Our Town 2013

Bargain boutiques

From heirloom antiques to used clothing, we have it

BALSAM RANGE’S

Darren Nicholson keeps his feet planted firmly in Jackson County

Friends of Panthertown

Yosemite of the East’s supporters make it more accessible

The communities of Jackson County, NC Membership Directory

Your partner in business

The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce has been helping Jackson County businesses for 90 years! The Chamber provides an opportunity to network on a monthly basis through events such as After Hours, small business seminars and social events. The Chamber also has a very active Facebook page and website with a variety of ways for members to market their business regionally, locally, and nationally. Additionally, the Chamber offers Member One-On-One assistance to help each business individually and provides resource connections through Western Carolina University and Southwestern Community College.

The Chamber is the lead producer of The Concerts on the Creek summer music series. Concerts are offered on Fridays throughout the summer months from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Bridge Park in Sylva. Concerts are free, but could not produced without the help of the Chamber’s Partners.

Champion Credit Union and Stanberry Insurance are the 2013 Chamber Platinum Partners. Their ongoing financial support is the reason the Chamber is able to offer quality events to the community.

If you are interested in being active in the business community in a positive environment, join the Chamber today by calling 828-586-2155. Please visit our website, www.mountainlovers.com, for complete details and event updates, or find us on Facebook. We’re here to serve you – thanks for your interest in Jackson County!

January 24 Andy Shaw Ford

February 21 Lowes

March 28 Dogwood Crafters

April 24 Annual Golf Tournament

May 23 Fusions Spa

June 13 Annual Picnic @ Sundrop Properties/Caney Fork

July Happy Summer!

August 22 Finders Keepers

September 7 WNC’s Largest Indoor Yard Sale

September 26 Jack the Dipper

October 24 Southwestern Community College

November TBD Our Holiday House Party

7 Holidazzle

The Western North Carolina Fly Fishing Trail features some of the best trout waters in the Great Smoky Mountains.The trail takes anglers to 15 excellent spots for catching brook, brown and rainbow trout. MARK HASKETT PHOTO

Our Town

2013 • Vol. 8

A SMOKY MOUNTAIN NEWS PUBLICATION

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Our communities

Though their personalities vary, Jackson County’s unique locales embrace an easy-going quality of life

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 bestknown 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 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 later was 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.

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

CULLOWHEE

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

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, 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

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 East LaPorte. Located alongside the

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 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

The Glenville community is centered on a large man-made lake with 26 miles of shoreline 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 hydroelectric dam provided more electricity to help make aluminum for the war effort. The creation of the lake flooded Glenville’s schools, 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

See TOWNS, page 8

Dillsboro (facing page) has been a tourist draw for many years, with walkable streets and a variety of shops featuring locallymade goods. High Hampton Inn’s Hampton Lake (above) and Whiteside Mountain provide a scenic backdrop for golf at the historic resort. MARK HASKETT PHOTO (FACING PAGE) • HIGH HAMPTON INN PHOTO (ABOVE)

Western Carolina University, located in Cullowhee, is becoming a destination campus for students looking for a peaceful quality of life and proximity to outdoor recreation opportunities. MARK HASKETT PHOTO

, continued from page 7

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

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.)

TOWNS

Downtown Sylva (left) is home to the Greening Up the Mountains festival, a yearly event that celebrates the budding of Spring foliage in the mountains. The Tuckasegee River runs through Jackson County, giving anglers and paddlers (above) plenty of water to play in.

MARK HASKETT PHOTOS

Statistics

UTILITIES

ELECTRIC

Duke Power, Nantahala Area..........800-777-9898

PSNC Energy................................828-670-3535

WATER

Tuckaseigee Water & Sewer

Authority.......................................828-586-5189

TELEPHONE/INTERNET Frontier..........................................877-462-8188

HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS

(2011)

a $209.01 tax

to each county resident.

MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS

CABLE/INTERNET

BalsamWest FiberNET....................828-339-2900

Morris Broadband........................888-855-9036

NEWSPAPERS

The Sylva Herald............................828-586-2611

The Smoky Mountain News............828-631-4829

Cashiers Crossroads Chronicle.............828-743-5101

RADIO STATIONS

540AM WRGC...............................828-586-2221

WWCU..........................................828-227-7173

CLIMATE

COUNTY/MUNICIPAL NUMBERS

EMERGENCY NUMBERS

ADDITIONAL NUMBERS

NC Department of the Secretary of State 800-228-8443 • www.state.nc.us/secstate 110 S. Blount St. • Raleigh, NC 27601

Better Business Bureau 828-253-2392 or 800-452-2882 asheville.bbb.org 1 W. Pack Square, Suite 1601 Asheville, NC 28801 NC Business ServiCenter (license information) 800-228-8443 www.nccommerce.com/servicenter 4344 Mail Service Center • Raleigh, NC 27699-4344 NC Department of Commerce 828-488-0300 • www.nc.commerce.com PO Box 1940 • Bryson City, NC 28713 NC Department of Labor 800-522-6762 • www.dol.state.nc.us 4 Edenton St. • Raleigh, NC 27601 US Social Security Administration

Dance and be merry at Concerts on the Creek

Concerts on the Creek is a free summer music series at the Bridge Park in Sylva. Concerts are every Friday night from 7:30pm-9:30pm beginning Memorial Day weekend and concluding Labor Day weekend. Contact the Jackson County Chamber for information and a complete schedule at 586-2155 or visit www.mountainlovers.com.

Calendar of events

March

• WNC’s Largest Indoor Yard Sale March 23 • 828-293-9223

• Easter Hat Parade March 30 • 800-962-1911

April

• Stonewall Challenge Golf Tournament April 24 • 828-586-2155

• Greening Up the Mountains Festival April 27 • 828-586-2719

May

• Southeast Fly Fishing Festival May 17 & 18 • 828-586-2155

• Concerts on the Creek May 31 • 828-586-2155

June

• Kids Learn to Fish Day June 1 • 828-293-3053

• Spring Rod Run June 7 & 8 • 828-497-2603

• Summertime Arts and Craft Show June 29 & 30 • 828-524-3405

July

• Fourth of July Celebration July 4 • 828-293-3053

• Glenville Fireworks July 4

• Festival of Native Peoples July 12 & 13 • 828-554-6471

August

• Talking Trees Children’s Trout Derby August 2 & 3 • 828-497-1898

• Volkswagen Show August 10 • 828-554-6471

September

• WNC’s Largest Indoor Yard Sale September 7 • 828-586-2155

• Southeast Tribes Celebration September 20 & 21 • 828-497-3481

• Mountain Heritage Day September 28 • 828-227-3193

The Dillsboro Easter Hat Parade (above) provides an opportunity for participants of all ages to display their over-the-top fashions. MARK HASKETT PHOTOS

October

• Colorfest Art and Taste of Appalachia October 5 • 828-631-4587

• Leaf Festival October 11 & 13 • 828-743-8428

November

• WNC Pottery Festival November 2 • 828-586-5100

• Christmas & Santa on the Green November 22 • 828-743-8428

• Hard Candy Arts and Crafts Show November 29 & 30 • 828-524-3405

December

• Lights and Luminaries December 6 & 7, 13 & 14 • 800-962-1911

• Holidazzle December 7 • 828-586-2155

• Sylva Christmas Parade December 14 • 828-586-2719

• Cashiers Christmas Parade 828-743-5191

Dillsboro’s annual Lights and Luminaries (left) celebrates the magic of the holiday season. The Greening Up the Mountains Festival is a springtime powerhouse for those seeking music, crafts and entertainment in downtown Sylva. MARK HASKETT PHOTOS

A mountain man forever

Balsam Range’s Darren Nicholson keeps his feet firmly grounded in Jackson County as the band’s success soars

There’s just something about Jackson County that Darren Nicholson can’t shake.

“It’s home,” he smiled.

Mandolinist for renowned Western North Carolina bluegrass group Balsam Range, Nicholson spent the first decade of his life growing up in the small community of Tuckasegee. His father was from Caney Fork, his mother raised in Dillsboro.

“My dad liked to hunt and fish a lot, so I was always in the mountains of Jackson County,” he said. “You can’t help but fall in love with it.”

Of all the things he remembers and cherishes about his hometown, Nicholson looks fondly on those Friday and Saturday nights watching and participating in music jam sessions in his living room.

“I just remember [the sense] of community,” he said. “Music was a big part of my childhood. Ten or 20 people would be in my living room playing. Music was always around. You find that theme all over the Appalachians.”

Turning that musical ambition into a career, Nicholson has garnered a wide array of success. Along the way, he and Balsam Range received a Grammy nomination, performed on the Grand Ole Opry, appeared on CMT and ESPN, toured with Merle Haggard and was an International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) winner for “Album of the Year,” among other accolades.

“You have to have perspective on what makes [success] happen,” he said. “I love to make music and sing, but if nobody buys an album or comes to listen, then what you’re doing is pretty much in vain.”

And with that modesty, Nicholson is humbled by the support he’s not only received from the music industry, but most importantly from those who know him best – family and friends.

“There’s nothing better than when people come up to you and congratu-

Acclaimed mandolinist Darren Nicholson (center) of Balsam Range is proud of his local heritage as he moves forward in the music industry. MARK HASKETT PHOTOS

late you on your success,” he said. “The music business is really tough, but the people from Jackson County are very supportive. It makes you feel good.”

Balsam Range seems to have come into its own recently and is finding success across the music industry, pulling listener after listener into their world of mountain music and soul. Winner of the IBMA award for “Song of the Year” (2011), the quintet released their acclaimed album “Papertown” in 2012 and found themselves backing singer/songwriter John Driskell Hopkins (of the Zac Brown Band) on his latest solo release “Daylight.”

“We’re so fortunate that our music is striking a chord and people like it so much,” Nicholson said.

“When you’re a young kid and trying to make music around these folks, and they pat you on the back and tell you to keep it up. Well, I’ll never forget that.”

— DARREN NICHOLSON

For the better part of the last four years, Nicholson found himself driving nearly every weekend to Nashville to perform and record. He would find himself making the four-hour trek one way, only to play a few songs and immediately head back. But it was worth it, chasing his musical dreams, while still having one foot in his homeland.

“I love Nashville, and it’s a nice place to visit, but this place is my home,” he said. “I’ve always had the same feeling, when I hit eastern Tennessee and see those mountains, of like ‘I won’t move.’”

And it’s that welcoming embrace of Jackson County that still sticks with Nicholson. It’s about those older musicians who let him sit and play, those people who pushed him forward into his own endeavors.

“When you’re a young kid and trying to make music around these folks, and they pat you on the back and tell you to keep it up. Well, I’ll never forget that,” he said.

With his roots deeply embedded in the high peaks and low valleys of Western North Carolina, Nicholson perpetuates the friendliness, hospitality and musicianship he was taught by those who he was raised around.

“Whenever we’re on the road, we brag about how the people are and how proud we are to be from Western North Carolina,” he said. “And that’ll never change as long as I’m playing music.”

Turning the past into the future

Jackson County’s Green Energy Park

What sounded like a jet engine echoed out of the building tucked away on the hill.

Peering into the large bay doors of the metal studio at the Jackson County Green Energy Park (JCGEP) in Dillsboro, one can see that the booming noise is coming from a foundry in the corner used to turn metals into molten liquid for casting.

“It’s surprising how thin the molten metal gets,” said Timm Muth, director of the JCGEP. “It pours out like Kool-Aid when I was expecting it to be like honey. It comes out quick and makes it a little scary.”

Fueled by methane from a now-closed county landfill next door, the foundry is known as the only one of its kind in the world to run entirely on the sustainable gas. The highly flammable gas produces a large flame that shoots out of the small opening at the top of the barrel. With temperatures hovering around 2,200 degrees, the high level of heat is needed to properly melt down the bronze (melting point of 1,742 degrees) and aluminum (melting point of 1,220 degrees).

Learn more

The Jackson County Green Energy Park is located at 100 Green Energy Park Rd. in Dillsboro. For information, tours, or studio space availability, contact Timm Muth at 828-631-0271, email info@JCGEP.org, or visit www.jcgep.org.

Since its creation in 2005, the JCGEP has led the way in Western North Carolina in being able to transform the discarded waste of the past into renewable and reusable resources for the future. With over 30 years of experience in the energy industry, Muth is leading that charge, and the results have been quite plentiful.

“As renewable energy resources become more important and more widely accepted, the JCGEP can expand its role as a leading example of community scale use,” he said.

Director of Jackson County’s Green Energy Park, Timm Muth (above) carefully places bronze into the foundry to mold the metal for casting. The park’s foundry runs on sustainable methane from a landfill nearby, as do greenhouses and artist spaces (inset).

GARRET K. WOODWARD PHOTO (ABOVE) • ASHLEY T. EVANS PHOTO (INSET)

Last year was monumental for the facility. Alongside four gallery showings for resident artists in 2012, the space also held special glass and pottery demonstrations, a youth arts festival (attracting around 1,500 people) and continued to increase its social and media presence within the region and beyond.

“Art is a vital element in almost any successful community,” Muth said. “The JCGEP helps to get more community members involved in art, and expands their appreciation in such.”

Pushing steadily into the future, the park now offers an array of programs and departments for public use, which include a glass studio, blacksmith/metal foundry, ceramics kiln, greenhouse, art gallery and sculpture garden. Muth sees the next step being able to establish the “Friends of the Green Energy Park” into a

See GREEN ENERGY, page 16

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One of the many key partnerships emerging from the park, Western Carolina University teams up the school and its students with the facility and other members of the community like Tracy Kirchmann (above) and Aaron Shufelt (below). ASHLEY T. EVANS PHOTOS

meet their own energy needs and expand their economic opportunities.”

“This

— TIMM MUTH, GREEN ENERGY PARK DIRECTOR

501c3 nonprofit, continue the bountiful partnership with Western Carolina University and Southwestern Community College, and construct an automated waste vegetable oil storage, filtration and burner system, among other possible endeavors.

“This facility is very unique in the world,” he said. “It shows that even with meager resources, small communities can find ways to

In keeping with their focus on remaining in the forefront of small-scale renewable energy use, the JCGEP wants to distinguish Jackson County from other communities in Western North Carolina. Muth notes the storied history of heritage craft production in the area and how the JCGEP wants to harness that notoriety, making it blossom into a destination for tourists and locals alike. He looks at things like garbage not as some-

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thing to throw away, but something that can be molded into a resource. It’s about taking discarded items and making it useful again – a longstanding trait of Southern Appalachian living.

