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Brasstown spotlight Community

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The Valley Town Township is a long open valley floor that appears against the towering mountains surrounding this peaceful community. Valley River Mountains to the south, Snowbird Mountains to the north which are both a part of the Nantahala National Forest.

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Beyond the eastern side of town, you enter the deep Nantahala River Gorge country, where visitors can enjoy ziplining and whitewater rafting. Located southeast of Andrews is Lake Nantahala, a 3000 feet elevation crystal clear lake with boating, and world-class trout fishing.

Andrews is home to host The Annual Western North Carolina Wagon Train held in late June to July that travels wagons and horseback.

The Andrews Valley Music Festival, is held annualy and is the largest FREE festival.

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Class I and Class II rapids, with an optional Class III falls at the end.

Today Andrews, Franklin, Murphy, and Hayesville have quaint antiques, galleries, plus other unique shopping. Local produce provides great restaurants in the area for visitors to try home cooking or fine dining and all are welcome to visit the local Wineries & Brewing venues that offer live entertainment on weekends.

The Nantahala is divided into three sections, with different fishing regulations for each, so please inquire for restrictions. The two Upper Nantahala from the dam to White Oak Creek is classified as Trout Waters. The Upper Nantahala has a consistent flow which offers people scenic views of cascades and waterfalls. The Lower Nantahala, along the floor of the Nantahala Gorge downstream of the power plant is also classified as Hatchery-Supported Trout Waters.

Enjoy other outdoor recreational activities like Ziplining at RidgeRunner’s, Horseback Riding at Nantahala Village, Gem Mining, or riding the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad in Bryson City.

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This wonderful destination in North Carolina is a must for you to come “Escape” to the cool waters of the Nantahala or enjoy Andrews to relax in this legendary area, known for it’s beauty.

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Spring/Summer calendar of Events Andrews

July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

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Grains of Sand Band: Free Outdoor Concert

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Calaboose Cellars

June 7, 14, 21, 28 Game Night Hoppy Trout

June 28-July 6 WNC Wagon Train Andrews, NC

July 4 July 4th Celebration Downtown Andrews

July 4, 11,18, 25 Ladies Night

Calaboose Cellars

July 5, 12, 19, 26 Game Night Hoppy Trout

August 1, 8

Lee Knight

4th of July Celebration

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Contra Dance w/ Jesse Edgerton & The Peachtree Serenaders

Community Room, John C. Campbell Folk School

July 8-12 Dance Musicians Week Nightly Dances

Community Room, John C. Campbell Folk School

June 8 John Combs w/ Riverdale Contra & Square Dance

Community Room, John C. Campbell Folk School

June 8 Lone Mountain Band

Brasstown Community Civic Center

June 12, 19, 26 Brasstown Farmer’s Market Brasstown, NC

June 14 Lorraine and Bennett Hammond Festival Barn, John C. Campbell Folk School

July 12 The Sock Hops

Smoky Mtn. Center for the Performing Arts

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Festival Barn, John C. Campbell Folk School

Downtown Franklin

Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory Musical

Smoky Mtn. Center for the Performing Arts

Run Mountain

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July 27

16th Annual Benefit Concert for the Black Mountain Home for Children

Blue Ridge Grass Band

First Presbyterian Church

Brasstown Community Civic Center

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11th Annual Mountain High BBQ Festival & Car Show

Brasstown Farmer’s Market Brasstown, NC

FRANKLIN June 13 Mountain Voices

Smoky Mtn. Center for the Performing Arts

June 14 Billy Ray Cyrus Concert

Smoky Mtn. Center for the Performing Arts

June 15 Taste of Scotland Festival Downtown Franklin

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David Grier Concert

Diane Silver & Steve Hickman and John Devine Contra & Square Dances

June 28

Historic Cowee School Arts & Heritage Center

Community Room, John C. Campbell Folk School

Herman’s Hermits

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June 29

Steve Hickman & John Devine

Contra Dancing

Festival Barn, John C. Campbell Folk School

Smoky Mtn. Center for the Performing Arts

Dance Musicians’ Week Staff Concert

Brasstown Community Civic Center

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The Isaacs 4th of July Concert Fan Jam & BBQ

