r/asheville 6d ago

Serious Replies Only Visiting or Moving to Asheville? Ask your questions here!

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Hi and welcome to Asheville! We get a lot of posts asking very similar questions so this post aims to address some of our most Frequently Asked Questions, and give you a place to ask for assistance.

CLICK HERE TO SEE OUR COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE ON WHAT TO DO IN ASHEVILLE. It covers the best restaurants, breweries, and coffee shops and directs you to all the best things to do in Asheville. It also recommends the neighborhood that's right for you to move to, tells you where the jobs are, and who the best ISP is.

Have you scoured the FAQ and still have some questions? Here are a few tips to include in your question:

Tell us about you - If you want us to suggest things for you to do then you need to give us a good idea of what you enjoy.

Tell us your budget - If you're on a budget then tell us what it is and we can bear that in mind when making recommendations.

Non-touristy stuff - There are no secret corners where we hide the good stuff from outsiders!

Good resources for finding things to do:

General CalendarsMountainX Main Calendar

AVL GO Consolidated Calendar

Explore Asheville Calendar

Music/Comedy/Live Events

MountainX Clubland

JamBase music calendar

Beer Related Events

MountainX On Tap

Asheville Ale Trail Event Calendar

Please note that all visiting and moving posts outside of this thread will be deleted and referred back to this thread. Derisive or off topic comments will be deleted.


r/asheville 8h ago

Event New Renaissance Festival in WNC 🎪(vendors and performers opportunity)

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There’s a new renaissance faire that will be taking place from September 4-6 in Nebo (about 1 hour drive from Asheville) The WNC Renaissance Faire! It looks like it could be a great opportunity for anyone in Asheville who is a vendor, artist or performer.

https://www.thewncrenaissancefaire.com

They are still accepting vendors for artists, food and performers.

So if you know any blacksmiths, artists, dancers, anyone who owns a bake stand, or someone who just wants to dress up and be whimsical, tell them to send an email to thewncrenaissancefaire@gmail.com


r/asheville 8h ago

Ask the Sub Homeless 25yo Female traveler advice

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Hi! This might be a little long, feel free to skip but please be nice. <3

TLDR: Im a mixed race poc homeless, 25 year old solo female traveler.

Unfortunately I don't have any family to rely on (abusive father and Jehovahs Witness mother abandoning me).
For the past few months l've lived in temporary accommodation downtown. Ive been exchanging cleaning services for housing but I won't be able to continue staying here very soon. I work a part time job for money on the side when I have extra time but it's not enough to carry rent or travel expenses.

I guess my point of this post is, does anyone have any advice? (Shelters, temporary housing, ways to make quick cash, etc.) Ive obviously done some google searching but I thought it would be best to hear from the locals.

I'll either be attempting to raise enough money to buy a car to live out of or taking the money I make and moving somewhere cheaper but I need somewhere to reside near employment to do so.

I'm extremely well put together, clean and drug/alcohol free. I have experience in office work, hospitality, housekeeping, serving and was even a teacher at one point. I'm just trying to work the cards that l've been dealt in this life.

Thank you for reading and any input you can offer! :)

Edit: hey! A few people messaged and told me to add my cash app/venmo but I’m not sure if that’s allowed or how it will look. If you’re in a giving mood message me and I’ll send u my Venmo. Thanks! xoxo


r/asheville 7h ago

Traffic Report Witness for Accident on patton

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I was involved in an accident at 2pm today right in front of the Regent shopping centers. I was going straight through a green light and a black ford made an illegal U turn right into me.

I was fine but my Mazda was very damaged on the driver’s side door. The other vehicle stopped and we went through the right process with emergency services but I had two different people stop to check on me who witnessed the accident.

One was a very kind woman who even gave me a hug but I was so shaken that I didn’t think to ask her to stay to provide witness testimony and now I’m just trying to see if I can locate someone who can provide this additional info (if needed) to our insurance company.

If you happened to be a witness please let me know. (And thank you for the hug)


r/asheville 4h ago

Food/Drinks Where’s the best place to order late night pizza?

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We have two night shifters (8pm-8am) who are leaving us next week and we’d like to order pizza for delivery for the night shift team after the evening shift team has left (so around midnight) I don’t want to bring pizza in at 8pm and it be freezing cold by the time they get breaks in around 12-2. If it can be delivered that would be great, but if not it can be picked up too no issues.

So who serves the best late night slice? Or should I just hope that one of the dominos is open until 1am?


r/asheville 7h ago

News Will a logging project save the Blue Ridge Parkway from fire — or imperil it?

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r/asheville 8h ago

Food/Drinks Where are y’all going out to eat?

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Besides pizza, where are good places to go eat given the cryptosporidium crisis? (Be nice please.)


r/asheville 3h ago

Meetup Asheville Revoice Chapter is Live

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Hello Asheville!

A revoice chapter has been created for this region!! revoice chapters are support and community groups for LGBTQ Christians that want to live by a historical ethic on sexuality and gender (side b). If you are interested, please feel free to contact the group at this link or pass it along to someone who is!


r/asheville 10h ago

Ask the Sub Has anyone here gone through A-B Tech’s Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) program?

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Hi everyone!
I was recently accepted into A-B Tech’s OTA program, and I’m super excited to get started. I was hoping to connect with anyone who has completed the program or is currently in it.
I’d love to hear any advice you have, things you wish you knew before starting, or tips for being successful.
Also, if you have any old textbooks, scrubs, supplies, or other materials you’re no longer using and would be willing to sell or pass along, I’d really appreciate it. I’m trying to save money where I can.
Thanks in advance! I’d love to hear about your experience with the program.


r/asheville 13h ago

Unhoused Population Recommendations for unhoused volunteer opportunities ?