“Historically, people in this region lived off the resources around them,” he said. “In today’s world, that means looking for new energy opportunities as well. People are beginning to understand that something as unseemly as gas from a landfill can used to meet the various needs of the community.”

GREEN ENERGY, continued from page 15

One of the many aspects of the Green Energy Park, bronze casting takes the solid metal and melts it down with temperatures hovering around 2,000 degrees. ASHLEY T. EVANS PHOTO

Panthertown one of the gems of Jackson County

Burt Kornegay gets a little nostalgic thinking about the wildness that once enveloped Panthertown.

The bowl-like 6,700-acre valley flanked by granite domes — known as Yosemite of the East — perches on the Cashiers plateau, its waterfall-laden streams feeding the headwaters of the Tuckaseegee River. It’s a place of sheer rock faces and diverse vegetation. In the old days, visible campsites were few. You could stake claim to your very own waterfall. Encounters on the trail were modest. There were no signposts or trail markers.

“That is one of the things that drew people to it. It was a wild experience to find your way around. You had to be somewhat trail savvy,” said Kornegay, who runs the guide service and outfitter Slickrock Expeditions.

For years, the only maps of Panthertown trails were stick figure diagrams passed

amongst fellow hikers. But as Panthertown’s popularity grew, lost hikers became more common. So Kornegay finally committed the trail system to paper in the mid-90s, drawing lines on a topo map as he hiked.

“I knew the Valley the way I do my house,” said Kornegay, an authority on Panthertown.

Kornegay’s maps went fast, with more than 10,000 sold since the first edition. Once considered a “best-kept secret,” the popularity of Panthertown is easy to understand. The influx of people to the Cashiers and Sapphire area is a big factor.

“Panthertown is close to many developments,” Kornegay said. “Those developments have people in them who are very outdoorsy and like to hike.”

There are numerous self-appointed trail docents in Panthertown, what Kornegay described as “unofficial and surreptitious trail building and maintenance.”

“It has been an all-in-the-family kind of recreation area,” Kornegay said.

But one man can take credit for many of Panthertown’s trails — Carlton McNeil. Until passing away, McNeil hiked into Panthertown from his neighboring home almost daily.

“He would find a pretty place and just make a trail to it,” Kornegay said. “He was a short, little, skinny guy and he cut out just enough room for a short, little, skinny guy to hike.”

But as more people followed in his footsteps, the trail would grow.

“There are trails now well-beaten that when I started running trips were the faintest of trails most people would have a hard time following,” Kornegay said.

These days, taking care of the trails is one of the main jobs undertaken by the Friends of Panthertown, a nonprofit entity. In 2010, at the request of U.S. Forest Service, and due to many visitors getting lost in Panthertown, Friends of Panthertown funded and installed trail-head bulletin boards with maps, and trail markers with trail usage designations at each of the major intersections.

Between the trail markers and maps that are now available (including Kornegay’s), usage is up.

Go hike

Trail maps of Panthertown Valley can be purchased at Highland Hiker in Highlands and Blackrock Outdoors in Sylva. Or go to www.slickrockexpeditions.com, or send $6 to Slickrock Expeditions, P.O. Box 1214, Cullowhee, NC 28723.

Help out

The Friends of Panthertown is a nonprofit that works in conjunction with the U.S. Forest Service to maintain this treasured wilderness area. Call 828-269-HIKE (4453); email friends@panthertown.org; or visit www.panthertown.org.

Burt Kornegay has mapped the once obscure trails of Panthertown Valley, a 6,700 acre valley considered to be the Yosemite of the East. DONATED PHOTOS

Bringing back the Cullowhee lily

An effort to re-establish the Cullowhee lily on the Western Carolina University campus got underway this past fall with a fundraising drive, a bulb sale and ceremonial planting in the Centennial Garden.

A white flower with six petals formally called the Zephyranthes atamasca, the Cullowhee lily once common at Western Carolina now grows in only a few spots on campus. Some speculate the water-loving plant began to disappear from the Cullowhee region when the low valley wetlands were drained first for farm use then later during con-

struction. The proliferation of aggressive kudzu along the river banks may have been another factor in the disappearance of this non-competitive lily.

A committee of WCU alumni, staff and community members began meeting in spring 2012 out of a desire to bring the Cullowhee lily back and to do so in a way that also raises money for the WCU Alumni Scholarship Fund.

“In cultivating the lily we are also cultivating our heritage and our students,” said Susan Belcher, wife of Chancellor David O. Belcher and a leader in the initiative.

Supporters of the Cullowhee lily initiative who give a $50 donation toward planting and maintaining a lily bed on campus and supporting the WCU Alumni Scholarship Fund will be honored as charter members of the Cullowhee Lily Society. Those who donate $250 will receive a framed limited edition and numbered photo of the Cullowhee lily printed on canvas and signed by Chancellor David O. Belcher. As of the end of 2012, nearly $6,000 had been raised for the scholardship fund.

Dr. Frances Owl-Smith, president-elect of the WCU Alumni Board of Directors, said she is particularly excited that the effort will support scholarships.

“This cannot be more appreciated at this time of economic stress for our students in need of financial support who want to receive their education at this fine university,” said Owl-Smith.

To volunteer to assist with the initiative, contact Cindi Magill with the Office of Alumni Affairs at 828-227-7335 or magill@wcu.edu. Direct gifts to the Alumni Association Scholarship also can be made online at give.wcu.edu.

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PICK A BARGAIN IN SYLVA

Everyone likes a good deal.

In Jackson County, we have a plethora of antique stores, second-hand shops and consignment botiques that stock everything from cheap and funky clothes to one-of-a-kind heirlooms. Visiting these stores is more like a treasure hunt than a typical shopping excursion.

But today, “junkin” is more than just about saving money. It’s also rewarding to find new uses for vintage clothing and furniture that other people would rather discard. As the saying goes, “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.”

And one more point about many of these stores: the proceeds benefit some of the charitable institutions and nonprofits in Jackson County that provide

much-needed help to our neighbors. So go find your own treasure. You can save money, reuse someone’s refuse, and help your neighbors all at the same time.

Consignment, Resale & Antique Shops

Blessings Closet W. Sylva Shopping Plaza, Sylva 828-399-0995

Country Trading Post 3740 Hwy. 74 E., Unit 9, Sylva 828-989-4566

Finders Keepers 635 Mill St., Sylva • 828-586-8959

Hens & Chicks 24 Steeple Rd., Sylva • 828-507-6056

Jones Country Store 494 W. Main St., Sylva • 828-631-9695

MedWest-Harris Hospital Auxiliary 68 Hospital Rd., Skyland Dr., Sylva 828-586-7470

828-498-6536

Pathways Thrift Store 3740 US 74 E., Sylva • 828-631-5533

Sassy Girl’s Inc. 280 Marsh Lilly Dr., #A., Sylva 828-586-3399

Teen Challenge 4218 US Hwy. 441 S., Sylva 828-586-9966

Finding oneself

Eclectic shop offers funky items as unique as the owner herself

April “Dixie” Brendel found her heart in downtown Sylva.

Owner of Finders Keepers, Brendle is all smiles about how her business has taken off in Jackson County. Focusing on home and garden décor, vintage and antique items, the business has garnered a loyal following since opening its doors in April 2012.

“I’m just amazed that I’ve made it work and put it all together,” she chuckled. “I’ve been really excited with feedback from the community.”

A lifelong Sylva resident, Brendle was a jack-of-all-trades, working for a hospital or selling T-shirts, but something didn’t feel right. She wanted more, and that something was her own store where she could share unique items. It was a passion that originated from her childhood, going to her aunt’s house and being in wonder of all the things displayed in her home.

“I like having a shop like this here because there’s nothing else like it.”

— APRIL “DIXIE” BRENDLE, OWNER OF FINDERS KEEPERS

“I always looked forward to going to her place and looking at all of the old things,” she said. “I’d go around with her to auctions, digging around boxes and trying to find cool stuff.”

Eventually, that deep urge molded itself into a dream, which pushed forward into a reality that came to fruition in 2009.

“[I thought], ‘This is what you love, why aren’t you doing this?’” she said.

So, she opened Whistlin’ Dixie in Dillsboro, a location that harbored an array of vintage and antique pieces, with an aim to accessorize a garden or home to the variety of tastes each customer may have. But, Brendle felt the space was too small, especially if she wanted to add in a furniture component to the business.

“[Whistlin’ Dixie] was on a smaller scale, more touristfocused, with more crafts,” she said. “It was halfway where my heart was, and I just didn’t have the space.”

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Owner of Finders Keepers, April “Dixie” Brendel looks forward to providing the people of Jackson County and beyond with not only a friendly smile, but a wide selection of vintage pieces as well.

And when Cope’s Superette and Newsstand, a legendary Sylva business, decided to vacate its downtown building, Brendle jumped on the opportunity. She now had the room to grow and could offer spaces on the property to be rented and used by other vendors looking to promote and sell their items.

“I love the vibe here,” she said. “It’s very eclectic, a little piece of Asheville sitting right here in Sylva.”

With more than 50 people (vendors and consigners) involved with Finders Keepers, the business continues to grow as each person brings forth their ideas alongside their hard-tofind pieces. Those curious can buy, sell or trade, with a comfortable atmosphere always at the forefront. Classic rock music wafts through the building, while a cozy ambiance immediately greets visitors.

“When I started this business, I wanted to rent spaces to other vendors who have the same vision as I do,” she said.

Specializing in mid-20th century furniture, vintage/retro lighting and antique garden decorations, Brendle also offers handmade soaps and jewelry, a craft she greatly enjoys doing. She hopes to expand as things move along, with aspirations to take on more vendors.

“It’s a real good mix of old and little bit of new,” she said. “We’re always looking for ways to grow and there are more vendors wanting to come in.”

Brendle is optimistic about the economic climate of Jackson County. She’s eager to get involved more with the business community and sees a lot of opportunity for Sylva. It’s a town within reach of numerous people, places and possibilities, and Finders Keepers is right in the middle of it all.

“It’s a funky shop,” she said. “And I like having a shop like this here because there’s nothing else like it.”

Customers from around Western North Carolina and bordering areas browse the floor, which showcases hard-tofind antique and modern wares. MARK HASKETT PHOTO

The Hart of what matters

Tapping into the spirit of Appalachia

What started out as helping his father eventually led to a career for Dave Hart.

Co-owner of Nichols House Antiques in downtown Sylva, Hart spent his younger years clearing out and renovating homes in Florida that his father bought in an effort to revitalize and save unique buildings.

“And I started collecting things,” he said. “We’d find items to fill up the homes we restored. We felt it was better to sell a furnished home, rather than an empty one.”

Continuing in the profession, Hart then found himself looking for a second home in Western North Carolina. He landed in Sylva, a location that had a certain charm to it.

“I just fell in love with the town,” he said. “I really like the tourists and the locals. Everybody is great. It’s a place you really want to recommend to people to come and visit.”

Hart crossed paths with Pat Kessing, a Virginian who also shared an interest in collecting and selling antiques. The duo decided to go into business together. And when the historical Nichols House came on the market, they seized the opportunity. Purchasing the building, they stripped it down and renovated the property, transforming it into an elegant structure in the heart of Jackson County.

“When we opened in 2008, we wanted to be a part of the community, but offer something different,” Hart said. “We don’t want to be your typical mall space or thrift store, we want things of great interest at a great price.”

Taking a more high-end approach, Nichols House Antiques looks for certain pieces that can make a room pop or fill a house with traditional wares of Southern Appalachia. Hart is amazed at some of the things, once tossed out or taken for granted, that are making a comeback.

“There’s stuff from the 1960s, like metal cabinets and lockers, that were considered ‘crap’ and thrown out,” he said. “Now they’re antiques, now people want those things, and I can see why.”

Co-owner of Nichols House Antiques in downtown Sylva, Dave Hart aims to offer higher-end antique and decorative items, which can be used to furnish a home, cabin or office. MARK HASKETT PHOTOS

With those highly desirable finds, Hart said it takes years of trial and error, of combing through auctions and estate sales to truly know what to not only know what to look for, but also know exactly how much it’s worth.

“Sometime people have this false perception of what things are worth,” he said. “Nothing is worth anything, only if somebody is willing to buy something.”

Harts also points to the advantages of sav-

ing and preserving what he finds and what comes into the shop. The mere fact of reusing something from the past, and finding new ways to incorporate it into modern societal needs, is a win-win for him.

“Now we have a culture where people recycle,” he said. “This is another way we’re recycling and reusing these items.”

Though the national economy is slowing coming back, Hart feels Jackson County is on

“When a customer steps out of the crowd, you want to be the one they think of when they’re looking for something.”

— DAVE HART,

the rise again. He feels the ups and downs of the scene will filter out, leaving businesses to prosper once again in Western North Carolina.

“The economy is going to come back, and is already in some ways,” he said. “You always keep improving. When a customer steps out of the crowd, you want to be the one they think of when they’re looking for something.”

Coming into his fourth decade in the antique industry, Hart said it never ceases to amaze him the things he finds and the people he crosses paths with. It’s been a bountiful career for him, one that continually teaches him something new everyday.

“It all pretty much works hand-in-hand,” he said. “You do learn a lot from other people, other vendors and shop owners. You never stop learning.”

MARK HASKETT PHOTO

Sylva’s sassy girl

Looking like a million dollars and not emptying the wallet

It’s about feeling beautiful, without paying an ugly price.

Three years ago, Melissa Rogers was a marketing professional, a tough job in an even tougher economy. She had an idea to open a consignment shop, a dream she had been toying with for a while.

“I just wanted to have my own business and thought this one would work,” she said. “And obviously, I’m a girl, so I like clothes and fashion. I decided to combine my interests.”

In September 2009, Rogers opened Sassy Girls Consignment in Sylva. The shop is a place that provides women of Jackson County and beyond with affordable clothing and accessories, attainable designer items, full of style and taste, that never compromise one’s budget.

“We focus on women and juniors, and carry everything that has to do with a woman,” she said. “We started out with half the racks we have now and just have expanded. It’s been amazing.”

When she sat down to write out her vision for the business, Rogers wanted to create a place where women didn’t feel shortchanged, where they could come get quality clothes at a fair price. She points out that a lot of women spend their time and money on husbands and children, thus leaving little left for themselves.

