City of Asheville announces City Council Meeting: April 28, 2026
Be informed in 2026! All City Council sessions are open to the public and live streams are available on the City's YouTube channel
City’s Adopt-A-Street program returns
City-maintained roads can be adopted by individuals, households, businesses, organizations, school groups, neighborhood associations, and communities of faith.
May Magic: Movies, Music, and More with Asheville Parks & Recreation
As the North Carolina mountains turn a rich shade of green and warm afternoons invite everyone outside, Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) kicks off a May to remember with opportunities to explore local greenways, celebrate community at neighborhood festivals, and sharpen skills – whether on a tennis court or at a pottery wheel.
What’s Up AVL! This week we talk with Elizabeth Mueller of the Water Resources Department
What's up AVL! In this week's episode you can listen in to learn more about education opportunities and environmental excellence from our Water Resources Department
Asheville Fire Department launches Community Emergency Response Team
The Asheville Fire Department (AFD) is launching its Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). The CERT Program, coordinated by the Asheville Fire Department, provides community members with practical skills to help their community during emergencies when first responders may be delayed or overwhelmed.
Spring into Composting on Saturday, April 25!
Join the City of Asheville, Buncombe County and Danny's Dumpster for the Spring into Composting event Saturday, April 25 from 12:30-3:30 p.m. at the Stephens-Lee Community Center.
Off the Bench: Ruff ‘n’ Roll
Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) is constantly looking for new ways to bring community members together, but a new program proves that neighbors have four legs, too! Ruff ‘n’ Roll is designed to turn a standard trip to the dog park into a shared creative experience for pets and their human companions.
City of Asheville Seeks Community Input on Proposed Sites for New Pickleball Complex
The City is interested in feedback from picklers, neighbors, and other park users about the potential location of pickleball courts. To ensure the final site selected for this community investment minimizes impacts and amplifies benefits of all residents, community input is vital! Come by a drop in session or take the online survey
Bus service changes due to I-26 construction closures
Due to NCDOT's I-26 construction closures starting April 16, ART routes WE1, WE2 and W5 will be detoured and stop 154 at Hill and Riverside will be closed.
City of Asheville announces City Council Meeting: April 14, 2026
Be informed in 2026! All City Council sessions are open to the public and live streams are available on the City's YouTube channel
Asheville Parks & Recreation Director D. Tyrell McGirt Receives John Lewis Award
The City of Asheville is proud to announce that D. Tyrell McGirt, Director of Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR), is a recipient of the prestigious 2026 John Lewis Award by the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Association of Asheville and Buncombe County.
Community Invited to April 18 Conversation on Resilience Hubs
Join the conversation: Community is invited to a conversation about resilience hubs - Saturday, April 18 10-3:00 p.m. -- Drop In!
Travel from Zootopia to Radiator Springs with Asheville’s Movies in the Park 2026 Lineup
Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR)’s popular Movies in the Park series returns to Pack Square Park with summer nights filled with starlight cinema.