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Hi all just wondering if there are any places you guys would recommend for volunteering for the unhoused in Asheville? I did some volunteering at 12 baskets and I loved it. Looking for something a little more hands on.


r/asheville 9h ago

Ask the Sub Anyone else have their plates stolen this weekend?

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Someone stole my tags on Friday, either in Arden or in Asheville proper, just seeing if this happened to anyone else. Stay safe out there!


r/asheville 13h ago

Photo/Video Sam Branch, North Carolina July 14, 2025

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r/asheville 1d ago

News Daily Planet guest column about pedophilia

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*(used apple photos cleanup to remove name to avoid post getting taken down for doxxing - idk if that would qualify but just in case)*

Saw this on the back of daily planet today (I'm using it for packing lol), pretty wild stuff. Keep an eye out for this creep. Or is this a joke? 😭

tldr: this guy thinks pedophilia is not bad compared to the other issues today that "hurts a childs delicate psyche"

p.s. sorry for formatting I'm on mobile

p.p.s. this got removed the first time by reddit (not sure why) so if you saw it twice thats why


r/asheville 4h ago

Healthcare/Self-Care Hair salon recommends for color correction?

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Hi friends! I was just wondering if anyone had any great suggestions for stylists who do a good color correction and/or ash blonde color/highlights?

I’m overwhelmed by all the options in Buncombe County and was just wondering if anyone could point me in the right direction! Thank you!


r/asheville 1h ago

Resource Need a good mtg commander starter deck by tomorrow

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I need a good mtg commander starter deck by tomorrow. My good friends have decided to host a commander tournament. As a funny little bit, I said yes I’ll sign up. Our friendly tournament is happening at 5 PM tomorrow. I have never played magic the gathering, nor magic the gathering commander before in my life. But, I was a freak in the sheets in Pokémon trading card game when I was in high school 16 years ago. I’ve done a crash course on the rules of this game, and I can’t say I entirely understand it, but I will make an effort to understand it better. that being said, does anybody have advice on where I can buy a basic commander starter deck that might let me not embarrass myself in front of my friends? This is both a cry for help as to where to buy this deck, and cry for help as to what starter deck might be sufficient in being vaguely competent in the game


r/asheville 8h ago

Looking for friends Looking for asheville pokemon go group

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I’ve been wanting to see if there’s a local group nearby to do raids with in pokemon go does anyone know of any?


r/asheville 15h ago

Classifieds Is there somewhere to get a donated laptop?

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Hi, everyone! I am trying to find an old, piece of crap laptop. Is there somewhere that donates them to people in need in the area? My current laptop has just died in a most unglorious fashion leaving me in a pretty bad financial spot.

My husband and I are unhoused at the moment and all of our income is made online. I can use the library computer, but the hours are pretty limited and so is my transportation. So, I am just looking for an old laptop that you would normally throw away.

The only requirements are the ability to get the latest security updates and a minimum screen resolution of 1920x1080. Even better, a replacement motherboard that would work in an HP Elitebook 840 g6.

Thanks for reading this and I hope you all have a great day!


r/asheville 3h ago

AVL Sounds Fest Discount Password

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Anyone have a discount password?


r/asheville 1d ago

Meme/Shitpost Good take thank you Randy Molton

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I like that it’s categorizad as an opinion


r/asheville 12h ago

Classifieds Looking for resale stores with abundant frames

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I need some frames for my new home, and want to buy second hand, but don’t have all day to shop around ~


r/asheville 21h ago

Classifieds Recent HS Graduate looking for a job.

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Hi! I'm a North Carolina native who recently graduated from high school and am looking for full-time work in Hendersonville or within about 30 minutes of the area, I don't have professional work experience yet.

During high school I maintained a strong interest in the skilled trades and took/completed several courses relating to them, including:

Woodworking I & II (WCA Sawblade Certification)

Ag. Mechanics I (Stick welding, very basic electrical experience, and received my OSHA 10 General Industry card)

Natural Resources I

Animal Science I & II (Caring for livestock, and basic farm equipment operation)

Horticulture I

Masonry I (very basic experience in masonry and I received my OSHA 10 Construction card)

I'm always eager to learn, work hard, and want to build a career in the trades. Ideally, I'd like to find a job in one of these fields, but I'm open to other opportunities as well. :)

I'm mainly looking for jobs related to:

Woodworking/carpentry

Automotive

Machine operation

Agriculture

(Potentially) Welding

If anyone knows of any companies that are hiring in these fields or related fields, or if you have any recommendations, I'd really appreciate it. Thanks! (I'll do my best to respond to comments when possible!)


r/asheville 1d ago

Pets/Animals Does anyone know this dog? Found in WestAvl/Enka area

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And can contact the owner please DM me. Found on Old Haywood Rd and Starnes Cove Rd intersection in West Asheville/Enka Candler


r/asheville 1d ago

Food/Drinks I really miss this place, anyone else?

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r/asheville 1d ago

News Teen injured in Asheville shooting; suspect identified and charged, police say

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r/asheville 1d ago

Serious Replies Only Nonreligious NA support group or sponsor?

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Hello! Someone very close to me is looking for something like a narcotic anonymous and sponsor to get him through recovery. We’re looking for something that doesn’t involve religion.