In the myth of Procrustes, travelers would be invited to lie down on a seemingly ordinary bed. But if they didn’t fit it exactly, they’d be stretched—or worse, trimmed—to size. The bed didn’t adjust to the person. The person was forced to adjust to the bed. Gruesome? Absolutely.But here’s the haunting part: That’s still happening…
In Ayn Rand’s The Fountainhead, Howard Roark doesn’t just build with steel and stone—he builds a philosophy. One that challenges the very foundation of societal norms. Roark doesn’t conform. He doesn’t bend. He refuses to design buildings that imitate the past or flatter the tastes of the masses. And because of that, he is punished,…
There’s nothing quite like witnessing an artist whose voice effortlessly fills a room, gripping the audience with each powerful note. Kristen Toole, accompanied by her exceptional band, Toole Shed, provided exactly that experience during a recent heartfelt performance of Chris Stapleton’s beloved classic, “Tennessee Whiskey.” I had the honor of capturing this spontaneous live set,…
Today marked a milestone for Hendersonville and Western North Carolina as the first six‑mile segment of the Ecusta Trail officially opened with a festive ribbon‑cutting ceremony at the Hendersonville Welcome Center trailhead on Main Street. Hosted by Henderson County, the City of Hendersonville, Downtown Hendersonville, the Tourism Development Authority (TDA), and Friends of Ecusta Trail,…
Years ago, I read The Power of Now like most people do—hoping it would help me quiet the noise, calm the stress, maybe become just a little more “zen.” Back then, I was still trying to mentally dominate time itself.To outthink problems. Outplan life. Outpace emotions. I didn’t realize I was sprinting on a treadmill—still,…
If you’re a small business owner in Hendersonville or anywhere in Western North Carolina, you’ve probably heard the term “SEO” tossed around. But there’s one behind-the-scenes SEO tactic that most business owners aren’t using—and it’s costing them visibility, traffic, and customers. It’s called Schema (or structured data), and it can be a total game-changer for…
Downtown Hendersonville’s annual “Chalk It Up!” turned Main Street into a sprawling open-air gallery on Saturday, July 12, 2025, showcasing chalk drawings from over 150 artists spanning preschoolers to seasoned professionals. The event, founded by Barbara Hughes of Narnia Studios, has been a vibrant highlight of the community for decades Artists began at 9 a.m., armed…
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In today’s fast-moving digital world, your business needs more than a Facebook page and the occasional Instagram post to stand out. You need a local partner who understands the pulse of Hendersonville and Western North Carolina, knows how to craft scroll-stopping content, and knows exactly how to get your ideal customers to pay attention. That’s…
If you’re craving a quick escape from Hendersonville that delivers something fresh, Goldfinch Cocktails & Kitchen in Black Mountain makes it worth the drive. We started with their Lion’s Mane Mushroom “Crab” Cakes, a plant-based dish that’s crisp on the outside, tender on the inside, and served with a bright root spiral salad and roasted…