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Asheville City Government The City of Asheville is the largest city in Western North Carolina and the county seat of Buncombe County.

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Community safety is always at the forefront for the Asheville Fire Department.  This evalution let's those of us who liv...
09/29/2026

Community safety is always at the forefront for the Asheville Fire Department. This evalution let's those of us who live in Asheville rest easy knowing all members of AFD are ready to serve the community with a continued tradition of excellence.

Thanks AFD!

Does the cooler weather have you thinking about the holidays?Well, grab that pumpkin spice latte and start planning your...
09/26/2026

Does the cooler weather have you thinking about the holidays?

Well, grab that pumpkin spice latte and start planning your participation in Asheville's 80th Annual Holiday Parade

Taking Place November 21 -- this event truly kicks off the winter season here in the mountains

This year’s theme, “A Vintage Holiday,” invites participants to bring the nostalgia, charm and cheer of holidays past to the parade route.

The parade will take place Nov. 21
11am-2pm
-with many additional reasons to stay and take in the season.

Businesses, nonprofits, schools, community groups, performance organizations and other local participants are encouraged to get creative with vintage-inspired entries.

The deadline to apply to participate in the 2026 Asheville Holiday Parade is Friday, October 9.

Apply today: https://www.jotform.com/form/262094466202151

Asheville City Manager DK Wesley is pleased to announce Interim Chief Jackie Stepp as the newly named  Asheville Police ...
09/24/2026

Asheville City Manager DK Wesley is pleased to announce Interim Chief Jackie Stepp as the newly named Asheville Police Chief.

Chief Stepp has served the Asheville community for over 20 years and looks forward to continuing her work with City leadership to advance community -centered public safety.

A big update is coming to the Asheville App! The City is pushing an update that will make the Asheville App compliant wi...
09/24/2026

A big update is coming to the Asheville App! The City is pushing an update that will make the Asheville App compliant with web accessibility regulations. The update will include some new functions, but the core set of services will remain the same.

The new functions include: request history, road ownership identification to avoid confusion when roads are not owned by the City, account creation and anonymous posting, and more (find more information by following the link in this post's comments).

As the City works through the transition period as the app updates between September 24 and September 28, service requests submitted may not transfer to the new system. Please keep this mind and we apologize for the disruption.

09/24/2026

September is Disaster Preparedness Month! 🛠️ Are you ready? Build your 72-hour disaster kit today—include water, food, first aid, flashlights, batteries, and important documents. A little preparation now can make a big difference when it matters most. For more information on what to include in your kit, click the link: https://www.ready.gov/kit

📣 Applications are NOW OPEN for the City of Asheville’s Event Support Grant! 📣Are you a local nonprofit planning a free,...
09/23/2026

📣 Applications are NOW OPEN for the City of Asheville’s Event Support Grant! 📣

Are you a local nonprofit planning a free, public event in Asheville for 2027?
You could receive $3,000 to $10,000 in funding to help cover city fees including:
property use
street closures
permit fees, and more!

🗓 Application Window: now – Oct 13, 2026
*Priority is given to events that boost community engagement, increase access to the arts, and celebrate local cultural heritage.

👉 Learn more and apply today through our ARTS AVL PARTNERS https://ow.ly/ILgL50ZQHvM!

🚧Heads up for downtown drivers -- City Public Works crews will be at work Tuesday on College Street, between N. Lexingto...
09/21/2026

🚧Heads up for downtown drivers -- City Public Works crews will be at work Tuesday on College Street, between N. Lexington Avenue and Rankin Avenue, to repair a 100-foot, two-lane section of roadway. Drivers will be routed around the work using the on-street parking lane, so no parking will be allowed in those spots during the work. The work should be completed in one day.

Remember to drive safely and stay aware of your surroundings, and thanks to our crews for their hard work!

♻️ Want to help keep those hard to recycle items out of the landfill?  Bring your batteries, electronics, styrofoam and ...
09/21/2026

♻️ Want to help keep those hard to recycle items out of the landfill? Bring your batteries, electronics, styrofoam and more to the Hard-2-Recycle event this Saturday between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at North Buncombe High School. The City is joining Asheville GreenWorks, Buncombe County, Curbside Management and others on this effort. More Details, including volunteer opportunities and a list of acceptable items, at https://ow.ly/gPCf50ZPKyH.

Want to have a more direct role in shaping Asheville? Consider serving on a City board or commission.Boards and commissi...
09/19/2026

Want to have a more direct role in shaping Asheville? Consider serving on a City board or commission.

Boards and commissions give residents a chance to bring their experience, interests and perspective into local government. Members advise City Council on issues ranging from planning and transportation to parks, historic preservation, public art and other community priorities.

The City Clerk’s Office is now accepting applications for upcoming board and commission vacancies. The application deadline for this round is October 18.

Some positions have specific residency or eligibility requirements, so check the current openings to see where you might be a good fit.

Find current vacancies, board descriptions and application information on the City’s Boards and Commissions webpage: https://www.ashevillenc.gov/department/city-clerk/boards-and-commissions/

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