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We would like to extend a special thank you to the Town of
Waynesville for believing in the Board of Directors & Staff of the
Downtown Waynesville Association for giving them the
opportunity to continue overseeing the successful and vibrant
downtown community where friends and families gather.
Constant and faithful accredited members of the National and North
Carolina Main Street Program, the Downtown Waynesville Association
embodies the spirit of a true Main Street City. From mountain music and
bluegrass, clogging, folk dancing, and international dancing – it makes us
unique. The DWA has the desire to retain characteristics that make us
special. By working to preserve the historic fabric and cultural heritage,
we contribute to the rich tradition that Main Street is the center of the
Waynesville community.
But Main Street is not just history and traditions; it is also economic
development. It is ringing cash registers, increasing tax bases, dollars and
cents. North Carolina’s Main Street Cities are chosen through a
competitive application process, with selection being an honor.
However, Main Street is not an award; it is a job.
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In This Issue
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Downtown Happenings
Pages 2 & 3
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Fine Food,
Entertainment & more
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AUGUST Calendar
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Community
Opportunities Page 7
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WELLS EVENTS & RECEPTION CENTER It’s not too
early to begin thinking about the holidays and
celebrating the season with your employees, office staff and family
& friends. Wells Events & Reception Center can provide everything
you need for your gathering to accommodate up to 150 guests,
including catering menus, bar options, decorations and
entertainment. Call Angie Leatherwood to inquire about available
dates, 828-476-5070, or email WellsEventsCenter@gmail.com.
FIFI’S FINE RESALE APPAREL 42 N. Main St. 828454-9393 Hours: Monday-Thursday 10-5 FridaySaturday 10-6 Summer is sizzling and Fifi’s has the
cool looks. Visit us to find fun summer dresses or the
perfect outfit for a cruise. We carry biker wear at incredible prices.
We have lots of fun jewelry & other accessories to complete any
ensemble. Our friendly staff is here and waiting to help you.
LN DAVIS INSURANCE AGENCY
ATTENTION: ALL RESTAURANT OWNERS
Workers compensation insurance is expensive but we have a
market that can offer premiums with a base rate that I have not
seen in the past 20 years! Call us to find out why most of the
restaurants in the downtown area have their insurance with us!
Located at 143 N. Main St., Waynesville and our hours are 9-5 M-F.
Give us a call for any insurance need you may have. Gary Lance
828-452-2876 LNDavis@LNdavis.com
THE FITNESS CONNECTION, located at 60 S. Main St. invites you
to personal training at a 30% discount for the month of August! Gift
yourself the advantage of expert guidance from certified Trainers
to assist you in reaching your goals. YES, you will accomplish a
tremendous amount gaining invaluable knowledge that will keep
you safe as you proceed with your fitness endeavors. Hour, ½ hour,
private and semi-private sessions allow everyone’s budget to be
accommodated. View all your many choices in Trainers and classes
by visiting www.fitnessconnectionNC.com.
Call TODAY 828-734-0073 or drop by M-F 7:30a-6p.
ELLIE MAY’S FINE RESALE 162 N. Main St. 828-476-5018 It’s
August, so let’s enjoy the warm days of summer by shopping the
finest Main Street in the mountains. And the best way to get
started with your summer fun is with a visit to Ellie May’s! At Ellie
May’s you can choose something spectacular just for you from our
exceptional selection of great brands and styles of clothing, shoes,
handbags, accessories and Estate Jewelry!
Shop Happy at Ellie May’s! :)
HAYWOOD COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL 86 N Main St
info@haywoodarts.org www.haywoodarts.org Open
Mon-Sat, 10-5; Sun 1-4. This year marks the fourth year of the HCAC
ArtShare exhibit, Aug 5-27, a fundraising exhibit of fine works of
art which have been donated to or consigned with the HCAC
welcoming pieces from collectors that may be downsizing, changing
décor, or who wish to consign estate items to benefit the arts in this
community. The 2016 exhibit is special featuring many pieces
consigned from the estate of a North Carolinian. Opening reception
Art After Dark, Fri, Aug. 5, 6-9pm. At Haywood Co. Libraries - Aug
13, visit the Waynesville branch to listen to Angela Easterling play
her brand of Americana. Aug 21, the Coffee Branch Band will play a
mix of country, gospel & bluegrass, Canton branch. Performances
are free, 3pm, open to the public. Art show & roundtable
discussion of art & politics in Cuba will be held Aug 4, The Strand @
38 Main. Haywood Co. natives Christopher Holt, a well-known
regional artist & teacher, visited Cuba and Wyman Tannehill, a
filmmaker, accompanied Holt, took photos & video of the trip.
