The rink is open to the public and pick-up hockey is also available. [55][56], Asheville is the largest city in the Asheville Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes Buncombe, Haywood, Henderson, and Madison Counties, with a combined 2014 population of 442,316, as estimated by the Census Bureau.[57]. [73] The ALO has typically performed three fully staged professional operas for the community in addition to its vibrant educational program. Roan Mountain, TN. Asheville is also served by the Upstate South Carolina stations of WYFF Channel 4 (NBC), WSPA-TV Channel 7 (CBS), WHNS-TV Channel 21 (FOX), MyNetworkTV station WMYA Channel 40 and 3ABN station Channel 41. [54] The Grove Park Inn is an important example of architecture and design of the Arts and Crafts movement. Buncombe County joined its county seat, Asheville, in apologizing for slavery and approving plan to address racial inequalities. Hotels. [47] Readings as low as 0 °F (−17.8 °C) or as high as 95 °F (35 °C) rarely occur, the last occurrences being January 7, 2014 and July 1, 2012, respectively. [92] He was defeated in the primary when he ran for a third term in 2017. Restaurants. The Blue Ridge Rollergirls, Asheville's first Women's Flat-Track Roller Derby team was established in 2006. Christian vocal group the Kingsmen originated in Asheville. Asheville is a city in and the county seat of Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States. Cataloochee Ski Area. Locally produced films include Golden Throats of the 20th century and Anywhere, U.S.A.[120], which won a Special Jury Prize for Spirit of Independence at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival. On the eve of the Civil War, James W. Patton, son of an Irish immigrant, was the largest slaveholder in the county, and had built a luxurious mansion, known as The Henrietta, in Asheville. It has National Public Radio news and other programs, classical and jazz music. Area colleges and universities, such as the University of North Carolina at Asheville, compete in sports. The median age was 39 years. Buncombe County. Asheville liegt an der Mündung des Swannanoa River in den French Broad River am westlichen Ende von North Carolina, nahe der Grenze zu Tennessee im Herzen der Blue Ridge Mountains. North Buncombe High School, T. C. Roberson High School and A. C. Reynolds High School are three Buncombe County schools located in Asheville. Things to Do. [96] In April 2010, he and his family vacationed in the city; it was the first time he visited since October 5, 2008.[97]. On November 20, 1930, eight local banks failed. [86] In the absence or disability of the mayor, the vice-mayor performs the mayoral duties. Vacation Packages. At the 2000 census,[5] there were 68,889 people, 30,690 households and 16,726 families residing in the city. [66], Asheville plays host to The Warren Haynes Christmas Jam, an annual charity event which raises money for Habitat For Humanity, and features notable musicians. [83]. For every 100 females, there were 87.8 males. The Asheville Daily Planet is a monthly paper. Skip to main content. [citation needed] In late April 1865, North Carolina Union troops from the 3rd North Carolina Mounted Infantry, under the overall command of Union Gen. George Stoneman, captured Asheville. The town was renamed Asheville in 1797 after NC Governor Samuel Ashe, whose namesake is also found in Ashe County and Asheboro. [124], The city of Asheville claims a clear focus on sustainability and the development of a green economy. Asheville hosted the ActionFest Film Festival 2010–2012. There are two youth soccer clubs in Asheville, Asheville Shield Football Club and HFC. [47], Official record temperatures range from −16 °F (−26.7 °C) on January 21, 1985 to 100 °F (37.8 °C) on August 21, 1983;[48] the record cold daily maximum is 4 °F or −15.6 °C on February 4, 1895, while, conversely, the record warm daily minimum is 77 °F or 25 °C on July 17, 1887. Work continues to improve Interstate 26 from Mars Hill to Interstate 40 by improving U.S. Route 19 and U.S. Route 23 and the western part of Interstate 240. Flights. Snow and temperature records began December 18, 1869 and November 1, 1876, respectively. As a result, Asheville has one of the most impressive, comprehensive collections of Art Deco architecture in the United States.[35][36]. It is the largest public black cemetery in the state, holding about 2000 burials, dating from the early 1800s and slavery years, to 1943. 