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TABLE OF CONTENTS About Swain County ..................................................................................... 4-5 About Bryson City ........................................................................................... 6 About Cherokee ............................................................................................... 7 Chamber of Commerce .................................................................................... 8 Important Phone Numbers ............................................................................... 9 County Meetings ............................................................................................ 10 Tribal Meetings ............................................................................................. 11 Government Representatives .................................................................... 12-13 Schools ...................................................................................................... 14-15 Local Information .................................................................................... 16-17 Utilities ........................................................................................................... 18 Medical Facilities ........................................................................................... 19 Civic Organizations .................................................................................. 20-21 Time of Need Agencies .................................................................................. 22 Churches ......................................................................................................... 23

About the Publisher Your 2013 Guide to Swain County is published by the Smoky Mountain Times.

The Times is a weekly community newspaper that has been serving Swain County since 1883.

Additional copies are available at local welcome centers, local merchants and the Smoky Mountain Times office.

Smoky Mountain Times 1 River Street, Suite 3, Varner Building PO Box 730 • Bryson City, NC 28713 (828) 488-2189 www.thesmokymountaintimes.com

Local subscriptions are $20 per year. Seasonal subscriptions are $30 per year.

Cover photo taken by Dawn Duplak Interior photos taken by Ashley Butcher, Dawn Duplak, Lauren Baheri, Gwen Albers and Teddy Greene.

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SWAIN COUNTY

For those folks who appreciate the scenery, an outdoor, unhurried lifestyle, lower cost of living — Swain County offers these and many more.

Swain County (population about 14,000) and county seat Bryson City (population about 1,450) are to the south of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Western North Carolina, about 65 miles west of Asheville and 85 miles east of Knoxville. Large tracts of the U.S. Forest Service, Tennessee Valley Authority (Fontana Lake) and the Cherokee Indian Reservation also lie within the greater borders of Swain County, along with the southern terminus of the Blue Ridge Parkway.

The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad traverses the county from east to west, and several scenic rivers — the Tuckasegee, Oconaluftee, Little Tennessee and Nantahala rivers — help define Swain County as a tourism destination site and attractive retirement location.

With a low population density per square mile, the county offers an unhurried lifestyle, but the county has many opportunities for outdoor pursuits, socializing, and possibilities for helping others.

Fishing spots, trails for walking and facilities for picnicking are within a few minutes of all county residents. There are community tennis courts, ballfields, and a swimming pool in Bryson City, and indoor facilities for Bingo and other recreation in Bryson City and Cherokee.

The Smoky Mountain Country Club Golf Course is in Whittier, and the Sequoyah National Golf Club is in Cherokee.

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SWAIN COUNTY Continued from page 4 County has an indoor recreation facility with gym and meeting areas.

Worship services are offered by several Protestant denominations, and there are Catholic congregations in both Bryson City and Cherokee. Jewish services are in nearby Franklin during the warmer months.

The cost of living is reasonable in Swain County. The cost of services is lower than state and national averages, and property taxes and utility charges are also lower than in many areas of the United States.

Swain County is served by several banks, numerous realty firms and several insurance agents.

An acute care general hospital (MedWest-Swain, formerly Swain County Hospital) is in the county. Specialists see patients in Bryson City on a regular basis. Dentists and an optometrist also have practices in Swain County.

The county also boasts a nursing home and an assisted living facility. Routine adult services, such as blood pressure and blood sugar screenings, are provided at the Swain County Health Department.

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BRYSON CITY

Bryson City is the county seat of Swain County, an area that is unique because 86 percent of its 553 square miles is federal land, and it is still mostly mountains, forests, whitewater and wilderness.

It is a place that is uncrowded, unhurried, unspoiled and uncommon.

The little mountain town’s population is about 1,450, but it swells in size during the warmer months, when tourists and travelers arrive.

Peak tourist season continues into the fall, with the advent of leaf-lookers, and even extends into the Christmas season.

The quaint town is nestled in the Great Smoky Mountains and is surrounded by an array of natural resources.

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Nantahala National Forest, Fontana Lake and many spectacular rivers and streams are all within only a few miles of Bryson City.

The Tuckasegee River flows through the center of town, offering fishing and boating opportunities.

The area is also home to a small community of artists.

The performing arts are offered at two venues in Bryson City — the Center for the Arts, at the high school, and the Smoky Mountain Community Theatre in downtown.

Also, the Marianna Black Library, in downtown Bryson City, offers several different entertainment programs year round.

Bryson City is the retail and government center of Swain County.