“And you might not take the time to care for yourself,” she said. “Women’s clothes are expensive and they want to change up their look a little more, and here we give them a way to do that and still stay on a budget.”

On opening day, Rogers was excited to see her dream come to fruition. Through Facebook and word-of-mouth, there was an immediate following, one that has grown exponentially since. Besides Jackson County customers, others have wandered in

Owner of Sassy Girls Consignment, Melissa Rogers aims to bridge the gap between fashion and price, where women can adequately afford the luxuries of looking and feeling beautiful. MARK HASKETT PHOTO

“It’s been a very successful business,” she smiled. “I don’t think we’ve changed from what we initially thought, but it has exploded in how much we do.”

From sweaters to dresses, jewelry to purses, the shop offers an endless variety of brands. There are vintage items from older clients and newer designs from tourists passing through the region. This wide spectrum makes the location as sought-after as what is displayed on the shelves and in the racks.

“A lot of women who come in genuinely want your input and help. It’s a lot of fun, and we enjoy doing it.”

— MELISSA ROGERS, OWNER OF SASSY GIRLS CONSIGNMENT

“There are so many different styles and personalities,” Rogers said. “You have these purses that grandmothers bring in and I can’t tell you how excited these young girls are when they find these purses.”

The idea behind consignment shops is to facilitate a continual flow of items and customers in a comfortable, embracing environment. With over 1,200 customers in their database, Sassy Girl clients bring in their discarded clothing and accessories, to which the shop figures out what they can sell and not sell. From there, the store will give the client 40 percent of the selling price, money that can be applied to store credit or a check that can be given the following month.

“What makes me happy is that people trust us,” Rogers said. “We’ll do our best to sell their clothing at a reasonable price and help them make a little extra money.”

When someone walks into the shop, Rogers wants each woman to feel welcome and not pressured to buy something. And, if they need it, help will always be available for those curious how an outfit or accessory may look on them.

“Here, we encourage them to try things on that may be out of their comfort zone,” she said. “A lot of women who come in genuinely want your input and help. It’s a lot of fun, and we enjoy doing it.”

And with the shop expanding further into the closets of Western North Carolina, Rogers has never lost sight of that original dream. She’s proud to be apart of the Jackson County economy, something that holds true with the original intent of her business.

“We want you to feel like a million dollars, but only spend 20 bucks,” she said. “And, you can’t beat that.”

Though he may not look 75, Marion Jones will be the first to say otherwise.

“I used to think I was getting lazy, but I’m just getting old,” he chuckled.

Moving back and forth in his trusty rocking chair, situated squarely in the middle of his shop, Jones was born and raised in Jackson County. He’s a beloved father and husband, and also the owner of Jones Country Store, a vibrant antique business in the hustle and bustle of downtown Sylva.

“[Antiquing] has been good to me, not always monetarily, but it keeps you busy and gives you something to do,” he said.

When he got out of high school in the late 1950s, Jones went to seek his fortune in Florida. After that didn’t pan out as he had planned, he and some friends signed up for the Navy Air Corps. Finding himself in jet engine maintenance, he enjoyed the work, but, when he finished his service and headed back to Western North Carolina, there was no need for those skills.

The thrill of the chase

One man’s find is another man’s treasure

“There was no demand for jet maintenance in Jackson County,” he said. “So, I went back to school at Western Carolina University and studied business administration.”

Soon, he was married (and has been for the last 51 years to his wife, Wanda) with children. Getting a position as a driver’s license examiner for the local DMV, Jones did that for a period before landing in the county district attorney’s office as a mediator for intricate criminal court cases. It was a pilot program, funded by the federal government, which resulted in Jones as the first mediator in the history of the state.

“Sometimes the judges would have me do certain cases they didn’t even want to go near,” he laughed. “We had this one case years ago that involved 16 warrants, and the judge knew it would tie up the court for weeks, so I had to take care of it.”

Retiring from the office in 1986, Jones decided to open an antique business in Dillsboro, something that brought forth his lifelong hobby of pickin’ and collecting. He started his hobby at renowned flea markets around the south, going with friends who were pickers and knew the ins and outs of the industry.

Owner of Jones Country Store, Marion Jones has been a picker for most of his life, sifting through old barns, flea markets and auctions in search of that one special item. Jones (right) is pictured with his grandson at his shop. MARK HASKETT PHOTO

“I just started buying whatever I liked, and I didn’t know what I liked until I saw it,” he said. “Back then, you could find some good stuff. It’s a lot harder these days. I think everyone is hoarding things like me, I suppose.”

Now in downtown Sylva, the walls of the store are adorned with innumerable items, many of which Jones has a story for. It’s about preserving the history of the region and being able to explore your homeland, seeing places and meeting people you might not have crossed paths with otherwise.

“That’s what I love about this business, being able to talk to folks from all around the country,” he said.

And as his hobby grew exponentially, Jones decided not to step on his wife’s toes, thus putting most of the collection in storage. But, once in awhile, he would sneak things into their home here and there. As he began selling to other collectors, he remembers going to grab an item he snuck into the house.

“[My wife] asked what I was doing and I told her I was selling the piece,” he smiled. “She said she liked it and wanted it to stay where it was. I knew, even then, that I had won and you don’t win too much with your wife.”

Nowadays, though his wanderings and purchases may have slowed down, Jones still loves the thrill of the chase, of tracking down that one key item to display in his store and

home or gift to a friend or family member. These days, you can find him moving back and forth in his rocking chair, chatting up the history of Southern Appalachia (and a few tall tales) with his peers who come and sit with him in the store.

“When they leave and go home, I usually do too,” he said. “I tell them I got to get home and do some mechanic work. They say, ‘Mechanic work?’ and I say, ‘Yeah, I’ve got to put a rear end in the recliner.’”

“I just started buying whatever I liked, and I didn’t know what I liked until I saw it.”

— MARION JONES, OWNER OF JONES COUNTRY STORE

MARK HASKETT PHOTO

Jackson County Chamber of Commerce 2013 BUSINESS GUIDE

The following information is provided by the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce.

ACCOUNTANTS/ TAX SERVICES

Dixon Hughes Goodman (828) 586-6200

500 Ridgefield Court Asheville, NC 28806 mitch.crisp@dhgllp.com www.dixonhughesgoodman.com

DR Accounting Services, INC. (828) 586-1127

8658 US 441 South • Sylva, NC 28779 drob17@frontier.com DRACCOUNTINGSERVICES.COM

Eagle Tax Breaks (828) 631-0238

334-A East Main St. • Sylva, NC 28779 jbhill4563@gmail.com www.eagletaxbreaks.com

H & R Block (828) 586-8159

162 Sylva Plaza • Sylva, NC 28779 jelder1@aol.com • www.hrblock.com

Stephanie H. Manka, CPA (828) 586-0134

201 Bonnie Lane • Sylva, NC 28779 smcpa@morrisbb.net

Sylva Office Support, Inc. d/b/a Price Accounting (828) 631-1313

773 West Main St. • Sylva, NC 28779 bibi@peoplepc.com

ACCUPUNCTURE

Andrea & the 3 Healing Disciplines (828) 586-6336

68 Asheville Hwy. • Sylva, NC 28779 andreaford@peoplepc.com www.andreahealing.blogspot.com

ADVERTISING

Allison Outdoor Advertising Ltd. (828) 586-2737

35 Outdoor Dr. • Sylva, NC 28779 gary@allisonoutdoor.com www.allisonoutdoor.com

Lavidge & Associates, Inc (865) 584-6121

6700 Baum Dr. Suite 25 Knoxville, TN 37919 lavidge@lavidgeinc.com www.lavidgeinc.com

Real Estate Buyers Guide, The 828-349-5845

208 E Palmer St • Franklin, NC 28734 lukeb@dnet.net www.therebg.com

Silver Star Promotions (828) 586-8636

353 Bee Tree Knob Cemetery Rd. Whittier, NC 28789 silver@promostar.com www.promostar.com

WNC Insider (828) 606-2513

62 Edwin Place • Asheville, NC 28801 wncinsider@gmail.com wncinsider.com

AIRPORTS

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

Jackson County Airport (828) 586-0321

626 Airport Rd. • Sylva, NC 28779 mc_smokies@yahoo.com

ANTIQUES

Finders Keepers (828) 586-8959

635 Mill St. • Sylva, NC 28779 whistlingdixieusa@gmail.com

Jones Country Store & Museum (828) 507-2758

494 West Main St. • Sylva, NC 28779

Nichols House (828) 586-0500

83 Landis St. • Sylva, NC 28779 pkessing@aol.com

Old Mill 1886, The (828) 497-6536 3082 US 441 North Whittier, NC 28789 theoldmill1886@netzero.net www.CherokeeMill.com

APARTMENTS & RENTALS

Blanton’s Residential Rental (828) 631-9390 Locust Creek Rd. • Sylva, NC 28779

Catamount Peak Apartments (828) 293-9939

36 Peak Dr. • Cullowhee, NC 28723 rhurd@catamountpeak.com www.catamountpeak.com

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

Laurel Oaks Apartments (828) 293-5551 4214 Little Savannah Road, Apt 36 Cullowhee, NC 28723 nclaureloaks@aol.com www.nclaureloaks.com

Summit at Cullowhee, The (828) 293-5465

55-A Alta View Dr. Cullowhee, NC 28723 thesummit@twincityinc.com summitatcullowhee.com

Western Carolina Rentals.com (828) 586-2460

414A West Main St. • Sylva, NC 28779 erik.enberg@gmail.com www.wcrentals.com

APPLIANCE REPAIR

Vance Hardware & Applianaces (828) 586-4251

634 W. Main St. • Sylva, NC 28779 vancehardware@hotmail.com

ARCADES

Cherokee Fun Park (828) 497-5877

1897 Tsali Blvd. 441 N • Cherokee, NC 28719 herzog@entechcreative.com www.cherokeefunparknc.com

Fun Factory in the Smokies (828) 349-8888

1024 Georgia Rd • Franklin, NC 28734 alysia@thefactory.bz www.funfactoryinthesmokies.com

ARCHITECTS

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

ARTS & CRAFTS

Dogwood Crafters (828) 586-2248

90 Webster St. • Dillsboro, NC 28725 Brendaanders@frontier.com www.dogwoodcrafters.com

Green Energy Park - Jackson County (828) 631-0271

100 Green Energy Park Rd. Dillsboro, NC 28725 info@jcgep.org www.jcgep.org

Mountain Artisans (828) 524-3405

155 N Womack St • Franklin, NC 28734 djhunter@dnet.net www.mountainartisans.net

Riverwood Pottery (828) 586-3601

60 Craft Circle (Riverwood Shops) • Dillsboro, NC 28725 riverwoodpottery@frontier.com www.riverwoodpottery.com

Stuff and Such (828) 497-2393

29 Main St. • Whittier, NC 28789 joverock@gte.net

Tree House Pottery (828) 631-5100

148 Front St. • Dillsboro, NC 28725 treehousepottery@hotmail.com www.treehousepotterync.com

ATTORNEYS

Coward, Hicks & Siler, P.A. (828) 586-2147 705 West Main St. • Sylva, NC 28779 jkcoward@chspa.com www.cowardhicksandsiler.com

Coward, Hicks & Siler, PA (Franklin) (828) 524-6475

43 West Main St. • Franklin, NC 28734 heatherbaker994@gmail.com www.cowardhicksandsiler.com/ our-offices/coward-hicks-and-silerfranklin-nc-offices/

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

Melrose, Seago & Lay, P.A. 828-586-3200 2775 Hwy. 74 East • Sylva, , NC 28779 bryson@mountainverdict.com www.mountainverdict.com

Michele D. Smith, Attorney at Law, PA (828) 587-7000 76 New Dawn Lane • Sylva, NC 28779 michele@mdsmithlaw.com www.mdsmithlaw.com

Pavey Law Firm, P.A. (828) 586-8987 33 Dillsboro Rd. • Sylva, NC 28779 anne.masson@pdlawnc.com https://www.pdlawnc.com

Ridenour, Murphy & Goss , PA (828) 586-3131 21 Colonial Square • Sylva, NC 28779 sylvalawyers@hotmail.com www.sylvalawyers.com

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

ATTRACTIONS

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

Country Side Lanes (828) 631-4754 347 Jackson Plaza • Sylva, NC 28779 countrysidelanes@frontier.com www.countrysidebowling.com

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

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

Old Mill 1886, The (828) 497-6536 3082 US 441 North • Whittier, NC 28789 theoldmill1886@netzero.net www.CherokeeMill.com

Rafting With My Kids (828) 586-3510 5427 Hwy, 74 W • Whittier, NC 28789 info@raftingwithmykids.com www.raftingwithmykids.com

Rolling Thunder River Co. (828) 488-2030 10160 Hwy. 19W • Bryson City, NC 28713 rafting@RollingThunderRiverCo.com www.RollingThunderRiverCo.com

Santa’s Land (828) 497-9191 571 Wolfetown Rd. • Cherokee, NC 28719 santa@santaslandnc.com www.santaslandnc.com

Smoky Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine (828) 497-6574 441 North - Downtown Cherokee Cherokee, NC 28719 santa@santaslandnc.com www.smgrm.com

AUCTIONS

WNC Brokers LLC (828) 586-9622 474 West Main St. • Sylva, NC 28779 wncbill@gmail.com • www.wncbrokers.com

AUTOMOBILE SALES/SERVICE/ SUPPLY

Andy Shaw Ford, Inc. (828) 586-0900 1231 East Main St. • Sylva, NC 28779 larry.hinton@andyshawford.com www.andyshawford.com

