Relocate to Rutherford County NC Rutherford County’s claim to fame is the filming for parts of the movie Dirty Dancing around the Lake Lure area. Their motto is “Small Town Friendly” and encompasses the larger towns of Rutherfordton (county seat), Forest City, and...
Relocate to Polk County NC Saddle up! If horses and equestrian life is your way of life or if you are just a fan, Polk County, NC is for you. The county hosted the 2018 FEI World Equestrian Games at the Tryon International Equestrian Center. Other towns in the county...
Relocate to Cherokee County NC A bit of a misnomer, Cherokee County, NC does contain part of the Eastern Cherokee Indian Reservation but is separate from the main locations in Swain and Jackson counties. The two main towns of Andrews and Murphy host fewer than 2,000...
Relocate to Clay County NC Situated about 2.5 hours of Atlanta, GA, Chattanooga, TN and Asheville, NC is Clay County. The largest town in the county, Hayesville, has around 400 residents and three traffic lights. The county is bordered by the Nantahala National Forest...
Relocate to Swain County NC Head to the land of the Cherokee Indians located in Swain County, NC. Tourists visit the area to learn about the Cherokee Indian culture and have fun at Harrah’s Cherokee casino. The population was just under 14,000 in 2010 and the county...
Relocate to Jackson County NC If spending the morning fly fishing and the evening playing blackjack is for you, then Jackson County may be the place to call home. The town of Cashiers draws tourists to the southern part of the county while the town of Cullowhee...
Relocate to Macon County NC Want to live in a county where 50% of the land is protected as state and national forest? Then head to Macon county. While the town of Franklin is the county seat, Highlands is also known as a vacation destination to explore the natural...
Relocate to Madison County NC Madison County is the “Jewel of the Blue Ridge” and sits north of Asheville while also bordering Tennessee. The county seat is the town of Marshall but university town of Mars Hill is also of significance. The famous Appalachian Trail (AT...
Relocate to Transylvania County NC Transylvania county, just to the east of Henderson is labeled the “Land of Waterfalls” (250 to be exact) and boasts a population of just over 33,000. Brevard is the county seat and is home to Brevard College. Each year the town hosts...
Relocate to Henderson County NC About 40 minutes south of Asheville is the city of Hendersonville, located in Henderson County. “The City of Four Seasons” has a smaller mountain town vibe as you stroll the local shops and restaurants along Main Street. Like its...
Relocate to Haywood County NC The most mountainous area of WNC belongs to Haywood County which includes Cold Mountain at 6,030 feet high. Located to the East of Asheville, the area claims to have 3 breweries, 1 distillery, and over 150 elk. Major towns in the area...
Relocate to Buncombe County NC Buncombe county, where Asheville is located, is the most well-known city and most populated in WNC. The city and surrounding towns are the economic and cultural hubs with award-winning restaurants, music venues, and a minor league...
