colonial Square Suite 201 Sylva, NC 28779 • www.kimprestonrealestate.com (Across from Harold’s Supermarket)

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Hotel happenings

Rooms to grow The year 2014 was

Nightstar Lodging Inc., renovated an existing a banner year for hotels property in northeast in Jackson County, as Jackson County that later 190 existing rooms were became a Quality Inn in remodeled and 142 new Sylva on Highway 23/74. rooms opened to the “It’s rare to have a public. year with so many Renovations improvements were made to made to our rooms at the local lodging Renovated Jarrett House industry,” said in Dillsboro, Rooms Jackson Counalong with the ty Chamber of addition of Commerce Exa new bistro ecutive Directo open in the tor Julie Spiro.

New spring.

“Not only will this Rooms The Blue obviously help the Ridge Inn in the tourism industry, heart of Sylva went but it also helps the through a complete head- local economy and families to-toe renovation, from as well.” the interior to the exterior.

For a complete list of A brand new Comfort chamber member lodgInn opened along Highway ing facilities in Jackson 107 (next to Sonic, across County, see our business from Wal-Mart), as did a directory on page 27 or Microtel Inn & Suites in visit www.mountainlovers.

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Photos by Kelly Donaldson

Jackson County Chamber of Commerce ambassadors held grand opening ribbon cuttings for the Microtel Inn and Suites (above) and the Blue Ridge Inn (below) in 2014.

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www.itsbynature.com • Hours: Tues-Sat 10:30-5:30 www.facebook.com/itsbynature

678 W. Main St., Sylva — 828. 631.3020

Music

Tunes and harmonies ring through the valleys M

usic is as synonimous with this region as the mountains themselves. Western North Carolina has produced some of the world’s finest musicians and is home to a thriving live music scene.

Here in Jackson County, there are two yearly concert series that run from Memorial Day through Labor Day. The Greater Cashiers Area Merchants Association (GCAMA) organizes the Groovin’ on the Green concert series which takes place in Cashiers at the Village Commons.

On the northern end of the county in Sylva, the Town of Sylva, Jackson County Parks and Recreation and Jackson County Chamber of Commerce team up to produce the Concerts on the Creek series at the Bridge Park gazebo.

Both events are free and open to the public with donations encouraged.

Following are the scheduled dates for both events. Check www.visitcashiersvalley.com for updates on performers in Cashiers, and www.mountainlovers.com for performer updates in Sylva.

Both organizations maintain Facebook pages and are Blue Ridge Music Trail partners.

Concerts on the Creek

Every Friday from Memorial Day through Labor Day from 7-9 p.m., at the Bridge Park gazebo stage in Sylva.

May 22, May 29, June 5, June 12, June 19, June 26, July 3, *Saturday, July 4- Fireworks Festivities at dark, 4-6 p.m.Darren Nicholson & Friends; 6:30-9:30 p.m.- The Business, July 10, July 17, July 24, July 31, Aug. 7, Aug. 14, Aug. 21, Aug. 28, Sept. 4.

Photo by Kelly Donaldson

Fans gather at the Bridge Park in Sylva to hear the bluegrass/ gospel group Mountain Faith during last year’s Concerts On The Creek concert series.

Groovin’ on the Green

Select Fridays from 6:308:30 p.m., at the Village Commons in Cashiers.

MAY 23 – Blues/Brew/BBQ - TBA, June 5, June 12- Hurricane Creek, June 19, June 26, July 10- Erica Nicole, July 24, July 31- Dane Michael Group, Aug. 7, Aug. 14, Aug. 21, Aug. 28, Sept. 4, Oct. 9, 10, 11– Leaf Festival.

Visit the calendar on www. mountainlovers.com for updated schedules of chamber member restuarants, bars, clubs, breweries and coffee shops that may also offer music options.

Southwestern

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August 22nd - 30th

Seamless Guttering Inc.

583 Asheville Hwy, Suite 4 Sylva, N.C. 28779 swsg2@frontier.com www.southwesternguttering.com

828-586-5076- Phone 828-631-5472- Fax

www.CashiersHistoricalSociety.org

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Waterfalls

County’s waterfalls include highest in eastern U.S.

Jackson County is home to more than 20 waterfalls, including the highest waterfall in the Eastern United States; Whitewater Falls (at right), in Sapphire. To get to Whitewater falls, from the intersection of Highways 64 and 107 at the crossroads of Cashiers, drive east on U.S 64 for 10.4 miles. Then turn right going south on N.C. 281. Continue for 9.9 miles and turn left into the parking lot. There is a short walk to the lookout and there are trails to the top and bottom of Whitewater Falls. For a complete list and map of hiking trails and waterfalls in Jackson County, call 828-586-2155 or download the map at www.mountainlovers.com.

WARNING: Waterfalls are lovely, but can be dangerous! People have died! Watch for slick rocks and stay away from the tops of falls. Take no chances.

Giving back

Whitewater Falls. Photo by Mark Haskett

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Blue Ridge Inn • 828.586.2123

Chamber continues scholarship support Each year since 1999, the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce provides two scholarships to Western Carolina University and Southwestern Community College. In 2014, the chamber provided a scholarship to student Christopher Maney at WCU and Tiffany Sims at SCC. Pictured at left at the SCC scholarship banquet in 2014 are Larry Hinton, Vice Chairman of the Chamber, Thom Brooks, Chairman of the Chamber, scholarship recipient Tiffany Sims, Chamber Exectutive Director Julie Spiro and Chamber Assistant Director Kelly Donaldson.

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756 West Main Street • Sylva, NC 28779 blueridgeinn@gmail.com

“Life is too short for matching socks”

Monkey Toes

Finding the out of ordinary gift for the out of ordinary soul

130 Front Street • Dillsboro, NC • 828.631.0900

Business Guide

Jackson County Chamber of Commerce

2015 MEMBER BUSINESS GUIDE

ACCOUNTANTS/ TAX SERVICES

Dixon Hughes Goodman (828) 254-2254 adrian.vassallo@dhgllp.com http://www.dhgllp.com 500 Ridgefield Court Asheville, NC 28806 Eagle Tax Breaks (828) 631-0238 jbhill4563@gmail.com www.eagletaxbreaks.com 334-A East Main Street Sylva, NC 28779 Elder Business Service (828) 631-2620 elderbusiness1@gmail.com 162 Sylva Plaza Sylva, NC 28779 Stephanie H. Manka, CPA (828) 586-0134 smcpa@morrisbb.net 201 Bonnie Lane Sylva, NC 28779

ADVERTISING

Allison Outdoor Advertising Ltd. (828) 586-2737 gary@allisonoutdoor.com www.allisonoutdoor.com 35 Outdoor Drive Sylva, NC 28779 The Brandon Agency (843) 916-2000

The Real Estate Buyers Guide 828-349-5845 lukeb@dnet.net http://www.therebg.com 720 Highlands Rd Franklin, NC 28734 Silver Star Promotions (828) 586-8636 silver@promostar.com http://www.promostar.com

353 Bee Tree Knob Cemetery Rd.

bsanders@thebrandonagency.com

www.thebrandonagency.com 3023 Church Street Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 Insight Marketing 828-506-9559

cathy@insightmarketingonline.com

www.insightmarketingonline.com PO Box 912 Sylva, NC 28779 Lavidge & Associates, Inc (865) 584-6121 lavidge@lavidgeinc.com http://www.lavidgeinc.com 6700 Baum Dr. Suite 25 Knoxville, TN 37919

Whittier, NC 28789

AIRPORTS

Asheville Regional Airport (828) 684-2226 tkinsey@flyavl.com http://www.flyavl.com 708 Airport Rd. Fletcher, NC 28732

Finders Keepers (828) 586-8959

630 Main Street Sylva, NC 28779

Jones Country Store & Museum (828) 507-2758 494 West Main Street Sylva, NC 28779 Nichols House (828) 586-0500 davidjhart52@aol.com 83 Landis Street Sylva, NC 28779

APARTMENTS/ RENTALS

Jackson County Airport (828) 586-0321 jrowell20@gmail.com http://airnav.com/airport/24A 626 Airport Road Sylva, NC 28779

ANTIQUES

sylvafk@gmail.com

www.finderskeepersmarketplace.com

Blanton’s Residential Rental (828) 631-9390 blantons51Mero@frontier.com Locust Creek Road Sylva, NC 28779 Catamount Peak Apartments (828) 293-9939 rhurd@catamountpeak.com www.catamountpeak.com 36 Peak Drive Cullowhee, NC 28723

Jackson Village Apartments (828) 586-4272 jacksonvillage@frontier.com 45 Winterhaven Drive Sylva, NC 28779

The Summit at Cullowhee (828) 293-5465 summitatcullowheemanager@ hrpliving.com www.summitatcullowhee.com 55-A Alta View Dr. Cullowhee, NC 28723 Western Carolina Rentals.com (828) 586-2460 info@wcrentals.com www.wcrentals.com 454 East Main Street, Suite 1 Sylva, NC 28779

ARCADE

Cherokee Fun Park (828) 497-5877 Herzog@entechcreative.com www.cherokeefunparknc.com 1897 Tsali Blvd. 441 N Cherokee, NC 28719

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Cullowhee: 88 Cullowhee Mountain Road —Phone: 828.293.3053

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41 Hall Town Road • Sylva, NC • 828-586-5515 (Hwy 441, 2 miles S. of Dillsboro) www.countryroadfarms.com

Cashiers: 355 Frank Allen Road —Phone: 828.631.2020 8 8 C U L Lhttp://rec.jacksonnc.org O W H E E M O U N TA I N R D .

CULLOWHEE, NC www.facebook.com/JacksonRecreationandParks

828.293.3053

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Fun Factory in the Smokies (828) 349-8888 alysia@thefactory.bz www.funfactoryinthesmokies. com 1024 Georgia Rd Franklin, NC 28734

ARCHITECT

Thompson, Mahaley Odell, Architect (828) 586-8686 motarch@aol.com 773 West Main Street Sylva, NC 28779

ARTS/CRAFTS

Dogwood Crafters (828) 586-2248 Brendaanders@frontier.com www.dogwoodcrafters.com 90 Webster Street Dillsboro, NC 28725 Green Energy Park Jackson County (828) 631-0271 info@jcgep.org http://www.jcgep.org 100 Green Energy Park Road Dillsboro, NC 28725 It’s By Nature- A Gallery of Southern Crafts (828) 631-3020 itsbynature@gmail.com http://www.itsbynature.com 678 West Main Street Sylva, NC 28779 Mountain Artisans (828) 524-3405 djhunter@dnet.net

1897 Tsali Blvd. 441 N Cherokee, NC 28719

www.mountainartisans.net 155 N Womack St Franklin, NC 28734

www.cowardhicksandsiler.com 43 West Main Street Franklin, NC 28734

Rabbit Creek Pottery (828) 371-3808 annieb260@gmail.com 27 Church Street Dillsboro, NC 28725

Thomas R. Crawford Law Firm (828) 586-1013 trc@crawford-lawfirm.net www.thomascrawfordlaw.com 180 Jackson Street Sylva, NC 28779

Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, Inc. (828) 586-8811 kimalbritton@gsmr.com http://www.gsmr.com 226 Everett Street Bryson City, NC 28713

Earwood & Moore, PLLC (828) 339-1010 sharon@earwoodandmoore.com www.earwoodandmoore.com 559 W. Main Street Sylva, NC 28779

Nantahala Outdoor Center (828) 785-5082 info@noc.com http://www.noc.com 13077 Hwy 19 W Bryson City, NC 28713

Pavey Law Firm, P.A. (828) 586-8987 anne.masson@pdlawnc.com 33 Dillsboro Road Sylva, NC 28779

Nantahala River Gem Mine (828) 488-6345 bdills@swain.main.nc.us www.carolinaoutfitters.com 12121 Highway 19 West Bryson City, NC 28713

Riverwood Pottery (828) 586-3601 riverwoodpottery@frontier. com www.riverwoodpottery.com 60 Craft Circle (Riverwood Shops) Dillsboro, NC 28725 Tree House Pottery (828) 631-5100 treehousepottery@hotmail.com www.treehousepotterync.com 148 Front Street Dillsboro, NC 28725 Tunnel Mountain Crafts (954) 707-2004 chogan4196@gmail.com 94 Front Street Dillsboro, NC 28725

