Becoming a diamond instead of staying a coal: Asheville

[Metro Jacksonville]

Becoming a diamond instead of staying a coal: Asheville



Rob Middleton and several of Metro Jacksonville's followers may be bitter about Jacsonville's potential but the residents in this small southern city aren't bitter about their community. Instead of choosing to stay a cool, Asheville has selected to become a diamond.  Here's a look at the heart of Western North Carolina's crown jewel. What will it take for Jacksonville to follow suit and finally take advantage of everything sitting at the edge of its fingertips?

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[Gunnar]

The first time I was in Asheville was about 20 years ago, visiting a friend whose family had moved from Lake Asbury to the boonies in NC (no other way to say it).

I really liked the feel and atmosphere of Asheville and its dt seemed compact and city like at the same time.  The surrounding quarters were nice, as well.

Came back a few years later on an east cost road trip and still liked it a lot. I can't really put my finger on what it was, Asheville just seemed like a nice place that I would like to come back and visit again.

[Doctor_K]

Seeing these pictures make me miss my time in Asheville and Mars Hill all the more - thanks for putting this together!

There's definitely no place quite like li'l ol' eclectic Asheville.