Asheville Fire Department seeks applicants for Explorer Program
Applications are now open for the Asheville Fire Department’s Explorer Post 77, a mentorship and training program for youth ages 14 to 18.
Community invited to attend rescheduled Historic Preservation and Affordable Housing lunch and learn
Community members are invited to learn more about perserving our history, and how that helps affordable housing efforts in our City. Join us Friday, August 14 11:30AM @the YMI
AFD invites community members to the 15th Annual Captain Jeff Bowen Remembrance Ceremony
Community members are invited to honor one of Asheville's fallen heroes and pay tribute to the men and women who sserve our community every day.
Asheville City Council approves amended property tax rate in response to recently adopted North Carolina legislation
Asheville City Council take action to address the revenue imbalance created by the North Carolina Senate Bill 889.
City of Asheville announces the retirement of Planning and Urban Design Director Steph Monson Dahl
The City of Asheville thanks retiring Planning and Urban Design Director Stephanie Monson Dahl for 21 years of service to the community
City of Asheville offices to close Friday, June 19, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday
City Offices will be closed Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth.
The City of Asheville and partners unveil commemorative bench to be dedicated at YMI Cultural Center on Juneteenth
Be a part of Asheville history. Join the City and partners for the unveiling of a custom-designed bench and marker honoring the collective experiences of Tropical Storm Helene in Western North Carolina. The event takes place 1p.m. Friday, June 19 on The Block
Local MLK Association and City of Asheville announce 2026 Juneteenth Celebration events June 16-20
Make your plans! The City of ASheville is proud to support the MLK Association of Buncombe County and Asheville in hosting a week of Juneteenth celebration events June 16-20
City of Asheville Board and Commission positions available
Do you want to be part of the community experience and subject matter knowledge helping to support City decisions? Apply for a seat on a Board or Commission. Application deadline May 17
Asheville Fire Department launches Community Emergency Response Team
The Asheville Fire Department (AFD) is launching its Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). The CERT Program, coordinated by the Asheville Fire Department, provides community members with practical skills to help their community during emergencies when first responders may be delayed or overwhelmed.
Bill Hart named as City of Asheville Water Resources Director
Bill Hart has been named as City of Asheville Water Resources Director, effective March 16, 2026.