ATTORNEYS

Coward, Hicks & Siler, P.A. (828) 586-2147 jkcoward@chspa.com www.cowardhicksandsiler.com 705 West Main Street, Sylva, NC 28779 Coward, Hicks & Siler, PA (Franklin) (828) 524-6475 hcbaker@chspa.com

Ridenour & Goss, PA (828) 586-3131 sylvalawyers@hotmail.com http://www.sylvalawyers.com 21 Colonial Square Sylva, NC 28779 Michele D. Smith, Attorney at Law, PA (828) 587-7000 michele@mdsmithlaw.com http://smithlawfirmnc.com 76 New Dawn Lane Sylva, NC 28779

ATTRACTION

Cherokee Fun Park (828) 497-5877 Herzog@entechcreative.com www.cherokeefunparknc.com

Play On Adventures (828) 226-3833 info@playonadventures.com www.playonadventures.com Sylva, NC 28779 Rolling Thunder River Company (800) 408-7238 rafting@RollingThunder RiverCo.com www.RollingThunderRiverCo. com 10160 Hwy 19W Bryson City, NC 28713 Santa’s Land (828) 497-9191 santa@santaslandnc.com

http://www.santaslandnc.com 571 Wolfetown Road Cherokee, NC 28719 Smoky Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine (828) 497-6574 santa@santaslandnc.com http://www.smgrm.com 441 N.- Downtown Cherokee Cherokee, NC 28719 Smoky Mountain River Adventures (828) 586-5285 rafting411@gmail.com www.smokymountainriver adventures.com 5303 US 74 Whittier, NC 28789 Tom Sawyer Christmas Tree Farm 828-743-5456 myra@sawyerfamily farmstead.com www.sawyerfamilyfarmstead. com 240 Chimney Pond Rd. Glenville, NC 28736

AUTOMOBILE SALES/SERVICE/ SUPPLY

Advance Auto Parts (828) 631-3245 mikendeesmith@gmail.com www.advanceautoparts.com 744 East Main Street Sylva, NC 28779

RIDE ON OVER TO OUR NEW LOCATION IN SYLVA

—36 ALLEN STREET—

www.dillsboroinn.com

Riverfront Suites

866-586-3898

Authorized Agent

Serving Jackson County for 30 Years Total Data Systems

Village Electronics

828-586-8133

828-743-5581

90 East Main St. Suite 2 Sylva, NC 28779

44 Cashiers Shopping Center Cashiers, NC 28717

Boyd & Lynda Sossamon, Owners

SylvaRadioShackDealer@gmail.com • KLMNInc.com 1660-26

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Andy Shaw Ford, Inc. (828) 586-0900 larry.hinton@andyshawford.com www.andyshawford.com 1231 East Main Street Sylva, NC 28779 AutoStar of Sylva 828-586-0202 fred.waring@ waynesvilleauto.com www.autostarusa.com 1188 West Main St Sylva, NC 28779

BANKS

B B & T of Sylva (828) 586-8954 jbrant@bbandt.com http://www.bbt.com/ 186 Grindstaff Cove Road Sylva, NC 28779 First Citizens Bank (828) 586-5566 jan.revis@firstcitizens.com http://www.firstcitizens.com 609 West Main Street Sylva, NC 28779

Dillsboro Automotive (828) 586-1298 dillsboroautomotive@frontier. com www.dillsboroautomotive.com 18 JSD Farms Road Sylva, NC 28779 Green’s Automotive Service and Auto Sales (828) 586-9220 coachlahall@yahoo.com 125 Asheville Highway Sylva, NC 28779 Professional Brake & Tire (828) 631-3480 bhcagle@gmail.com

www.professionalbrakeandtirewnc. com

509 D Asheville Highway Sylva, NC 28779

Tims Auto Parts (828) 586-6569 Marciagjones@gmail.com 509 Asheville Highway Sylva, NC 28779

Jackson Savings Bank, SSB (828) 586-2451 pmorgan@jacksonsavingsbank. com 741 West Main Street Sylva, NC 28779 Macon Bank (828) 586-1000 jollis@maconbank.com http://www.maconbank.com 498 E. Main Street Sylva, NC 28779 United Community Bank (828) 631-9166 becky_reeves@ucbi.com http://www.ucbi.com 1640 East Main Street Sylva, NC 28779

BED & BREAKFASTS/ COUNTRY INNS

Balsam Mountain Inn (828) 456-9498 info@balsammountaininn.net

www.BalsamInn.net 68 Seven Springs Dr Balsam, NC 28707 Chalet Inn, The (828) 586-0251 paradisefound@chaletinn.com http://www.chaletinn.com 285 Lone Oak Drive Whittier, NC 28789 Dillsboro Inn (828) 586-3898 info@dillsboroinn.com http://www.dillsboroinn.com 146 North River Road Dillsboro, NC 28725 The Freeze House (828) 586-8161 freezehouse@dnet.net www.freezehousebnb.com 71 Sylvan Heights Sylva, NC 28779 High Hampton Inn & Country Club (828) 743-2411 cmeads@highhamptoninn.com http://www.highhamptoninn. com 1525 Hwy 107 S Cashiers, NC 28717 Jarrett House (828) 586-0265 jarretthouse.dillsboronc@ gmail.com http://www.jarretthouse.com 518 Haywood Road Dillsboro, NC 28725 Oak Hill on Love Lane Bed & Breakfast

(828) 456-7037 stayatoakhill@gmail.com www.oakhillonlovelane.com/ 224 Love Lane Waynesville, NC 28786 The River Lodge Bed & Breakfast (828) 293-5431 cathy@riverlodge-bb.com http://www.riverlodge-bb.com 619 Roy Tritt Road Cullowhee, NC 28723

BEDDINGFURNITURE

Sleep USA Mattress (828) 586-1199 rjcampbell@dnet.net 334-B East Main St Sylva, NC 28779

BICYCLE SHOP

Motion Makers Bicycle Shop (828) 586-6925 info@motionmakers.com www.MotionMakers.com 36 Allen Street Sylva, NC 28779

BOAT RENTALS-MARINA Signal Ridge Marina (828) 743-2143 signalridge@frontier.com hwww.signalridgemarina.com 4769 Hwy 107 N Glenville, NC 28736 Fontana Village Resort (828) 498-2211 info@fontanavillage.com

www.fontanavillage.com 300 Woods Road Fontana Dam, NC 28733

BOAT SALES & SERVICE

Signal Ridge Marina (828) 743-2143 signalridge@frontier.com www.signalridgemarina.com 4769 Hwy 107 N Glenville, NC 28736

BOOKSTORES

City Lights Bookstore (828) 586-9499 more@citylightsnc.com http://www.citylightsnc.com 3 East Jackson St Sylva, NC 28779 Friends of the Jackson County Library Used Bookstore (828) 586-1221 info@jacksoncounty libraryfriends.org www.Jacksoncountylibrary friends.org 536 W Main St Sylva, NC 28779 Harry Alter, Books (828) 631-9070 alterbks@att.net www.harryalterbooks.com 528 W. Main Street Sylva, NC 28779

The Mordecai Zachary House Cashiers, North Carolina

One Of North Carolina’s Top Rated Private Golf Courses Is Now Open For Outside Play!

Call 828-631-1009 To Reserve Your Tee Time

81 Preserve Road | Sylva, N.C. www.BalsamMountainGolf.com

House Tours Fridays and Saturdays June - October Grounds open year-round dawn til dusk

www.CashiersHistoricalSociety.org

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The River Jordan Christian Store (828) 586-2000 customerservice@ theriverjordan.biz www.theriverjordan.biz 310 East Main Street, Ste 6 Sylva, NC 28779

BREWERY

Heinzelmannchen Brewery, Inc. (828) 631-4466 gnome@yourgnometown brewery.com www.yourgnometownbrewery. com 545 Mill Street Sylva, NC 28779 Innovation Brewing (828) 586-9678 innovationbrewing@yahoo.com www.innovation-brewing.com 414 W. Main Street Sylva, NC 28779 Tonic Delivers 828-586-2929 tonicdelivers@gmail.com www.tonicdelivers.com 625 West Main Street Sylva, NC 28779

BUILDER/ DEVELOPER/ CONTRACTOR

America’s Home Place, Inc (Franklin) (828) 349-0990 stacyb@americashomeplace. com www.americashomeplace.com/ franklin_new_homes.htm 335 NP&L Loop Franklin, NC 2873 Homegrown Concepts, Inc. (828) 506-9163 29 Rebel Drive Sylva, NC 28779

info@westernbuildersinc.com www.westernbuildersinc.com 164 WBI Drive Dillsboro, NC 28725 R.L. Wright Construction, Inc. (828) 586-6587 theresa@rlwrightco.com http://www.rlwrightco.com/ photo_list.php?table=photo&mode=search&archived=false&type=Site-Prep 186 Wildbird Lane Sylva, NC 28779

BUSINESS ASSISTANCE

Dickson Interactive, LLC (336) 331-2185 sdickson@dicksoninteractive. com www.dicksoninteractive.com 3815 Velinda Drive Winston-Salem, NC 27106 Seagle Management Consulting (828) 269-1776 russ@seagleconsulting.com www.seagleconsulting.com 52 Briar Patch Road Cullowhee, NC 28723 SCC Small Business Center (828) 339-4218 s_haynes@southwesterncc.edu www.southwesterncc.edu/ workforce-innovations/ small-business-center 447 College Drive Sylva, NC 28779 Sequoyah Fund, Inc. The (828) 359-5003 russseagle@sequoyahfund.org http://www.sequoyahfund.org 810 Acquoni Road/GLWC Cherokee, NC 28719

Gregory Jenkins Builders Inc. (828) 736-1353 GJB.0926@gmail.com http://www.gregoryjenkinsbuilders.com/ 678 Main Street Bryson City, NC 28713

WCU- Small Business Technology Development Center (828) 227-3441 wcagle@sbtdc.org http://www.sbtdc.org WCU Forsyth - Suite 226 Cullowhee, NC 28723

Preserve at Rock Creek (828) 966-9053 info@preserveatrockcreeknc. com http://www.rockcreeknc.com 10 W. Whitetail Drive Sapphire, NC 28774

BUSINESS BROKERAGE & APPRAISAL SERVICE

Riverstone Development Group Inc. (828) 293-2108 info@riverstonedevelopment group.com www.riverstonedevelopment group.com 217 Stonehaven Drive Cullowhee, NC 28723 Sundog Places (828) 293-1000 jeanninesowers@me.com www.sundogvacationrentals. com 6925 Highway 107 Cullowhee, NC 28723 Western Builders (828) 586-5094

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BCNC Investments, Inc (828) 342-2060 dana@wncbizbroker.com www.wncbizbroker.com/ 639 Deer Ridge Rd Bryson City, NC 28713 R.A. Kent Company. LLC (828) 550-1455 rakcnfco@gmail.com http://kentappraisals.com 43 Amaroo Ridge Sylva, NC 28779

CABINETRY

Design Center (The) (828) 631-9992 jcarver@haywoodbuilders.com www.haywoodbuilders.com 91 W Main St Sylva, NC 28779

