Rutherford Town Rising

05/30/2026

RTR offers a huge Thank You to Rodney at ONE 13 for nine years of events, dinner shows, and support in downtown Rutherfordton! We wish him the best as he moves on to his next adventure. Don’t worry though, he will still be bringing musical acts to downtown in the same space. The space will now be ran by Roxanne Linder from Linder’s Elite Events starting in June. Go show your support by liking her new
page: Linder’s Elite Events at 113. We can’t wait to see what she will do with the space!

Rodney finished this endeavor the only way he could- with dinner and music! Thanks for the fun, Rodney!

05/26/2026

Get a first look at the new Craft Studio at Impulse Art Shop tonight (Tuesday) during our Business After Hours event! Stop by starting at 5:00 to tour the new space, explore the crafts and kits being offered, connect with local business owners and community members, and enjoy snacks while chatting with the owner and staff of this wonderful downtown business.

Come see what’s new, get inspired, and spend the evening with us — we look forward to seeing you!

05/23/2026

Congratulations to The Clay Trail Community Pottery Studio on receiving a grant from Main Street America! We’re excited to see their continued growth as they expand their studio space and add new equipment to better serve our community.

The Clay Trail has become such a special creative space in Rutherfordton through both their work in the studio and their involvement throughout town, and this investment is well deserved. We can’t wait to watch this next chapter take shape.

Be sure to check out their website for upcoming classes, stop in to see the studio, and congratulate them when you visit. ❤️

The Clay Trail is thrilled to be a recipient of the Amex Shop Small Grants Program, thanks to American Express and Street America

This grant is more than just funding; it’s an investment in our ability to grow, innovate, and continue showing up for our community in meaningful ways.

As a small business, every decision matters. This support will help us expand our studio's capacity to meet growing community demand. Grant funds will support the purchase of a larger kiln, a pugmill for recycling clay, and another wheel, allowing us to better serve our customers and meet the evolving needs of our community.

We’re especially proud to be part of this initiative, and to join a network of over 500 small businesses across the country — made possible by investments like this grant that empower small businesses to keep moving forward.

Read more... https://www.theclaytrail.com/post/expanding-creativity-in-downtown-rutherfordton-north-carolina



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05/21/2026

Sorry guys, this has been postponed due to weather!!! The derby and movie are now planned for June 26th- so you still have time to get those ducks!!

Have you gotten your ducks for the derby yet!?! If not, pick yours out at Town Hall today so you are ready for the race tomorrow!

05/20/2026

Did you know that Isothermal Community College has a wonderful Small Business Center that provides free classes, workshops, and consultations? Follow them today to keep up with all that is being offered! This Thursday there is a free webinar on building a business plan- if you are wanting to start a business or if you need a reset at your current business, this is the class for you! If you would like to be put into contact with someone at the Isothermal Small Business Center, let us know and we can help!

Be sure to check out the FREE seminars being offered during the month of May and register today!

05/19/2026

Head down to Mi Pueblito Mexican Restaurant - Rutherfordton to help them celebrate 30 years in business tonight!