Town and Mountain Realty
Other Companies Have Branches… We Have Roots - Our goals are simple: to be the best source of information about the Asheville area real estate market, to help our clients through each transaction with care and professionalism, and to provide customer service beyond the expected. We also understand the importance of protecting our local mountains and farmland that is why we are proud of our partnership with the local land conservation organization, Blue Ridge Forever. Call us today toll free at: 800.238.7056, or 828.232.2879.

Appalachian Realty Associates
At Appalachian Realty Associates, we are united in our appreciation of this lovely region and are committed to serving your unique and personal real estate needs. This has been our guiding principle and has allowed us to be efficient, educational, professional, and successful since 1979. Give us a closer look - www.appalachianrealty.com 828-255-7530

Prudential Lifestyle Realty
Prudential Lifestyle Realty is a full service Asheville Real Estate Firm located in the heart of downtown Asheville North Carolina specializing in both residential and commercial real estate. We serve all of Western North Carolina's real estate needs. If you are interested in buying a home, selling a home or building a home in a new home community - look no further. You can search resale properties and new properties using our exclusive property search tools.
800-601-8622, 828-254-7355

Banking

Bank of Asheville
It pays to put your money where your heart is with our new eZchecking account that offers a high yield, online banking, free ATMs nationwide and many more benefits. That is just one of our full range of banking products and financial services. Bank of Asheville - local, green, and meeting the needs of our community.
Asheville: 828-252-1735

Connections
There are many ways to get to know folks in the Asheville community. Check out the large number of membership organizations as well as the community calendar. If you're interested in volunteering, there are numerous volunteer opportunities available as well.

 Government

City of Asheville For more information about the Asheville City Government

Voter Registration
To vote in city, county, state and federal elections, you must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old, mentally sound and not under conviction of a felony. You must register 30 days prior to the election you wish to vote in. You may register to vote in Asheville and Buncombe County immediately after establishing residency.

Registration may be done by mail or in person at the Board of Elections office, the Pack Memorial Library and several other locations. Call for the nearest registration site. (Or, if you also need to get a NC driver's license, you may register to vote at the DMV office.)

The Buncombe County Board of Elections is located in the Courthouse Annex at 189 College Street. Phone: 828-255-5123

Housing
If you'd like to find a place to live, you're looking for a roommate, or you need some furnishings for your new home, there are several resources that can be helpful:

For home and apartment rental, call Leslie & Associates at 828-253-1517. OR, check out their web site, which is updated daily.

Welcome Newcomers Welcoming Services can be reached at 828-274-7870.

There are also several bulletin boards in town where people post housing information -- among many other things. Check out Malaprop's Bookstore on Haywood Street, the French Broad Food Coop on Biltmore Avenue, Earth Fare in Westgate Plaza.

Other possibilities: Mountain Express a local independent weekly; and the Asheville Citizen-Times.

Jobs
Check our Employment section.

Libraries
Pack Memorial Library 67 Haywood Street 828-255-5203

Schools
Public Schools
Parents/Guardians need the following documents to register their children in local public schools:

• Birth certificate Immunization records;
• Medical forms from the County Health Department or a personal physician;
• and previous report card if transferring from another school.

Asheville City Schools - phone: 828-255-5064
Buncombe County Schools - phone: 828-255-5921

Higher Education
There are many options if you're interested in college classes:

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College, phone: 828-254-1921
South College, phone: 828-252-2486
University of North Carolina at Asheville, phone: 828-251-6600
Montreat College, phone: 828-669-8011
North Carolina State University at UNCA Campus, phone: 828-251-6640
Shaw University, phone: 828-252-7635
Warren Wilson College, phone: 828-298-3325
Western Carolina University at UNCA Campus, phone: 828-251-6642

Transportation
The Asheville Transit Authority provides public transportation to all parts of the City of Asheville and the surrounding areas, including downtown, the hospitals, schools, malls, universities and residential areas. Their service hours are from 5:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m., Monday through Friday; however, you should check your individual route schedule for time variations and Saturday service. Call them at 828-253-5691 for a local bus schedule. They'll be happy to mail you one or visit our Transportation Section.

Asheville Humane Society
Serving all of Buncombe County.
Adoption fees range from $50-100. This includes spaying or neutering, vaccinations and an identification tag. The Humane Society is located at 72 Lees Creek Road. Call 253-6807 for more information.
If you find or lose an animal, contact AHS immediately to file a lost or found animal report by calling the shelter at 828-253-6807.

Landfill
The Buncombe County landfill is located at 85 Panther Branch Road. The Transfer Station, which accepts residential trash only, is at 490 Brevard Road. Both facilities are open from 8am-4:30pm Monday through Friday and from 8m-1pm on Saturdays. Both facilities also handle recycling. Call 645-5311 or 251-4997 for more information.

Organizations
If you want something fun to do, just call one of these local organization and get involved!

Asheville Breakfast Rotary Club If your focus is service, check into the local Rotary Club. Visit this informational site for more on history, philosophy and membership in this club.

Asheville-Buncombe PC User's Group From engineers to homemakers, the A/B PC User's Group join monthly to share ideas. . . and there's a door prize at each meeting!

Asheville Mushroom Club Have some fun with fungus on a fantastic foray!

Asheville Quilt Guild Gather up those fabric scraps and join other area quilters for fellowship and inspiration.

Asheville Area Ultimate Club meets three times weekly to have fun and ultimately throw their discs around. Visit their site for more on scheduling and to view lots of ultimate action shots.

Asheville Lacrosse Claiming to have two game seasons a year, these guys never let up! I should know, my husband plays on the team! If you want great exercise and good friends, come out to throw the ball with the team.

Asheville Track Club For those who like to run around, all ages and abilities welcome. Visit the site for more info on the exciting First Annual Mount Mitchell to Black Mountain Marathon Challenge!

Blue Ridge Bicycle Club Whether you ride the parkway or the trails, this club has numerous planned rides with experienced leaders. Asheville has some great places to ride - come learn some new routes with the BRBC.

British Car Club of Western North Carolina This club began in 1994 and has grown to over 60 members who like to share their enthusiasm and favorite car wax formula for their British sports cars.

Carolina Mountain Club The Carolina Mountain Club was organized to foster the enjoyment of the mountains through hiking and to encourage the conservation of our natural resources. This purpose is achieved primarily through an extensive schedule of hikes and a program of trail building and maintenance. Please choose from the following pages to find out more about the CMC.

Coalition of Asheville Neighborhoods If you're interested in starting a neighborhood organization or improving the one you're involved in, contact these folks for info and resources.

NIA Fitness Class Ongoing NIA fitness classes are held at the Opportunity House at 1411 Asheville Highway. Call 692-0575 for reservations and information.

Out There Get out there! This group of local folks encourages you to join them for all types of outdoor activities.

Other Information Sources:

Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce For more information about Asheville and the activities of our local chamber organization, visit this site.