City of Asheville announces City Council Meeting: August 27, 2024
Please join us in person or virtually. Click on the agenda link to find out what's up for consideration and discussion.
City of Asheville announces new Hotel Overlay dashboard
NEW Hotel Overlay Dashboard allows community members to find and understand Hotel Overlay District information
The City of Asheville announces Emily Provance as Human Resources Director
Asheville City Manager, Debra Campbell, is pleased to announce that Emily Provance has been named as the City of Asheville’s next Human Resource Director. Emily will officially begin her duties with the City of Asheville on September 16, 2024. Emily holds a Master’s degree in Public Administration from University of Akron and holds her Society for [...]
Festival of Neighborhoods brings community connection and family fun to Asheville on September 14
Join us for the Festival of Neighborhood! The fun, free event - a chance for community members to connect - kicks off Saturday, September 14, from 11 a.m.
City of Asheville Broadway Public Safety Station awarded LEED Gold
Broadway Public Safety Station awarded LEED certification GOLD!
Slide, swing and soar at Carrier Park’s new playground
Calling all adventurers! Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) has officially opened a new playground in Carrier Park ready to spark imaginations and create lasting memories for kids, families, and community members of all ages. Often cited as one of the best playgrounds in Asheville, the previous wooden playground opened in 2001 and required [...]
The City of Asheville seeks volunteers for bike and pedestrian data collection
Help determine how Greenways and bike use looks like in Asheville's future. Volunteer for the bike and pedestrian count and the greenway user survey collection.
Inaugural Golf Tournament raises more than $15,000 for Eblen Charities Water Assistance Program
On August 15 at Asheville’s Municipal Golf Course, 16 teams gathered for the inaugural Eblen Charities-Ingles Charity Golf Tournament to benefit Eblen’s Water Assistance Program. This program provides financial assistance to community members who are having difficulty paying their water bills. Stated Beth Russo, Executive Director of Eblen Charities, “The funds raised will make a significant [...]
What’s Up AVL! This week hear more about upcoming renovations at McCormick Field with Asheville Tourists President Brian DeWine
What's Up AVL! goes to the ballpark! Hear from Asheville Tourists President Brian DeWine and Capital Management Director Jade Dundas as the partners get ready for next month's ground breaking at McCormick Field
Asheville Police Department prioritizes public safety for Trump campaign event
If you are attending the event here are some tips to know before you go. Update August 13 4:22 p.m. – On Wednesday, August 14th, significant traffic is expected in downtown Asheville due to the Trump campaign event at Harrah’s Cherokee Center. To ensure the safety and smooth flow of traffic, we remind [...]
The Progress Report: August 9, 2024
The City of Asheville believes part of being a good partner with our community members is keeping you informed on the many projects in and around the city, so we created “The Progress Report.” It’s an opportunity to share updates on projects as they move toward completion. These are just just some of the highlights, but we [...]
Asheville Asks: How does Stormwater Services prepare for heavy rain?
How do our Stormwater crews prepare the city for seasonal storms or heavier weather front related rains? Learn more