These two, along with well-known WNC journalist Jon Elliston will
discuss their March trip, & discuss the arts/politics. The Aug 4 event
will include a showing/sale of some of Holt's Cuban paintings, and
Tannehill's photos/videos. The art show & discussion is sponsored
by HCAC, The Smoky Mountain News, & The Strand Theater. Sharon
Sandel Workshop. Learn to paint on copper, gold or silver leaf. Sign
up for a 1day workshop Aug 13 w/ most supplies included. Students
should bring their own paints. Cost is $80 pp, Class is 10-4. Sign up
@ Sharon Sandel 828-645-5338 or sharsand46@gmail.com. New
exhibit - Welcomes Martha Tracy to the HART Theatre Rodwell
Gallery. Show features many abstract works. Martha Tracy is a
member of the HCAC and resides in Clyde. The exhibit closes Aug
15. Visit HaywoodArts.org to find out more on all of the above.
WALL STREET BOOKS 181 Wall St. Waynesville NC To find us,
head down the short alleyway beside Olde Brick House, turn left!
828.456.5000 WallStreetBooksNC@gmail.com
WallStreetBooksNC.com M-F: 11am -5:30 pm Sa: 10am -6pm
Come find a hidden treasure at Wall Street Books! We specialize in
Book Exchange, which means you bring in your gently used books
& receive Store Credit! Then you can shop for new adventures in
print & use that Credit to make your purchases. Under new
ownership (in Sept 2015), we have revamped the store to better
help you find what you’re looking for. Our expanded NC and
Children’s sections are filled with incredible finds sure to engage
your heart & mind. You’ll find our shelves loaded with every genre
under the sun, including Fiction, Military & Historical Fiction,
Mysteries, Thrillers, Romance, Cookbooks, Art, Hobbies and Crafts,
Religion, Christianity, Sports, Animals, Business, Gardening…the list
goes on! PART OF A BOOK CLUB?! Host your next meeting with us!
We have a great space for Book Clubs and other groups, and will
stay open even in the evening for your event. Text Leah @
828.508.2601 or email WallStreetBooksNC@gmail.com to book
your next event!! Specializing in Exchange, we are always on the
lookout for specific books or genres that our Bookstore Family
requests. This month we are specifically seeking Children’s Books,
Young Adult Books/Series, Classics and Regional Books (Fiction &
NonFiction)! If you have books in these categories that you’re
willing to part with, bring em in for Store Credit today!! CALLING
ALL LOCAL AUTHORS! If you’re a local author and would like to
sell your book in our store, contact Greg @ WallStreetBooksNC@gmail.com for more info! Greg, Bonnie, Stephanie and Leah
are all waiting to help you find exactly what you’re looking for.
Come see us, and make sure to follow us on Facebook and
Instagram under Wall Street Books!!!
THE MOUNTAINEER themountaineer.com reaches over
500,000 monthly! Celebrate your community spirit with our
special Mountaineer commemorative sections, 50th anniversary
celebration of Pisgah and Tuscola High School, as well as Fall
Sports by calling us at 452-0661 or email us:
sdufour@themountaineer.com.
TWIGS AND LEAVES GALLERY Clay artist
Meghan Bernard, Rare Earth Studios, will
be demonstrating at Twigs and Leaves
Gallery during Art After Dark Friday evening, August 5th, 6-9PM. A resident of
Hendersonville, Meghan’s inspiration comes from the spiritedness of her young daughter so that her work dances with color
and spirit. Friday evening, as you stroll through the gallery’s
150+ primarily regional artists, enjoy piano music by Amy
Shahparast and delight in the savory hors d'oeurvres. 98 North
Main Street, Waynesville, NC 28786 Open Monday through
Saturday 10-5:30, Sunday 1-4/ 828-456-1940
www.twigsandleaves.com Find and “Like” us on Facebook.
