Town of Beech Mountain

01/25/2026

Temporary Suspension of Operations Sunday January 25

Due to weather conditions, operations will be suspended for Sunday, January 25. All sales for this date will be automatically refunded.

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. For questions or assistance, please contact us for the quickest response at [email protected].

Thank you for your continued support.

01/24/2026

Ice, sleet, and freezing rain will be major components of this weekend's winter storm. NC Emergency Management provides this chart to help people understand what it means when icing is predicted in the forecast. Please be aware of our changing weather conditions, and do not put yourself and others in danger!

When you see the winter forecast, don't just look at the snowfall, look at the ice. A tiny shift in temperature or moisture can change everything. 0.10" ice = slick roadways and sidewalks to get. 0.25" ice = turns roads into ice rinks and tree limbs begin to sag. 0.50" ice = causes significant power...

01/23/2026

ICE STORM WATCH: NORTH CAROLINA STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARED
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein has declared a state of emergency as local agencies prepare for severe impacts from predicted widespread winter weather.
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch starting Saturday morning through Monday morning for North Carolina, including the Town of Beech Mountain.
“A winter storm is approaching, and now is the time to prepare,’ says Gov. Stein. ‘Please get ready. Get everything you need in advance of the storm and have a plan in case your power goes out. I encourage all North Carolinians to stay home and off the roads this weekend unless absolutely necessary so first responders can do their jobs safely and effectively.”
Beech Mountain Town Manager and Fire Chief Bob Pudney says “The Town of Beech Mountain may become inaccessible if the predicted ice storm renders the roads impassable. Numerous downed trees and widespread, extended power outages are predicted. We ask non-residents to refrain from traveling in the region this weekend, for their own safety and in consideration of the public safety, road crews and utility workers who will be deployed in the area.
For our residents, and others who are already here, you may experience difficulties over the next few days. The following information will be helpful to you:
The Town of Beech Mountain will be actively working to maintain all rights-of-way. Keep all obstacles, including your vehicle, out of the road to allow the Town’s emergency operations to effectively service the community.
Protect waterlines from freezing by allowing the faucet to drip.
Report power outages to Mountain Electric at 828-733-0159
Non-emergency requests for information and guidance should be directed to the Visitor Center at 828-387-9283.
The Non-Emergency Dispatch number is 828-387-2342, however, please call the Visitor Center for all non-emergency needs. For an emergency, dial 911.
Contact the following businesses directly for help with towing, chains, or snow removal:
Wreckers and Towing
• Southridge Towing 828-260-3513 (Towing only)
• Papa’s Towing 828-467-4062 (Will service "after hours")
• Banner Elk Exxon 828-898-5210 (towing and chain delivery)
• High South Wrecker 828-898-4473
Towing and Chain Delivery
• Kevin Ruppard Wrecker 828-898-6480 / 828-387-7914
• Teaster’s 828-898-4788 / 828-387-6379
• Hamptons 828-264-3924
• Bills Garage 828-264-4623
• Hickman’s (Blowing Rock) 828-295-7662 / 828-964-3343
• KnS Wrecker 336-745-5364
• TnE Wrecker 423-725-2568
• Wrench Works Towing 828-964-7755
Snow Removal
• Porter Cook 828-504-0158
• Jacob Arnette- Recovery and roadside assistance salting and snow removal day or night, 828-897-1339
• Cole Arnette snow removal, Salting, Shuttling, Light towing 828 387 6639
Again, please do not come to the Town of Beech Mountain this weekend if you can avoid it, and please stay off the roads during the storm. Be prepared with food, water, blankets, flashlights, and any other supplies you may need.
Call the Visitor Center 828-387-9283 for more information, or go to beechmtn.com to view web cams and updates.