CABINS/ COTTAGES/ EFFICIENCIES/ CHALETS

Along the River Cottage (828) 586-8058 lsaxby@nc.rr.com www.alongtherivercottage.com 369 Bugle Boy Lane Cullowhee, NC 28723 Apple Dumplin’ Getaway (828) 293-7030 beverlyt63@msn.com www.appledumplingetaway.com Shook Cove Road Tuckasegee, NC 28783 Arrowmont Stables & Cabins (828) 743-2762 information@arrowmont.com www.arrowmont.com 276 Arrowmont Trail Cullowhee, NC 28723 Bear Lake Reserve Endorsed Accommodations (828) 293-7414 Laina@bearlakereserve.com www.blrvacations.com/ 412 Lake Forest Drive Tuckasegee, NC 28783 Bear Trail Cabins (828) 331-0559 TerryStephenson1@bellsouth. net www.BearTrailCabins.com 152 Gentle Ridge Sylva, NC 28779 Brookings Cashiers Village Outfitters (828) 743-3768 info@brookingsonline.com www.brookingsonline.com 123 Monte Vista Road Cashiers, NC 28717 The Cabins at Seven Foxes (828) 877-6333 reservations@sevenfoxes.com http://www.sevenfoxes.com Seven Foxes Lane (3 miles in from Hwy 64 Lake Toxaway, NC 28747 Cedar Cliff Lake House (800) 984-7680 info@cedarclifflakehouse.com www.cedarclifflakehouse.com/ 136 Dars Lane Tuckasegee, NC 28783 Cherokee KOA (828) 497-9711 lchurch@koa.net http://www.cherokeekoa.com 1410 Big Cove Road Cherokee, NC 28719 Chestnut Creek Cabin (828) 586-9557 jannis@dnet.net http://www.franklin-chamber. com/chestnutcreekcabin 767 Chestnut Cove Rd. Sylva, NC 28779 Deep Creek Tube Center & Campground (828) 488-6055 info@deepcreekcamping.com http://deepcreekcamping.com 1090 W. Deep Creek Road Bryson City, NC 28713 Fern Bank Lakefront Cottage (843) 422-0112

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OUR TOWN

bernadineslove@cashiersnc.com http://www.cashiersnc.com/ luxury-cabins/luxurycabins-fern-bank-cottage3/ Lake Glenville Cashiers, NC 28717

Tuckaseigee Valley Cabins (828) 507-1201 wherren1947@gmail.com http://www.tuckcabins.com 897 Roy Tritt Road Cullowhee, NC 28723

Forget Me Not Getaway (828) 488-7500 info@carolinamountainvacations.com www.carolinamountainvacations. com/CabinRentals/NC_Cabins/ ForgetMeNot.php 83 Forget Me Not Lane Whittier, NC 28789

Windcrest Loft (850) 585-7241 cpayton01@yahoo.com http://www.windcrestloft.com 40 Windcrest Ridge Sylva, NC 28779

Fox Hollow Lakefront Cottage (843) 422-0112 bernadineslove@cashiersnc.com http://www.cashiersnc.com Lake Glenville Glenville, NC 28736 Great Smoky Mountain Log Cabins (828) 497-6182 info@gsmcabins.com http://www.gsmcabins.com Olivet Church Road Whittier, NC 28789 Hemlock Hill Lakefront Cottage (843) 422-0112 bernadineslove@cashiersnc.com http://www.cashiersnc.com Lake Glenville Glenville, NC 28736 The Moose Creek Lodge (561) 964-5470 kelleystree123@yahoo.com www.themoosecreeklodge.com 1436 Falling Leaf Trail Sylva, NC 28779 Mountain Brook Lodge and Cottages (828) 586-4329 mountainbrookcottagesnc@ gmail.com www.mountainbrook.com 208 Mountain Brook Rd. Sylva, NC 28779 Panther Creek Cabins (828) 497-2461 panthercreekcabins@gmail.com www.panthercreekresort.com 3515 Wrights Creek Road Cherokee, NC 28719 Red Canoe Cottage (843) 422-0112 bernadineslove@cashiersnc.com http://cashiersnc.com Lake Glenville Cashiers, NC 28717 Rivendell (828) 369-2730 Hostess@RivendellCabin.com www.rivendellcabins.com 536 Henderson Road Franklin, NC 28734 Smoky Mountain Cabins (828) 538-1413 info@smcabins.com http://www.smcabins.com 1 River St Bryson City, NC 28713 Sunset Farm Cabins (828) 497-2200 info@sunsetfarmcabins.com www.sunsetfarmcabins.com 68 Vacation Drive Whittier, NC 28789

CABLE TELEVISION Morris Broadband (828) 697-3608 beth.bell@morris.com www.morrisbroadband.com/ 1134 Skyland Dr, Suite C Sylva, NC 28779

CAMPGROUNDS/RV PARKS Adventure Trail Campground (828) 497-3651 advtrail@aol.com www.atcampground.com Camp Creek Road Cherokee, NC 28719 Cherokee KOA (828) 497-9711 lchurch@koa.net www.cherokeekoa.com 1410 Big Cove Road Cherokee, NC 28719 Deep Creek Tube Center & Campground (828) 488-6055 info@deepcreekcamping.com www.deepcreekcamping.com 1090 W. Deep Creek Road Bryson City, NC 28713 Flaming Arrow Campground, Inc. (828) 497-6901 flamingarrowcamper@yahoo. com www.flamingarrowcampground. com 283 Flaming Arrow Drive Whittier, NC 28789 Fort Tatham RV Park (828) 586-6662 forttatham@nhcmgt.com www.carefreervresorts.com 175 Tatham Creek Road Sylva, NC 28779 Holly Cove RV Resort (828) 631-0692 hollycove1@aol.com www.hollycovervresort.com 341 Holly Cove Rd Whittier, NC 28789 Moonshine Creek Campground & Cabins (828) 586-6666 moonshinecreek@hotmail.com http://www.moonshinecreek campground.com 2486 Dark Ridge Road Sylva, NC 28779 Tuckaseegee RV Resort (828) 497-3598 tuckaseegeervresort@gmail. com www.tuckaseegeervresort.com 78 Wilmont Road Whittier, NC 28789

WNC Church of God Gateway Conference Center and Campground (828) 497-1331

wnccogcampground@frontier.com

http://www.wnccog.com/ 87 Vinewood Circle Whittier, NC 28789 Campgrounds/RV Parks

CARPET CLEANERS Cashiers Carpet Cleaners (828) 743-2125 cashcarpet@aol.com 245 Big Sheep Cliff Road Cashiers, NC 28717

Hoss Home Care, LLC (828) 508-7087 ceo@hosshomecare.com http://www.hosshomecare.com Sylva, NC 28779 Justice Clean Care (828) 293-3329 drjustice@hotmail.com http://justicecleancare.com/ 85 Cherry Cove Road Cullowhee, NC 28723 Sunshine Cleaners & Restoration, Inc. (828) 586-9324 sunshinecleanersnc@yahoo.com www.sunshinecleanersnc.com 28 CrossStitch Mtn Road Sylva, NC 28779

CASINO

Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort (828) 497-7777

brrobinson@cherokee.harrahs.com

www.harrahscherokee.com

777 Casino Drive Cherokee, NC 28719

CATERERS

Bogart’s Restaurant (828) 586-6532 TimHall@frontier.com www.bogartsofsylva.com/ 35 E Main St Sylva, NC 28779 Bunny Bites Carrot Cakes (404) 660-2833 vickiewebb@email.com

www.bunnybitescarrotcakes.com

1846 Highway 107 North Glenville, NC 28736 Firehouse Catering (828) 586-5686 JohnFaulk1051@aol.com 290 Hemlock Street Dillsboro, NC 28725 Half Past (828) 586-1212 halfpast@frontier.com www.halfpastinc.com 623 E. Main Street Sylva, NC 28779 Zaxby’s (828) 631-3100 jorfoods@bellsouth.net www.zaxbys.com 284 East Main Street Sylva, NC 28779

CHALLENGE COURSE

Moonshadow Learning Services, Inc. (828) 354-4034 office@moonshadow.net

http://www.moonshadow.net 617 Olivet Church Road Whittier, NC 28789

rholquist@aol.com www.jacksoncountytrees.com Sylva, NC 28779

CHILDCARE CENTER

Tom Sawyer Christmas Tree Farm 828-743-5456

Pam’s Child Development Center (828) 631-0540 pamh.ashe@yahoo.com 5 Mitchell Road Sylva, NC 28779

myra@sawyerfamilyfarmstead.com www.sawyerfamilyfarmstead.com

240 Chimney Pond Rd. Glenville, NC 28736

Windy Gap Tree Farm, Inc. (828) 586-0637 rebecca@windygaptrees.com 385 Fowler Road Glenville, NC 288736

CHIROPRACTORS

Wilson Family Chiropractic (828) 587-2273 wilsonfamiychiropractic@ yahoo.com

www.wilsonfamilychiropractic.net

73 West Main Street Sylva, NC 28779

CHRISTIAN ENTERTAINMENT Carolina Crossmen 828-507-1733 jon@carolinacrossmen.com www.carolinacrossmen.com PO Box 2158 Sylva, NC 28779 The Inspirations (828) 497-2060 theinspirations@aol.com www.theinspirations.com 5200 Hwy 74 W. Suite 4 Whittier, NC 28789

CHRISTMAS TREE GROWERS Jackson County Christmas Tree Association (828) 506-2231

CHURCHES

Biltmore Baptist Church (828) 687-1111 kcathey@biltmorebaptist.org www.biltmorebaptist.org 35 Clayton Road Arden, NC 28704 Covenant Christian Church (828) 586-0199 georgeandmary25@gmail.com www.covenantnc.org Fairview Road Sylva, NC 28779 East Sylva Baptist Church (828) 586-2853 office@eastsylvabaptist.org www.eastsylvabaptist.org 61 Faith Avenue Sylva, NC 28779 First Baptist Church of Sylva (828) 586-2095 kathymwhiteside@gmail.com www.FBCsylva.org

669 West Main St Sylva, NC 28779 Grace Community Church of Western North Carolina (828) 586-0061 mail@richpeoples.org www.gracewnc.org 2807 U.S. 74 Sylva, NC 28779 Victory Baptist Church and Christian School (828) 586-2120 victorybaptist@ myfrontiermail.com www.mountainvictory.org 278 Victory Church Road Sylva, NC 28779 WNC Church of God Gateway Conference Center and Campground (828) 497-1331

wnccogcampground@frontier.com

www.wnccog.com 87 Vinewood Circle Whittier, NC 28789

CLEANING

Gunny Sac, Inc. (828) 788-0182 liberty519@zitomedia.net PO Box 107 Whittier, NC 28789

CLOTHES CLEANERS

Classic Cleaners (828) 586-4161 darrington321@outlook.com 437 East Main Street Sylva, NC 28779

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CLOTHING

Blackrock Outdoor Co. (828) 631-4453 kelly@shedshuntingsupply.com www.facebook.com/pages/ Blackrock-OutdoorCompany/94416887225 570 W. Main St, Sylva, NC 28779 Country Road Farms (828) 586-5515 crfng123@hotmail.com www.countryroadfarms.com 41 Hall Town Road/Hwy 441 Sylva, NC 28779 Humanite Boutique (828) 631-1599 litsemba@gmail.com 530 W. Main Street Sylva, NC 28779 Jackson’s General Store (828) 586-9600 jacksonsgs@aol.com 582 West Main Street Sylva, NC 28779 Krismart Fashions (828) 586-6144 kris2ks@aol.com 56 East Main St Sylva, NC 28779

CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS

Arts Council of Jackson County (828) 354-0253 sylviasmythe728@yahoo.com www.jacksoncountyarts.org 310 Keener Street, Room 201 Sylva, NC 28779 Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society (828) 743-5752 info@chhumanesociety.org www.chhumanesociety.org 200 Gable Drive Cashiers, NC 28717 Cashiers Historical SocietyZachary-Tolbert House (828) 743-7710

info@cashiershistoricalsociety.org www.cashiershistoricalsociety.org

1940 - 107 South Cashiers, NC 28717

Catch The Spirit of Appalachia, Inc. (828) 631-4587 amyammons1@frontier.com www.spiritofappalachia.com 29 Regal Ave Sylva, NC 28779 The Community Table (828) 586-6782 CTofJackson@gmail.com www.communitytable.org Central Street Sylva, NC 28779 CuRvE-Cullowhee Revitalization Endeavor (828) 631-3033