CHRISTMAS IS EVERYDAY is open Monday through Saturday,
10am-6pm and Sundays in July, 11am-5pm. The new Jim Shore
items have started arriving. He did a set of Wizard of Oz
ornaments this year. Come on in and see the new ornaments
and the Santa heads that have arrived. All different sizes. Time
to pick up a Fraiser Fir Woodwick Candle so you are ready to
have the smell of Christmas in the house. Be sure and check out
my web site for a unique ornament or gift... https://
www.christmas-is-everyday.com/ 113 N Main St. Waynesville,
NC 828-452-7945 deanna@christmas-is-everyday.com
OLDE BRICK HOUSE In 1991, Sam Stoltzfus started a full-time
business in a horse barn making nothing
but flower planters. In the years that
followed, Sam added a whole lot more
products, dedicating himself to a labor of
love: creating a thriving family
enterprise founded on hard work,
honesty & honoring the Lord. Today, Vintage Creations by Sam
is a major enterprise offering furniture lines for dining rooms,
bedrooms, living rooms, foyers, offices, bathrooms – even
attics. What do all the pieces have in common? Fabulous
finishes, with an antique appearance that’s stunning to
behold. Over the years, Sam & his team have become experts
in the fine art of producing distressed and antique finishes, from
milk paint techniques to crackle surfaces with durable catalyzed
lacquer glaze. Whether sprayed on, hand brushed or hand
rubbed, the finishes are the work of artisans who produce the
very finest heirloom quality pieces. You’ll be delighted to have
them grace your home. Olde Brick House has been working
with Sam since 2004. You can find a number of examples of his
craftsmanship upstairs in our room groupings. We’re happy to
share a catalog of all the items available. Come see us
soon. OLDE BRICK HOUSE 66 N Main 452-4880 August
hours: Monday to Saturday 10 am to at least 5:30 pm.
A CAT IN THE ATTIC Treasures & Treats Antiques Towne
Square, 163 Wall St. - Basement,
Waynesville, NC 828-356-MEOW (6369)
www.ACatInTheAttic.com Our new location is
working out so great for us! The ENTIRE basement
of the 100 year old bank building at the bottom of
the ramp that takes you from Main St. to the Wall
St. parking lot. (the actual address is 163 Wall St.)
Our upstairs neighbors are the nice folks at Beverly-Hanks and
Associates ! Just follow the pink signs and flags flying! We have a
big SALE going on right now.... All of our HUGE collection of M.I.
Hummels are 40% off for a LIMITED time!!! Thanks to everyone's
support! We LOVE this town!
HIGH COUNTRY FURNITURE & DESIGN 112 North Main Street
Waynesville, NC 28786 Hours: Mon-Sat: 10am-6pm, Sunday:
Closed Website: www.highcountry.com Phone: (828) 454-0846
Email: info@highcountry.com Sending your child off to college
for the first time? What a great opportunity to get rid of some of
his or her old things and re-do that bedroom! Consign old
furniture at our consignment shop, Anne’s Attic. We advertise
and display your furniture for you! And, once you’ve cleaned out
the old room, visit one of our stores & let one of our professional
interior designers help you create the space you have always
dreamed about! Learn more about Anne’s Attic at http://
www.highcountry.com/AnnesAttic.inc.
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOME SERVICES GREAT SMOKYS
REALTY Waynesville’s Newest Full Service Residential and
Commercial Real Estate Agency 36 S Main Street Legacy Place
828-564-1950 Buying or selling a home is an emotional
experience and people need an expert to partner with them and
provide advice on the smartest moves possible. Our 2016
campaign called “Moving” acknowledges just that, and shows
that a Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices agent is the stability
people need in a world that never stops moving.
Please stop in and say hello, we’d love to see you.