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CHEROKEE This historical Indian reservation is in an area where Cherokee Indians have lived for centuries. It is on the border of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

In this vibrant, 21st-century community, members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians still hold a strong identity with their proud heritage.

This is realistically portrayed through the Oconaluftee Indian Village, where visitors can learn how the tribe lived more than 225 years ago. Inside the seven-sided council house, visitors learn about Cherokee history, culture and rituals handed down through generations.

Today, tourism is the primary industry for Cherokee. Through attractions such as the drama “Unto These Hills,” the Indian Village and the Museum of the Cherokee Indian, the Cherokee past is preserved and the tribe’s story is told to the thousands of visitors who come each year. For additional information, go to www.cherokee-nc.com.

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CHAMBER

Swain County Swain County offers a chamber of commerce that also serves as the visitors center. Located on the town square of Bryson City, the chamber operates as a hub for locals and visitors alike.

A wealth of information about the region is available by either stopping by the office or paying a visit to the chamber’s web site, www.greatsmokies.com.

Visitors can work with the chamber’s knowledgeable staff to plan their vacation, from where to stay and eat, to where to go and what to do. Visitor guides, maps, and other materials are available to provide information about not only Swain County and Bryson City, but also the region. For individuals and businesses wishing to relocate to the area, the chamber provides detailed information in the form of a relocation package.

The chamber office is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. From June through the end of October, the office also opens from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays. To reach the chamber, call (828) 488-3681, toll free 800-867-9246, or go to www.greatsmokies.com.

Cherokee The Cherokee Travel and Tourism center is located at 498 Tsali Blvd. in Cherokee. It provides information on all western North Carolina area attractions. It is open from 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days a week. The phone number is (828) 497-1056.

The Cherokee Chamber of Commerce is located at 1148 Tsali Blvd., and also provides information on the area. Its web site is www.cherokeesmokies.com, and the phone number is (828) 497-6700.

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IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS Local Area Code (828) SWAIN COUNTY

TOWN OF BRYSON CITY

Administration Building ................................................ 488-9273 Board of Elections ........................................................ 488-6177 County Commissioners ................................................. 488-9273 Chamber of Commerce ............................................... 488-3681 Clerk of Superior Court ............................................ 488-2288 Cooperative Extension ............................................... 488-3848 EMERGENCY ...................................................................... 911 Forest Ranger .............................................................. 488-3932 Health Department ....................................................... 488-3198 Hospital (MedWest-Swain) ......................................... 488-2155 Jail ............................................................................ 488-0159 Juvenile Service Division ...................................... 488-9273 Magistrate’s Office .................................................. 488-2882 Marianna Black Library ......................................... 488-3030 Mediation Center ...................................................... 488-8812 Recreation Director ................................................. 488-6159 Register of Deeds .................................................... 488-9273 SAFE (Domestic Violence) ..................................... 488-6809 Sanitation and Recycling ....................................... 488-9719 Schools Central Office ............................................ 488-3129 Sheriff’s Office ...................................................... 488-0159 Smoky Mountain Times ........................................... 488-2189 Social Services Department ................................... 488-6921 Soil & Water Conservation ................................... 488-8803 State of Franklin Senior Aides .............................. 488-3047 Swain County Senior Center ............................... 488-3047 Swain Public Transit ................................................. 488-3213 Superintendent, County Schools ............................ 488-3129 Tax Assessor ......................................................... 488-9273 Tax Collector ............................................................. 488-9273 Veterans Service Office ........................................... 488-9273

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Tax Department ........................................................

Town Office, Water, Sanitation ..............................

488-2621 488-3050 488-3517 488-3335

EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS Boys Club .................................................................... 497-9101 Bureau of Indian Affairs ............................................. 497-9131 BIA Social Services ................................................. 497-9156 Center for Family Services ............................................ 497-6092 Chamber of Commerce ................................................... 497-6700 Cherokee Historical Association .................................. 497-2111 Cherokee Indian Hospital ......................................... 497-9163 Cherokee Senior Citizens (Tsali Manor) ........................ 497-4471 Cooperative Extension .................................................... 554-6931 Fish and Game Management ...................................... 497-5201 Fitness Center ................................................................. 497-1960 Fire Department ............................................................. 497-6584 Head Start Program ........................................................ 497-9008 Police ............................................................................ 497-7405 Qualla Boundary Public Library .................................... 497-1764 Qualla Housing Authority .............................................. 497-9161 Sanitation Department ................................................... 497-1821 Tribal Court .................................................................... 497-1068 Wastewater Treatment Plant .......................................... 497-6824 Water & Sewer ........................................................... 497-5555 WIC Program ........................................................... 497-7297

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COUNTY MEETINGS Swain County Commissioners County Commissioners are elected every four years in partisan elections by a county-wide vote. The board is composed of five members. The only requirement to serve on the board is that the candidate must be a resident of Swain County.

