Go Local Asheville

06/17/2026

We love our pollinators! ❤️❤️❤️

Join us in celebrating Pollinator Week! 🦋

This coming week is dedicated to celebrating and raising awareness about the vital role that bees, butterflies, moths, bats, and other pollinators play in our food systems.

And it's no secret that they need our help! That's why from June 22nd through the 28th, we're partnering with the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation to donate 10% of all of our sales towards their mission of conservation and spreading awareness.

Although pollinator conservation is a big task, there are four simple steps all of us can take:
-Growing pollinator-friendly flowers
-Providing nest sites and shelter
-Avoiding pesticides
-Spreading the word!
With these core values, you can create conditions to support the entire life cycle of pollinators in any location, whether you tend an urban community garden or a suburban yard, work in a city park or on a farm.

Visit our website to browse our many pollinator-friendly seeds, come see us in person at our Asheville garden shop, or visit xerces.org to learn more.

Beneficial Attractant Flower Mix artwork by Kelley Wills 🥰

06/17/2026

Some downtown businesses don't just open their doors — they turn up the volume on the PAR-TAY!

We're talking about the record stores where you lose an hour without trying (swoon), the boutiques where every rack feels like trying on a new personality (FUN), the bars where the night is already good + the music is already bumpin' before things even fully kick off. We're calling them our⚡ Vibrant Threads ⚡

ICYMI: This June, we're joining the Asheville Downtown Association's Fabric of Downtown celebration — a community-wide initiative honoring the independent businesses, stories, and creativity that stitch downtown together.

But of COURSE we're highlighting our fabulous small business members because 1) we love them and 2) because our directory makes it ♥super easy♥ to find even MORE local, vibrant threads to support downtown!

👉 Follow along all month for our series!

And find your next Vibrant Thread at the link in bio 😘🥳

06/16/2026

Join us in saying a big H-E-L-L-O to Go Local Asheville's newest business members! 🥳

You know what this means: you could have new places to use your Go Local Card, you could be able to snag a discount at a spot that's *already* a favorite, or you can just rest easy knowing that, when you need something, all you have to do is open the Go Local directory, and even more local businesses will be there ✨ready and waiting✨ to help you with whatever you need.

Want to snuggle some goats? Thinking of trying a new yoga class? Have a tree you need cut down? THIS'S MONTH'S FOLKS HAVE GOT YOU:

> Blue Ghost Strength + Yoga l@blueghostavl): $10 off a membership or 10 class pack

> Wilde Dairy Goats (): Save 15% off all snuggle sessions and skincare products

> Mountain Water Systems: $50 off the Installation of Backwashing Filtration

> Green River Tree Works (): $250 off any service

> Bros Basement Waterproofing - Free Foundation Inspection + $100 Off Any Repair

Already know and love one of these businesses? Give 'em a shout out below & let other locals know why they're a MUST!

06/13/2026

Thank you 828newsnow for helping us get the word out!

A new $14.6 million grant program aimed at helping Asheville businesses recover from Tropical Storm Helene will begin accepting applications June 15.

The Asheville Recovers Together program will offer qualifying businesses between $5,000 and $75,000 in reimbursements for eligible expenses as recovery efforts continue across the city.

Read more in the comments ↓

06/12/2026

🎶 Summertime, and the livin' is...RAINBOWS (and social justice!!!) 🎵🌈 Happy Pride Month, Asheville!

Our annual-yet-important rundown of why June is a big month for celebrating the lives of our LGBTQIA+ community:

- June 28, 1969: New York City police raid the Stonewall Inn (a gay club in Greenwich Village), resulting in bar patrons, staff, and neighborhood residents rioting onto Christopher Street outside. This movement continued over six days, with protests and clashes that came to be known as the Stonewall Riots.

- June 28, 1970: The first official Pride Parade takes place, organized by bisexual activist Brenda Howard and a committee she put together, where supporters marched from Greenwich Village to Central Park.

- June 25, 1978: Gilbert Baker's original design of the rainbow gay pride flag (created at the urging of San Fransisco's Harvy Milk) is flown at the San Francisco Gay Freedom Day Parade. 🏳️‍🌈

- June 26, 2015: The U.S. Supreme Court makes same-sex marriages legal in all 50 U.S. states (finally) 🥳🏳️‍🌈❤️

- Today: The political climate is tougher than ever for our LGBTQIA+ friends, and we can + will continue to fight for gender affirming care and we'll never, ever, ever, ever stop JFYI 🏳️‍⚧️

So along with summertime vibes + general Asheville news + merryment, we'll be taking extra time this month to honor our LGBTQIA+ business owners here in town (with Go Local card deals to boot!) and shower them heaps of L-O-V-E they deserve!