Dillsboro Automotive (828) 586-1298

18 JSD Farms Rd. • Sylva, NC 28779 dillsboroautomotive@frontier.com www.dillsboroautomotive.com

Professional Brake & Tire (828) 631-3480

509 D Asheville Hwy. • Sylva, NC 28779 bhcagle@gmail.com

Smart Choice Auto Sales (828) 631-4425

1188 W. Main St. • Sylva, NC 28779 tarheelrob1@hotmail.com

Tims Auto Parts (828) 586-6569

509 Asheville Hwy. • Sylva, NC 28779 Marciagjones@gmail.com

BANKS

B B & T of Sylva (828) 586-8954

186 Grindstaff Cove Rd. • Sylva, NC 28779 jbrant@bbandt.com

First Citizens Bank (828) 586-5566

609 West Main St. • Sylva, NC 28779 jan.revis@firstcitizens.com www.firstcitizens.com

Jackson Savings Bank, SSB (828) 586-2451

741 West Main St. • Sylva, NC 28779 jacksonsavebk@dnet.net

Macon Bank (828) 631-9700

498 E. Main St. • Sylva, NC 28779 rkirkpatrick@maconbank.com www.maconbank.com

SunTrust (828) 586-1300

624 West Main St • Sylva, NC 28779 lisa.smallwood@suntrust.com www.suntrust.com

United Community Bank (828) 631-9166

1640 East Main St. • Sylva, NC 28779 becky_reeves@ucbi.com www.ucbi.com

BED & BREAKFASTS/ COUNTRY INNS

Balsam Mountain Inn (828) 456-9498

68 Seven Springs Dr • Balsam, NC 28707 merrily@balsaminn.net www.balsaminn.net

Chalet Inn, The (828) 586-0251

285 Lone Oak Dr. • Dillsboro, NC 28725 paradisefound@chaletinn.com www.chaletinn.com

Dillsboro Inn (828) 586-3898

146 North River Rd. Dillsboro, NC 28725 info@dillsboroinn.com www.dillsboroinn.com

Freeze House, The (828) 586-8161

71 Sylvan Heights • Sylva, NC 28779 freezehouse@dnet.net www.freezehousebnb.com

Jarrett House (828) 586-0265

The Jarrett House • Dillsboro, NC 28725 j.house@morrisbb.net www.jarretthouse.com

River Lodge Bed & Breakfast, The (828) 293-5431

619 Roy Tritt Rd. • Cullowhee, NC 28723 cathy@riverlodge-bb.com www.riverlodge-bb.com

BEDDING

Sleep USA Mattress (828) 586-1199

334-B East Main St • Sylva, NC 28779 rjcampbell@dnet.net

BOOKKEEPING

Sylva Office Support, Inc. d/b/a Price Accounting (828) 631-1313

773 West Main St. • Sylva, NC 28779 bibi@peoplepc.com

BOOKSTORES

City Lights Bookstore (828) 586-9499

3 East Jackson St • Sylva, NC 28779 more@citylightsnc.com www.citylightsnc.com

Friends of the Jackson County Library (828) 586-1221

536 W Main St • Sylva, NC 28779 info@jacksoncountylibraryfriends.org Jacksoncountylibraryfriends.org

River Jordan Christian Store, The (828) 586-2000 36 Allen St. • Sylva, NC 28779 customerservice@theriverjordan.biz www.theriverjordan.biz

BOUTIQUES

Cheddar Box (828) 586-4442

104 Front St • Dillsboro, NC 28725 mountaindivadillsboro@gmail.com

BREWERIES

Heinzelmannchen Brewery, Inc. (828) 631-4466

545 Mill St. • Sylva, NC 28779 gnome@yourgnometownbrewery.com www.yourgnometownbrewery.com

BUILDERS/ CONTRACTORS/ DEVELOPER

America’s Home Place, Inc (Franklin) (828) 858-1980 335 NP&L Loop • Franklin, NC 28734 stacyb@americashomeplace.com www.americashomeplace.com/ franklin_new_homes.htm

Beasley Builders, Inc. (828) 631-1512 1878 US 441 S • Sylva, NC 28779 beasleybuilders@yahoo.com

Goshen Timber Frames, Inc. (828) 524-8662

37 Phillip St. • Franklin, NC 28734 info@goshenframes.com www.timberframemag.com

Preserve at Rock Creek (828) 577-0583 10 W. Whitetail Dr. • Sapphire, NC 28774 info@preserveatrockcreek.com www.rockcreeknc.com

R.L. Wright Construction, Inc. (828) 586-6587 186 Wildbird Lane • Sylva, NC 28779 theresa@rlwrightco.com

Riverstone Development Group Inc. (828) 293-2108 217 Stonehaven Dr. • Cullowhee, NC 28723 info@riverstonedevelopmentgroup.com www.riverstonedevelopmentgroup.com

Western Builders (828) 586-5094 164 WBI Dr. • Dillsboro, NC 28725 info@westernbuildersinc.com www.westernbuildersinc.com

BUSINESS ASSISTANCE

Dickson Interactive, LLC (336) 331-2185 3815 Velinda Dr. • Winston-Salem, NC 27106 sdickson@dicksoninteractive.com www.dicksoninteractive.com

Mountain Bizworks (828) 253-2834

153 S Lexington Ave. • Asheville, NC 28801 joann@mountainbizworks.org www.mountainbizworks.org

SCC Small Business Center (828) 339-4218

447 College Dr. • Sylva, NC 28779

s_haynes@southwesterncc.edu www.southwesterncc.edu/economicdevelopment/small-business-center

Seagle Management Consulting (828) 269-1776

52 Briar Patch Rd. • Cullowhee, NC 28723 russ@seagleconsulting.com www.seagleconsulting.com

Sequoyah Fund, Inc. The (828) 497-8142 810 Acquoni Road/GLWC Cherokee, NC 28719

russseag@nc-cherokee.com www.sequoyahfund.org

WCU- Small Business Technology Development Center (828) 227-3441

WCU Forsyth - Suite 226 Cullowhee, NC 28723 wcagle@sbtdc.org www.sbtdc.org

BUSINESS BROKERAGE & APPRAISAL SERVICE

R.A. Kent Company. LLC (828) 550-1455

43 Amaroo Ridge • Sylva, NC 28779 rakcnfco@gmail.com kentappraisals.com

BICYCLE SHOP

Motion Makers Bicycle Shop (828) 586-6925

552 West Main St. • Sylva, NC 28779 info@motionmakers.com www.MotionMakers.com

CABINETRY/WOOD WORKING

Design Center (The) (828) 631-9992

91 W Main St • Sylva, NC 28779 jcarver@haywoodbuilders.com www.haywoodbuilders.com

CABINS/COTTAGES/ EFFICIENCIES/ CHALETS

Along the River Cottage (800) 984-7680

369 Bugle Boy Lane • Cullowhee, NC 28723 info@alongtherivercottage.com www.alongtherivercottage.com

Apple Dumplin’ Getaway (828) 293-7030

Shook Cove Rd. • Tuckasegee, NC 28783 beverlyt63@msn.com www.appledumplingetaway.com

Arrowmont Stables & Cabins (828) 743-2762

276 Arrowmont Trail • Cullowhee, NC 28723 information@arrowmont.com www.arrowmont.com

Bear Trail Cabins (828) 331-0559

152 Gentle Ridge • Sylva, NC 28779 TerryStephenson1@bellsouth.net www.BearTrailCabins.com

Blevins Vacation Cabins (813) 785-1135 14 Bell St. • Whittier, NC 28789 blevinscabins@aol.com www.dnet.net/blevinscabins/ Brethauer, Mel & Jane (828) 586-8459

287 Middle Ridge Rd • Sylva, NC 28779 mbrethauer3@gmail.com

Cabins at Seven Foxes, The (828) 877-6333 Seven Foxes Lane (3 miles in from Hwy. 64) Lake Toxaway, NC 28747 reservations@sevenfoxes.com www.sevenfoxes.com

Carolina Vacation Lodging (828) 488-6345 12121 Hwy. 19 West Bryson City, NC 28713 bdills@swain.main.nc.us www.carolinaoutfitters.com

Cedar Cliff Lake House (800) 984-7680 136 Dars Lane • Tuckasegee, NC 28783 info@cedarclifflakehouse.com www.vrbo.com/285880

Cellars at Betty’s Creek, The (478) 320-2660 25 Pomme de Terre Rd. Sylva, NC 28779 thecellarsatbettyscreek.com www.thecellarsatbettyscreek.com

Cherokee KOA (828) 497-9711 92 KOA Kampground Rd. Cherokee, NC 28719 qdutcher@koa.net www.cherokeekoa.com

Chestnut Creek Cabin (828) 586-9557 767 Chestnut Cove Rd. • Sylva, NC 28779 jannis@dnet.net www.franklin-chamber.com/ chestnutcreekcabin

Fern Bank Lakefront Cottage (843) 422-0112

Lake Glenville • Cashiers , NC 28717 bernadineslove@cashiersnc.com www.cashiersnc.com

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

Fox Hollow Lakefront Cottage (843) 422-0112

Lake Glenville • Glenville, NC 28736 bernadineslove@cashiersnc.com www.cashiersnc.com

Fox Hollow Retreat, LLC 828-507-1864

146 Fox Hollow Rd. Cullowhee, NC 28723-5128 foxhollowretreat@gmail.com www.foxhollowretreat.com

Great Smoky Mountain Log Cabins (828) 497-6182 Olivet Church Rd. • Whittier, NC 28789 info@gsmcabins.com www.gsmcabins.com

Great Smoky’s Cabin Rentals (828) 488-4630 1560 Main St • Bryson City, NC 28713 rentals@4smokys.com www.4GSCR.com

Hemlock Hill Lakefront Cottage (843) 422-0112

Lake Glenville • Glenville, NC 28736 bernadineslove@cashiersnc.com www.cashiersnc.com

Moose Creek Lodge, The (561) 964-5470

1436 Falling Leaf Trail • Sylva, NC 28779 kelleystree123@yahoo.com www.themoosecreeklodge.com

Mountain Brook Cottages (828) 586-4329

208 Mountain Brook Rd. Sylva, NC 28779 michele@mountainbrook.com www.mountainbrook.com

Panther Creek Cabins (828) 497-2461 3542 Wrights Creek Rd. Cherokee, NC 28719 panthercreekcabins@gmail.com www.panthercreekresort.com

Red Canoe Lakefront Cottage (828) 422-0112

Lake Glenville • Cashiers, NC 28717 bernadineslove@cashiersnc.com cashiersnc.com

Rivendell (828) 369-2730 536 Henderson Rd. • Franklin, NC 28734 Hostess@RivendellCabin.com www.rivendellcabins.com

Smoky Mountain Cabins (828) 538-1413

1 River St • Bryson City, NC 28713 info@mtvacd.com www.smokymountaincabins.travel

Sunset Farm Cabins (828) 497-2200

68 Vacation Dr. • Whittier, NC 28789 info@sunsetfarmcabins.com www.sunsetfarmcabins.com

Timber Frame Vacation Rentals (828) 421-0352

37 Phillips St. • Franklin, NC 28734 pringlehomes@gmail.com www.TimberFrameRentals.com

Tuckaseigee Valley Cabins (828) 507-1201 897 Roy Tritt Rd. • Cullowhee, NC 28723 herren@dnet.net www.tuckcabins.com

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

CABLE TELEVISION

Morris Broadband (828) 697-3601 1134 Skyland Dr, Suite C • Sylva, NC 28779 beth.bell@morrisbroadband.com

CAMPGROUNDS/ RV PARKS

Adventure Trail Campground (828) 497-3651

Camp Creek Rd. • Cherokee, NC 28719 advtrail@aol.com www.atcampground.com

Cherokee KOA (828) 497-9711

92 KOA Kampground Rd. Cherokee, NC 28719 qdutcher@koa.net www.cherokeekoa.com

Flaming Arrow Campground, Inc. (828) 497-6901

283 Flaming Arrow Dr. • Whittier, NC 28789 flamingarrowcamper@yahoo.com www.flamingarrowcampground.com

Fort Tatham RV Park (828) 586-6662

175 Tatham Creek Rd. • Sylva, NC 28779 forttatham@nhcmgt.com www.carefreervresorts.com

Holly Cove RV Resort (828) 631-0692

341 Holly Cove Rd • Whittier, NC 28789 hollycove1@aol.com www.hollycovervresort.com

Moonshine Creek Campground & Cabins (828) 586-6666

2486 Dark Ridge Rd. • Sylva, NC 28779 moonshinecreek@hotmail.com www.moonshinecreekcampground.com

Tuckaseegee RV Resort (828) 497-3598

78 Wilmont Rd. • Whittier, NC 28789 tuckaseegeerv@gmail.com www.tuckaseegeervresort.com

Tumbling Waters Campground & Trout Pond (828) 479-3814

1612 Panther Creek Rd. • Almond, NC 28702 tumblingwaterscg@yahoo.com www.tumblingwaters.com

CARPET CLEANERS

Cashiers Carpet Cleaners (828) 743-2125

245 Big Sheep Cliff Rd. Cashiers, NC 28717 cashcarpet@aol.com

Justice Clean Care (828) 293-3329

85 Cherry Cove Rd. Cullowhee, NC 28723 drjustice@hotmail.com

Service Master by Hooper (828) 586-5483 1744 Hwy. 441 S. • Sylva, NC 28779 servicemaster28779@frontier.com www.servicemasterbyhooper.com

Sunshine Cleaners & Restoration, Inc. (828) 586-9324

28 CrossStitch Mtn Rd. • Sylva, NC 28779 sunshinecleanersnc@yahoo.com www.sunshinecleanersnc.com

CASINOS

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

777 Casino Dr. • Cherokee, NC 28719 brrobinson@cherokee.harrahs.com www.harrahscherokee.com

CATERERS

Bogart’s Restaurant (828) 586-6532

35 E Main St • Sylva, NC 28779 TimHall@frontier.com

Firehouse Catering (828) 586-5686

290 Hemlock St. • Dillsboro, NC 28725 JohnFaulk1051@aol.com

ZAXBY’S (828) 631-3100

284 East Main St. • Sylva, NC 28779 jorfoods@bellsouth.net www.zaxbys.com

CHALLENGE COURSES

Moonshadow Learning Services, Inc. (828) 354-4034 617 Olivet Church Rd. • Whittier, NC 28789 office@moonshadow.net www.moonshadow.net

CHIMNEY SWEEPS

Chimney Sweep (828) 586-6904

193 Songbird Lane • Sylva, NC 28779 sue@moonshadow.net www.thechimneysweep.net

CHIROPRACTORS

Wilson Family Chiropractic (828) 587-2273

73 West Main St. • Sylva, NC 28779 katiewilsondc@sylvanc.net www.wilsonfamilychiropractic.net

CHRISTIAN ENTERTAINMENT

Carolina Crossmen 828-507-1733 PO Box 2158 • Sylva, NC 28779 jon@carolinacrossmen.com www.carolinacrossmen.com

Inspirations, The (828) 497-2060 5200 Hwy. 74 W. Suite 4 • Whittier, NC 28789 theinspirations@aol.com www.theinspirations.com