Homegrown Appalachian Heritage Festival

August 2, 9 Hoppy Trout

Downtown Franklin

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Game Night

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Ladies Night

Calaboose Cellars

Smoky Mtn. Center for the Performing Arts

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Historic Cowee School Arts & Heritage Center

Wayne Proffitt Agricultural Center

August 9 MJ Live: Michael Jackson Experience

Smoky Mtn. Center for the Performing Arts

August 17 15th Annual Franklin Area Folk Festival Downtown Franklin

Hayesville June 7 The Train

Hayesville’s Historic Square

June 8 Song Writers Showcase 27

Peacock Performing Arts Center

June 14 Rebel Union

Hayesville’s Historic Square

June 22-23 A Cinderella Story

Peacock Performing Arts Center

June 28 Raven and Red Hayesville’s Historic Square

July 4 July 4th Fireworks Display Hayesville, NC

July 5 Caribbean Cowboys Hayesville’s Historic Square

July 13 Song Writers Showcase 28 Peacock Performing Arts Center

July 13-14 Festival on the Square Hayesville’s Historic Square

July 19 Wyatt Espalin and Friends Hayesville’s Historic Square

July 26 Southern Vantage Hayesville’s Historic Square

July 27-28 Christmas in July Market Hayesville High School Gym

August 9 The Paper Crowns Hayesville’s Historic Square

August 9-18 Leading Ladies Peacock Performing Arts Center

Murphy June 7 Murphy Art Walk Downtown Murphy

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Freewheelin’ Mammas

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Santeetlah Lake, Robbinsville

Natti Love Joys

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June 30 The Get Right Band

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July 1 Not Your Average Ladies Night Nantahala Outdoor Center

July 6 Scott James Stambaugh Nantahala Outdoor Center

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Cheoah River Release

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Artisans Silent Auction Stecoah Valley Center

June 28 Jones Boys

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July 5-6 Graham County Heritage Festival Downtown Robbinsville

Pioneer Chicken Stand

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Hustle Souls

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July 13 The Get Right Band

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July 20 Fontana Lake open Water Races Nantahala Outdoor Center

July 20 SOULTALK

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July 27 The Log Noggins

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August 3 Slippery Creek Band

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July 6 Buncombe Turnpike

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July 12 Fontana Ramblers Courthouse Square

July 12-13 Snowbird Mountain Gospel Singing Little Snowbird Church Playground

July 13 Zoe & Cloyd

Lynn L. Shields Auditorium

July 19 Betty Vaughn and Friends Courthouse Square

July 20 Carolina Blue

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July 4 Fireworks Downtown Murphy

July 6, 13, 20, 27 Murphy Farmer’s Market Downtown Murphy

August 2 Murphy Art Walk Downtown Murphy

Carolina Bluegrass Boys Courthouse Square

June 8 Cherohala Challenge Century Bicycle Ride

Tail of the Dragon & Cherohala Skyway

June 14 Steve Jordan Band Courthouse Square

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Cherokee Pow Wow and Food

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Jonny Webb Band

July 27 Fireside Collective

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August 3 The Jeff Little Trio

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Judaculla Rock is a curvilinear-shaped outcrop of soapstone with quarry scars and petroglyphs. It is located on a 0.85acre rectangular-shaped property, owned

by Jackson County, approximately 60 meters east of Caney Fork Creek, a major branch of the northwestward-trending Tuckasegee River, in the mountains of western North Carolina.

Georgia (Track Rock Gap and Sprayberry Rock). In terms of stylistic cross-dating, the similarity between the concentric ring and cross-in-ring petroglyph designs on the boulder with patterns on ceramic from the region suggests that the petroglyphs over the Late Archaic soapstone extraction scars date somewhere between the Middle Woodland and Late Mississippian periods.

The petroglyph boulder occurs within an artificially created bowl-shaped depression. Today this is covered with mowed grass (it was previously cultivated as a corn field) and bordered on the west by a thicket of river cane. Slightly upslope and east of the boulder are a few smaller outcroppings of soapstone bedrock, at least two of which show definite scars left by quarrying for soapstone bowl manufacture.