16.260 m²) damals größte private Anwesen in den USA, erbaut. Zwischen 1888 und 1895 wurde das Biltmore Estate, das mit einer Gesamtfläche von 175.000 Quadratfuß (ca. The 2010 inaugural event honored actor Chuck Norris as the first ActionFest "man of action. In the 1800 US Census, some 107 settlers in the county were slaveholders, owning a total of 300 enslaved African Americans. In 2005 Mayor Charles Worley signed the U.S. Conference of Mayors Climate Protection Agreement and in 2006 the City Council created the Sustainable Advisory Committee on Energy and the Environment. Public Asheville City Schools include Asheville High School (known as Lee H Edwards High School 1935–1969), School of Inquiry and Life Sciences at Asheville, Asheville Middle School, Claxton Elementary, Randolph Learning Center, Hall Fletcher Elementary, Isaac Dickson Elementary, Ira B. Jones Elementary and Vance Elementary. [74], The Asheville Film Festival has completed its sixth year, but the City of Asheville ceased to fund it, putting its future in doubt. [citation needed], An engagement was fought later that month at Swannanoa Gap, as part of the larger Stoneman's Raid throughout western North Carolina, Virginia and Tennessee. [41][42], In July 2020, Asheville City Council voted to provide reparations to Black residents for the city's "historic role in slavery, discrimination and denial of basic liberties". UNCA's sports teams are known as the Bulldogs and play in the Big South Conference. Rental Cars. [29] Hayes also worked to establish a sanitary district in West Asheville, which became an incorporated town in 1913, and merged with Asheville in 1917. Samples collected from coal ash waste flowing from the ponds at the Duke Energy Progress plant to the French Broad River in Buncombe County contained arsenic levels more than four times higher than the EPA drinking water standard, and levels of selenium 17 times higher than the agency's standard for aquatic life. The Asheville, NC metro area, covering four Western North Carolina counties, has a population of approximately 450,000 residents. This full service club is great for families; amenities include tennis, fitness, dining, and aquatics. FOR STUDENTS: text FOODNC to 877-877 to locate nearby free meal sites. [84] Some of the most distinguished whitewater kayakers live in or around Asheville. By tradition, the Shindig starts "along about sundown" and features local bluegrass bands and dance teams on stage, and informal jam sessions under the trees surrounding the County Courthouse. The city contributed a number of companies to the Confederate States Army, as well as a number for the Union Army. [85] Asheville is also home to numerous Disc Golf courses. [89] Bothwell has described himself as a "post theist" rather than an atheist[90] and is a member of a local Unitarian Universalist congregation. 1884. AED AED; AU$ AUD; R$ BRL; CA$ CAD; Fr. [95] All three of them represent parts of the city, although the majority of it is in Fisher's district. Before that, it was served by the Southern's Skyland Special (Asheville-Columbia-Jacksonville, ended, 1959) and Carolina Special (Cincinnati-Goldsboro and Charleston branches, ended, 1968). The Asheville City Clerk, located in Asheville, North Carolina, is the official keeper of public records for Buncombe County. Bis zum Jahr 1880, dem Anschluss an die Eisenbahn, war die Stadt sehr abgelegen, da sie nur über eine Straßenverbindung durch Tennessee erreichbar war. Other stations licensed to Asheville include WUNF, a PBS (UNC-TV) station on Channel 33 and The CW affiliate WYCW on Channel 62. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in January. Asheville, a history. Local notable restaurants include Plant, an upscale vegan restaurant, and Tupelo Honey Cafe. Book your tickets online for the top things to do in Asheville, North Carolina on Tripadvisor: See 329,078 traveler reviews and photos of Asheville tourist attractions. [44][45], Asheville is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains at the confluence of the Swannanoa River and the French Broad River. The city was last served until 1970 by the Southern Railway's Asheville Special (New York-Washington-Asheville, ended, 1970). Two private residential high schools are located in the Asheville area: the all-male Christ School (located in Arden) and the co-educational Asheville School. Country Club of Asheville is a private country club, featuring a Donald Ross designed mountain course. Friends of Community Radio created WSFM-LP, a