Mountain Faith (828) 631-0808 138 Old Mater Farm Rd. • Sylva, NC 28779 sammac138@gmail.com www.mountainfaith.bandzoogle.com

CHRISTMAS TREE GROWERS

Jackson County Christmas Tree Association (828) 506-2231 Sylva, NC 28779 rholquist@aol.com www.jacksoncountytrees.com

CHURCHES

East Sylva Baptist Church (828) 586-2853 61 Faith Avenue • Sylva, NC 28779 office@eastsylvabaptist.org www.eastsylvabaptist.org

Fathers House of Prayer (828) 631-9050 2468 Hwy. 441 South • Sylva, NC 28779 drowe.tshardwoods@yahoo.com www.thefathershousemfc.org

First Baptist Church of Sylva (828) 586-2095 669 West Main St • Sylva, NC 28779 kathy@fbcsylva.org • www.FBCsylva.org

Grace Community Church of Western North Carolina (828) 586-0061 2807 U.S. 74 • Sylva, NC 28779 mail@richpeoples.org • www.gracewnc.org

CLEANING

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

CLOTHING

Blackrock Outdoor Co. (828) 631-4453

570 W. Main St, • Sylva, NC 28779 blackrockoutdoor@gmail.com www.facebook.com/pages/ Blackrock-OutdoorCompany/94416887225

Country Road Farms (828) 586-5515

41 Hall Town Rd./Hwy. 441 S Sylva, NC 28779 crfng123@hotmail.com www.countryroadfarms.com

Jackson’s General Store (828) 586-9600

582 West Main St. • Sylva, NC 28779 jacksonsgs@aol.com

Krismart Fashions (828) 586-6144

56 East MAin St • Sylva, NC 28779 kris2ks@aol.com

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Arts Council of Jackson County (828) 354-0253

310 Keener St, Room 102 Sylva, NC 28779 sylviasmythe728@yahoo.com www.jacksoncountyarts.org

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

1940 - 107 South • Cashiers, NC 28717 info@cashiershistoricalsociety.org www.cashiershistoricalsociety.org

Catch The Spirit of Appalachia, Inc. (828) 631-4587

29 Regal Ave • Sylva, NC 28779 amyammons1@frontier.com www.spiritofappalachia.com

Community Table (The) (828) 586-6782 Central St. • Sylva, NC 28779 CTofJackson@gmail.com www.communitytable.org

Dillsboro Merchant’s Association (828) 507-8972

468 Haywood Rd. Dillsboro, NC 28725 countrytraditions@frontier.com www.visitdillsboro.org

Habitat for Humanity Macon/Jackson County NC 828 369-3716

167 Sloan Rd. • Franklin, NC 28734 hfhmc@dnet.net www.maconcountyhabitat.org/

Jackson County Cooperative Extension (828) 586-4009

538 Scotts Creek Rd. • Sylva, NC 28779 robert_hawkencsu.edu www.jackson.ces.ncsu.edu

Jackson County Genealogical Society (828) 631-2646

42 Asheville Hwy. • Sylva, NC 28779 kenicholson@yahoo.com www.jcncgs.com/

Jackson County Home Builders Association (828) 743-0278

209 Hwy. 107 N • Cashiers, NC 28717 hbajacksonco@aol.com www.jchba.org

Jackson County Visual Arts/Gallery One (828) 507-4248 604 West Main St. • Sylva, NC 28779 jimesmythe@mac.com

Main Street Sylva Association (828) 586-2719 83 Allen St. • Sylva, NC 28779 proberson@townofsylva.org www.sylvabusiness.org

Share Your Mission (828) 586-0094 138 Heavenly View • Sylva, NC 28779 winn@winnhenderson.com www.theultimatesecrettohappiness.com

Smoky Mountain Quilters Guild (828) 349-0883 nancileedills@gmail.com www.smokymtnquilters.org

Sylva Garden Club (828) 293-9100 201 Cedar Creek Farm Rd. Tuckasegee, NC 28783 simplycharlotte11@yahoo.com

Sylva Lions Club (828) 506-5401 wnc.honeybee@gmail.com

Sylva Rotary Club (864) 630-5544 PO Box 465 • Sylva, NC 28779 lynlazar@gmail.com www.sylvarotaryclub.org

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

WCU- Catamount Club (828) 227-3794 92 Catamount Rd. • Cullowhee, NC 28723 bradley@email.wcu.edu www.catamountsports.com

Wilderness Society, The 828 587 9453 563 West Main St. Suite 1• Sylva, NC 28779 brent_martin@tws.org www.ncmountaintreasures.org

COFFEE & TEA HOUSES

Dillsboro Chocolate Factory (828) 631-0156 28 Church St • Dillsboro, NC 28725 Bob@dillsborochocolate.com www.dillsborochocolate.com

COMPUTER SALES & SERVICE

iSalve (828) 246-3660 3740 # 7 Hwy. 74 E • Sylva, NC 28779 iSalve.LLC@gmail.com www.isalve.com

CONFERENCE FACILITY

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

WCU- Educational Outreach (828) 227-7397 138 Camp Building • Cullowhee, NC 28723 rgilman@wcu.edu • learn.wcu.edu

CONSIGNMENT/ THRIFT STORE

Blessings Closet, The (828) 631-0055

West Sylva Shopping Center Sylva, NC 28779 info@lifechallengewnc.org www.lifechallengewnc.org

Country Trading Post (828) 989-4566

3740 Hwy. 74 E, Unit 9 • Sylva, NC 28779 bige555@msn.com

Disability Partners, Your Pathway to Independent Living (828) 631-1167

525 Mineral Springs Dr. Sylva, NC 28779 bdavis@disabilitypartners.org www.disabilitypartners.org

Hens and Chicks (828) 507-6056

24 Steeple Rd. • Sylva, NC 28779 rachelkoehler@bellsouth.net hensandchicks.biz

Sassy Girls, Inc. (828) 586-3399

280 Marsh Lilly Dr. # A Sylva, NC 28779 melissarogers74@yahoo.com

Teen Challenge of the Smokies, Inc. (828) 586-9966

4218 US Hwy. 441 S • Sylva, NC 28779 peggymphillips@yahoo.com www.teenchallengeofthesmokies.com

CONVENIENCE STORE/GAS STATION

Caney Fork General Store (828) 293-7032

7032 Hwy. 107 • Cullowhee, NC 28723 mickliker@aol.com www.facebook.com/pages/ Caney-Fork-General-StoreGas/321435721220282

COUNSELING

Jackson County Psychological Services (828) 586-6600

98 D. Cope Creek Rd. • Sylva, NC 28779 gmetcalf@jcpsmail.org www.jacksoncountyps.org

CREDIT UNIONS

Champion Credit Union (828) 648-1515

1 Academy St. • Canton, NC 28716 ccu@championcu.com www.championcu.com

Champion Credit Union (Waynesville) (828) 456-6268

311 Walnut St. • Waynesville, NC 28786 ccu@championcu.com www.championcu.com

Mountain Credit Union (828) 586-0425

30 Hwy. 107 South • Sylva, NC 28779 TonjaBailey@mountaincu.org www.mountaincu.org

State Employees’ Credit Union (828) 586-8921

1746 East Main St. • Sylva, NC 28779 jim.schwalm@ncsecu.org www.ncsecu.org

CULTURAL ARTS

Friends of the Arts

828-227-7028

389 Centennial Dr. • Cullowhee, NC 28723 cbthompson@email.wcu.edu www.wcu.edu/29235.asp

Museum of the Cherokee Indian (828) 497-3481

589 Tsali Blvd. • Cherokee, NC 28719 kenblank@cherokeemuseum.org www.cherokeemuseum.org

Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts (828) 524-1598

1028 Georgia Rd. • Franklin, NC 28734 Frankie.Reynolds@WNCfinearts.com www.greatmountainmusic.com

Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center (828) 479-3364

121 Schoolhouse Rd. • Stecoah, NC 28771 beth@stecoahvalleycenter.com www.stecoahvalleycenter.com

Unto These Hills (828) 497-2111

564 Tsali Blvd • Cherokee, NC 28719 lblythe.cha@gmail.com www.cherokeeadventure.com

WCU- Bardo Arts Center (828) 227-2505

199 Centennial Dr. • Cullowhee, NC 28723 lormand@wcu.edu www.wcu.edu/fapac

DATA SOLUTIONS

Workplace Solutions, LLC (828) 497-9180

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

DENTIST

John V. Edwards, DDS, PA (828) 586-8868 1609 East Main St. • Sylva, NC 28779 johnvedwardsddspa@frontier.com

LeMay, David M., D.D.S. (828) 586-2870

1259 Asheville Hwy. • Sylva, NC 28779 dr.lemay@me.com www.sylvasmiles.com

McGuire, David S., DDS, PA (828) 631-3283

45 King St. Suite 200 • Sylva, NC 28779 office@davidmcguire.com www.davidmcguire.com

McGuire, F. Patrick, DDS, PA (828) 631-3567

45 King St. Suite 200 • Sylva, NC 28779 office@fpatrickmcguire.com www.startsmilingtoday.com

Spilliards, D.M.D, Timothy S. (828) 586-0404

230 Poplar Dr • Sylva, NC 28779 spillardsmd@frontier.com www.sylvadentist.com

DISTRIBUTORS

Dodge Packaging Specialties, Inc. (828) 369-7584

733 Lake Emory Rd. • Franklin, NC 28734 DPackagingDean@morrisbb.net

Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company, Inc. (828) 497-1235

180 Clearwood Rd. • Whittier, NC 28789 rbowers@pepsihky.com

Wholesale Supply Group Inc. (828) 586-6355

317 W. Main St. Sylva • Sylva, NC 28779 bill.thompson@wsginc.com www.wsginc.com

Wolf Creek Tree Farm & Nursery, Inc. (828) 293-5115

8833 Hwy. 107 • Cullowhee, NC 28723 wctf@frontier.com www.wolfcreektreefarm.com

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

Jackson County Public Schools (828) 586-2311

398 Hospital Rd • Sylva, NC 28779 mmurray@jcps.org www.jcps.k12.nc.us

Southwestern Community College (828) 586-4091 447 College Dr. • Sylva, NC 28779 d_tomas@southwesterncc.edu www.southwesterncc.edu

WCU- College of Business (828) 227-7412 104 Forsyth • Cullowhee, NC 28723 jhwilliams@wcu.edu www.wcu.edu/2517.asp

Western Carolina University (828) 227-7100

501 HFR Admin Building Cullowhee, NC 28723 welcht@wcu.edu www.wcu.edu

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING

E.T.E.C. Electrical Contracting, Inc. (828) 631-0341

6356 Hwy. 441 South • Sylva, NC 28779 mail@etecelectrical.com www.etecelectrical.com

ELECTRICAL POWER

Duke Energy (800) 777-9898

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

ELECTRONICS

Radio Shack Dealer/ Total Data Systems (828) 586-8133

90 E Main St • Sylva, NC 28779 sossamon@usa.net

Village Electronics (828) 743-5581

44 Cashiers Shopping Center Cashiers, NC 28717 sossamon@usa.net

ENTERTAINMENT

Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, Inc. (828) 586-8811

226 Everett St. • Bryson City, NC 28713 kimalbritton@gsmr.com www.gsmr.com

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

777 Casino Dr. • Cherokee, NC 28719 brrobinson@cherokee.harrahs.com www.harrahscherokee.com

Liars Bench Theater (828) 399-3653

236 Cherry St. • Sylva, NC 28779 garycarden498@aol.com

Mountain Faith (828) 631-0808

138 Old Mater Farm Rd. Sylva, NC 28779 sammac138@gmail.com www.mountainfaith.bandzoogle.com

Museum of the Cherokee Indian (828) 497-3481 589 Tsali Blvd. • Cherokee, NC 28719 kenblank@cherokeemuseum.org www.cherokeemuseum.org

Oconaluftee Indian Village (828) 497-2111 US Hwy. 441 North Cherokee, NC 28719 lsquirrel@cherokeehistorical.org www.cherokeeadventure.com

Quin Theaters, INC. (828) 586-5659

10 East Sylva Shopping Center Sylva, NC 28779 maneypl@yahoo.com www.quintheater.com

Unto These Hills (828) 497-2111 564 Tsali Blvd • Cherokee, NC 28719 lblythe.cha@gmail.com www.cherokeeadventure.com

EVENT PLANNER

Pinnacle Events 828-226-0181

PO Box 850 • Sylva, NC 28779 julie@pinnacleeventswnc.com www.pinnacleeventswnc.com

EXCAVATING & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

Chonzie, Inc. (828) 293-0269 178 Nicholson Cove Rd. Cullowhee, NC 28723 chonceandjen@frontier.com www.chonzieinc.com

FARM SUPPLY

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

FARMER’S MARKETS

Jackson County Farmer’s Market (828) 631-3033

Railroad Ave. • Sylva, NC 28779 jennywm@buncombe.main.nc.us

FARMS

Shelton Family Farm (828) 497-5323

500 Thomas Cove Rd. Whittier, NC 28789

sheltonfamilyfarm@frontier.com sheltonfamilyfarm.com

Thomas Berry Farm (828) 293-5132

78 Medallion Dr. • Cullowhee, NC 28723 jpelhamt@aol.com www.ncfarmfresh.com/ FarmMarketDisplay.asp?FarmID=1352

FESTIVALS

Western NC Pottery Festival (828) 586-3601

60 Craft Circle • Dillsboro, NC 28725 riverwoodpottery@frontier.com www.wncpotteryfestival.com

FINANCIAL SECURITY

Northwestern Mutual (828) 316-9614

165 Country Club Dr. • Waynesville, NC 28786 stephen.mcneil@nmfn.com www.nmfn.com/stephenmcneil

FISHING/GUIDE SERVICES

AB’s Fly Fishing Guide Service (828) 226-3833

60 Bristol Dr. • Sylva, NC 28779 abflyfishing@gmail.com • www.abfish.org

Brookings Cashiers Village Outfitters (828) 743-3768

49 Pillar Dr. • Cashiers, NC 28717 info@brookingsonline.com www.brookingsonline.com

Dillsboro Inn (828) 586-3898

146 North River Rd. • Dillsboro, NC 28725 info@dillsboroinn.com www.dillsboroinn.com

Fontana Guides (828) 736-2318

3336 Balltown Rd. • Bryson City, NC 28713 fishfontana@aol.com www.fontanaguides.com

Hooker’s Fly Shop & Guide Service (828) 587-4665

546 W. Main St. • Sylva, NC 28779 hookersflyshop@yahoo.com www.hookersflyshop.com

Tumbling Waters Campground & Trout Pond (828) 479-3814

1612 Panther Creek Rd. • Almond, NC 28702 tumblingwaterscg@yahoo.com www.tumblingwaters.com

FITNESS

Dillsboro Inn (828) 586-3898 146 North River Rd. • Dillsboro, NC 28725 info@dillsboroinn.com www.dillsboroinn.com