Judaculla Rock retains a special significance to the Cherokee Indians, despite their mass removal from the region in 1838. Cherokee accounts link Judaculla, their slant-eyed Master-ofGame, with the surrounding landscape, including landforms, rivers, and Indian towns.The petroglyph boulder is on an old trail that linked the old Cherokee townhouse at Cullowhee, or “Juthcullah’s Place,” with Judaculla’s reputed townhouse within Tannasee Bald. From a traditional perspective, contemporary Cherokees continue to regard the boulder as spiritually significant.

Petroglyphs that occur within three hollow scallops suggest that their production took place after soapstone bowl quarrying had ceased at the site, a finding supported by similar overlaps at a smaller soapstone boulder in western North Carolina (Brinkley Rock) and two more in northern

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North Shoal Creek Falls North Shoal Creek Falls - The falls is not a steep one, but it is wide and framed in a beautiful setting, making it a popular spot for photographers. To get there is an adventure of its own, as you go through old logging roads to a beautiful spots next to Lake Apalachia.

From Murphy, take Joe Brown Highway (SR 1326) and continue about 20 miles to the intersection with Hiwassee Dam Access Road (SR 1314). Turn left and go less than 0.1 mile to Morrow Road (SR 1323), on the right. Turn onto Morrow Road and drive 1.6 miles to Prospect Road (SR 1324) on the left. Follow this dirt road 0.4 mile to where an old logging road starts on the right side of the road, in the outside bend of a sharp left curve. Park here and follow this old logging road a few yards to a gate. An obvious path goes to the right before you reach the gate. Follow this very steep path less than 0.1 mile to the falls. From the base of the falls a twisting path leads downstream a few hundred feet to Lake Apalachia.

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Cullasaja Falls: 5.5 miles past Dry Falls heading west on Hwy 64, is Cullasaja Falls. This road side area is small with a lot of passing traffic, so be cautious and pull off the road completely. There is a very steep trail that leads to the bottom of the falls, but in heavy flow conditions, the trail can be wet and slippery. Again, please use caution.

Fires Creek Falls aka Leatherwood Falls

Fires Creek Falls, AKA Leatherwood Falls: From Hayesville, Hwy. 64 take Fires Creek Rd. to Fires Creek Wildlife Road. Follow road along Hiwassee River until you see the signs. This area has plenty of hiking trails, including a 25-mile Rim Trail. Fires Creek Falls is an absolutely beautiful waterfall with a sizable drop. It’s a must-see for waterfall enthusiasts.

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Located along Lake Hiawassee within the Nantahala National Forest, Hanging Dog Recreation Area offers a variety of amenities and recreational opportunities including hiking, biking, fishing, water skiing, kayaking, and a picnic area. There are several opportunities for mountain biking. Hike or ride your mountain bike on the moderately-difficult Ramsey Bluff Mountain Biking System that provides 8 miles of trails. Plenty of trailhead parking is provided at the end of SR 1447.

Directions: Take Joe Brown Highway (NC 1326) north out of Murphy, drive about 5 miles, then turn left at the Hanging Dog Recreation Area sign.

For hiking and/or mountain biking, try one of these trails: Farmer Top Overlook - 0.80 mile Nottely River Connector - 0.39 mile Ramsey Bend Connector - 1.9 mi Ramsey Bend North - 2.1 miles Ramsey Bend South - 1.8 miles Ramsey Bluff - 0.97 miles (hikers only) For more info on the Hanging Dog Recreation Area, contact the Tusquitee Ranger District, Nantahala National Forest, 90 Sloan Road, Franklin, NC 28734 (828) 524-6441 Email: tusquiteerd@fs.fed.us www.fs.usda.gov/nfsnc Spring / Summer 2019 | www.mtnvacationguide.com

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Cherokee Botanical Sanctuary Along the Quanassee Path between Spikebuck Mound/Quanassee Town site and the Cherokee Homestead Exhibit is the Cherokee Botanical Sanctuary. This section of the Quanassee Path may be accessed across from Clay County Veterans Recreation Park on Anderson Street or at the Cherokee Homestead Exhibit.

by the Cherokee for medicine, food, and daily living activities. The Hiwassee River Watershed Coalition donated native plants and helped to remove invasive plant species from the creek beds.