CEDAR HILL STUDIO 196 N Main St. Waynesville “Across from
the old Court house" We began our 4th year at CHS, June 1st,
follow us on facebook as we introduce you to our
newest fabulous artists. Bob Boynton won our
first People’s Choice award. If you have not seen
his unique Photography/oil paintings you are in for
a treat! Don’t miss your chance to vote for our
“July People’s choice award” and register for the August drawing
at Art After Dark. David J Witti will be back on the keyboard by
popular demand; “That’s Entertainment!” Jeanne Colburn is
versatile, exceptional and creative beyond belief. Her Demo will
have center stage at Art After Dark August 5th. Come be with
us! Enjoy meeting the artists, their art, the music and the
tasty refreshments!
ROOTS SALON & SPA Owner & Stylist Sunny Pusser welcomes
new staff, Ashley Buglino (stylist) and Tiffany Shellogg
(esthetician). Check out the wide range of services offered for
hair, nails, and body at downtown’s newest salon. 132 N. Main St
246-9998 Closed Sun/Mon www.rootssalonnc.com
SUNBURST MARKET 142 N Main Street 828.452.3848
www.sunburstmarket.com info@sunburstmarket.com
Open 7 Days a Week Monday-Saturday 10-7 Sunday
12-5 We have two rotating beers on tap. Always
different, always from North Carolina. You can have a
pint in the market or you can fill a 32 oz. growler togo. We also will finally have Kanini’s frozen entrees to-go back in stock, so
be sure to swing by and check out what’s for dinner. We have small daily
amounts of fresh produce from our own farm. Grown organically
with nothing but water, sunshine & trout compost. We ship all over the
country, let us help you send the perfect gift to your friends & family… or
if you are going on vacation yourself, we can ship your food to you thereone less thing for you to have to pack.
Saturday Sampling events
every Saturday, 2-5pm, hope to see you there.
FROGS LEAP PUBLIC HOUSE Innovative Southern Food
with a Local Backbone & Home Grown Libations
A farm to table restaurant serving regionally inspired
modern dishes. Our weekly menu highlights seasonal
southern foods and local ingredients. Wood Grilled Steaks & Chops/
Sunburst Trout/Local Beer, Wine & Liquor. 44 Church Street: 828-4561930: frogsleappublichouse.com Hours: Lunch: Tuesday –Saturday 11:30
-2:30. Dinner: Tuesday-Thursday 5-9 & Friday-Saturday 5-10. Diner’s
Choice Award 2012-2016, Open Table #3 Overall Best Restaurant, #2 Best
Food, #1 Fit For Foodies 2016 in Asheville/WNC 2016
MONTGOMERY STREET MARKET A Farm To Fork Fresh Market Seafood
Shop, Butcher Shop, Smokehouse & Market Fresh Seafood, Local Meats &
Poultry, House Smoked Meats, Grill Ready Items, The Hop Ice Cream,
Wine, Beer, Specialty Beverages, BBQ To Go, House Made Spice Rubs &
Condiments, Deli Salads, Soups & Dips, Holiday Specials. Please Pre Order.
171 Montgomery Street: 828-456-1965 montgomerystreetmarket.com
Visit the SPICE & TEA PANTRY inside the Olde Brick House
66 N Main St 828-452-4880 for turmeric and all your
spice needs. Open Monday-Saturday, 10am-5:30pm.
Turmeric Tea Recipe Total Time: 5 minutes Serves: 2
Ingredients: 1 cup coconut milk 1 cup water 1 tbsp ghee 1 tbsp honey
1 tsp Turmeric (powder or grated root) Directions: Pour coconut milk
and water into the saucepan and warm for 2 minutes. Add in butter, raw
honey and turmeric powder for another 2 minutes. Stir and pour into
glasses. Turmeric tea is a popular beverage throughout Asia and is known
by some as “liquid gold.” Turmeric benefits are primarily due to its active
compound called curcumin. Turmeric is highly anti-inflammatory, and this
golden turmeric tea recipe is sure to help heal your body from a number
of inflammatory health conditions. This rich creamy and lightly sweet beverage is something you’re sure to enjoy! To learn more of the benefits of
turmeric visit: https://draxe.com/turmeric-benefits/?
utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter
BLOSSOM ON MAIN, Thai Fusion located at 128 N Main Street is
offering a new Fusion menu. Alongside our authentic Thai
favorites, we are offering a Ribeye, Hamburger, Fish Tacos, Crab
Cakes, Bahn-Mi sandwich and more! Come check out the great
options at Blossom. We have great beers, wines and sake. Our
house wines start at $5.00 per glass. We hope to see you soon
for your favorite Thai dish or something on our Fusion menu.