volunteer-based, grassroots community radio station. Hail is not an uncommon sight to see during the spring and summer, accompanied by intense severe thunderstorms. The Asheville Hockey League provides opportunities for youth and adult inline hockey at an outdoor rink at Carrier Park. According to 2019 estimates, the city's population was 92,870, up from 83,393 in the 2010 census. [40] Since the late 20th century, there has been an effort to maintain and preserve the South Asheville Cemetery, in the Kenilworth neighborhood. In the 1800s, James McDowell established land for burial of slaves belonging to his and the Smith families in Asheville. Asheville, with a population of about 2,500 by 1861, remained relatively untouched by battles of the Civil War. The station is licensed under the "Free Form" format. For Asheville, this goal is defined in their Sustainability Management Plan as: "Making decisions that balance the values of environmental stewardship, social responsibility and economic vitality to meet our present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. Add a Place. [47] The average window for freezing temperatures is October 17 to April 18, allowing a growing season of 181 days.[47]. In 1797, Morristown was incorporated and renamed "Asheville" after North Carolina Governor Samuel Ashe.[18][19]. The residents of Asheville are served by the Buncombe County Public Libraries, consisting of 11 branches located throughout the county; the headquarters and central library, Pack Memorial Library, is located in downtown Asheville. 36.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. Explore Asheville. A regular drum circle, organized by residents in Pritchard Park, is open to all and has been a popular local activity every Friday evening. Asheville is served by Asheville Regional Airport in nearby Fletcher, North Carolina,[102] and by Interstate 40 (east-west),[103]:I-40 Interstate 240 (north loop from I-40),[104]:I-240 and Interstate 26 (north-south). The U.S. Census Bureau determined that Asheville's population in 2010 was 83,318. [21], On October 2, 1880, the Western North Carolina Railroad completed its line from Salisbury to Asheville, the first rail line to reach the city. The sentiments: “YOU ARE STRONGER THAN … In 2020, the city received a $US1 million grant from the Federal Transit Administration to be used primarily on the ART bus transit system.[109]. Asheville. 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They called it Untokiasdiyi (in Cherokee), meaning "Where they race", until the middle of the 19th century.[14][15]. This power plant is designated as having Coal Combustion Residue Surface Impoundments with a High Hazard Potential by the EPA. The slave George Avery was among 40 slaves known to have traveled with the troops to Tennessee. The racial composition of the city was: 77.95% White, 17.61% Black or African American, 3.76% Hispanic or Latino American, 0.92% Asian American, 0.35% Native American, 0.06% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, 1.53% some other race, and 1.58% two or more races. They had encountered resistance in Asheville from a small group of Confederate senior and junior reserves, and recuperating Confederate soldiers in prepared trench lines across the Buncombe Turnpike. A residency at local music establishment the Orange Peel by the Smashing Pumpkins in 2007, along with the Beastie Boys in 2009, brought national attention to Asheville. The resolution was unanimously passed, and Asheville committed to "make investments in areas where Black residents face disparities". Trips. Additional films made at least partially in the area include A Breed Apart, Searching for Angela Shelton, Last of the Mohicans, Being There, My Fellow Americans, Loggerheads, The Fugitive (#1 film), All the Real Girls, Richie Rich, Thunder Road, Hannibal, Songcatcher, Patch Adams, Nell, Forrest Gump, Mr. Destiny, Dirty Dancing, Bull Durham, The Private Eyes, The Swan, The Clearing, The Conquest of Canaan, House of Poets, The Purple Box, and 28 Days. Attorney Sean Devereux proposed renaming Asheville in honor of Arthur Ashe, whose ancestors were owned by Samuel Ashe, for whom the city was named. 