FLOOR COVERING

Lewis Carpets (828) 586-8556

510 Asheville Hwy. • Sylva, NC 28779 lewiscarpets@frontier.com

FLORIST

Ray’s Florist and Greenhouse (828) 586-5830

250 Marsh Lily Dr. • Sylva, NC 28779 RaysFlorist@gmail.com www.Rayandcoflorist.com

FUNERAL SERVICES/ CREMATION

Appalachian Funeral Services & Crematorium (828) 586-2444

165 Skyland Dr. • Sylva, NC 28779 eddie@appalachianfuneralservices.com www.appalachianfuneralservices.com

FURNITURE/ DECOR

Finders Keepers (828) 586-8959

635 Mill St. • Sylva, NC 28779 whistlingdixieusa@gmail.com

Hopberry (828) 743-3254

262 Marsh Lilly Dr • Sylva, NC 28779 amyaalbury@gmail.com

Sleep USA Mattress (828) 586-1199

334-B East Main St • Sylva, NC 28779 rjcampbell@dnet.net

GALLERIES

Green Energy Park/ Jackson County (828) 631-0271

100 Green Energy Park Rd. Dillsboro, NC 28725 info@jcgep.org • www.jcgep.org

It’s By Nature (828) 631-3020

678 West Main St. • Sylva, NC 28779 itsbynature@gmail.com www.itsbynature.com

Tree House Pottery (828) 631-5100

148 Front St. • Dillsboro, NC 28725 treehousepottery@hotmail.com www.treehousepotterync.com

GARBAGE REMOVAL

Helping Hands Service Co. (828) 586-3080

102 Arrowhead Lane • Whittier, NC 28789 trashmanhh@gmail.com www.HelpingHandsServiceCo.com

GEM MINING

Old Mill 1886, The (828) 497-6536 3082 US 441 North • Whittier, NC 28789 theoldmill1886@netzero.net www.CherokeeMill.com

GENERAL MERCHANDISE

Wal-Mart (828) 586-0211

210 Wal-Mart Plaza • Sylva, NC 28779 rpdavis.s02440.us@wal-mart.com www.walmart.com

GIFTS

B & B Gifts and Interior LLC (828) 586-1507

594 West Main St. • Sylva, NC 28779 bg52497@netzero.net

Bradley’s General Store (828) 586-1888

52 Front St. • Dillsboro, NC 28725 roseann@bradleys-since1888.com www.bradleys-since1888.com

City Lights Bookstore (828) 586-9499

3 East Jackson St. • Sylva, NC 28779 more@citylightsnc.com www.citylightsnc.com

Country Traditions (828) 586-1600

102 Webster St. • Dillsboro, NC 28725 countrytraditionsnc@frontier.com www.countrytraditionsnc.net

Dillsboro Chocolate Factory (828) 631-0156

28 Church St • Dillsboro, NC 28725 Bob@dillsborochocolate.com www.dillsborochocolate.com

Golden Carp, The (828) 586-5477

107 Webster St. • Dillsboro, NC 28725 goldencarp609@aol.com www.thegoldencarp.com

Jackson’s General Store (828) 586-9600

582 West Main St. • Sylva, NC 28779 jacksonsgs@aol.com

Nancy Tut’s Christmas Shop (828) 586-5391

488 Haywood Rd. • Dillsboro, NC 28725 lisabpotts@aol.com www.nancytutschristmasshop.com

Old Mill 1886, The (828) 497-6536

3082 US 441 North • Whittier, NC 28789 theoldmill1886@netzero.net www.CherokeeMill.com

GOLF & TENNIS

Bear Lake Reserve Hospitality (828) 293-7414

503 Harbor Ridge Dr. Tuckasegee, NC 28783 timothy.laughridge@terramesaresorts.com www.bearlakereservevacations.com

Foxhunt at Sapphire Valley (828) 743-7667

3065 Hwy. 64 E. • Sapphire, NC 28774 jgainey@spmresorts.com www.foxhuntsv.com

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

777 Casino Dr. • Cherokee, NC 28719 brrobinson@cherokee.harrahs.com www.harrahscherokee.com

High Hampton Inn & Country Club (828) 743-2411

1525 Hwy. 107 S • Cashiers, NC 28717 cmeads@highhamptoninn.com www.highhamptoninn.com

Smoky Mountain Country Club (828) 497-7622

1300 Conleys Creek Rd. • Whittier, NC 28789 mike@carolinamountaingolf.com www.carolinamountaingolf.com

GOURMET GOODS

Dillsboro Chocolate Factory (828) 631-0156

28 Church St • Dillsboro, NC 28725 Bob@dillsborochocolate.com www.dillsborochocolate.com

GOVERNMENT

Dillsboro, Town of (828) 586-1439

42 Front St • Dillsboro, NC 28725 dillsboro@jackson.main.nc.us www.dillsboronc.info

Jackson County Board of Commissioners & County Manager (828) 631-2213

401 Grindstaff Cove Rd. • Sylva, NC 28779 jackdebnam@jacksonnc.org www.jacksonnc.org

Town of Sylva (828) 586-2719

83 Allen St. • Sylva, NC 28779 townmanager@townofsylva.org www.townofsylva.org

GREEN BUILDING

All American Pellets & Storage (828) 586-8027

6356 U.S. Hwy. 441 S. • Sylva, NC 28779 mail@etecelectrical.com allamericanpellets.com

Goshen Timber Frames, Inc. (828) 524-8662

37 Phillip St. • Franklin, NC 28734 info@goshenframes.com www.timberframemag.com

GROCERIES

Harold’s Supermarket (828) 586-4073

80 West Sylva Shopping Area Sylva, NC 28779 jbsylva@frontier.com www.haroldssupermarket.com

GUTTER COVERS/CLEANING

LeavesOut (828) 586-6904

193 Songbird Lane • Sylva, NC 28779 thechimsweep@gmail.com www.wnc-guttercovers.com

HARDWARE

Vance Hardware & Applianaces (828) 586-4251

634 W. Main St. • Sylva, NC 28779 vancehardware@hotmail.com

HEALTH & FITNESS

Awaken Health & Fitness (828) 586-5153

18 Marsh Lilly Dr. • Sylva, NC 28779 awakenhf@gmail.com www.awakenhealthandfitness.com

HEATING & HVAC

All American Pellets & Storage (828) 586-8027 6356 U.S. Hwy. 441 S. • Sylva, NC 28779 mail@etecelectrical.com allamericanpellets.com/

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

Tim’s HVAC Service & Repair (828) 627-8185 184 Obsure Cove • Waynesville, NC 28785 tkt333@zoho.com

Ward Plumbing & Heating, Inc. (828) 586-4213 548 Mill St. • Sylva, NC 28779

Wholesale Supply Group Inc. (828) 586-6355 317 W. Main St. Sylva • Sylva, NC 28779 bill.thompson@wsginc.com www.wsginc.com

HOLISTIC WELLNESS

Andrea & the 3 Healing Disciplines (828) 586-6336

68 Asheville Hwy. • Sylva, NC 28779 andreaford@peoplepc.com www.andreahealing.blogspot.com

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

Moonlight Spa and Retreat (828) 477-4357

129 Moonlight Dr. • Sylva, NC 28779 info@moonlight-spa.com www.moonlight-spa.com

Wilson Family Chiropractic (828) 587-2273

73 West Main St. • Sylva, NC 28779 katiewilsondc@sylvanc.net www.wilsonfamilychiropractic.net

HOME MAINTENANCE/ INSPECTIONS

Hunter Enterprises (828) 450-3953

PO Box 81 • Webster, NC 28788 mjhunter41@live.com

Lowes of Sylva (828) 586-1170

1716 N. Main St. • Sylva, NC 28779 timothy.r.hollifield@store.lowes.com www.lowes.com

HORSEBACK RIDING

Arrowmont Stables & Cabins (828) 743-2762

276 Arrowmont Trail Cullowhee, NC 28723 information@arrowmont.com www.arrowmont.com

Smokemont Riding Stable (828) 497-2373

135 Smokemont Riding Stable Cherokee, NC 28719 smokymtn@hughes.net www.smokemontridingstable.com

HOSPITALS

Med-West Harris (828) 586-7432

68 Hospital Rd • Sylva, NC 28779 steve.heatherly@medwesthealth.org www.medwesthealth.org/ urgent_emergency_care.aspx

HOTELS/MOTELS

Azalea Motel (828) 586-2051

97 Skyland Dr. • Sylva, NC 28779

Balsam Mountain Inn (828) 456-9498

68 Seven Springs Dr • Balsam, NC 28707 merrily@balsaminn.net www.BalsamInn.net

Best Western Plus River Escape Inn and Suites (828) 586-6060

248 WBI Dr. • Dillsboro, NC 28725 megan@bwriverescape.com www.bwriverescape.com

Blue Ridge Inn (828) 586-2123

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

Chalet Inn, The (828) 586-0251

285 Lone Oak Dr. • Dillsboro, NC 28725 paradisefound@chaletinn.com www.chaletinn.com

Dillsboro Inn (828) 586-3898

146 North River Rd. Dillsboro, NC 28725 info@dillsboroinn.com www.dillsboroinn.com

Hampton Inn and SuitesCashiers/Sapphire Valley (828) 743-4545

3245 Hwy. 64 E • Sapphire, NC 28774 hamptonsapphire@gmail.com www.blueridgemtnshotel.com

Holiday Inn Express & Suites of Dillsboro (828) 631-1111

26 Rufus Robinson Rd • Sylva, NC 28779 holidayinnexpressdillsboro@yahoo.com www.hiexpress.com/esdillsboronc

Laurelwood Mountain Inn (828) 743-9939

58 Hwy. 107 N. • Cashiers, NC 28717 laurelwoodmi@gmail.com www.laurelwoodmountaininn.com

Sylva Inn (828) 586-3315

2807 US Hwy. 74 East • Sylva, NC 28779 thesylvainn@gmail.com www.sylvainn49@yahoo.com

HUMAN SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS

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

Barium Springs - WNC (828) 586-8958

151 DeSoto Trail • Sylva, NC 28779 aweil@bariumsprings.org www.bariumsprings.org

Disability Partners, Your Pathway to Indpendent Living (828) 631-1167

525 Mineral Springs Dr. • Sylva, NC 28779 bdavis@disabilitypartners.org www.disabilitypartners.org

Entrepreneur Skills Network (828) 497-0160 8682 US Hwy. 74 West • Whittier, NC 28789 esn2assist@gmail.com www.advocatesforexcellence.org

Moonshadow Learning Services, Inc. (828) 354-4034 617 Olivet Church Rd. • Whittier, NC 28789 office@moonshadow.net www.moonshadow.net

Mountain Mediation Services (828) 631-5252

Jackson County Justice Center Rm. 254 Sylva, NC 28779 mmsbryson@dnet.net www.mountainmediation.org

Mountain Projects, Inc. (828) 452-1447 2251 Old Balsam Rd. • Waynesville, NC 28786 pdowling@mountainprojects.org www.mountainprojects.org

NC Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (828) 586-4032

100 Bonnie Lane, Suite A • Sylva, NC 28779 robbie.benton@dhhs.nc.gov

Reach of Macon County (828) 369-2040

158 Heritage Hollow Lane Franklin, NC 28734 reach@reachofmaconcounty.org www.reachofmaconcounty.org

Region A Partnership for Children (828) 586-0661

116 Jackson St. • Sylva, NC 28779 officemanager@regionakids.org www.regionakids.org

Salvation Army, The (828) 452-9728

330 Pigeon St. Waynesville, NC 28786 roland.cox@uss.salvationarmy.org

Senior Center of Jackson County (The) (828) 586-4944

100 County Services Park Sylva, NC 28779 laurarodi@jacksonnc.org www.jacksonnc.org

Teen Challenge of the Smokies, Inc. (828) 586-9966

4218 US Hwy. 441 S • Sylva, NC 28779 peggymphillips@yahoo.com www.teenchallengeofthesmokies.com

ICE CREAM PARLOR

Ice Cream Station (828) 508-1735

45 Big Cove Rd. • Cherokee, NC 28719 lindaw828@aol.com

Jack the Dipper Ice Cream (828) 586-9441

170 E. Sylva Shopping Center Sylva, NC 28779 pollyannawog@yahoo.com www.jackthedippericecream.com

INSURANCE

Allstate Insurance (828) 631-9455

36 Marsh Lily Dr. • Sylva, NC 28779 myramente@allstate.com www.allstate.com

Jackson County Farm Bureau, Inc. (828) 586-8906 1627 East Main St. • Sylva, NC 28779 jennifer.nicholson@ncfbssc.com

MetLife Financial Services (828) 586-0104 1260 W. Main St. • Sylva, NC 28779 bobcarpentersylvanc@gmail.com

Nationwide Insurance/ Howard Allman Agency (828) 586-2923 447 W Main St • Sylva, NC 28779 allmanh@nationwide.com www.nationwide.com

Smith Insurance Services, Inc. (828) 586-3754 60 Woody Hampton Rd. Sylva, NC 28779 smith@smith-ins.com www.smith-ins.com

Stanberry Insurance Agency, Inc. (828) 586-8926 715 E. Main St. • Sylva, NC 28779 kevin.stanberry@stanberry-ins.com www.stanberry-ins.com

State Farm Agency Recruiting (336) 294-5740 1501 Highwoods Blvd. Ste. 302 Greensboro, NC 27410 jeunesse.wright.md5h@statefarm.com