Restoration Coordinator Tony Ward explains, “The HRWC was happy to use Duke Energy Funding to help make the vegetation along the trail more like what people living in Quanassee might have seen This 0.3 mile section of the trail, which follows along the creek. Native trees and shrubs are better Town Creek adjacent to Clay County Schools’ for water quality, too.” The Conservation Fund’s property, is a pedestrian-friendly trail through stands Creating New Economies Program provided funds of native trees and plants. Native plants were added for additional native plants, informational kiosks along this portion of the trail to include those used and plant labels.

Sponsored by the Clay County Communities Revitalization Association, a non-profit 501C3 organization.

Please visit http://cccra-nc.org/ or write to PO Box 1533, Hayesville, NC 28904 for more information.

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Pickleball is played with a whiffle ball on a court with a tennis sized net. A non-volley zone (or kitchen) prevents volleys close to the net, and the serving team cannot volley the return of serve.

These unique rules favor players with less mobility and allow senior players to compete successfully with younger competitors. The paddle is similar to a ping pong paddle in that it is solid and easily maneuverable with a turn of the wrist. The game itself is played on a court that is the same size as a badminton court

pickleball One of America’s fastest growing sports has caught on in our beautiful mountain communities.

The game involves a court and a net, but it’s not tennis or badminton, it’s “Pickleball”.

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Pickleball is enjoyed by people of all ages and athletic abilities thanks to its ease of play and straightforward rules. The game has become particularly popular among people in their 50s, 60s and 70s looking for an activity that offers good aerobic exercise without being as strenuous as traditional racket sports— and which affords players the chance to socialize during the game.

Many teams also play both doubles and singles, as doubles involve longer rallies, lower physical demands and more opportunities for court banter.

Pickleball was first invented in 1965 on Bainbridge Island, Washington near Seattle at the home of former U.S. Congressman Joel Pritchard. USAPA was organized in 1984 and by 1990, pickleball was being played in all 50 states. The sport continued to spread as it became increasingly popular in senior athletic events in the early 2000’s.

Some of the Basic Rules of the game include: - The serve must be underhand and below the waist—and it must be made at least one foot behind the baseline, struck diagonally.

- The serve must land within the opposite diagonal court.

- Only the team serving the ball is able to score points, which take place when the opposite side fails to return the ball or commits other faults, such as hitting the ball out of bounds.

- When the ball is served, the receiving team must let the ball bounce once before hitting it back, as must the serving team when returning it.

- Once the ball has bounced once in each team’s court, it is permitted to volley the ball (i.e., hit it before it bounces).

- Games normally go to 11 points, with the leading team needing to be 2 points ahead to win.

Most local Recreation Centers in our area have Pickleball Courts with groups that meet and play 333 Ball Park Drive, Hayesville, N.C. 28904 tournaments. For more information on times call 016 Clay County Recreational Center 828-389-0368.

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AREA DIRECTORY Dining

Murphy

Hayesville

Appalachian Land Company 5510 West Hwy 64 W 800-837-9199

Chevelles 983 NC Hwy. 69

828-389-6069

Chevelles is not only a Sports Themed Restaurant & Bar, but also carries apparel. Come enjoy Lunch, Dinner and Take-Out or shop anytime at Chevelles. chevellerestaurants.com

Copper Door 2 Sullivan Street

See pg. 15

828-389-8460

Fine dining in historic Hayesville.

Aged steaks, fresh seafood, full bar, award winning wine list, wine dinners, cooking classes. thecopperdoor.com

See pg 21

Murphy Brother’s Restaurant 1466 Andrews Rd

828-835-9100

Open for Lunch & Dinner. Mon - Sun, Breakfast on Sat & Sun. Come try our fresh mozzarella sticks, fried green tomatoes, and so much more.

Murphy, North Carolina Mountain Cabin Rentals appalachianland.com

Fish Pond Cabins Fish Pond Lane

See pg 15

828-644-5518

Cute and cozy cabins on pond.