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City Council determines the needs to be addressed and the degree of service to be provided by the administrative branch of city government. Todd, NC. An effort by the council to return to partisan elections was defeated by voters in a referendum held in November 2007. Asheville Land Records provide information about real estate and property in Asheville, North Carolina. The Asheville Civic Center has held recreational ice hockey leagues in the past. The Fighting Owls of Warren Wilson College participate in mountain biking and ultimate sports teams. [43] Also in 2020, efforts were made to remove or change several monuments in the city that celebrated the Confederate States of America or slave owners. Beech Mountain Resort. "[125] Asheville is recognized by the Green Restaurant Association as the first city in the U.S. to be a Green Dining Destination (significant density of green restaurants). Lawrence. There he enlisted in the US Colored Troops. The SJP offers a chance for stakeholders to shine a light on programs that work at school and keep kids out of court. Link here to map of North and Central Asheville. Find locations around Buncombe County working hard to feed our community. Drinking water in Asheville is provided by the Asheville water department. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Asheville Downtown Tunnel Road, NC, Asheville – Buchen Sie mit Bestpreisgarantie! Soon after building a log cabin at the bank of Christian Creek, Davidson was lured into the woods and killed by a band of Cherokee hunters resisting white encroachment. Insurance. [10] A town at the site of the river confluence was recorded as Guaxule by Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto during his 1540 expedition through this area. Mean monthly maxima and minima (i.e. The city operates Asheville Rides Transit (ART), which consists of sixteen bus lines,[106] providing service throughout the City of Asheville and to Black Mountain, North Carolina. Rather than default, the city paid those debts over a period of fifty years. [103]:I-26 Additional major roadways providing access to Asheville include U.S. routes 19 and 74, and North Carolina state routes 191 and 280. There are roughly 72,879 residents, living in 32,382 households. Males had a median income of $30,463, and $23,488 for females. The "Mountain Dance & Folk Festival" started in 1928 by Bascom Lamar Lunsford is said to be the first event ever labeled a "Folk Festival". North Carolina is represented in the United States Senate by Richard Burr (R-Winston-Salem) and Thom Tillis (R-Greensboro). His son William Wallace McDowell continued this practice, setting aside about two acres of land for this purpose. Persönlichkeiten, die in der Stadt lebten oder wirkten, National Weather Service, US Dept of Commerce, https://de.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Asheville&oldid=206567331, Wikipedia:Infobox Ort in den Vereinigten Staaten mit Daten aus Wikidata, „Creative Commons Attribution/Share Alike“. More. Diese Seite wurde zuletzt am 15. View 1047 homes for sale in Asheville, NC at a median listing price of $350,000. craigslist provides local classifieds and forums for jobs, housing, for sale, services, local community, and events [47] Freezing rain often occurs, accompanied by significant disruption. The S&W Cafeteria Building is also a fine example of Art Deco architecture in Asheville. The college is also home of the Hooter Dome, where the Owls play their home basketball games. [85] In its July/August 2006 journal, the group American Whitewater named Asheville one of the top five US whitewater cities. Winters are cool, with a January daily average of 37.1 °F (2.8 °C) and highs remaining at or below freezing on 5.5 afternoons. Because of the financial stagnation, there was little new construction and much of the downtown district remained unaltered. the expected highest and lowest temperature readings at any point during the year or given month) calculated based on data at said location from 1981 to 2010. It is also home to several charter schools, including Francine Delany New School for Children (one of the first charter schools in North Carolina), ArtSpace Charter School, Invest Collegiate Imagine, and Evergreen Community Charter School, an Outward Bound-Expeditionary Learning School, recognized as one of the most environmentally conscious schools in the country.