Dillsboro, NC 28725 Greater Cashiers Area Merchants Association (828) 743-8428

gcamamerchantsassoc@gmail.com

www.visitcashiersvalley.com Cashiers, NC 28717

Habitat for Humanity Macon/Jackson 828 369-3716 hfhmc@dnet.net www.maconcountyhabitat.org/ 167 Sloan Road Franklin, NC 28734 Jackson County Cooperative Extension (828) 586-4009 robert_hawk@ncsu.edu www.jackson.ces.ncsu.edu 538 Scotts Creek Rd., Ste 205 Sylva, NC 28779 Jackson County Genealogical Society (828) 631-2646 kenicholson@yahoo.com http://www.jcncgs.com/ 42 Asheville Highway Sylva, NC 28779 Jackson County Visual Arts/ Gallery One (828) 507-4248 jimesmythe@mac.com gallery1sylva.blogspot.com 604 West Main Street Sylva, NC 28779 Main Street Sylva Association (828) 586-2719 proberson@townofsylva.org www.sylvabusiness.org 83 Allen Street Sylva, NC 28779 Smoky Mountain Quilters Guild (828) 369-0586 scentw@aol.com www.smokymtnquilters.org Sylva Garden Club (828) 586-6166 diane.herring@morrisbb.net 178 Carver Mountain Valley Rd. Sylva, NC 28779 Sylva Lions Club (828) 508-2708 ngbumgarner@yahoo.com Sylva, NC 28779 Sylva Rotary Club (864) 630-5544 lynlazar@gmail.com www.sylvarotaryclub.org PO Box 465 Sylva, NC 28779 Watershed Association of the Tuckasegee River (828) 488-8418 info@watrnc.org http://www.watrnc.org 835 Main Street Bryson city, NC 28713

cullowheerevitalization@gmail.com

http://gocullowhee.org Cullowhee, NC 28723 Dillsboro Merchant’s Association (828) 507-8972 lisabpotts@aol.com www.visitdillsboro.org 468 Haywood Road

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WCU- Athletics (828) 227-7338 bradley@email.wcu.edu www.catamountsports.com 92 Catamount Road, Ramsey Center Cullowhee, NC 28723

COMPUTER SALES & SERVICE Bill Thompson, INC. (828) 586-1122 billford@dnet.net 186 VD Green Road Sylva, NC 28779

CONFERENCE FACILITY

WCU- Educational Outreach (828) 227-7397 hensley@wcu.edu http://learn.wcu.edu 138 Camp Building Cullowhee, NC 28723 WNC Church of God Gateway Conference Center and Campground (828) 497-1331 wnccogcampground@frontier. com www.wnccog.com/ 87 Vinewood Circle Whittier, NC 28789

CONSIGNMENT/ THRIFT STORE

The Blessings Closet (828) 631-0055 info@lifechallengewnc.org www.lifechallengewnc.org West Sylva Shopping Center Sylva, NC 28779 Disability Partners, Your Pathway to Independent Living (828) 631-1167 bdavis@disabilitypartners.org www.disabilitypartners.org 525 Mineral Springs Drive Sylva, NC 28779 Finders Keepers (828) 586-8959 sylvafk@gmail.com www.finderskeepers marketplace.com 630 Main Street Sylva, NC 28779 Sassy Frass (828) 586-3600

sassyfrassconsignment@gmail.com

www.facebook.com/sassyfrassconsignment 581 W. Main Street Sylva, NC 28779 Sassy Girls, Inc. (828) 586-3399 melissarogers74@yahoo.com 280 Marsh Lilly Dr. # A Sylva, NC 28779 Teen Challenge of the Smokies, Inc. (828) 586-9966 peggymphillips@yahoo.com 4218 US Hwy 441 S Sylva, NC 28779

COUNSELING

Jackson County Psychological Services (828) 586-6600 gmetcalf@jcpsmail.org www.jacksoncountyps.org 98 D. Cope Creek Road Sylva, NC 28779

CRAFT BEER MARKET Tonic Delivers 828-586-2929

JACKSON COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

OUR TOWN

tonicdelivers@gmail.com www.tonicdelivers.com 625 West Main Street Sylva, NC 28779

CREDIT UNIONS Champion Credit Union (828) 648-1515 ccu@championcu.com www.championcu.com 1 Academy Street Canton, NC 28716

Champion Credit Union (Waynesville) (828) 456-6268 ccu@championcu.com http://www.championcu.com 311 Walnut Street Waynesville, NC 28786 Mountain Credit Union (828) 586-0425 TonjaBailey@mountaincu.org www.mountaincu.org 30 Highway 107 South Sylva, NC 28779 Mountain Credit Union Whittier (828) 497-6211 sarahdavis@mountaincu.org https://www.mountaincu.org/ 3533 US 441 North Whittier, NC 28789

CULTURAL ARTS

Museum of the Cherokee Indian (828) 497-3481 kenblank@cherokeemuseum.org www.cherokeemuseum.org 589 Tsali Boulevard Cherokee, NC 28719 Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center (828) 479-3364 beth@stecoahvalleycenter.com www.stecoahvalleycenter.com 121 Schoolhouse Road Stecoah, NC 28771 Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts (828) 524-1598 Frankie.Reynolds@WNC finearts.com www.greatmountainmusic.com 1028 Georgia Road Franklin, NC 28734 WCU- Bardo Fine and Performing Arts (828) 227-2505 lormand@wcu.edu http://www.wcu.edu/ bardoartscenter/ 199 Centennial Drive Cullowhee, NC 28723 WCU- Friends of the Arts (828) 227-7028 foa@email.wcu.edu http://foa.wcu.edu 389 Centennial Drive 392 Belk Cullowhee, NC 28723

DATA SOLUTIONS Workplace Solutions, LLC (828) 497-9180

office@getworkplacesolutions.com

www.getworkplacesolutions.com 8716 Hwy 74 W, Gateway Plaza Whittier, NC 28789

DENTIST

John V. Edwards, DDS, PA (828) 586-8868

johnvedwardsddspa@frontier.com

1609 East Main Street Sylva, NC 28779

LeMay, David M., D.D.S. (828) 586-2870 dr.lemay@me.com http://www.sylvasmiles.com 1259 Asheville Highway Sylva, NC 28779 McGuire, David S., DDS, PA (828) 631-3283 office@davidmcguire.com http://www.davidmcguire.com 45 King Street, Suite 200 Sylva, NC 28779 McGuire, F. Patrick, DDS, PA (828) 631-3567 office@fpatrickmcguire.com www.startsmilingtoday.com 45 King Street, Suite 200 Sylva, NC 28779 Spilliards, D.M.D, Timothy S. (828) 586-0404 spillardsmd@frontier.com www.sylvadentist.com 230 Poplar Dr Sylva, NC 28779

DISTRIBUTORS

Dodge Packaging Specialties, Inc. (828) 369-7584 DPackagingDean@morrisbb.net www.dodgepackaging.net/ 733 Lake Emory Road Franklin, NC 28734 Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company, Inc. (828) 497-1235 rbowers@pepsihky.com http://www.pepsi.com 180 Clearwood Rd. Whittier, NC 28789 Wolf Creek Tree Farm & Nursery, Inc. (828) 293-5115 wctf@frontier.com www.wolfcreektreefarm.com 8833 Hwy. 107 Cullowhee, NC 28723

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION

Jackson County Public Schools (828) 586-2311 sjones@jcps.k12.nc.us http://www.jcps.k12.nc.us 398 Hospital Rd Sylva, NC 28779 Southwestern Community College (828) 586-2987 d_tomas@southwesterncc.edu www.southwesterncc.edu 447 College Drive Sylva, NC 28779 Victory Baptist Church and Christian School (828) 586-2120

victorybaptist@myfrontiermail.com

www.mountainvictory.org 278 Victory Church Road Sylva, NC 28779

Western Carolina University (828) 227-7100 welcht@wcu.edu http://www.wcu.edu 501 HFR Admin Building Cullowhee, NC 28723 WCU- College of Business (828) 227-7412 jhwilliams@wcu.edu http://www.wcu.edu/ academics/ departments-schools-colleges/ COB/about-the-college-ofbusiness/ 104 Forsyth Cullowhee, NC 28723

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING

E.T.E.C. Electrical Contracting, Inc. (828) 631-0341 mail@etecelectrical.com http://www.etecelectrical.com 6356 Hwy 441 South Sylva, NC 28779

ELECTRICAL POWER Duke Energy (800) 777-9898

lisa.leatherman@duke-energy.com

www.duke-energy.com/ north-carolina.asp 271 NP & Loop Franklin, NC 28734

ELECTRONICS

Radio Shack Dealer/Total Data Systems (828) 586-8133 sossamon@usa.net hwww.radioshack.com/store

Locator3/index.jsp?clickid=rsk_header_storeLocator 90 E Main St Sylva, NC 28779 Village Electronics (828) 743-5581 sossamon@usa.net 44 Cashiers Shopping Center Cashiers, NC 28717

ENTERTAINMENT Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, Inc. (828) 586-8811 kimalbritton@gsmr.com http://www.gsmr.com 226 Everett Street Bryson City, NC 28713 Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort (828) 497-7777

brrobinson@cherokee.harrahs.com

www.harrahscherokee.com 777 Casino Drive Cherokee, NC 28719

Highlands Playhouse 828-526-2695 Highlandsplayhouse@yahoo.com www.highlandsplayhouse.org 362 Oak Street Highlands, NC 28741 Mad Batter Food & Film (828) 586-3555 madevans@yahoo.com www.madbatterfoodandfilm.com 617 West Main Street Sylva, NC 28779

Museum of the Cherokee Indian (828) 497-3481 kenblank@cherokeemuseum.org www.cherokeemuseum.org 589 Tsali Boulevard Cherokee, NC 28719 Oconaluftee Indian Village (828) 497-2111

www.cherokeeadventure.com State Road 1361 Cherokee, NC 28719

Quin Theaters, Inc. (828) 586-5918 maneypl@yahoo.com http://www.quintheater.com 10 East Sylva Shopping Center Sylva, NC 28779

Pinnacle Events 828-226-0181 julie@pinnacleeventswnc.com www.pinnacleeventswnc.com PO Box 850 Sylva, NC 28779

FARM SUPPLY

Bryson Farm Supply (828) 586-6969 debbhooper@gmail.com www.brysonfarmsupply.com 1552 E. Main Street Sylva, NC 28779

FARMS

Thomas Berry Farm (828) 293-5132 jpelhamt@aol.com www.ncfarmfresh.com/

David W. Preston Jr.

Western NC Pottery Festival (828) 586-3601

FLORIST

www.wncpotteryfestival.com 60 Craft Circle Dillsboro, NC 28725

Ray’s Florist and Greenhouse (828) 586-5830 RaysFlorist@gmail.com www.Rayandcoflorist.com 250 Marsh Lily Drive Sylva, NC 28779

FINANCIAL SECURITY

Northwestern Mutual (828) 316-9614 stephen.mcneil@nmfn.com www.nmfn.com/stephenmcneil 165 Country Club Drive Waynesville, NC 28786

Scarlett Blooms (828) 631-1414 judyallison@dnet.net http://scarlettblooms.com/ 478 Asheville Highway Sylva, NC 28779

FISHING

AB’s Fly Fishing Guide Service (828) 226-3833 abflyfishing@gmail.com http://www.abfish.org 60 Bristol Drive Sylva, NC 28779 Brookings Cashiers Village Outfitters (828) 743-3768 info@brookingsonline.com www.brookingsonline.com 123 Monte Vista Road Cashiers, NC 28717

Appalachian Funeral Services & Crematorium (828) 586-2444 eddie@appalachianfuneral services.com www.appalachianfuneral

www.flyfishingthesmokies.net 17 Ela Heights

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BEAUTIFY

Lewis Carpets (828) 586-8556 lewiscarpets@frontier.com http://paintstore.benjaminmoore.com/stores/us/nc/sylva/ lewis-carpets 510 Asheville Hwy. Sylva, N.C. 28779

CREMATION

guides@flyfishingthesmokies.net

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7 Colonial Square Ste. #100 Sylva, NC 28779 Bus. 828-586-3848 • 877-586-3848 Cell 828-508-3648 • Fax 866-462-7700 david.preston@edwardjones.com www.edwardjones.com

Fontana Guides (828) 736-2318 fishfontana@aol.com www.fontanaguides.com/ 3336 Balltown Road Bryson City, NC 28713

FESTIVALS

Financial Advisor

Across from Harold’s Supermarket

Whittier, NC 28789

riverwoodpottery@frontier.com

lsquirrel@cherokeehistorical.org

EVENT PLANNER

FarmMarketDisplay.asp?FarmID=1352 78 Medallion Drive Cullowhee, NC 28723

828.631.5147

The Sylva Garden Club

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services.com 165 Skyland Drive Sylva, NC 28779

