Bryson City Swain County Chamber of Commerce

01/01/2025

Happy New Year! Where will 2025 take you? Hopefully here to Bryson City!

12/27/2024

2025 Polar Express Tickets Available NOW

It might seem a little early, but if you missed the date you wanted this year or just want to get ahead with your planning... 2025 Polar Express tickets are available online!

Experience the magic this holiday season! Join us for a truly magical recreation of the classic holiday story, THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride. Climb aboard one

10/07/2024

Check out this little video we threw together last Friday!

Fall, 2024 – While Bryson City and Swain County were thankfully spared the devastation seen in towns east of us, things are returning to normal with open sho...

10/05/2024

This is a very thoughtful piece and a huge win in getting our message out. Give it a read! Thank you to everyone who participated by giving JJ your time this week!

Operators face a wave of cancellations during their peak season as they stare down steep repair costs, but say “it feels a little unethical” to court visitors while neighbors struggle.

09/30/2024

Please donate to this fundraiser whose funds will be dedicated to the businesses of Bryson City and Swain County who were affected by Hurricane Helene!

My name is Karen Proctor and I'm the executive director of th… Karen Proctor needs your support for Help Bryson City's Businesses Recover from Hurricane Helene

09/30/2024

Please donate!

The Chamber has organized this fundraiser to raise funds for the many small businesses of Bryson City and Swain County who were affected by Hurricane Helene!

My name is Karen Proctor and I'm the executive director of th… Karen Proctor needs your support for Help Bryson City's Businesses Recover from Hurricane Helene

09/18/2024

Great Smoky Mountains News Release
DATE: September 18, 2024
CONTACT: Katie Liming, [email protected]

Kuwohi name restored to the highest peak in the Smokies

U.S. Board of Geographic Names Approves Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Name Change Request

The U.S. Board of Geographic Names voted today in favor of the formal request submitted by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) to change the name of Clingmans Dome (FID #1326387) to Kuwohi. Kuwohi, is the Cherokee name for the mountain and translates to “mulberry place.” In Cherokee syllabary, the name is ᎫᏬᎯ. The National Park Service strongly supported the name restoration and applauds today's decision, which also received support from local communities and governments.

Kuwohi is a sacred place for the Cherokee people and is the highest point within the traditional Cherokee homeland. Kuwohi is visible from the Qualla Boundary, the home of the EBCI. Efforts are already underway to update signage, website and other materials
with the Kuwohi name.

“The Great Smoky National Park team was proud to support this effort to officially restore the mountain and to recognize its importance to the Cherokee People,” said Superintendent Cassius Cash. “The Cherokee People have had strong connections to Kuwohi and the surrounding area, long before the land became a national park. The National Park Service looks forward to continuing to work with the Cherokee People to share their story and preserve this landscape together.”

The proposal was submitted in January of this year by EBCI Principal Chief Michell Hicks following an effort started in 2022 by Lavita Hill and Mary Crowe, both enrolled EBCI members, to restore the traditional name of the summit.

Kuwohi is one of the most popular sites in Great Smoky Mountains National Park with more than 650,000 visitors per year. It is the tallest point in Tennessee and the third-highest summit east of the Mississippi River.

Ridge upon ridge of forest straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. World renowned for its diversity of plant and animal life, the beauty of its ancient mountains, and the quality of its remnants of Southern Appalachian mountain culture, this....

08/09/2024

SO EXCITED!!!
WEAR YOUR RED, WHITE & BLUE AND BRING YOUR FLAGS TO WAVE AS WE WELCOME EVY BACK TO BRYSON CITY!!

07/29/2024

Only a few days left to vote, let's get the The Everett Hotel, Bryson City NC to the top!

The Everett Hotel: Vote for your favorite boutique hotel!!

07/03/2024

Did someone say live music? 🎶 TOMORROW at 8PM!

07/03/2024

The annual, second-largest in NC July 4 festival is back! You won’t believe the amazing new vendors who have signed on to come this year!

⭐️ Handmade hammocks
⭐️ Woodworking
⭐️ Gourmet popsicles
⭐️ Handmade pottery
⭐️ Jewelry
⭐️ Local Goods (honey, soaps, candles, and more!)
⭐️ Live Music!
⭐️ 15 food truck vendors!
💥 The #1 Fireworks Show in the Smoky Mountains!

All of our vendors are small businesses. By continuing to support this event, your sales help our local business community to flourish. Please note that Everett Street will be closed from the intersection at Mitchell St to Main St for the entire day.

Our event begins at 10 AM, and runs through the fireworks show at 10 PM!

06/27/2024

We're only one week away from our biggest street festival of the year - Freedom Fest!

In case you're wondering what's going on for the day, take a look at our page and plan for a full day of fun, festival food, great arts and crafts, sales and specials at local businesses, a great headliner in Shane Meade and the Sound, and, of course, the best fireworks in WNC!

Freedom Fest in Bryson City NC on July 4. Fireworks, 5K run, street festival, music, pet contests, food, arts and crafts. Complete schedule.

06/19/2024

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️: “Mountain golf at its finest!”
We are home to two of the most iconic, beautiful golf courses in the country! Book your tee times in advance, as the weather has been incredible the past few weeks, causing a lot of golfers to hit the links! ⛳️

06/18/2024

Bryson City is home to some of the best art galleries in the state! Don't miss our second monthly Art Walk this Thursday from 5-8 (link in the comments!)

06/17/2024

Running a small business can be puzzling at times... Membership with the Chamber of Commerce is a cost-effective way to drive business and increase visibility! Maybe we're the missing piece 😉🧩

For more information on joining the Chamber, visit www.greatsmokies.com/chamber

06/16/2024

Let's talk about Bryson City's own Sky Ridge Yurts and their recent crowning as the #1 Glamping spot in the US! Help us congratulate them in the comments! ⬇️

Here are your 2024 Readers' Choice Award winners for the best gas stations, glamping spots, campgrounds, national park lodges, and more.