[99]. Vacation Rentals. Branson's North Carolina Business Directory (6th ed.). [122] In March 2013 the State of North Carolina sued Duke Energy Progress in order to address similar environmental compliance issues. [91], Bothwell served his four-year Council term and was re-elected in 2013. There are a number of bluegrass, country, and traditional mountain musicians in the Asheville area. The Ready Team call center is an extension of the Emergency Operations Center. Asheville offers public transit through the ART (Asheville Rides Transit) bus service that operates across the city and to the town of Black Mountain. According to the city's 2009 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report,[63] the largest employers in the city are: Live music is a significant element in the tourism-based economy of Asheville and the surrounding area. Kingsport, TN. [93], While the city council elections are non-partisan, party politics may enter into play, as Republican and Democratic party members back their registered members' candidacy. • "Buncombe County". [46] The area's summers in particular, though warm, are not as hot as summers in cities farther east in the state, as the July daily average temperature is 73.8 °F (23.2 °C) and there is an average of only 9.4 afternoons with 90 °F (32.2 °C)+ highs annually;[a] The last time a calendar year passed without a 90 °F (32.2 °C) reading was 2009. Sign in. Warriors' Path State Park. Find things to do, events, hotels, trip ideas and outdoor activities in Asheville, North Carolina. [7] Located at the confluence of the French Broad and Swannanoa rivers, it is the largest city in Western North Carolina, and the state's 12th-most populous city. Asheville and its surrounding area have several institutions of higher education: Asheville is in the "Greenville-Spartanburg-Asheville-Anderson" television DMA and the "Asheville" radio ADI for the city's radio stations.[101]. From the 1950s to the 1970s, urban renewal displaced much of Asheville's African-American population. [127] In 2009 the reduction was made when the "City installed over 3,000 LED street lights, managed its water system under ISO 14001 standards for environmental management, improved the infrastructure and management of many of its buildings, and switched many employees to a 4-day work week (which saves emissions from commuting). WYQS (BPR News) is the sister station to WCQS, offering local news and NPR programming. In a vote split along party lines, Buncombe County in Western North Carolina passed a historic resolution on Tuesday supporting reparations for its Black residents.. The Mountain Xpress is the largest weekly in the area, covering arts and politics in the region. [11][12] His expedition comprised the first European visitors,[11] who carried endemic Eurasian infectious diseases that killed many in the native population. [9], Before the arrival of the Europeans, the land where Asheville now exists lay within the boundaries of the Cherokee Nation, which had homelands in modern western North and South Carolina, southeastern Tennessee, and northeastern Georgia. 1929 erschien der Roman „Look Homeward, Angel!“ von Thomas Wolfe, in dem sich die Bürger von Asheville (=Altamont) auf ähnliche Weise wiedererkannten wie die Lübecker in Thomas Manns Buddenbrooks und auf ähnliche Weise darüber nicht nur glücklich waren. Archived from the original on March 12, 2017. The war did not reach Asheville until early April 1865, when the "Battle of Asheville" was fought at the present-day site of the University of North Carolina at Asheville. [citation needed], Asheville has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa), resembling the rest of the Piedmont region of the southeastern U.S., but with noticeably cooler temperatures due to the higher elevation; it is part of USDA Hardiness zone 7a. Duke was to be fined $99,100. Later, Union forces returned to the area via Howard's Gap and Henderson County. ¹ 1980–2010: Volkszählungsergebnisse; 2016: Schätzung des US Census Bureau. In response to the charge, legal scholars explained that the U.S. Supreme Court held in Torcaso v. Watkins that religious tests for political office are unconstitutional. The 21-mile (34 km) distance between Hendersonville and Asheville of the former Asheville and Spartanburg Railroad was completed in 1886. Wolf Ridge Ski Resort. Go to the Printer Friendly Version of this map,or use the List of Sites to discover this itinerary's historic places. In the North Carolina House of Representatives, Susan Fisher (D-Asheville), John Ager (D-Asheville), and Brian Turner (D-Asheville) all represent parts of the county. [13], The Cherokee had traditionally used the area by the confluence for open hunting and meeting grounds. The Fringe Arts Festival features alternative performances. 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