FURNITURE/DECOR Finders Keepers (828) 586-8959 sylvafk@gmail.com www.finderskeepersmarketplace.com 630 Main Street Sylva, NC 28779

GALLERY

Green Energy Park Jackson County (828) 631-0271 info@jcgep.org http://www.jcgep.org 100 Green Energy Park Road Dillsboro, NC 28725 Tree House Pottery (828) 631-5100 treehousepottery@hotmail.com www.treehousepotterync.com 148 Front Street Dillsboro, NC 28725

GARBAGE REMOVAL Helping Hands Service Co. (828) 586-3080 trashmanhh@gmail.com 102 Arrowhead Lane Whittier, NC 28789

The Trash Company 828-743-4243 benjamincwoods1@gmail.com 1507 West Christy Tr. Sapphire, NC 28774

GENERAL MERCHANDISE

Sheds Hunting Supply 828-339-3300 kelly@shedshuntingsupply.com 472 East Main Street Sylva, NC 28779 Wal-Mart (828) 586-0211

ranthon.so2440.us@wal..mart.com

http://www.walmart.com 210 Wal-Mart Plaza Sylva, NC 28779

GIFTS

B & B Gifts and Interior LLC (828) 586-1507 bg52497@netzero.net 594 West Main Street Sylva, NC 28779 Bradley’s General Store Dillsboro (828) 586-1888

roseanne@bradleys-since1888.com

www.bradleys-since1888.com 52 Front Street Dillsboro, NC 28725 City Lights Bookstore (828) 586-9499 more@citylightsnc.com http://www.citylightsnc.com 3 East Jackson St Sylva, NC 28779

The Chalet Stube 828-586-0251 paradisefound@chaletinn.com www.chaletstube.com/ 275 Lone Oak Drive Whittier, NC 28789

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Cheddar Box (828) 586-4442

mountaindivadillsboro@gmail.com

104 Front St Dillsboro, NC 28725 Country Traditions (828) 586-1600

countrytraditionsnc@frontier.com www.dillsborowineandgourmet.net/

73 Webster Street Dillsboro, NC 28725

It’s By Nature- A Gallery of Southern Crafts (828) 631-3020 itsbynature@gmail.com www.itsbynature.com 678 West Main Street Sylva, NC 28779 Jackson’s General Store (828) 586-9600 jacksonsgs@aol.com 582 West Main Street Sylva, NC 28779 Monkey Toes (828) 631-0900 monkeytoesnc.dm@gmail.com 130 Front Street Dillsboro, NC 28725 Nancy Tut’s Christmas Shop (828) 586-5391 lisabpotts@aol.com www.nancytutschristmasshop. com 488 Haywood Road Dillsboro, NC 28725

GOLF AND TENNIS Bear Lake Reserve Endorsed Accommodations (828) 293-7414 Laina@bearlakereserve.com http://www.blrvacations.com/ 412 Lake Forest Drive Tuckasegee, NC 28783 Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort (828) 497-7777

brrobinson@cherokee.harrahs.com

www.harrahscherokee.com 777 Casino Drive Cherokee, NC 28719

High Hampton Inn & Country Club (828) 743-2411 cmeads@highhamptoninn.com www.highhamptoninn.com 1525 Hwy 107 S Cashiers, NC 28717 Sequoyah National Golf Club (828) 497-3000 rott@troongolf.com www.sequoyahnational.com/ index.php 79 Cahons Road Whittier, NC 28789 Smoky Mountain Country Club (828) 497-7622 mike@carolinamountaingolf.com www.carolinamountaingolf.com 1300 Conleys Creek Road Whittier, NC 28789

GOURMET GOODS

The Chalet Stube 828-586-0251 paradisefound@chaletinn.com http://www.chaletstube.com/ 275 Lone Oak Drive Whittier, NC 28789

GOVERNMENT

Jackson County Board of Commissioners & County Manager (828) 631-2213 brianmcmahan@jacksonnc.org www.jacksonnc.org 401 Grindstaff Cove Road Sylva, NC 28779 Jackson County Economic Development Office (828) 631-2240 richprice@jacksonnc.org www.jacksonnc.org/ departments.html 401 Grindstaff Cove Rd., Suite A-231 Sylva, NC 28779 Sylva Police Department (828) 586-2916 sylvapolice@yahoo.com www.sylvapolice.com/joomla/ 755 West Main Street Sylva, NC 28779 Town of Dillsboro (828) 586-1439 dillsboro@jackson.main.nc.us http://www.dillsboronc.info 42 Front St Dillsboro, NC 28725 Town of Sylva (828) 586-2719 townmanager@townofsylva.org http://www.townofsylva.org 83 Allen Street Sylva, NC 28779

GRADUATE STUDIES

WCU- Graduate School & Research (828) 227-7398 grad@wcu.edu www.wcu.edu/academics/ wcu-graduate-school/ 110 Cordelia Camp Cullowhee, NC 28723

GROCERIES

Harold’s Supermarket (828) 586-4073 haroldsiga@frontier.com www.haroldssupermarket.com 80 West Sylva Shopping Area Sylva, NC 28779

GUIDE SERVICE

AB’s Fly Fishing Guide Service (828) 226-3833 abflyfishing@gmail.com http://www.abfish.org 60 Bristol Drive Sylva, NC 28779 Brookings Cashiers Village Outfitters (828) 743-3768 info@brookingsonline.com www.brookingsonline.com 123 Monte Vista Road Cashiers, NC 28717 Fontana Guides (828) 736-2318 fishfontana@aol.com www.fontanaguides.com/ 3336 Balltown Road Bryson City, NC 28713

HANDYMAN/LAWN MAINTENANCE Hamilton Renovations & Repairs

JACKSON COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

OUR TOWN

(828) 736-4917 cehdeh42807@frontier.com 1111 Lemons Branch Road Bryson City, NC 28713 Mountain Home & Lawn (828) 508-0048 willfuller@mountainhomeandlawn.com www.mountainhomeandlawn.com 581 W. Main Street Sylva, NC 28779

Sylva, NC 28779

HORSEBACK RIDING

Arrowmont Stables & Cabins (828) 743-2762 information@arrowmont.com www.arrowmont.com 276 Arrowmont Trail Cullowhee, NC 28723

Curves of Sylva (828) 586-6677 curvesgirls@gmail.com 58-B Sunrise Park Sylva, NC 28779

Smokemont Riding Stable (828) 497-2373 smokymtn@hughes.net www.smokemontridingstable. com 135 Smokemont Riding Stable Cherokee, NC 28719

HEATING & HVAC

HOSPITALS

HEALTH & FITNESS

Geno Air Conditioning & Heating, Inc. (828) 586-6971 genohvac@frontier.com 195 Webster Road Sylva, NC 28779

Tim’s HVAC Service & Repair (828) 627-8185 tkt333@zoho.com 184 Obsure Cove Waynesville, NC 28785 Ward Plumbing & Heating (828) 586-4213 info@WardPH.com http://www.WardPH.com 548 Mill Street Sylva, NC 28779

HOLISTIC WELLNESS

Carole Lilly Massage (828) 507-9581 carole@carolelillymassage.com www.carolelillymassage.com 45 King Street Sylva, NC 28779

WestCare Health (828) 488-4214 steve.heatherly@medwesthealth.org http://www.westcare.org 68 Hospital Rd Sylva, NC 28779

HOTELS/MOTELS

Balsam Mountain Inn (828) 456-9498 info@balsammountaininn.net http://www.BalsamInn.net 68 Seven Springs Dr Balsam, NC 28707 Best Western Plus River Escape Inn and Suites (828) 586-6060 info@bwriverescape.com www.bwriverescape.com 248 WBI Drive Dillsboro, NC 28725 Blue Ridge Inn (828) 586-2123 brisylva@gmail.com 756 West Main Street Sylva, NC 28779

Moonlight Spa and Retreat (828) 477-4357 info@moonlight-spa.com http://www.moonlight-spa.com 129 Moonlight Drive Sylva, NC 28779

The Chalet Inn (828) 586-0251 paradisefound@chaletinn.com http://www.chaletinn.com 285 Lone Oak Drive Whittier, NC 28789

Wilson Family Chiropractic (828) 587-2273 wilsonfamiychiropractic@ yahoo.com www.wilsonfamilychiropractic. net 73 West Main Street Sylva, NC 28779

The Chalet Suites Boutique Hotel (828) 586-0251 paradisefound@chaletinn.com www.chaletsuites.com 339 Lone Oak Drive Whittier, NC 28789

HOME MAINTENANCE/ INSPECTIONS

Hamilton Renovations & Repairs (828) 736-4917 cehdeh42807@frontier.com 1111 Lemons Branch Road Bryson City, NC 28713 Hunter Enterprises (828) 450-3953 mjhunter41@live.com Webster, NC 28788 Lowes of Sylva (828) 586-1170 timothy.r.hollifield@store. lowes.com http://www.lowes.com/ 1716 N. Main Street

Comfort Inn of Sylva (828) 477-4950 sylva@ipdhospitality.com http://www.comfortinn.com/ hotel-sylva-north_carolina-NC732 1235 E. Main Street Sylva, NC 28779 Dillsboro Inn (828) 586-3898 info@dillsboroinn.com http://www.dillsboroinn.com 146 North River Road Dillsboro, NC 28725 Hampton Inn and SuitesCashiers/Sapphire Valley (828) 743-4545 hamptonsapphire@gmail.com www.blueridgemtnshotel.com 3245 Highway 64 E Sapphire, NC 28774

Holiday Inn Express & Suites of Dillsboro (828) 631-1111 holidayinnexpressdillsboro@ yahoo.com http://Holiday Inn Express & Suites of Dillsboro 26 Rufus Robinson Rd Sylva, NC 28779 Laurelwood Inn (828) 743-9939 laurelwoodmi@gmail.com www.laurelwoodinncashiers.com 58 Hwy. 107 N. Cashiers, NC 28717 Microtel Inn & Suites (828) 586-0009 microtelsylva@gmail.com http://microtelinn.com 89 Rufus Robinson Rd Sylva, NC 28779

DHHS Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (828) 586-4032 robbie.benton@dhhs.nc.gov http://www.ncdhhs.gov/dvrs/ 100 Bonnie Lane, Suite A Sylva, NC 28779 Disability Partners, Your Pathway to Independent Living (828) 631-1167 bdavis@disabilitypartners.org www.disabilitypartners.org 525 Mineral Springs Drive Sylva, NC 28779 Moonshadow Learning Services, Inc. (828) 354-4034 office@moonshadow.net http://www.moonshadow.net 617 Olivet Church Road Whittier, NC 28789

Quality Inn of Sylva (828) 586-3315 info@nightstarlodging.com http://www.qualityinn.com/ hotel-sylva-north_ carolina-NC237 2807 US Highway 74 East Sylva, NC 28779

HUMAN SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS AWAKE, Inc (828) 586-3574 awake.inc@frontier.com www.awakecacenter.org 563 W Main Street Sylva, NC 28779

Barium Springs - WNC (828) 586-8958 KQueen@bariumsprings.org http://www.bariumsprings.org 151 DeSoto Trail Sylva, NC 28779

Mountain Mediation Services (828) 631-5252 mmsbryson@dnet.net www.mountainmediation.org Jackson County Justice Center Rm. 254 Sylva, NC 28779 Mountain Projects, Inc. (828) 452-1447 arogers@mountainprojects.org www.mountainprojects.org 2251 Old Balsam Road Waynesville, NC 28786

Reach of Macon County (828) 369-2040 reach@reachofmaconcounty. org www.reachofmaconcounty.org 158 Heritage Hollow Lane Franklin, NC 28734 Region A Partnership for Children (828) 586-0661 officemanager@regionakids.org http://www.regionakids.org 116 Jackson Street Sylva, NC 28779 The Salvation Army (828) 452-9728 david.cope@uss.salvationarmy. org http://salvationarmyusa.org/ 330 Pigeon Street Waynesville, NC 28786 The Senior Center of Jackson County (828) 586-4944 eddiewells@jacksonnc.org www.jacksonnc.org/aging.html 100 County Services Park Sylva, NC 28779 Share Your Mission (828) 586-2998 winn@winnhenderson.com http://www.theultimatesecrettohappiness.com 232 Heavenly View Sylva, NC 28779 Teen Challenge of the Smokies, Inc. (828) 586-9966 peggymphillips@yahoo.com 4218 US Hwy 441 S