THE CLASSIC WINESELLER 20 Church St. 828-452-6000
classicwineseller.com facebook.com/TheClassicWineseller
twitter.com/Wineseller1 WEDNESDAY – SATURDAY FOR DINNER
RESERVATIONS CALL 828-452-6000 Wednesdays (Aug
3,10,17,24,31) - W.O.W. (Wine on Wednesday) 6pm FREE tasting
with dinner in the restaurant. Fridays & Saturdays- LIVE MUSIC at
7pm. Thursday, August 4 at 7pm- “Battle Below the Border”
Tasting $29.99: Blind Wine Tasting of 6 Wines from the Southern
Hemisphere. Friday, Aug 5 at 7pm- James Hammel: vocals, guitar.
Jazz, pop, originals. Saturday, Aug 6 at 7pm- Joe Cruz: piano,
vocals. Beatles, Elton John, James Taylor, Simon & Garfunkel.
Thursday, Aug 11 5:00pm-8pm- Beer Tasting & Taco Night: Three
beer tastes for $5, choice of taco special. Regular menu also
available. Friday, Aug 12 at 7pm- Sheila Gordon & Chris Minick:
piano, guitar, vocals. Bonnie Raitt, Stevie Nicks, Annie Lennox, and
originals. Speakeasy Night at the Classic Wineseller - Saturday,
August 13 at 7pm: Dinner & Live Music with the 9th Street
Stompers. Dress Dapper, Password required for entry, no coppers allowed, 50 Bucks per person plus drinks. Limited seating,
call 828-452-6000 to reserve. Thursday, Aug 18 at 6:30pm9:00pm- Fundraising Event for Habitat for Humanity: Dinner &
Live Music. Proceeds to Haywood County Habitat for Humanity.
Tickets on sale at 828.452.7960. Friday, Aug 19 at 7pm- Joe Cruz:
piano, vocals. Beatles, Elton John, James Taylor, Simon & Garfunkel. Saturday, Aug 20 at 7pm- Jazz Cats Quartet: Bonnie Rossa
(vocals) Jazz standards, original music. Thursday, Aug 25 at 7pmSake Class $19.99: Educational evening, tasting and pairing with
Sake Sommelier. Friday, Aug 26 at 7pm- Joe Cruz: piano, vocals.
Beatles, Elton John, James Taylor, Simon & Garfunkel. Saturday,
Aug 27 at 7pm- Jacob Johnson $10 plus Dinner: guitar, vocals.
Folk, rock, originals. Visit classicwineseller.com for up-to-date
information. Calendar Listings are subject to change.
THE CHEFS TABLE is Open Monday – Saturday from 5-9pm.
Reservations Recommended. ww.thechefstableofwaynesville.com
828-452-6210. Here at the Chef’s Table We Believe In Providing
The Best Possible Ingredients From Local Providers And Our Own
Personal 12 Acre Farm. Our Meats Are From The Highest Quality
Providers In The Country With No Chinese Imports. Thank You For
The Support Over The Last Decade And Making This Possible And
Bringing This Farm To Table Concept To Life In Haywood County –
Chef Farmer Josh Monroe
TRAILHEAD CAFÉ & BAKERY Opening Soon Renovations are
moving right along. We can almost smell the coffee and donuts!
The menu is on its way to the printers filled with delicious fresh
surprises for all. The staff are putting the finishing touches to
everything and are ready to WELCOME everyone back in. THANK
YOU to everyone that has been so supportive of us and we can't
wait to open our doors to the people of Waynesville and beyond.