The Swain County Board of Commissioners meets in regular session at 6 p.m. on the second Monday of each month; with a work session at 5:30 p.m. on the second Monday and fourth Tuesday of each month at the Swain County Business Education and Training Center. All meetings are open to the public. Special sessions and work sessions are also announced and held as needed.

Issues that concern the commissioners are property valuation, taxes, economic development, planning, sanitation, public buildings and grounds, EMS, emergency management, recreation, census data and other functions. The commission also provides funding, through county taxes, for the Swain County Schools.

For a complete list of Swain County Commissioners, see page 12.

For more information, contact County Manager Kevin King at 488-9273.

Swain County Board of Education Swain County’s Board of Education meets on the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Swain County Business and Training Center.

The board is comprised of five elected members, which are: Chairman - Chuck McMahan George Rogers Jerry McKinney Mellie Burns Lambert Wilson.

Sam Pattillo is the school superintendent for the board.

The members serve for four-year staggered terms.

Bryson City Board of Aldermen Members of the Bryson City Board of Aldermen include: Mayor - Tom Sutton Mayor Pro-Tem - Kate Welch Aldermen Jim Gribble Aldermen Tom Reidmiller Aldermen Stephanie Treadway Members serve four-year terms that are staggered. Nonpartisan elections are scheduled every two years in odd-numbered years.

The board meets on the first Monday of every month at 6 p.m. at the Town Office, and in a work session on the third Thursday of the month at 5:30. The board covers issues including water and sewer service, police, garbage collection, street hazards, town taxes, planning, fire department and use of town/county community buildings.

For more information, contact Town Manager Larry Callicutt at (828) 488-3335.

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TRIBAL MEETINGS Cherokee Tribal Council The Eastern Band of Cherokee has a Tribal Council meeting open to the public the first Thursday of every month at 8:30 a.m. in the Tribal Council chambers, with additional meetings as necessary.

Budget Council meets the first Tuesday of the month, at 8:30 a.m.

The council is made up of members representing the voting precincts.

Elections are conducted in odd-numbered years in each community. The two candidates from each community with the highest number of votes are elected to serve on the council for twoyear terms.

There are only three requirements: The candidate must be a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, must have lived in the community he is running in for at least one year before the election, and must live in the community represented for the duration of the two-year term.

A sub-committee of the Cherokee Tribal Council is the Community Service Committee, which oversees all public services. The committee meets the first Wednesday of every month.

For more information, call the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians at (828) 497-2771.

Chief - Michell Hicks Vice Chief - Larry Blythe Tribal Council Chairman - Jim Owle, Birdtown Vice Chairman - Bill Taylor, Wolfetown

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Big Cove Representative - Bo Taylor Big Cove Representative - Perry Shell Birdtown Representative - Tunney Crowe Cherokee County/Snowbird - Diamond Brown Cherokee County/Snowbird - Adam Wachacha Painttown Representative - Terri Henry Painttown Representative - Tommye Saunooke Wolfetown Representative - Michael Parker Yellowhill Representative - David Wolfe Yellowhill Representative - Alan Ensley

Cherokee Central School Board Cherokee Central School Board meetings are open to the public. Meetings are the first and third Mondays of every month at 4:30 p.m. in the Cherokee Central School conference room on Big Cove Road.

The board members serve staggered four-year terms, with elections in odd-numbered years. Members are: Chairwoman - Lori Blankenship Vice Chairman - John D. Crowe Secretary - Jessica Daniels Tribal Council Representative - David T. Wolfe Director of Education - Joyce Dugan Assistant Director of Education - James L. Smith Gloria Rattler Charlotte Saunooke Thomas Saunooke For information about the board, call (828) 554-5000.

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GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVES Federal President — Barack H. Obama (D) (202) 456-1414; comment #: 202 456-1111 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., Washington, DC 20500 E-mail: president@whitehouse.gov U.S. Senate — Richard Burr (R) (202) 224-3154.

217 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510.

U.S. Senate — Kay Hagan (D) (202) 224-6342 B40A Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510.

(919) 856-4630 310 New Bern Ave., Raleigh, NC 27601.

U.S. House — Mark Meadows (D)11th District.