Build The Home You’ll Never Want To Leave

Sylva, NC 28779

ICE CREAM PARLOR Ice Cream Station (828) 508-1735 lindaw828@aol.com 45 Big Cove Road Cherokee, NC 28719

Jack the Dipper Ice Cream (828) 586-9441 dana.smith3@gmail.com

www.jackthedippericecream.com

170 E. Sylva Shopping Center Sylva, NC 28779

INSURANCE

Allstate Insurance (828) 631-9455 myramente@allstate.com http://www.allstate.com 36 Marsh Lily Drive Sylva, NC 28779 Jackson County Farm Bureau, Inc. (828) 586-8906

jennifer.nicholson@ncfbssc.com

www.ncfbins.com/jacksonplemmons/ 1627 East Main Street Sylva, NC 28779

MetLife Financial Services (828) 586-0104

bobcarpentersylvanc@gmail.com

1260 W. Main Street Sylva, NC 28779

Nationwide Insurance/ Howard Allman Agency (828) 586-2923 allmanh@nationwide.com http://www.nationwide.com

447 W Main St Sylva, NC 28779 Smith Insurance Services, Inc.

(828) 586-3754 smith@smith-ins.com http://www.smith-ins.com 60 Woody Hampton Rd. Sylva, NC 28779

Stanberry Insurance Agency, Inc. (828) 586-8926 kevin.stanberry@stanberry-ins. com http://www.stanberry-ins.com 715 E. Main St. Sylva, NC 28779 State Farm Insurance (828) 586-4026 charles@charleswwolfe.com http://www.statefarm.com 180 Webster Road Sylva, NC 28779 Sylva Insurance Agency (828) 586-2512 phyllissia592@frontier.com 470 West Main Street Sylva, NC 28779

INTERNET SERVICES

Dnet Internet Services (828) 349-3638 smarketing@sitedart.net http://www.sitedart.net 189 E. Palmer Street Franklin, NC 28734

536 W. Main Street Sylva, N.C. 28779 828-586-1221 www.fojcml.org Hours of Operation Sunday Noon-4 p.m.

Mon.-Thur. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fri-Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

All of our items are donated, all of our workers are volunteers and all of our proceeds benefit the Jackson County Public Library.

Windy Gap Tree Farm Franklin Building Center 335 NP&L Loop, Franklin, NC

Hwy 441 Across From Franklin Ford

(828) 349-0990

AmericasHomePlace.com

Custom Homes Built On Your Land

Glenville, North Carolina

A tree farm owned and operated by the Fowler family for four generations • Call us for detailed ordering information

www.windygaptrees.com charles@windygaptrees.com

828-507-8863 WHOLESALER OF FRASER FIR CHRISTMAS TREES JACKSON COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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INVESTMENT ADVISORS

Edward Jones- Preston (828) 586-3848

david.preston@edwardjones.com

http://www.edwardjones.com 7 Colonial Square - Suite 100 Sylva, NC 28779 Nationwide Insurance/ Howard Allman Agency (828) 586-2923 allmanh@nationwide.com http://www.nationwide.com 447 W Main St Sylva, NC 28779

JEWELRY

Hollifield Jewelers (828) 586-4274 holjwlrs@msn.com 600 West Main Street Sylva, NC 28779 Jewelry Outlet (828) 586-4599 ireneball@hotmail.com 648 West Main Street Sylva, NC 28779

LANDSCAPING

B.H. Graning Landscapes, Inc.

(828) 586-8303 BHGLandscapes@yahoo.com www.bhglandscapes.com 64 Bella Road Sylva, NC 28779

Bowers Lawn Care, Inc. (828) 586-8526 bowerslawncare@yahoo.com www.bowerslawncareinc.com 159 Garden View Dr Sylva, NC 28779 Laurel Crest Landscapes, Inc 828-316-7862 laurelcrestnc@yahoo.com http://laurelcrestlandscapes. com 52 Sugar Loaf Rd Sylva, NC 28779 Mountain Home & Lawn (828) 508-0048 willfuller@mountainhomeandlawn.com www.mountainhomeandlawn.com 581 W. Main Street Sylva, NC 28779

Sylva, NC 28779

Cherokee, NC 28719

LIQUOR SALES

WCU- Mountain Heritage Center (828) 227-7129 pameister@email.wcu.edu www.wcu.edu/about-wcu/ centers-institutes-affiliates/ mountain-heritage-center/ WCU Mountain Heritage Center 150 HFR Administration Building Cullowhee, NC 28723

Jackson County ABC Board (828) 586-6280 sylvaabc@frontier.com http://abc.nc.gov/abc_boards/ county.aspx?board=172 30 E. Sylva Shopping Center Sylva, NC 28779

MAIL SERVICES

Eagle Pack & Ship (828) 631-0238 eaglepakandship@gmail.com www.eaglepackandship.com 334A East Main Street Sylva, NC 28779

MANUFACTURING 3 D Print NC (828) 586-8572 info@3dprint-nc.com http://www.3dprint-nc.com 55 Quiet Forest Sylva, NC 28779

Jackson Paper Manufacturing Company (828) 586-5534 tcampbell@jacksonpaper.net www.jacksonpaper-nc.com/ 152 West Main Street Sylva, NC 28779 T&S Hardwoods (828) 586-4044 drowe.tshardwoods@yahoo.com http://www.tshardwoods.com/ 3635 Skyland Drive Sylva, NC 28779 Webster Enterprises, Inc. (828) 586-8981 grobinson@websterenter prises.org www.websterenterprises.org 140 Little Savannah Road Sylva, NC 28779

MARKETING STRATEGY

Blue Truck Marketing 828-508-1586 hello@bluetruckwhat.com 703 W Main St., Suite A Sylva, NC 28779 Insight Marketing 828-506-9559

R & R Landscaping (828) 342-8877 515 Cabe Road Sylva, NC 28779

cathy@insightmarketingonline.com

Shuler’s Tree Trimming (828) 508-6261 ashul9851@aol.com 253 Maple Street Bryson City, NC 28713

MUSEUMS

LAWN & GARDEN EQUIPMENT Sylva Lawn & Garden Equipment (828) 586-4199 sylvalandg@email.dnet.net 21 East Hall Heights Sylva, NC 28779

LIBRARY

Jackson County Public Library (828) 586-2016 TFitzmaurice@fontanalib.org http://www.fontanalib.org 310 Keener Street

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www.insightmarketingonline.com PO Box 912 Sylva, NC 28779

Cashiers Historical SocietyZachary-Tolbert House (828) 743-7710

info@cashiershistoricalsociety.org www.cashiershistoricalsociety.org

1940 - 107 South Cashiers, NC 28717

Museum of the Cherokee Indian (828) 497-3481 kenblank@cherokeemuseum.org www.cherokeemuseum.org 589 Tsali Boulevard Cherokee, NC 28719 Oconaluftee Indian Village (828) 497-2111

lsquirrel@cherokeehistorical.org

www.cherokeeadventure.com State Road 1361

MUSIC

In Your Ear Music Emporium (828) 586-6404 inyourearmusic@gmail.com www.inyourearmusic.net/ 573 West Main Street Sylva, NC 28779

NATURAL GAS

PSNC Energy (828) 670-3535 dhallingse@scana.com http://www.psnc.com 15 Overland Industrial Blvd Asheville, NC 28806

NEWSPAPERS

Smoky Mountain News (828) 452-4251 info@smokymountainnews.com www.smokymountainnews.com 9 N. Main Street Waynesville, NC 28786 The Sylva Herald Publishing Co., Inc., (828) 586-2611 news@thesylvaherald.com www.thesylvaherald.com 539 West Main Street Sylva, NC 28779

NURSERIES/ GREENHOUSES

Country Road Farms (828) 586-5515 crfng123@hotmail.com www.countryroadfarms.com 41 Hall Town Rd/Hwy 441 Sylva, NC 28779 Wolf Creek Tree Farm & Nursery, Inc. (828) 293-5115 wctf@frontier.com www.wolfcreektreefarm.com 8833 Hwy. 107 Cullowhee, NC 28723

NURSING HOME/ ASSISTED LIVING/ MEMORY CARE Mountain Trace Nursing & Rehab Center (828) 631-1600

kathy.carver@adcarehealth.com

417 Mountain Trace Rd. Sylva, NC 28779

Skyland Care Center, Inc. (828) 586-8935 sccadmissions@yahoo.com www.skylandcarecenternc.com 193 Asheville Highway Sylva, NC 28779

OFFICE EQUIPMENT/ SUPPLIES

Advanced Business Equipment (828) 210-1152

JACKSON COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

OUR TOWN

scross@abecarolina.com www.abecarolina.com 3072 Sweeten Creek Rd. Asheville, NC 28803 Cherokee Office Supply (828) 497-7907 cherokeeofficesupply1@ frontier.com www.cherokeeofficesupply.com

ORGANIC FOOD

Bryson Farm Supply (828) 586-6969 debbhooper@gmail.com www.brysonfarmsupply.com 1552 E. Main Street Sylva, NC 28779

OUTFITTERS

Brookings Cashiers Village Outfitters (828) 743-3768 info@brookingsonline.com www.brookingsonline.com 123 Monte Vista Road Cashiers, NC 28717

Sylva, NC 28779 Connie Haire connie@southwesterncc.edu Sylva, NC 28779 Joe Hamilton joehamilton@jacksonnc.org www.jacksonnc.org Sylva, NC 28779 Laurie Hulbert ehulbert2@frontier.com Sylva, NC 28779

PET STORE

Fish and More Pet Store (828) 586-2642 j.messina@yahoo.com 894 E. Main St. Sylva, NC 28779

PEST CONTROL

Outpost Mountain Outfitters (828) 586-8400 outpostmountainoutfitters@ frontier.com www.flyfishinthesmokies.com 4768 Hwy 74W Whittier, NC 28789

Bug Lady of WNC, Inc. (828) 243-9318 thebugladyofWNC@gmail.com 92 Racking Cove Road Sylva, NC 28779

PACK & SHIPPING Eagle Pack & Ship (828) 631-0238 eaglepakandship@gmail.com www.eaglepackandship.com 334A East Main Street Sylva, NC 28779

Visual Awakening (828) 226-3486 visualawakeningk@gmail.com www.visual-awakening.com 703 W. Main Street Suite A Sylva, NC 28779

PAINTING

PHYSICIANS

Lewis Paints & Decorating (828) 586-8556 lewiscarpets@frontier.com http://paintstore.benjaminmoore.com/stores/us/nc/sylva/ lewis-carpets 510 Asheville Hwy. Sylva, N.C. 28779

PARKS & RECREATION

Jackson County Recreation/Parks Department (828) 293-3053 rustyellis@jacksonnc.org www.jacksonnc.org/ parks-and-recreation.html 88 Cullowhee Mountain Rd. Cullowhee, NC 28723

PATRONS

Norma Clayton normamedford@gmail.com Sylva, NC 28779 Douglas L. Cody codyonmtn@morrisbb.net Sylva, NC 28779 John & Martha Espey jeme205@knology.net Sylva, NC 28779 Vicki Greene vicgreene88@gmail.com 88 Teal Lane

PHOTOGRAPHY

Current Dermatology (828) 631-1852 roros@currentdermatology.com www.currentdermatology.com/ 61 Bonnie Lane Sylva, NC 28779 Dogwood Wellness (828) 586-6262 info@dogwoodwellness.com www.dogwoodwellness.com 114 West Hemlock Street Dillsboro, NC 28725 Mountain Ear, Nose & Throat Associates, PA (828) 586-7474 mtnent.info@gmail.com www.mountainent.com 40 Mitchell Road Sylva, NC 28779 Mountain Pathology Services (828) 586-7114 68 Hospital Road (Harris Regional Hospital Laboratory) Sylva, NC 28779 Wellspring Family Practice (828) 586-7705 jrice@currentmedical services.com www.wellspringfamily practice.net/ 81 Medical Park Loop, Ste. 202 Sylva, NC 28779