EAT DRINK SHOP PLAY
in Downtown Waynesville
AUGUST 5 - ART after DARK Downtown galleries remain OPEN TILL 9pm Artist showings, music, hors d'oeurvres
AUGUST 5 - Friday Night last one of the summer MOUNTAIN STREET DANCE Main Street, Mountain Music and Cloggers, in front
of the Historic County Courthouse 6:30-9pm Concessions offered by Tuscola Band Boosters
AUGUST 6 - Saturday 9:30am –1pm DOWNTOWN DOGWALK Fundraiser Historic County Courthouse Lawn Main
th
Street Friends of SARGE Register Today Sarge’s 11 Annual Dog Walk takes place at 10am starting in
front of the Courthouse. This year’s emcee will be Greg Kidd, who promises to keep the event rolling with
music and colorful commentary. Youth for Sarge’s will also be on hand with a lemonade stand. Registration forms are
available @ www.sargeanimals.org. There is a $15 entry fee for each dog walking in the event, which includes a free
Dog Walk goody bag and dog bandana. With your registration, you can use the Partner’s Pledge Form to get friends
and family to add to your support of Sarge’s. Anyone collecting $20 or more in ‘team’ donations receives a free Sarge’s
11th Annual Downtown Dog Walk T-shirt, and there are additional prizes for teams collecting the most money. Official
Sarge’s Downtown Dog Walk T-shirts will also be for sale at pre-registration and during the Dog Walk — $10 for children
and $15 for adults. If you can’t join Sarge’s the day of the Dog Walk, you are invited to sign up as a “virtual walker’ for
$15, and a volunteer will walk with a foster dog for you. Contact sargeandfriends.org for more information.
AUGUST 26 - MAIN STREET MILE 6:30pm The fastest, flattest mile Race in WNC Food, Fun and a Post Party
For more info, go to WaynesvilleMainStreetMile on Facebook
SEPTEMBER 17 - Saturday ROCKIN’ BLOCK PARTY on Main Street “KIDS on MAIN STREET”
HART THEATRE
Aug 5-31 ALL MY SONS THE FANGMEYER THEATRE
THEATER Sept 16-Oct 16 INTO THE WOODS THE FANGMEYER THEATRE
Aug 26-Sept 27 ONE SLIGHT HITCH PAC
Oct 21-30 THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP PAC THEATER
OFFICE SPACE RENTALS AVAILABLE Von Feichter Rentals Business Name: Von Feichter Rentals Business
Address: 46 S. Main Street Legacy Place
Contact: Jon Feichter Contact Phone: (828) 246-3001
Contact E-Mail: jon@newmeridiantech.net
Office Suite for lease. Three (3) individual offices, approximately 12’ x 12’; brand new construction. Will lease
individually or all at once. Shared conference room w/separate restroom & galley kitchen. All utilities included
(Internet, gas, electric & water) except telephone. $450/month for individual office, $1300/month for all three.
SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY @ HAYWOOD CO PUBLIC LIBRARY
Tuesday, August 23 5-0:30pm Sign Up is Required
Call 828-356-2507 to reserve your spot
Sponsored by Friends of the Library
Credit for ART on Front Page
Margaret Roberts http://twigsandleaves.com/category_41/Margaret-Roberts.htm
The DWA organization, Executive Director and staff, Board of Directors and volunteers work hard, creating our own tools to progress our
mission. The municipal service district was implemented to finance our downtown program. DWA worked with the Main Street Program
to receive façade assistance to improve the physical appearance of buildings. We have recruited new businesses, retained and assisted
others to remain in the downtown district; stimulated development of the streetscape through the efforts of the Town of Waynesville;
designed custom made planters for Main Street and hired a local craftsman, partnered with Haywood Community College and Town of
Waynesville for a part-time intern horticulturist who later became the Town’s first full time Horticulturist. DWA designed the informational Kiosks for a telephone and posters. Years later, as pay phones became obsolete, an area was added to the kiosks to house rack
cards and brochures. A millennial lamp post project, in partnership with the Town, County and private individuals, began in 1999 with
the installation of custom lamp posts. New lamp posts continue to be added on side streets within the district when possible. Other
items added to the downtown area include mini-park furniture, memorial benches, trash receptacles, cigarette dispensers, dog waste
stations, public art, and bike racks.
