Friday Dec 18th, 2020. I took a quick road trip from Knoxville TN to Hayesville, NC. I’ve been around Hayesville before, but never really stopped. However, after seeing a brewery and and new pub open up on Google Maps, I decided to take a few hours and check it out. If you are in the area, its worth a look.
The down-town is small, but does have several shops and eateries as well as amazing views of the mountains. The courthouse is in the center of town, with the shops and restaurants surrounding the square. For such a small town, I was surprised how many people were there shopping, eating, or just hanging out. I would assume that warmer weather would bring even more people to Hayesville’s streets. On a personal note, I think its great to see people in Small-Town-America staying local verses heading out to the giant malls and big-box stores.
On the way in, there is a railroad tussle on hwy 68 near the TN/NC boarder – it made a great spot to snap a picture. 35°10’03.5″N 84°18’58.7″W
The Road 