Tag: lifestyle

  • Mountain Lake Fireworks & Small-Town Fun 🇺🇸

    Mountain Lake Fireworks & Small-Town Fun 🇺🇸

    We’re celebrating Independence Day in Murphy with small-town charm and lakeside fun. From activities at Konehete Veterans Park to fireworks over Lake Hiwassee at Mountain View Marina—it’s a perfect day of celebrating. Remember to share your pics with #whereNCbegins and connect with festivities across town! Morning & Afternoon: Konehete Veterans Park Hosted by the Cherokee…

  • The BAM’s Summer Schedule in Murphy

    The BAM’s Summer Schedule in Murphy

    🚐📚 Hop Aboard Ms. Jay’s Book Adventure Mobile! 📚🚐 Based out of Murphy and powered by the Nantahala Regional Library, the BAM is bringing the joy of reading on the road! Catch the BAM at First Friday Art Walks, the Saturday Farmer’s Market, and surprise stops throughout Murphy. From kids’ books to community connections, the…

  • Downtown Pizza’s Queen of the Feast

    Downtown Pizza’s Queen of the Feast

    Downtown Pizza Co. has much to celebrate for their 24th Anniversary! Second generation owner, Lizz Aquarian, was recently recognized as the Queen of the Feast on the cover of PMQ Pizza Magazine AND named Top 10 Women to Watch by Women in Pizza. With such impressive accomplishments have come exciting opportunities. Join us as we…

  • Graciela Laurent Photography & Studio Events

    Graciela Laurent Photography & Studio Events

    If you attended the Business Resource Roundtable at Tri-County Community College recently, you had the pleasure of hearing how Graciela happened upon Murphy, North Carolina. Graciela Laurent Photography offers Personal Branding and Boudoir photography in addition to an extensive variety of community events in the most serene space in downtown Murphy, North Carolina. From Cacao…

  • Big Announcements

    Big Announcements

    Normally I take a few minutes to chat with a local about the many awesome businesses and events, but I have a few great events to add to your calendar… and a schedule change. So first, the Murphy in Motion Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan Community Meeting has been rescheduled to Wednesday March 4, 2025. Tonight…

  • Downtown Murphy, NC

    Downtown Murphy, NC

    You’ve seen the flyers around town, so this week we’re chatting with Laura to share more details about community opportunities. From Main Street initiatives to a Business Resource Roundtable and an event welcoming community feedback, our Downtown Murphy, NC director stays busy here in town. We’re covering a collaborative event with the Cherokee County Chamber…

  • Murphy Spring Festival May 3, 2025

    Murphy Spring Festival May 3, 2025

    We are so ready for warmer days ahead and, not that we’re counting down or anything, but in exactly 14 weeks from this weekend, we’ll be enjoying the Murphy Spring Festival! The much anticipated McNabb Properties Beer & Wine Garden will be on Tennessee St. in front of the Peachtree Broadband Fiber festival stage. Saturday…

  • Cherokee County Arts Council

    Cherokee County Arts Council

    I’m super excited to introduce the Cherokee County Arts Council’s newest partnership with The Mill Building & McNabb Properties! Beginning January 30, 2025, David Vowell will curate this quarterly exhibit in Downtown Murphy.

  • Indigo Mountain Traders

    Indigo Mountain Traders

    Ever seen grilled hats? We hadn’t either until Lisa and Gene came to town! Indigo Mountain Traders is a creative market in downtown Murphy with Western North Carolina’s only hat bar and Certified Hat Master, Lisa Meadows. She and her husband, Gene Meadows, relocated to Murphy after the tragic fires in Hawaii. As they settled…

  • Gray Matters Boutique

    Gray Matters Boutique

    Gray Matters Boutique was the dream of Tonia’s daughter and just one of the beautiful ways her family honors Kortne’s memory each day. As you peruse the beautiful offerings in The Mill Building, you’ll find a list of Kortne’s wishes for her loved ones and you too will be touched by her heartwarming legacy.