As DWA worked with property owners to spruce-up the historic commercial buildings, planted street trees, developed a promotional
plan, and organized special events, they have become known as one of the NC Main Street Cities with the most events and festivals. We
are generating more businesses, more jobs in the community and producing one of the best downtowns in the state. Downtown
Waynesville is often used as an example of a model Main Street and sought after as a consultant to new Main Street Cities. Recent
accolades include Nominee as one of America’s Best Mountain Town 2016 by Outdoor Magazine; 2016 APA-NC Great Places Award for
GREAT MAIN STREET; “Best Shopping on Main” Top 12 finisher nationwide ShopOnMain.com
Since 1986, the revitalization efforts of DWA has generated more than $90,841,070 million in downtown investment. During the course
of our participation in the program, the district has had renovations of 170 facades and 260 buildings, with a net gain of 168 businesses
and 709 full time jobs. These numbers speak for themselves. Historic preservation and economic development are not mutually
exclusive theories. It takes energy to construct a new building – it saves energy to preserve an old one. We are striving for preservation
and sustainability!
And Main Street is not just window dressing: it is a downtown revitalization strategy that works.
So please indulge us if we toot our own horn. After all, we are 30 - we’ve got a reason to celebrate! And best of all, we’ve found you can
have your cake and eat it too!
Street Dance photo compliments of Garret Woodard
HAYWOOD COUNTY HISTORICAL & GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY’S
WAYNESVILLE ARCHIVE MUSEUM
has recently opened on the second floor of the
Historic Haywood County Courthouse at 215 N. Main Street.
Waynesville native, historian & curator Alex McKay offers rotating exhibits from his personal
collection, as well as items on loan. Open Fridays 11 am – 4:30 pm. Display items are being sought
for the collection and if you are interested in loaning historic memorabilia contact
waynesvillearchive@yahoo.com or Alex McKay 828-246-8528
BRONZE PLAQUE PROGRAM
Historic DOWNTOWN Waynesville
If YOU are interested in purchasing a BRONZE PLAQUE for your building. You need the
building’s historic business name and date. If you do not know it, we can provide you with
someone who loves to research the history for you. We will forward you an application.
This is the newest order. Cost is only $199 which includes shipping. We hope you will consider placing a plaque on your building. Contact DWA now, 828-456-3517 info@DowntownWaynesville.com The plaque above is the newest one ordered. The
building was built in 1939 for The Toggery. Mast General Store is now the proud owner of the building.
PURCHASE an ENGRAVED BRICK now offered at Waynesville Dog Park
to honor or memorialize your DOG, a pet or just to support the DOG PARK.
The Waynesville Parks and Recreation Department will offer the opportunity to
purchase an engraved brick for a pet at the Waynesville Dog Park.
The cost is only $50 for one brick or $75 for two bricks.
SUPPORT WAYNESVILLE’S DOG PARK For more information or for an
order form, call 456-2030 or email rlangston@waynesvillenc.gov.
The Kiwanis Club of Waynesville is the nonprofit group that handles the AMERICAN FLAGS you see
on the downtown streets eleven times throughout the year. They are also the group that
changes out those AMERICAN FLAGS to the International flags for Folkmoot. If you do
not get an AMERICAN FLAG in front of your business on any of the past patriotic
holidays, and wish to participate by paying only $40 for the year, contact DWA. We will
put you in touch with the Kiwanis rep for Main Street.
For only $40 year, you will get an AMERICAN FLAG placed in front of your business on all of the
patriotic holidays and picked up, you do nothing. THANK YOU for filling in the holes in the long line
of AMERICAN FLAGS flying along both sides of Main Street.
The Haywood Community College Small Business Center has a NEW Home
NOW LOCATED @ 144 Industrial Park Drive, just off of Asheville Road near Lowes
SBC.Haywood.edu - 828-627-4512