(202) 225-6401 1516 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515. Swain County Administration Building, 101 Mitchell St., Bryson City, NC.

State N.C. Governor — Pat McCrory (R) (919) 814-2000; fax (919) 733-2120 20301 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699 N.C. Senate — Jim Davis (R) District 50 (919) 733-5875 NC Senate, 16 W. Jones Street, Room 2111, Raleigh, NC 27601-2808 Jim.Davis@ncleg.net. 37 Georgia Road, Franklin, NC 28734 (828) 342-4483 N.C. House — Joe Sam Queen (D) District 119 (919) 715-3005 209 Hillview Circle, Waynesville, NC 28779 (828) 452-4268. E-mail: Joe.Queen@ncleg.net

Swain County Commissioners Chairman — Phil Carson P.O. Box 1878, Bryson City, NC 28713 (828) 488-9730, (828) 736-2783 Vice Chairman — Robert White P.O. Box 249, Bryson City, NC 28713 (828) 488-2720 David Monteith, 1315 Lemons Branch Road, Bryson City, NC 28713 (828) 488-4122, (828) 736-1291 Donnie Dixon 477 Hughes Branch Road, Bryson City, NC 28713 (828) 488-3599 Steve Moon P.O. Box 1623, Bryson City, NC 28713 (828) 488-2005, (828) 736-5220

Bryson City Mayor and Board of Aldermen Mayor — Tom Sutton P.O. Box 726, Bryson City, NC 28713 (828) 736-6068 Mayor Pro-Tem — Kate Welch P.O. Box 563, Bryson City, NC 28713 (828) 488-3335 Continued on page 13

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Continued from page 12 Stephanie Treadway P.O. Box 2057, Bryson City, NC 28713 (828) 488-2585 Tom Reidmiller 685 Arlington Avenue, Bryson City, NC 28713 (828) 488-3890

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Jim Gribble P.O. Box 974, Bryson City, NC 28713 (828) 488-3182

Cherokee A list of Tribal Council members appears on page 11. Tribal Council/ Community Service Committee members can be reached through the Eastern Band of Cherokee administrative offices, (828) 497-2771, or at P.O. Box 455, Cherokee, NC 28719.

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SCHOOLS

Swain County Schools Swain County has eight public schools: two kindergarten through fifth grade schools (Swain County East Elementary and Swain County West Elementary), one sixth to eighth grade school (Swain County Middle School), one ninth- to 12thgrade school (Swain County High School) and one K-8 charter school.

Three additional schools are on the Cherokee Reservation — Cherokee Elementary (K-5), Cherokee Middle (6-8) and Cherokee High School (9-12). Any student can attend these schools.

All the schools are accredited by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. The Swain and Cherokee systems are also accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

To enter kindergarten in the Swain County School System, a child must be age five on or before Oct. 16 of that year. For the Cherokee schools, the deadline for turning five is Dec. 31.

Both Swain and Cherokee systems require that entering students show proof of having had all the necessary immunizations. For kindergartners or anyone entering school for the first time, a physical examination is also required.

Swain County schools (excluding the three in Cherokee) require an additional physical examination prior to entering the ninth grade.

For information, call the Swain County Board of Education Central Office, (828) 488-3129; or the Cherokee Central School Board administration office, (828) 554-5124.

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SCHOOLS Continued from page 14 List of schools and phone numbers: • Cherokee Elementary, (828) 554-5000 • Cherokee Middle, (828) 554-5000 • Cherokee High, (828) 554-5000 • Swain East Elementary, (828) 488-0939 • Swain West Elementary, (828) 488-2119 • Swain County Middle, (828) 488-3480 • Swain County High, (828) 488-2152

with Action-Plus after school program available from 3 to 5:15 p.m. In kindergarten, 5-year-olds attend class from 8 a.m. to noon, with Action-Plus available from noon to 5:15 p.m.

The A Beka Curriculum is used for a Christ-centered education. The school lists its four cornerstones of operation as a spiritual ministry with students, a traditional education philosophy, academic excellence and high standards of conduct.

Grace Christian Academy is located at 498 Arlington Ave., Bryson City.

For information, call Al Alemany at (828) 488-1042; e-mail ajja@dnet.net; or go to www.gracechristianacademy-bc.org.

Mountain Discovery Charter School Mountain Discovery Charter School is a public, tuitionfree school for grades K-8. Admission is on a space-available basis. The school is at 890 Jenkins Branch Road North, Bryson City.

MDCS provides experiential learning, an approach that addresses students’ individual learning styles, as well as adhering to the N.C. standard course of study.