State Farm Insurance (828) 586-4026

180 Webster Rd. • Sylva, NC 28779 charles@charleswwolfe.com www.statefarm.com

Sylva Insurance Agency (828) 586-2512

470 West Main St. • Sylva, NC 28779 phyllissia592@frontier.com

INTERIOR DESIGN

Golden Carp, The (828) 586-5477

107 Webster St. • Dillsboro, NC 28725 goldencarp609@aol.com www.thegoldencarp.com

INTERNET SERVICES

Dnet Internet Services (828) 349-3638

189 E. Palmer St. • Franklin, NC 28734 smarketing@sitedart.net www.sitedart.net

Local Yokel Weather 704-962-0209

286 S Painter Rd • Cullowhee, NC 28723 localyokelweather@yahoo.com www.localyokelweather.com

INVESTMENT ADVISORS

Edward Jones- Greene (828) 586-2292

454 East Main St. Suite 2 • Sylva, NC 28779 debbie.greene@edwardjones.com www.edwardjones.com

Edward Jones- Preston (828) 586-3848

7 Colonial Square - Suite 100 • Sylva, NC 28779 david.preston@edwardjones.com www.edwardjones.com

Nationwide Insurance/ Howard Allman Agency (828) 586-2923

447 W Main St • Sylva, NC 28779 allmanh@nationwide.com www.nationwide.com

JEWELRY

Finders Keepers (828) 586-8959 635 Mill St. • Sylva, NC 28779 whistlingdixieusa@gmail.com

Hollifield Jewelers (828) 586-4274

600 West Main St. • Sylva, NC 28779 holjwlrs@msn.com

KITCHEN WARE

Ora Lee Davidson, Pampered Chef Director (828) 226-7759

9 Foxhill Court • Columbia, SC 29223 oldchef1@gmail.com www.pamperedchef.biz/old

LANDSCAPING

B.H. Graning Landscapes, Inc. (828) 586-8303

64 Bella Rd. • Sylva, NC 28779 BHGLandscapes@yahoo.com www.bhglandscapes.com

Bowers Lawn Care, Inc. (828) 586-8526

159 Garden View Dr • Sylva, NC 28779 bowerslawncare@yahoo.com www.bowerslawncareinc.com

R & R Landscaping (828) 342-8877

515 Cabe Rd. • Sylva, NC 28779

Shuler’s Tree Trimming (828) 508-6261

253 Maple St. • Bryson City, NC 28713 ashul9851@aol.com

LAWN & GARDEN EQUIPMENT

Sylva Lawn & Garden Equipment (828) 586-4199

21 East Hall Heights • Sylva, NC 28779 sylvalandg@email.dnet.net www.sylvalawnandgardenequipment.net

LIBRARY

Jackson County Public Library (828) 586-2016

310 Keener St. • Sylva, NC 28779 dbrunette@fontanalib.org www.fontanalib.org

LIQUOR SALES

ABC Board of Sylva (828) 586-6280

30 E. Sylva Shopping Center • Sylva, NC 28779 sylvaabc@frontier.com abc.nc.gov/abc_boards/ county.aspx?county=Jackson

LOG & TIMBER FRAME HOMES

Goshen Timber Frames, Inc. (828) 524-8662

37 Phillip St. • Franklin, NC 28734 info@goshenframes.com www.timberframemag.com

MAKEUP CONSULTANT

Mary Dellinger - Mary Kay Consultant (828) 736-4402

64 Unity Rd. • Sylva, NC 28779 mdellinger3@marykay.com www.marykay.com/mdellinger3

MANUFACTURING

Jackson Paper Manufacturing Co. (828) 586-5534

152 West Main St. • Sylva, NC 28779 tcampbell@jacksonpaper.net www.jacksonpaper-nc.com

T&S Hardwoods (828) 586-4044 3635 Skyland Dr. • Sylva, NC 28779 drowe.tshardwoods@yahoo.com

Webster Enterprises, Inc. (828) 586-8981

140 Little Savannah Rd. • Sylva, NC 28779 grobinson@websterenterprises.org www.websterenterprises.org

MASSAGE

Andrea & the 3 Healing Disciplines (828) 586-6336

68 Asheville Hwy. • Sylva, NC 28779 andreaford@peoplepc.com www.andreahealing.blogspot.com

MOROTCYCLE/ATV SERVICE & REPAIRS

Precision Cycle Motorsports (828) 586-9955

22 Steeple Rd. • Sylva, NC 28779 dwlandes@gmail.com

MUSEUMS

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

1940 Hwy. 107 South • Cashiers, NC 28717 info@cashiershistoricalsociety.org www.cashiershistoricalsociety.org

Museum of the Cherokee Indian (828) 497-3481

589 Tsali Blvd. • Cherokee, NC 28719 kenblank@cherokeemuseum.org www.cherokeemuseum.org

Oconaluftee Indian Village (828) 497-2111

US Hwy. 441 North • Cherokee, NC 28719 lsquirrel@cherokeehistorical.org www.cherokeeadventure.com

Stuff and Such (828) 497-2393

29 Main St. • Whittier, NC 28789 joverock@gte.net

WCU- Fine Arts Museum

Bardo Art Center (828) 227-3591

Fine Art Museum • Cullowhee, NC 28723 mdewitt@wcu.edu fineartsmuseum.wcu.edu

WCU- Mountain Heritage Center (828) 227-7129

WCU • Cullowhee, NC 28723 philyaw@wcu.edu • www.wcu.edu/mhc

MUSIC

In Your Ear Music Emporium (828) 586-6404

573 West Main St. • Sylva, NC 28779 inyourearmusic@gmail.com

NATURAL GAS

PSNC Energy (828) 670-3535

15 Overland Industrial Blvd. Asheville, NC 28806 dhallingse@scana.com • www.psnc.com

NEWSPAPERS

Smoky Mountain News (828) 452-4251

9 N. Main St. • Waynesville, NC 28786 info@smokymountainnews.com www.smokymountainnews.com

Sylva Herald Publishing Co., Inc., The (828) 586-2611

539 West Main St. • Sylva, NC 28779 news@thesylvaherald.com www.thesylvaherald.com

NURSERIES/ GREENHOUSES

Country Road Farms (828) 586-5515 41 Hall Town Rd./Hwy. 441 S Sylva, NC 28779 crfng123@hotmail.com www.countryroadfarms.com

Mountain Brooks Shrubbery Farm (828) 586-3633 1243 Ben Cook Rd. • Sylva, NC 28779 ehulbert2@frontier.com

Wolf Creek Tree Farm & Nursery, Inc. (828) 293-5115 8833 Hwy. 107 • Cullowhee, NC 28723 wctf@frontier.com www.wolfcreektreefarm.com

NURSING HOME/ ASSISTED LIVING/ MEMORY CARE

Mountain Trace Nursing & Rehab Center (828) 631-1600 417 Mountain Trace Rd. • Sylva, NC 28779 atoomey@adcarehealth.com

Skyland Care Center, Inc. (828) 586-8935

193 Asheville Hwy. • Sylva, NC 28779 sccadmissions@yahoo.com www.skylandcarecenternc.com

OFFICE EQUIPMENT/ SUPPLIES

Advanced Business Equipment (828) 210-4305 3072 Sweeten Creek Rd. Asheville, NC 28803 scross@abecarolina.com www.abecarolina.com

Cherokee Office Supply (828) 497-7907 cherokeeofficesupply1@frontier.com www.cherokeeofficesupply.com

OUTFITTERS

Blackrock Outdoor Co. (828) 631-4453 570 W. Main St, • Sylva, NC 28779 blackrockoutdoor@gmail.com www.facebook.com/pages/BlackrockOutdoor-Company/94416887225

Brookings Cashiers Village Outfitters (828) 743-3768

49 Pillar Dr. • Cashiers, NC 28717 info@brookingsonline.com www.brookingsonline.com

Hooker’s Fly Shop & Guide Service (828) 587-4665

546 W. Main St. • Sylva, NC 28779 hookersflyshop@yahoo.com www.hookersflyshop.com

PAINTING

Lewis Paints & Decorating (828) 586-8511 510 Asheville Hwy. • Sylva, NC 28779 lewiscarpets@frontier.com

PARKS & RECREATION

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

PATRONS

Espey, John and Martha (Patrons) (828) 452-3355 3543 Dark Ridge Rd. • Sylva, NC 28779 jeme205@knology.net

Haire, Connie, Patron (828) 586-4091 Post Office Box 727 • Sylva, NC 28779 connie@southwesterncc.edu

Joe Hamilton (828) 586-7530 401 Grindstaff Cove Rd. • Sylva, NC 28779 joehamilton@jacksonnc.org www.jacksonnc.org

Joe Sam Queen, Patron 58 Pigeon St. • Waynesville, NC 28786 joesam@joesamqueen.com joesamqueen.com

Norma Clayton (828) 631-1921

68 Montana Dr. • Sylva, NC 28779 normamedford@gmail.com

Vodak, Robert, Patron (828) 586-4246

133 Oakwood Lane • Sylva, NC 28779

PAWN SHOP

Plaza Pawn/JC Enterprises (828) 586-4500

365 Jackson Plaza • Sylva, NC 28779 plazapawn@live.com plazapawnshop.com

PEST CONTROL

Bug Lady of WNC, Inc.(The) (828) 243-9318

92 Racking Cove Rd. • Sylva, NC 28779 thebugladyofWNC@gmail.com www.thebugladyofwnc.com

PHYSICIANS

Current Dermatology (828) 631-1852

61 Bonnie Lane • Sylva, NC 28779 roros@currentdermatology.com

Dogwood Wellness (828) 586-6262

114 W. Hemlock St. • Dillsboro, NC 28723 info@dogwoodwellness.com www.dogwoodwellness.com

Mountain Ear, Nose & Throat Associates, PA (828) 586-7474

40 Mitchell Rd. • Sylva, NC 28779 www.mountainent.com

Mountain Pathology Services (828) 586-7114

68 Hospital Road (Harris Regional Hospital Laboratory) • Sylva, NC 28779

Wellspring Family Practice (828) 586-7705

81 Medical Park Loop, Suite 202 • Sylva, NC 28779 Betty_Clayton@westcare.org

PLUMBING

Smoky Mountain Plumbing (828) 508-5267

271 Keener St • Sylva, NC 28779

Ward Plumbing & Heating, Inc. (828) 586-4213

548 Mill St. • Sylva, NC 28779

Wholesale Supply Group Inc. (828) 586-6355

317 W. Main St. Sylva • Sylva, NC 28779 bill.thompson@wsginc.com www.wsginc.com

PREGNANCY CARE

Smoky Mountain Pregnancy Care Center (828) 293-3600

4699 Little Savannah Rd. Cullowhee, NC 28723 outreachsmpccco@dnet.net www.smpcc.org

Wellspring Family Practice (828) 586-7705

81 Medical Park Loop, Suite 202 Sylva, NC 28779 Betty_Clayton@westcare.org

PRINTING

Lavidge & Associates, Inc (865) 584-6121

6700 Baum Dr. Suite 25 • Knoxville, TN 37919 lavidge@lavidgeinc.com www.lavidgeinc.com

Macon Printing (828) 524-7045

219 East Palmer St. • Franklin, NC 28734 ebateman@maconprinting.com www.maconprinting.com

Print Haus, The (828) 586-4287

509 Asheville Hwy. - Suite B Sylva, NC 28779 jeff@theprinthaus.com www.theprinthaus.com

Smoky Mountain News (828) 452-4251

9 N. Main St. • Waynesville, NC 28786 info@smokymountainnews.com www.smokymountainnews.com

Sylva Herald Publishing Co., Inc., The (828) 586-2611

539 West Main St. • Sylva, NC 28779 news@thesylvaherald.com www.thesylvaherald.com

PROFESSIONAL CIVIL ENGINEER

Stillwell Engineering, P.A. (828) 586-6066

116 Central St • Sylva, NC 28779 w.stillwell@stillwellengineering.net www.stillwellengineering.net

PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS

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

1516 Sulphur Springs Rd. Waynesville, NC 28786 joan@signsandengraving.net www.signsandengraving.net

Allison Outdoor Advertising Ltd. (828) 586-2737

35 Outdoor Dr. • Sylva, NC 28779 gary@allisonoutdoor.com www.allisonoutdoor.com

Print Haus, The (828) 586-4287

509 Asheville Hwy. - Suite B Sylva, NC 28779 jeff@theprinthaus.com www.theprinthaus.com

Silver Star Promotions (828) 586-8636

353 Bee Tree Knob Cemetery Rd. Whittier, NC 28789 silver@promostar.com www.promostar.com

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT/ RENTALS

Home Away Solutions (828) 293-7032 7032 Hwy. 107 • Cullowhee, NC 28723 mickluker@aol.com

PUBLICATIONS

Fun Things To Do In The Mountains (828) 631-4587

29 Regal Avenue • Sylva, NC 28779 violetamy@frontier.com www.funthingstodointhemountains.net

RACQUET CLUB

Cedar Creek Racquet Club 828-743-9380

42 Racquet Club Dr. • Cashiers, NC 28717 shandback@cedarcreekracquetclub.com www.cedarcreekracquetclub.com/

RADIO STATION

540 am WRGC Radio (828) 586-2221

1846 Skyland Dr. • Sylva, NC 28779 info@wrgc.com www.wrgc.com

RAFTING

Carolina Outfitters Whitewater Rafting (828) 488-6345 12121 Hwy. 19 West • Bryson City, NC 28713 bdills@swain.main.nc.us www.carolinaoutfitters.com

Rafting With My Kids (828) 586-3510 5427 Hwy, 74 W • Whittier, NC 28789 info@raftingwithmykids.com www.raftingwithmykids.com

Rolling Thunder River Co. (828) 488-2030

10160 Hwy. 19W • Bryson City, NC 28713 rafting@RollingThunderRiverCo.com www.RollingThunderRiverCo.com

REALTORS

Bear Lake Reserve (828) 293-7414 503 Harbor Ridge Dr. Tuckasegee, NC 28783 timothy.laughridge@terramesaresorts. com www.bearlakereserve.com

Johnson Realty (828) 507-0196 68 Asheville Hwy. Suite C Sylva, NC 28779 johnsonrealtywnc@gmail.com www.johnsonrealtywnc.com

Kim Preston Real Estate, Inc. (828) 586-4616

7 Colonial Square, Suite 201 Sylva, NC 28779 kimprestonrealestate@frontier.com www.KimPrestonRealEstate.com

Prudential Great Smokys Realty (828) 631-9303

625A West Main St. • Sylva, NC 28779 kelly@4smokys.com www.4smokys.com

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

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

Western Carolina Properties/Cullowhee Office (828) 293-3708 721 Speedwell Rd. Cullowhee, NC 28723 www.wcproperties.com

Western Carolina Properties/Dillsboro Office (828) 586-3442 335 Haywood Rd. Dillsboro, NC 28725 information@wcproperties.com www.wcproperties.com