07/09/2025

The review of progress on the Commercial District Planning Process will be Thursday at the Venue at Boulder Creek, 1003 Beech Mountain Parkway, from 11:00-12:30 pm. The public is welcome to attend, and a video of the meeting will be posted on the town's YouTube channel later. You may also use the Teams link here:

The Town of Beech Mountain has engaged a team of consultants headed by Hill Studio and Civic by Design to develop a plan for the town’s commercial district. They are […]

07/07/2025

Town of Beech Mountain Commercial District Planning Process Meetings will take place July 8-10, 2025. The public is welcome to attend or view meetings online. All meetings are recorded, and videos will be available later. To attend virtually, use the links in this document, available on the Town of Beech Mountain website:

The Town of Beech Mountain has engaged a team of consultants headed by Hill Studio and Civic by Design to develop a plan for the town’s commercial district. They are […]

06/26/2025

PLEASE NOTE: PUBLIC REVIEW AND DISCUSSION ON TUESDAY JULY 8th HAS BEEN MOVED TO 6:00 PM SO AS NOT TO CONFLICT WITH THE TOWN COUNCIL MEETING

Town of Beech Mountain Commercial District Planning Process

The public is invited to the continuation of the Town of Beech
Mountain's Commercial District Planning Process. The next public meetings will take place July 8-10 at The Venue at Boulder Creek, 1001 Beech Mountain Parkway.
Several of the meetings are presentations. There are two meetings which are specifically designed for public review and discussion, and the dates and topics of all meetings are:

Tuesday, July 8th 9-10:30 am—Market Feasibility- presentation
Tuesday, July 8th 6-7 pm—Public Review and Discussion
Wednesday, July 9th 9-10:30—Regulatory Agencies (Town Council, Planning, Adjustment and TDA boards)-presentation
Wednesday, July 9th 11-12:30—Regulatory Agencies (part 2)-presentation
Thursday, July 10th 11-12:30—Public Review and Discussion

The public is welcome to attend. If you haven't already participated in any of these planning meetings, please watch the online videos, which can be accessed here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGnP9SFGuea0TJAx747lJeM7SN1ffO0TS
This will help you understand what your friends and neighbors discussed with the consulting team in April and May. Those conversations have resulted in the concepts the team will be discussing with us at the July meetings.
This will be a long-term plan, which envisions careful, sustainable growth over twenty years. We appreciate the community members who have already been part of this process, and welcome anyone who wants to participate! For more information, contact Bob Pudney at [email protected], Preston Yates at [email protected], or Kate Gavenus at [email protected].

06/04/2025

The Town of Beech Mountain is providing opportunities to learn about their commercial district planning process and to give input through an online survey. An information table will be at the following locations:

Friday, June 6th: 2-5:30 pm Beech Mountain Farmers Market
Friday, June 6th: 6-8:00 pm Brick Oven Pizzeria Family Fun Night
Sunday, June 15th: 5-7:30 pm Top of the Beech Summer Concert
Wednesday, June 25th: 4-6:00 pm Whistle Pig
Friday, July 4th: Noon-3:00 pm Town Sledding Hill (Slip n' Slide party)

We look forward to hearing your ideas!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/beechplan

05/30/2025

The Town of Beech Mountain is developing a Commercial District Master Plan. Learning from Beech Mountain residents, property owners, businesses, and visitors is critical to this process and to the overall success of the plan. Please take 10-15 minutes to complete the survey. Your answers are confidential. Thank you for being an important part of the future of Beech Mountain!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/beechplan

05/04/2025

The Town of Beech Mountain will hold meetings at the Buckeye Rec Center on May 7th, 8th, and 9th to begin developing a plan for a sustainable commercial district. Go to the Town of Beech Mountain's website and scroll to News and Events to see the announcement and schedule of topics. Input from residents, businesses, and property owners is key to developing a plan that works for our town. To view these meetings remotely, click on the links found in the article on the town's website, which can be accessed here: https://townofbeechmountain.com/commercial-district-development-meeting/

04/23/2025

The Town of Beech Mountain is creating a plan for sustainable development within the town's Commercial District. All property owners, residents, and business owners are invited to attend and participate. Meetings will take place in our community room at the Buckeye Recreation Center. The schedule is as follows:
Wednesday, May 7th:
9:00-10:30 am Kick-off Presentation
11:00-12:30 pm Engineering and Infrastructure
1:30-3:00 pm Transportation
3:30-5:00 pm Parks and Recreation
Thursday, May 8th:
9:00-10:30 am Housing
11:00-12:30 pm Economic Development and Market Feasibility
2:00-3:30 pm Zoning, Codes and Regulations
Friday, May 9th:
11:00-12:00 pm Review
We will be honored to have you attend any or all of these sessions. A second week of meetings will take place in July. For more information, please contact Bob Pudney at [email protected], Preston Yates at [email protected], or Kate Gavenus at [email protected].