Thomas C. Wilson, MD, MS (828) 631-2717 47 East Fork Road Sylva, NC 28779

81 Medical Park Loop, Suite 202 Sylva, NC 28779

PRINTING

Lavidge & Associates, Inc (865) 584-6121 lavidge@lavidgeinc.com www.lavidgeinc.com 6700 Baum Dr. Suite 25 Knoxville, TN 37919

PLUMBING

Ward Plumbing & Heating (828) 586-4213 info@WardPH.com www.WardPH.com 548 Mill Street Sylva, NC 28779

POLITICAL PARTY

Jackson County Democratic Party (918) 645-1973 idecoratelots@yahoo.com www.jacksondems.com/ 500 Mill Street Sylva, NC 28779

PREGNANCY CARE

Macon Printing (828) 524-7045 ebateman@macon printing.com www.maconprinting.com 219 East Palmer Street Franklin, NC 28734 The Print Haus (828) 586-4287 jeff@theprinthaus.com www.theprinthaus.com 509 Asheville Hwy- Ste B Sylva, NC 28779

Smoky Mountain Pregnancy Care Center (828) 293-3600

Smoky Mountain News (828) 452-4251

www.smpcc.org 4699 Little Savannah Rd. Cullowhee, NC 28723

9 N. Main Street Waynesville, NC 28786

outreachsmpccco@dnet.net

Wellspring Family Practice (828) 586-7705 jrice@currentmedical services.com www.wellspringfamilypractice.net/

info@smokymountainnews.com www.smokymountainnews.com

The Sylva Herald Publishing Co., Inc., (828) 586-2611 news@thesylvaherald.com www.thesylvaherald.com 539 West Main Street Sylva, NC 28779

RAFTING

Visual Awakening (828) 226-3486

visualawakeningk@gmail.com

www.visual-awakening.com 703 W. Main St. Ste A Sylva, NC 28779

PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS A to Z Signs & Engraving (828) 454-0983

joan@signsandengraving.net www.signsandengraving.net

1516 Sulphur Springs Rd. Waynesville, NC 28786

The Print Haus (828) 586-4287 jeff@theprinthaus.com www.theprinthaus.com 509 Asheville Hwy- Ste B Sylva, NC 28779 Silver Star Promotions (828) 586-8636 silver@promostar.com www.promostar.com 353 Bee Tree Knob Cemetery Rd. Whittier, NC 28789

Whittier, NC 28789

Sylva, NC 28779

Carolina Outfitters Whitewater Rafting (828) 488-6345 bdills@swain.main.nc.us

REALTOR

12121 Highway 19 West Bryson City, NC 28713

katie@bearlakereserve.com

Silver Creek Real Estate (828) 743-1999 info@ncliving.com http://ncliving.com 341 Hwy 64 West Suite 102 Cashiers, NC 28717

www.carolinaoutfitters.com

Nantahala Outdoor Center (828) 785-5082 info@noc.com http://www.noc.com 13077 Hwy 19 W Bryson City, NC 28713 Rolling Thunder River Company (800) 408-7238 rafting@Rolling ThunderRiverCo.com www.RollingThunder RiverCo.com 10160 Hwy 19W Bryson City, NC 28713 Smoky Mountain River Adventures (828) 586-5285 rafting411@gmail.com www.smokymountain riveradventures.com 5303 US 74 Whittier, NC 28789

RADIO STATION

Tuckaseegee Outfitters (888) 593-5050 JacksonRealtor@ earthlink.net http://www.RaftNC.com 4909 Hwy 74 & 441 at Barkers Creek

540 A-M WRGC Radio (828) 586-2221 info@wrgc.com http://www.wrgc.com 1846 Skyland Drive Sylva, NC 28779

Bear Lake Reserve (Real Estate) (828) 293-7414

www.bearlakereserve.com 412 Lake Forest Drive Tuckasegee, NC 28783 Johnson Realty (828) 586-5326

Smoky Mountain Getaways, Inc. (828) 586-8058

johnsonrealtywnc@gmail.com www.johnsonrealtywnc.com

info@smokymtngetaways.net www.smokymtngetaways.net

MoonDancer Realty (828) 631-0077

Sundog Places (828) 293-1000 jeanninesowers@me.com www.sundogvacation rentals.com 6925 Highway 107 Cullowhee, NC 28723

68 Asheville Hwy. Ste. C Sylva, NC 28779

mona@ventureoutcorp.com www.moondancerrealty.com

134 Front Street Dillsboro, NC 28725 NC Mountain Real Estate (828) 269-1904 ina@ncmountainreal estate.net 23 Hensley Circle Sylva, NC 28779

Kim Preston Real Estate, Inc. (828) 586-4616 kimprestonrealestate@ frontier.com www.KimPrestonReal Estate.com 7 Colonial Square, Ste. 201

5184 Hwy. 74 W. Whittier, NC 28789

Western Carolina Properties/Cullowhee Office (828) 293-3708 www.searchwnc.com 721 Speedwell Road Cullowhee, NC 28723 Western Carolina Properties/Dillsboro Office (828) 586-3442 information@wcproperties.com http://www.searchwnc. com 335 Haywood Rd. Dillsboro, NC 28725

stecoah valley center While in Jackson County visit the historic

Arts and Fine Crafts The Stecoah Artisans Gallery features the work of the area’s finest artists. Our Textile Studio has hands-on exhibits. An Appalachian Evening, our summer concert series, showcases authentic Appalachian entertainment, from the last Saturday in June thru August. Dining Enjoy an authentic Appalachian Dinner before the concerts or lighter fare in the Schoolhouse Café. Classes include culinary workshops and arts and craft classes. Visit our Artisans studios and galleries during our two open house drive-about tours in June and November. And don’t forget our Arts and Crafts Shows, for your holiday shopping. For more information, visit StecoahValleyCenter.com or call 828-479-3364 The Gallery is open 10 am – 5 pm Monday – Friday, March – December, and Saturdays April – November.

From Jackson County, take US-74 west. Bear right onto NC-28 north and follow the signs to Stecoah (about 30 minutes)

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RESORTS

Balsam Mountain Preserve (828) 631-1042 Bruce.Challengegolf@gmail.com

www.balsammountainpreserve.com

81 Preserve Road Sylva, NC 28779

Bear Lake Reserve Endorsed Accommodations (828) 293-7414 Laina@bearlakereserve.com http://www.blrvacations.com/ 412 Lake Forest Drive Tuckasegee, NC 28783 Cullowhee River Club, LLC 828 606 7795 www.cullowheeriverclub.com/ 784 Centennial Dr. Cullowhee, NC 28723 Fontana Village Resort (828) 498-2211 info@fontanavillage.com http://www.fontanavillage.com 300 Woods Road Fontana Dam, NC 28733 Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort (828) 497-7777

brrobinson@cherokee.harrahs.com

www.harrahscherokee.com 777 Casino Drive Cherokee, NC 28719

High Hampton Inn & Country Club (828) 743-2411 cmeads@highhamptoninn.com www.highhamptoninn.com 1525 Hwy 107 S Cashiers, NC 28717 Nantahala Outdoor Center (828) 785-5082 info@noc.com http://www.noc.com 13077 Hwy 19 W Bryson City, NC 28713 Smoky Mountain Country Club (828) 497-7622 mike@carolinamountaingolf.com www.carolinamountaingolf.com 1300 Conleys Creek Road Whittier, NC 28789

RESTAURANTS

B & Al’s Grill (828) 586-5686 johnfaulk1051@aol.com 1558 West Main Street Sylva, NC 28779 Balsam Mountain Inn (828) 456-9498 info@balsammountaininn.net http://www.BalsamInn.net 68 Seven Springs Dr Balsam, NC 28707 Bogart’s Restaurant (828) 586-6532 TimHall@frontier.com www.bogartsofsylva.com/ 35 E Main St Sylva, NC 28779 Brio Tuscan Grille 828-497-8233 chrk.manager@bbrg.com http://www.BrioItalian.com 777 Casino Drive Cherokee, NC 28719 Burger King (828) 586-3867 TM_Lackey@msn.com

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66 Hwy 107 Sylva, NC 28779 City Lights Cafe (828) 587-2233 bern@citylightscafe.com www.CityLightsCafe.com 3 E. Jackson Street downtown Spring Street Sylva, NC 28779 The Coffee Shop (828) 586-2013 mamagibson2001@yahoo.com 385 W Main St Sylva, NC 28779 The Community Table (828) 586-6782 CTofJackson@gmail.com www.communitytable.org Central Street Sylva, NC 28779 Creekside Oyster House and Grill (828) 586-1985 dewaywa@aol.com 483 Skyland Drive Sylva, NC 28779 Dunkin Donuts (828) 354-4470 dunkin307@citibrandsllc.com www.dunkindonuts.com 89 East Main Street Sylva, NC 28779 El Patron Mexican Restaurant (828) 586-8805 micasalopez@yahoo.com www.el-patron-mexicanrestaurant.com/ 170 Wal Mart Plaza Sylva, NC 28779 Fontana Village Resort (828) 498-2211 info@fontanavillage.com www.fontanavillage.com 300 Woods Road Fontana Dam, NC 28733 Fun Factory in the Smokies (828) 349-8888 alysia@thefactory.bz

www.funfactoryinthesmokies.com

1024 Georgia Rd Franklin, NC 28734

Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, Inc. (828) 586-8811 kimalbritton@gsmr.com http://www.gsmr.com 226 Everett Street Bryson City, NC 28713 Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort (828) 497-7777

Jarrett House (828) 586-0265 jarretthouse.dillsboronc@ gmail.com www.jarretthouse.com 518 Haywood Road Dillsboro, NC 28725

Tuck’s Tap & Grille (828) 293-5400 tuckstapgrill@gmail.com www.tuckingawesome.com 3344 Old Cullowhee Road Cullowhee, NC 28723

Jimmy Mac’s Restaurant (828) 488-4700 jimmac4519@aol.com 121 Main Street Bryson City, NC 28713

The Well House Inc., (828) 586-8588 thewellhousedeli@yahoo.com 65 Craft Circle Riverwood Shops Dillsboro, NC 28725

Kosta’s Family Restaurant (828) 631-0777 xcelr18@frontier.com www.kostasdillsboro.com 489 Haywood Road Dillsboro, NC 28725 Aiming to Please LLC dba Little Caesars #2061 (828) 586-1100 pandjwaddell@yahoo.com 334C East Main St. Sylva, NC 28779 Lulu’s On Main (828) 586-8989 lulusonmainsylva@gmail.com http://www.lulusonmain.com/ 612 West Main Street Sylva, NC 28779 Mad Batter Food & Film (828) 586-3555 madevans@yahoo.com www.madbatterfoodandfilm.com 617 West Main Street Sylva, NC 28779 No Name Sports Pub (828) 586-2750 scott.nonamesportspub@gmail. com www.nonamesportspub.com 1070 Skyland Drive Sylva, NC 28779 O’Malley’s Pub & Grill (828) 631-0554 daisyduke1@frontier.com 83 Asheville Highway Sylva, NC 28779 Perk & Pastry Bistro, Inc. (828) 631-9856 bern@citylightscafe.com www.perkandpastry.com/ 506 West Main Street Sylva, NC 28779 Ryan’s Family Steakhouse (828) 631-2520 store2408@buffetsinc.com www.ryans.com/ 374 Walmart Plaza Sylva, NC 28779

High Hampton Inn & Country Club (828) 743-2411 cmeads@highhamptoninn.com www.highhamptoninn.com 1525 Hwy 107 S Cashiers, NC 28717

Smoky Mountain Country Club (828) 497-7622 mike@carolinamountaingolf.com www.carolinamountaingolf.com 1300 Conleys Creek Road Whittier, NC 28789 Sonic Drive-In (828) 631-4200 sonicsylva@frontier.com www.SonicDriveIn.Com 1233 E Main St Sylva, NC 28779