Fishing, Boating & pet friendly. Close to casino. fishpondcabins.com

Rocking M Retreat Murphy, NC

See pg 18

404-432-8107

Our guests will reconnect with nature, unplug from the hustle and bustle of city life, and reconnnect with self and family and friends in a well appointed log cabin style home. rockingmretreat.com

See pg 16

Recreation Andrews

Chevelles 983 NC Hwy. 69

RidgeRunner Ziplines 828-421-8119 750 Wakefield Rd

is not only a Sports Themed Restaurant & Bar, but also carries apparel.

Come enjoy Lunch, Dinner and TakeOut or shop anytime at Chevelles. chevellerestaurants.com

The Parson’s Pub 19 Tennessee Street

See pg 15

828-837-4151

Traditional Irish Food with a Mountain Twist. Over 70 Different Varieties of Craft Beer “Look at our Live Beer List”. Open Monday - Saturday 11am - 10pm. theparsonspub.com

See pg 16

Lodging

We are dedicated to providing you primarily a SAFE and FUN outdoor recreation-- with a birds eye view ziplining thru the beautiful flora abundant in the southern Appalachian mountains. ridgerunnerzips.com

See Pg 3

Tri - County Racetrack 828-360-5353 10456 Old. Us 64 Racing every other weekend. Family Friendly.

See pg 7

Hayesville

Quality Inn 828-321-2176 138 Upper Valley River Lane

Clay County Recreation Center 333 Ball Park Dr 828-389-0368

choicehotels.com

See pg 2

Hayesville Sundowner RV Village 828-389-3241 42 Sundowner Circle

Free Weights, Cardio, Exercise Classes, Raquetball & Pickleball. Open Mon. - Friday.

Shopping Brasstown Highlander Gallery 10079 Old Hwy. 64

828-835-9982

Fine Arts & Crafts featuring Local & Regional Artists HighlanderGallery.com

See pg 6

Hayesville Morning Song Gallery 828-389-2880 74 Sanderson Street Morning Song Gallery with its exceptional collection of fine arts & crafts representing the heart & soul of over 70 artists for near and far.

See pg 21

Not So Buried Treasure 828-389-6536 2011 US Hwy 64w We sell Antiques, Collectibles, Furniture, Home Décor and lots more.

Like us on Facebook

See pg 20

Murphy Black & White Market 828-516-1634 40 Valley River Avenue Antiques, vintage furnishings, gifts, farmhouse decor, and local goods.

Decker Flea Market 75 Blairsville Hwy

See pg 22

Diamond Center 560 West HWY 64

See pg 18

828-837-1999

The area’s only full service jewelry store, locally owned and operated with locations in Murphy, NC and Blue Ridge, Ga. The Diamond Center family has been servicing the Tri-State area for over 40 years!

Murphy

blueridgediamondcenter.com

Ultra Star Multi Entertainment 777 Casino Pkwy 828-422-5301

Tourism

This 13 acre, quaint RV/Park Model Village is nestled under a grove of majestic oaks catering to the adult camper (55+) as a haven for peace, quiet and tranquility.

Murphy

sundownerrvvillage.net

valleyriver.ultrastarnc.com

visitcherokeecountync.com

See pg 15

See pg 15

828-837-8050

Large flea-market, open Sat & Sun. year round. Antiques, produce, funnel cakes, silk flowers, socks, wood mantles, & natural and Cultured stone.

State of the art entertainment complex at Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino. Bowling, Billards, & the hottest new Arcade games. Food & Fun for the whole Family.

See pg 2

See pg 17

Andrews Nested in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, this pet-friendly hotel in Andrews gives you easy access to other local sites, activities and attractions.

wagonmasterranch.com

black-and-white-market.com

Brasstown

tricountyracetrack.com

Gem mining, gold panning, mini golf, skeet & pistol range, wagon rides, paintball gallery, cabins, wedding & event venue, pet friendly.

MorningSongGallery.com

brothersrestaurantinmurphy.com See pg 18

828-389-6069

WagonMaster Adventure Ranch 828-494-9521 359 Adventure Ranch Road

See pg 19

Andrews & Murphy Visitor Centers 20 Tennessee Street 828-557-0602 Find your balance of rest and adventure in Cherokee County, NC

See pg 24

Andrews

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