Head over to our directory (link in bio) and use our "LGBTQ Owned" filter to find fabulous businesses to support this month (and every month!).

06/09/2026

We totally get it: you've seen us around here and there, you follow along, perhaps you've even grabbed a card... but you're not toootally sure what we're actually about 👀 Well, consider this your official behind-the-scenes look at Go Local Asheville!

We're a community organization ultimately built on a simple belief: where you spend your money ✨matters✨

Not just for the local economy (though 1000% yes, absolutely that), but for the people, the relationships, and the sustainability of the mountain community we're all building together — one intentional dollar at a time.

Swipe through to get the full picture: who we are, what the card is all about, how it works, and (our favorite!!) why we think showing up for local businesses is honestly one of the most meaningful things you can do for your community 🌿

And as ALWAYS, we want to hear from you! Drop more questions in the comments (what do you wish more people knew about Go Local? what have you always wondered? what do you want US to know? spill!!!). We'd love to turn this into a conversation, so if we get enough good questions, stay tuned for another post or some fun Q&A stories soon 👀🥳

In the meantime...welcome to the community 🥰 Visit the link(s) in our bio to buy your card, join as a business (for free!), or just to learn more and say hi!

06/03/2026

Some downtown businesses don't just sell things...they make you feel *alive* 💫⭐

We're talking about the galleries where a painting stops you cold, the jewelry cases where something handmade feels like it was made just for you, the makers' shops where you walk out inspired to create something yourself. (Isn't it the BEST feeling?!) We're calling them our ✨ Luminous Threads ✨

This June, we're joining the 's Fabric of Downtown celebration — a community-wide initiative honoring the independent businesses, stories, and creativity that stitch downtown together. Follow along all month for our series!

Save this post for "luminous" Go Local Business Members and find your next Luminous Thread at the link in bio!

06/02/2026

Hope to see you at the YMI on June 11th at 9:30. Please register on AshevilleRecoversTogether.com
Find the registration link in the Events section.

The City of Asheville is investing $15.5 million to help local businesses recover from the impacts of Tropical Storm Helene.

Beginning June 15, two City-supported recovery programs will open applications to help businesses address unmet storm-related losses, stabilize operations, retain jobs, and strengthen long-term resilience.

💰 Asheville Recovers Together Small Business Grant Program
-Grants from $5,000–$75,000
-Free technical assistance and application support available
-Application period: June 15–July 14

The public is invited to a kickoff event on Thursday, June 11 at 9:30 a.m. at the YMI Cultural Center to learn more about available resources and application support.

Learn more at AshevilleRecoversTogether.org

💼 Optimist Ventures Disaster Recovery Accelerator
-Grants up to $25,000
-Business coaching, mentorship, and technical assistance available
-Application period: June 15–July 17

Learn more at optimistventures.co.

06/01/2026

Join us for a free information webinar to learn about the City of Asheville Small Business Grants and how you can start preparing now for the grant application windown, opening June 15th at noon! Background information below.

To support continued recovery from Tropical Storm Helene, Asheville Recovers Together is launching a $14 million small business grant program to help local businesses stabilize, rebuild, and move forward.
💰 Grants from $5,000 to $75,000 will be available to eligible businesses located within Asheville city limits that experienced financial losses due to the storm.
📣 Applications will open June 15 at noon!
💫This program is funded by and administered by and

Follow along for updates, eligibility information, and resources to help you prepare your application.
🔗 Learn more and get updates:
ashevillerecoverstogether.org

05/29/2026

📣NOW ANNOUNCING: Asheville Recovers Together Small Business Grants!
To support continued recovery from Tropical Storm Helene, Asheville Recovers Together is launching a $14 million small business grant program to help local businesses stabilize, rebuild, and move forward.
💰 Grants from $5,000 to $75,000 will be available to eligible businesses located within Asheville city limits that experienced financial losses due to the storm.
📣 Applications will open June 15 at noon!
💫This program is funded by and administered by and

Follow along for updates, eligibility information, and resources to help you prepare your application.
🔗 Learn more and get updates:
ashevillerecoverstogether.org