WNC Brokers LLC (828) 586-9622

474 West Main St. • Sylva, NC 28779 wncbill@gmail.com www.wncbrokers.com

RESORTS

Balsam Mountain Preserve (866) 452-3456

81 Preserve Rd. • Sylva, NC 28779 Bruce.Challengegolf@gmail.com www.balsammountainpreserve.com/

Bear Lake Reserve Hospitality (828) 293-7414

503 Harbor Ridge Dr. Tuckasegee, NC 28783

timothy.laughridge@terramesaresorts.com www.bearlakereservevacations.com

Foxhunt at Sapphire Valley (828) 743-7667

3065 Hwy. 64 E. • Sapphire, NC 28774 jgainey@spmresorts.com www.foxhuntsv.com

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

777 Casino Dr. • Cherokee, NC 28719 brrobinson@cherokee.harrahs.com www.harrahscherokee.com

High Hampton Inn & Country Club (828) 743-2411

1525 Hwy. 107 S • Cashiers, NC 28717 cmeads@highhamptoninn.com www.highhamptoninn.com

Smoky Mountain Country Club (828) 497-7622

1300 Conleys Creek Rd. Whittier, NC 28789 mike@carolinamountaingolf.com www.carolinamountaingolf.com

RESTAURANTS

B & Al’s Grill (828) 586-5686

1558 West Main St. • Sylva, NC 28779 johnfaulk1051@aol.com

Balsam Mountain Inn (828) 456-9498

68 Seven Springs Dr. Balsam, NC 28707 merrily@balsaminn.net www.BalsamInn.net

Bogart’s Restaurant (828) 586-6532

35 E Main St • Sylva, NC 28779 TimHall@frontier.com

Brio Tuscan Grille 828-497-8233

777 Casino Dr. • Cherokee, NC 28719 chrk.manager@bbrg.com www.BrioItalian.com

Burger King (828) 586-3867

66 Hwy. 107 • Sylva, NC 28779 TM_Lackey@msn.com

City Lights Cafe (828) 587-2233

3 E. Jackson St. • Sylva, NC 28779 bern@citylightscafe.com www.CityLightsCafe.com

Coffee Shop, The (828) 586-2013

385 W Main St • Sylva, NC 28779 mamagibson2001@yahoo.com

Community Table (The) (828) 586-6782

Central St. • Sylva, NC 28779 CTofJackson@gmail.com www.communitytable.org

Dillsboro Chocolate Factory (828) 631-0156

28 Church St • Dillsboro, NC 28725 Bob@dillsborochocolate.com www.dillsborochocolate.com

El Patron Mexican Restaurant (828) 586-8805

170 Wal Mart Plaza • Sylva, NC 28779 micasalopez@yahoo.com

Fun Factory in the Smokies (828) 349-8888

1024 Georgia Rd • Franklin, NC 28734 alysia@thefactory.bz www.funfactoryinthesmokies.com

Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, Inc. (828) 586-8811

226 Everett St. • Bryson City, NC 28713 kimalbritton@gsmr.com www.gsmr.com

Half Past (828) 586-1212

623 E. Main St. • Sylva, NC 28779 halfpast@frontier.com

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

777 Casino Dr. • Cherokee, NC 28719 brrobinson@cherokee.harrahs.com www.harrahscherokee.com

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

Hooper’s Restaurant (828) 587-5116 556 W. Main St. • Sylva, NC 28779

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

Jarrett House (828) 586-0265 The Jarrett House • Dillsboro, NC 28725 j.house@morrisbb.net www.jarretthouse.com

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

Kosta’s Family Restaurant (828) 631-0777 489 Haywood Rd. Dillsboro, NC 28725 xcelr18@verizon.net www.kostasdillsboro.com

Lulu’s On Main (828) 586-8989 612 West Main St. • Sylva, NC 28779 lu@lulusonmain.com www.lulusonmain.com

Mill & Main (828) 586-6799 462 West Main St • Sylva, NC 28779 leelee1035@aol.com

Nick & Nate’s Pizzeria (828) 586-3000 #38 The Overlook Village Sylva, NC 28779 j_ewart@msn.com www.nickandnatespizza.com

No Name Sports Pub (828) 586-2750 1070 Skyland Dr. • Sylva, NC 28779 scott.nonamesportspub@gmail.com www.nonamesportspub.com

Robbies Burgers (828) 586-2723

7 East Sylva Shopping Center Sylva, NC 28779 duramax77@frontier.com

Ruth’s Chris Steak House 208-481-1038

777 Casino Dr. • Cherokee, NC 28719 gmcherokee@ruthschris.com www.ruthschris.com

Ryan’s Family Steakhouse (828) 631-2520

374 Walmart Plaza • Sylva, NC 28779 store2408@buffetsinc.com

Smoky Mountain Country Club (828) 497-7622

1300 Conleys Creek Rd. • Whittier, NC 28789 mike@carolinamountaingolf.com www.carolinamountaingolf.com

Sonic Drive-In (828) 631-4200

1233 E Main St • Sylva, NC 28779 sonicsylva@frontier.com www.SonicDriveIn.Com

South of Philly (828) 586-0550 44 East Sylva Shopping Center Sylva, NC 28779 southofphilly@rocketmail.com

Speedy’s Pizza (828) 586-3800

285 West Main St. • Sylva, NC 28779 walsch@frontier.com

Well House Inc., The (828) 586-8588

65 Craft Circle Riverwood Shops Dillsboro, NC 28725 thewellhousedeli@yahoo.com

ZAXBY’S (828) 631-3100

284 East Main St. • Sylva, NC 28779 jorfoods@bellsouth.net • www.zaxbys.com

ROCK QUARY/ ASPHALT

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

SALON

The NTH Degree Salon (828) 226-9334 486 West Main St. • Sylva, NC 28779 shearcourtney@gmail.com www.thenthdegreesalon.com

Visage Salon (828) 631-9058 1143 West Main St. • Sylva, NC 28779 visagesalonsylva@yahoo.com www.visagesalonsylva.com

SELF STORAGE

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

J & W Rentals (828) 586-8705 1560 West Main St. • Sylva, NC 28779 jandwrentals@frontier.com www.budgettruck.com

SIGNS/GRAPHIC DESIGN

A to Z Signs & Engraving (828) 454-0983 1516 Sulphur Springs Rd. • Waynesville, NC 28786 joan@signsandengraving.net www.signsandengraving.net

Allison Outdoor Advertising Ltd. (828) 586-2737

35 Outdoor Dr. • Sylva, NC 28779 gary@allisonoutdoor.com www.allisonoutdoor.com

Print Haus, The (828) 586-4287

509 Asheville Hwy. - Suite B Sylva, NC 28779 jeff@theprinthaus.com www.theprinthaus.com

SMALL BUSINESS LENDING

Sequoyah Fund, Inc. The (828) 497-8142 810 Acquoni Road/GLWC Cherokee, NC 28719 russseag@nc-cherokee.com www.sequoyahfund.org

SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING

Dickson Interactive, LLC (336) 331-2185

3815 Velinda Dr. • Winston-Salem, NC 27106 sdickson@dicksoninteractive.com www.dicksoninteractive.com

INNsights Internet Marketing (828) 226-4492 Sylva, NC 28779 info@innsights.com • www.innsights.com

SPA

Fusions Spa (828) 631-0232

96 West Sylva Shopping Center Sylva, NC 28779 fusionsgraphics@gmail.com www.fusionsspa.com

Moonlight Spa and Retreat (828) 477-4357

129 Moonlight Dr. • Sylva, NC 28779 info@moonlight-spa.com www.moonlight-spa.com

SURVEYORS

Alliance Land Surveying, PC (828) 586-5256

919 Haywood Rd. • Sylva, NC 28779 jamie@alliancelandsurveyingpc.com alliancelandsurveyingpc.com

Lipkin Land Surveying Inc. (828) 293-3030 51 East Rogers Rd. • Cullowhee, NC 28723 beckylipkin@frontier.com www.surveylipkin.com

TELECOMMUNI-

CATIONS

BalsamWest FiberNET, LLC (828) 339-2900

52 Colonial Square • Sylva, NC 28779 msaenger@balsamwest.net www.balsamwest.net

Frontier (828) 645-1801 15 South Main St. Weaverville, NC 28787 ken.maxwell@ftr.com

TENT RENTAL

Tent Masters (828) 506-8480

269 CB Patton Place Franklin, NC 28744 carypatton3218@yahoo.com

THEME PARK

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

THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE

Carole Lilly, LMBT (828) 507-9581

45 King St. • Sylva, NC 28779 carole@carolelillymassage.com www.carolelillymassage.com

TRADING POST

Country Trading Post (828) 989-4566

3740 Hwy. 74 E, Unit 9 • Sylva, NC 28779 bige555@msn.com

Disability Partners, Your Pathway to Independent Living (828) 631-1167

525 Mineral Springs Dr. Sylva, NC 28779 bdavis@disabilitypartners.org www.disabilitypartners.org

TRADESHOW SPECIALISTS

Diversified Exposition Services, Inc. (828) 631-3374

264 Wilkes Crescent Dr Sylva, NC 28779 psterka@diversifiedexpo.com www.diversifiedexpo.com

TRANSPORTATION

Jackson County Transit (828) 586-0233 876 Skyland Drive, Suite 1 Sylva, NC 28779 jctransit@jacksonnc.org www.jacksoncountytransit.com

TREE TRIMMING

Shuler’s Tree Trimming (828) 508-6261

253 Maple St. • Bryson City, NC 28713 ashul9851@aol.com

TRUCK RENTALS

J & W Rentals (828) 586-8705

1560 West Main St. • Sylva, NC 28779 jandwrentals@frontier.com www.budgettruck.com

UTILITIES

Blossman Gas, Inc. (828) 586-1588

536 E Main St. • Sylva, NC 28779 lycochran@blossmangas.com www.blossmangas.com/

Duke Energy (800) 777-9898

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

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

Frontier (828) 645-1801

15 South Main St. • Weaverville, NC 28787 ken.maxwell@ftr.com

PSNC Energy (828) 670-3535

15 Overland Industrial Blvd. Asheville, NC 28806 dhallingse@scana.com • www.psnc.com

Smoky Mountain Gas Log & Propane (828) 586-5522

24 W Sylva Shopping Area (Harold’s Plaza) Sylva, NC 28779 Smokymountainpropane@gmail.com

Tuckaseigee Water and Sewer Authority (828) 586-5189

1246 West Main St. • Sylva, NC 28779 nhoyle@twsanc.us • www.twsanc.us

UTILITIES

Frontier (828) 645-1801

15 South Main St. Weaverville, NC 28787 ken.maxwell@ftr.com

VACATION REALTY RENTALS

Bear Lake Reserve Hospitality (828) 293-7414

503 Harbor Ridge Dr. Tuckasegee, NC 28783 timothy.laughridge@terramesaresorts.com www.bearlakereservevacations.com

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

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

VACATION TRIP PLANNERS

Stay and Play in the Smokies (828) 349-5880 208 E. Palmer St. • Franklin, NC 28734 melinda@stayandplayinthesmokies.com www.stayandplayinthesmokies.com

VETERINARIAN

Shearer Pet Health Hospital (828) 586-3300 1054 Haywood Rd. • Sylva, NC 28779 shearerpethealthhospital@hotmail.com www.shearerpethealth.com

Sylva Animal Hospital Inc (828) 586-8587 1307 Asheville Hwy. • Sylva, NC 28779

VISITOR CENTERS

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

Cherokee Chamber of Commerce (828) 497-6700 1148 Tsali Boulevard • Cherokee, NC 28719 amy@cherokeesmokies.com www.cherokeesmokies.com

Cherokee Marketing & Promotion (828) 497-8129 810 Acquoni Rd • Cherokee, NC 28719 robejump@nc-cherokee.com www.cherokee-nc.com

Jackson County Chamber of Commerce (828) 586-2155 773 West Main St. • Sylva, NC 28779 julie@nc-mountains.com www.mountainlovers.com

Smoky Mountain Host (828) 369-9606 4437 Georgia Rd. • Franklin, NC 28734 david@visitsmokies.org www.visitsmokies.org

WEB DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT

Deep Creek Arts (828) 497-2574 87 Heather Lane • Whittier, NC 28789 Ellen@DeepCreekArts.com www.DeepCreekArts.com

Dnet Internet Services (828) 349-3638 189 E. Palmer St. • Franklin, NC 28734 smarketing@sitedart.net www.sitedart.net

WEDDING PLANNER

Pinnacle Events 828-226-0181

PO Box 850 • Sylva, NC 28779 julie@pinnacleeventswnc.com www.pinnacleeventswnc.com

WEDDING SUPPLIES

Ora Lee Davidson, Pampered Chef Director (828) 226-7759

9 Foxhill Court • Columbia, SC 29223 oldchef1@gmail.com www.pamperedchef.biz/old

WEDDING VENUE

Cellars at Betty’s Creek, The (478) 320-2660 25 Pomme de Terre Rd. Sylva, NC 28779 thecellarsatbettyscreek.com www.thecellarsatbettyscreek.com

WELDING

Banks Welding & Fabrication (828) 586-2258

465 Old Settlement Rd • Sylva, NC 28779 rabanks@dnet.net

WELL & PUMP SERVICE

Hedden Brothers Well Drilling, Inc. (828) 369-9591

73 Holly Hills Vista Rd. Franklin, NC 28734 aprilcocke@hughes.net heddenbroswelldrilling.com/

J & H Pump Service (828) 586-0294

94 Frontier Dr. • Sylva, NC 28779 JoePump1@aol.com

WINDOW TINTING

Custom Window Tinting (828) 226-3038

3 Pump Mtn. Dr. • Sylva, NC 28779 albury_r@earthlink.net www.customwindowtinting.us

YOGA

Sylva Yoga (828) 506-8909

612 West Main Street (Above Lulu’s) Sylva, NC 28779 sylvayoga@gmail.com www.sylvayoga.com

Your Town, Our Town

Since 1995, Jackson Paper Manufacturing has been a proud part of the Sylva and Jackson County communities.

As one of the largest private employers in Jackson County, we are committed to the people and prosperity of our region.

And as the largest manufacturer of recycled paper in North Carolina, we take very seriously our role as good and responsible stewards of our environment.

We owe our success to our highly skilled and dedicated employees, and the support of the communities that we all call home.