Jade Dragon (828) 586-6688 gaohuazheng2000@yahoo.com 1461 East Main Street Sylva, NC 28779

Speedy’s Pizza (828) 586-3800 walsch@frontier.com 285 West Main Street Sylva, NC 28779

brrobinson@cherokee.harrahs.com

www.harrahscherokee.com 777 Casino Drive Cherokee, NC 28719

JACKSON COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

OUR TOWN

Zaxby’s (828) 631-3100 jorfoods@bellsouth.net http://www.zaxbys.com 284 East Main Street Sylva, NC 28779

ROCK QUARY/ ASPHALT

Harrison Construction Co. (828) 524-5455 dbmathis@harrisoncc.com www.harrisoncc.com/ 614 Macktown Road (Darrell Mathis) Sylva, NC 28779

SALON

The Nth Degree Salon (828) 226-9334 shearcourtney@gmail.com www.TheNthDegreeSalon.com 486 West Main Street Sylva, NC 28779

SEAFOOD MARKET

K & M Express Seafood Market (828) 631-4853 kmeshrimp@gmail.com www.kmexpressseafoodmarket. com 310 E. Main Street/Hwy 107 Suite # 4 Sylva, NC 28779

SELF STORAGE

Highlander Self Storage (828) 631-1911 highlanderselfstorage@yahoo. com 40 Pond View Drive Sylva, NC 28779

SIGNS/GRAPHIC DESIGN

A to Z Signs & Engraving (828) 454-0983 joan@signsandengraving.net www.signsandengraving.net 1516 Sulphur Springs Road Waynesville, NC 28786 Allison Outdoor Advertising Ltd. (828) 586-2737 gary@allisonoutdoor.com www.allisonoutdoor.com 35 Outdoor Drive Sylva, NC 28779 The Print Haus (828) 586-4287 jeff@theprinthaus.com www.theprinthaus.com 509 Asheville Hwy - Suite B Sylva, NC 28779 Southern Signs (828) 507-3639 nsaxon50@yahoo.com www.southernsignnc.com

525 Mill Street Sylva, NC 28779

SMALL BUSINESS LENDING

The Sequoyah Fund, Inc. (828) 359-5003 russseagle@sequoyahfund.org http://www.sequoyahfund.org 810 Acquoni Road/GLWC Cherokee, NC 28719

SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING

Dickson Interactive, LLC (336) 331-2185

sdickson@dicksoninteractive.com

www.dicksoninteractive.com 3815 Velinda Drive Winston-Salem, NC 27106 INNsights Internet Marketing (828) 226-4492 info@innsights.com http://www.innsights.com Sylva, NC 28779

SPA

Fusions Spa and Wellness (828) 631-0232 fusionsgraphics@gmail.com www.fusionsspa.com 96 West Sylva Shopping Center Sylva, NC 28779 Moonlight Spa and Retreat (828) 477-4357 info@moonlight-spa.com http://www.moonlight-spa.com 129 Moonlight Drive Sylva, NC 28779

SURVEYORS

Alliance Land Surveying, PC (828) 586-5256

jamie@alliancelandsurveyingpc.com www.alliancelandsurveyingpc.com

703 W. Main Street Sylva, NC 28779

TELECOMMUNICATIONS BalsamWest FiberNET, LLC (828) 339-2900 msaenger@balsamwest.net http://www.balsamwest.net 52 Colonial Square Sylva, NC 28779 Frontier (828) 645-1801 ken.maxwell@ftr.com www.frontierbundles.com/ frontier-communications/ north-carolina/sylva 15 South Main Street Weaverville, NC 28787

THEME PARK

Santa’s Land (828) 497-9191 santa@santaslandnc.com http://www.santaslandnc.com 571 Wolfetown Road Cherokee, NC 28719

THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE

Carole Lilly Massage (828) 507-9581 carole@carolelillymassage.com www.carolelillymassage.com 45 King Street Sylva, NC 28779

TOWING

AAA Ridgecrest Towing and Auto Service (828) 586-5551 joey65@aol.com

www.ridgecresttowingandauto.com

4737 US Highway 441 S Sylva, NC 28779

TRADESHOW SPECIALISTS

Diversified Exposition Services, Inc. (828) 631-3374 psterka@diversifiedexpo.com www.diversifiedexpo.com 264 Wilkes Crescent Dr Sylva, NC 28779

TRANSPORTATION

Freedom Taxi (828) 226-4208 b.paquin@FreedomTaxi-Nc.com 2493 Webster Road Lot 20 Sylva, NC 28779 Jackson County Transit (828) 586-0233 jctransit@jacksonnc.org www.jacksoncountytransit.com 1148 Haywood Road Dillsboro, NC 28725

TUBING

Deep Creek Tube Center & Campground (828) 488-6055 info@deepcreekcamping.com http://deepcreekcamping.com 1090 W. Deep Creek Road Bryson City, NC 28713 Tuckaseegee Outfitters (888) 593-5050 JacksonRealtor@earthlink.net http://www.RaftNC.com 4909 Hwy 74 & 441 at Barkers Creek Whittier, NC 28789

UTILITIES

Blossman Gas, Inc. (828) 586-1588 lucochran@blossmangas.com http://www.blossmangas.com/ 536 E Main Street Sylva, NC 28779 Duke Energy (800) 777-9898

lisa.leatherman@duke-energy.com

www.duke-energy.com/ north-carolina.asp 271 NP & Loop Franklin, NC 28734

Freeman Gas (828) 586-9797 sylva@freemangas.com http://www.freemangas.com 4515 US 74 East Balsam, NC 28707

TREE TRIMMING Shuler’s Tree Trimming (828) 508-6261 ashul9851@aol.com 253 Maple Street Bryson City, NC 28713

COLD DRINKS

35 East Main St., Sylva, N.C. 28779 828-586-6532 www.bogartsofsylva.com

WINGS

BURGERS

Frontier (828) 645-1801 ken.maxwell@ftr.com http://frontierbundles.com/ frontier-communications/ north-carolina/sylva 15 South Main Street Weaverville, NC 28787 PSNC Energy (828) 670-3535 dhallingse@scana.com http://www.psnc.com 15 Overland Industrial Blvd Asheville, NC 28806 Tuckaseigee Water and Sewer Authority (828) 586-5189 nhoyle@twsanc.us http://www.twsanc.us 1246 West Main Street Sylva, NC 28779

VACATION REALTY RENTALS Bear Lake Reserve Endorsed Accommodations (828) 293-7414 Laina@bearlakereserve.com http://www.blrvacations.com/ 412 Lake Forest Drive Tuckasegee, NC 28783 Great Smokys Cabin Rentals (828) 488-4630 Rentals@gscrnc.com

www.greatsmokyscabinrentals.com

1181 Main St

Bryson City, NC 28713 Smoky Mountain Getaways, Inc.

(828) 586-8058 info@smokymtngetaways.net www.smokymtngetaways.net 5184 Hwy. 74 W. Whittier, NC 28789

Sundog Places (828) 293-1000 jeanninesowers@me.com www.sundogvacationrentals.com 6925 Highway 107 Cullowhee, NC 28723

VETERINARIAN

Shearer Pet Health Hospital (828) 586-3300 shearerpethealthhospital@ hotmail.com www.shearerpethealth.com 1054 Haywood Road Sylva, NC 28779 Sylva Animal Hospital Inc (828) 586-8587 1307 Asheville Hwy Sylva, NC 28779

VISITOR CENTERS

Cashiers Area Chamber of Commerce (828) 743-5191 info@cashiersareachamber.com www.cashiersareachamber.com 202 Hwy 64 West Cashiers, NC 28717

Cherokee Chamber of Commerce (828) 497-6700 amy@cherokeesmokies.com www.cherokeesmokies.com 1148 Tsali Boulevard Cherokee, NC 28719 Cherokee Destination Marketing (828) 554-6483 skoomcco@nc-cherokee.com Sylva, NC 28779

Cherokee Marketing & Promotion (828) 554-6489 robejump@nc-cherokee.com www.cherokee-nc.com 810 Acquoni Rd Cherokee, NC 28719 Jackson County Chamber of Commerce (828) 586-2155 julie@nc-mountains.com www.mountainlovers.com 773 West Main Street Sylva, NC 28779 Smoky Mountain Host (828) 369-9606 sharmane@visitsmokies.org www.visitsmokies.org 4437 Georgia Road Franklin, NC 28734

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WEB DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT

240 Chimney Pond Rd.

3 Pump Mtn. Drive

Glenville, NC 28736

Sylva, NC 28779

Tom Sawyer Christmas

WINE SHOP

Tree Farm

The Chalet Stube

828-743-5456

828-586-0251

myra@sawyerfamily

paradisefound@chale-

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tinn.com

WEDDING PLANNER

www.sawyerfamily

www.chaletstube.com/

farmstead.com

275 Lone Oak Drive

Pinnacle Events

240 Chimney Pond Rd.

Whittier, NC 28789

Dnet Internet Services (828) 349-3638 smarketing@sitedart.net http://www.sitedart.net 189 E. Palmer Street Franklin, NC 28734

828-226-0181 julie@pinnacleeventswnc.com www.pinnacleeventswnc.com

PO Box 850

Glenville, NC 28736

WELDING

WOODWORKING The Design Center

Banks Welding &

(828) 631-9992

Fabrication

jcarver@haywood

WEDDING SUPPLIES

(828) 586-2258

builders.com

rabanks@dnet.net

www.haywoodbuilders.com

The Blue Ridge Bride

465 Old Settlement Rd

91 W Main St

Sylva, NC 28779

Sylva, NC 28779

WINDOW TINTING

YOGA

Custom Window Tinting

(828) 506-8909

(828) 226-3038

sylvayoga@gmail.com

albury_r@earthlink.net

www.sylvayoga.com

www.customwindow

612 West Main Street

tinting.us

Sylva, NC 28779

Sylva, NC 28779

(828) 508-1911 info@theblueridgebride.com www.theblueridgebride.com

Private Residence Arden, NC 28704

WEDDING VENUE Sawyer Family Farmstead 828-743-5456

Sylva Yoga

Welcome to your Private Mountain Retreat!

Breathtaking views and mountain charm will make your visit memorable.

Activities for all ages are your fingertips — golf, horseback riding, hiking, boating, downhill skiing, exploring and more. We offer Free Hot Breakfast, indoor pool/hot tob, exercise room, wireless internet, business center and our Cloud Nine bedding.

You’ll be glad you stayed with us — We guarantee it!

Request Code T1X to receive 10% OFF our standard rates.

Hampton Inn & Suites Cashiers-Sapphire Valley 3245 Hwy. 64E • Sapphire, NC 828.743.4545 • blueridgemtnshotel.com

Apparel, footwear & gear

for the outdoor lifestyle

BOWS • FIREARMS HUNTING & OUTDOOR GEAR Downtown Sylva

828-339-3300

828-631-4453 (HIKE) 40

JACKSON COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

472 East Main Street, Sylva, NC OUR TOWN

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Our historic inn welcomes you with gracious dining, rocker-filled porches, fifty cheerful rooms and a warm library.

Come read, rest, ramble and romp in our mountains!

P.O. Box 40 • 68 Seven Springs Dr. • Balsam, NC 28707 828.456.9498 • 800.224.9498 • www.balsammountaininn.net

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Fermentation. Experimentation. Innovation.

414 W. Main Street • Sylva, NC 28779

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Your partner in business

For 92 years, the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce has been taking care of business in Jackson County. Through the generous support of our partners, the chamber is able to offer quality events to the community. Thank you!

Platinum partners Harrah’s Cherokee Harris Regional Hospital

Diamond partners Champion Credit Union Stanberry Insurance

Gold partners

Zaxby’s Best Western River Escape Inn & Suites Pepsi Cola Mountain Credit Union Jackson Savings Bank Western Builders Inc. Bear Lake Reserve

Photo by Nick Breedlove

Silver partners

State Farm Insurance Jack the Dipper Macon Bank Western Carolina Properties Andy Shaw Ford F. Patrick McGuire DDS

Bronze partners

B.H. Graning Landscapes

Connectivity, Communication and Committment: We believe in Jackson County!