Tryon Downtown Development Association

09/03/2026

NCGrowth's Destination Small Business Cohort launches September 17th, providing rural small business owners with a free opportunity to learn how to strategically position and market their businesses to attract visitors.

Monthly sessions will cover topics including the tourism economy, storytelling, customer experience, digital presence, and more. The program runs from September 17th through February 18th and is open to rural businesses in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Georgia, and Florida.

Learn more and apply: https://ncgrowth.unc.edu/create-apply/?utm_source=MarketingCloud&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2026-09-03+NewsLink&utm_content=https%3a%2f%2fncgrowth.unc.edu%2fcreate-apply%2f

Submit your business profile and connect with us! NCGrowth is a multi-state economic development center at UNC Chapel Hill building a more equitable economy through job creation, business growth, research, and policy.   We engage with businesses in many ways: through a business technical assistanc...

09/02/2026

TRYON—The free concert scheduled for Friday at Rogers Park has been canceled, organizers announced. The Old Time Sailors were scheduled to perform at 6 p.m. Friday as part of the […]

09/01/2026

Concert Cancellation Notice: The band scheduled to perform at Rogers Park this Friday (9/4) has canceled. We apologize for this last-minute cancellation and any inconvenience it may cause. Watch for future announcements regarding a rescheduled concert date. Thank you for your understanding.

Come out to Rogers Park this Friday for Old Time Sailors 🎶

TRYON—The Town of Tryon will host two free concerts at Rogers Park in September, featuring the Old Time Sailors on September 4 and the Iliana Rose Latin Jazz Band on […]

09/01/2026

Local businesses can submit their business info to be highlighted!

Business Spotlight: Celebrating Polk County Businesses!

Polk County Business Development is now featuring businesses across the county through our FREE Business Spotlight application.

Our local businesses are the heart of Polk County. They create jobs, support families, and keep our community thriving, and we want to shine a light on them!

✔ No cost to participate
✔ Easy application
✔ Featured on our social media platforms
✔ Increased community visibility

If you own a business in Polk County, this is your opportunity to tell your story and connect with local customers.

Sign up today: www.PolkNC.gov/BusinessProfile
Questions? 828-894-2895

Let’s continue to Make a Difference, Choose Local

09/01/2026

Invest in Downtown Tryon. Become a TDDA Member Today!

Your membership helps TDDA continue supporting downtown businesses, hosting community events, promoting merchants, and funding projects that enhance the Downtown Tryon experience.

Over the past two years, TDDA has helped fund town-branded furniture at St. Luke's Plaza, the Community Deck and the Depot Garden, cooperated for the digital kiosk, public art installations, landscaping projects, and more. We've also hosted ribbon cuttings, supported Music on the Plaza, and implemented LOCABLE that benefits all Tryon merchants.

Membership includes social media promotion, ribbon cuttings, networking opportunities, and a voice in the future of Downtown Tryon.

Join today and help us continue making Downtown Tryon a vibrant place to live, work, shop, and visit.

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08/29/2026

Congratulations to our new Tryon Dog Mayor Clyde! Thank you to all the candidates this year - we had a record breaking 17 candidates! We were able to raise $2400 for TDDA, Foothills Humane Society and Paws, Prayers & Promises. We appreciate everyone who voted online and in person! Special thank you to Mayor Mel for contributing a handmade bow so that our new Mayor carries on the distinguished look & to Mark Craven (https://www.popspetportraits.com/about) for donating a custom pet portrait for the new Mayor. We appreciate all the candidates for running a fair election 🐾

08/28/2026

Join TKO performing live at the St. Luke's Plaza on Saturday, August 29th. Band kicks off at 6pm.

08/28/2026

Who's ready to help elect Tryon's next Dog Mayor?

Join us at Fourth Friday this evening, starting at 5pm for an evening of wagging tails, friendly competition, and downtown fun. Bring your favorite pooch and enjoy all that Downtown Tryon has to offer while supporting our local businesses.

Come cheer on your favorite canine candidate and support the great organizations that make this event possible: TDDA, Foothills Humane Society, and Paws, Prayers & Promises.

Voting continues this evening on the plaza (5-6:45pm) and online voting is available until 6:30pm tonight at www.tryondogmayor.com.

And last, but certainly not least, be sure to welcome our two newest candidates, Mochi and Pierre, to the race for Dog Mayor!

See you downtown for a paws-itively great time and help us crown Tryon's next top dog.