Morning care and after care are available. For curriculum, enrollment and other information about Mountain Discovery, go to mountaindiscovery.org or call the school office at (828) 488-1222 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays.

Grace Christian Academy Grace Christian Academy offers an elementary school program for 5-year-old kindergarten through sixth grade. Firstthrough seventh-graders attend class from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.,

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Swain County Pre-Schools • Bright Adventures Pre-Kindergarten is operated by Swain County Schools for children who turn 4 by Aug. 31. The center is behind the Swain Middle School campus. For information, call Susan Sale at (828) 488-1494.

• Bryson City Head Start operates during the normal school year. Ages 3 to 5. They are located at 50 Almond School Road, Bryson City. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

For information, call Pat Keener at the Head Start office at (828) 488-9756.

• Cherokee Tribal Child Care Services provides Head Start and Early Head Start services. Additionally provides child development services for those students who do not qualify for Head Start or Early Head Start programs. Located at 897 Acquoni Road, Cherokee. For information, call (828) 4979008.

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LOCAL INFORMATION Swain County Sheriff’s Office The Swain County Sheriff’s Office is committed to protecting the public, reducing crime and enhancing the lives of those in our communities. Pistol purchase and concealed weapons permits are handled by Administrative Assistant Janet Cochran from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. For sex offender information, visit the registry online at www.ncfindoffender.com, or call (828) 488-0159. The sheriff is Curtis Cochran, and the chief deputy is Jason Gardner.

The sheriff’s office and jail is in the Swain County Law Enforcement Center at 95 Brendle St. For information, call (828) 488-0159. For emergencies, call 911.

Bryson City Police Department The Bryson City Police Department handles all calls inside city limits. The police station is at 200 Main St., on the town square across from the old courthouse. The Chief of Police is Rick Tabor. For information, call (828) 488-3050.

For emergencies, call 911.

Local Fire Departments • Bryson City Fire Department is on Main Street. The fire chief is Brent Arvey. For information, call (828) 488-2621. For emergencies, call 911.

• Alarka Volunteer Fire Department serves the Alarka community. The fire chief is Doug Cochran. For information, call (828) 488-8948.

• Cherokee Fire Department serves the Cherokee Reservation.

The fire chief is Curtis Arneach. For information, call (828) 4976584.

• West Swain Fire Department is at 114 Needmore Road. The chief is Irvin Winchester. For information, call (828) 488-2269.

Swain County Board of Elections The Board of Elections deals with issues regarding voter registration applications, registration deadlines, absentee voting, onestop absentee voting and all other questions related to elections.

The Board is comprised of Chairman James Fisher, Secretary Mark Tyson, Board Member Bill Dills, Deputy Director Judy Allman and Director Joan Weeks. The office is at 1422 U.S. Highway 19 South. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. For information, call (828) 488-6177 or e-mailswain.boe@gmail.com.

For a list of materials required to register to vote, go to visit www.swaincountync.gov/elections.

Public Transit Buses run from 5:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays. Rates vary by location, and senior citizens get a discount. Swain County also offers a special employment transportation program, dialysis/cancer treatment routes, lift vans and smart start transportation. Prices for specified locations are listed at www.swaintransit.com. For information, call (828) 488-3213 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. For the hearing/speech impaired, call 1-800-735-2962.

Magistrate’s Office The magistrate is the judicial officer of the District Court and handles certain criminal and civil matters. In criminal cases, a magistrate issues warrants and sets bail. The Swain County magistrate’s office is in the administration building, 101 Mitchell St. For information, call (828) 488-2882.

Register of Deeds Employment Security Commission The office of the Employment Security Commission is in the Federal Building, 50 Main St., Room 202. The office hours are 8:30 a.m. to non and 1 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. For information, call (828) 488-2149.

Department of Motor Vehicles The DMV office is at 2650 Governors Island Road. Hours are from 8 to 11:45 a.m. and 1 to 4:30 p.m. weekdays. To review all information and materials needed to obtain a North Carolina driver’s license go to www.ncdot.org/dmv. For information, contact the drivers license examiner, Johnny Southard, at (828) 488-3684.

Swain County Administration Building The administration building at 101 Mitchell St. houses all county public offices and court sessions. For information, call (828) 488-9273.

The Register of Deeds is the custodian and manager of public records. They provide contracts, leases, mortgages, marriage settlements, power of attorney, bankruptcy order, military discharge and other miscellaneous recordings. They also record and issue certified copies of birth certificates, death certificates, delayed birth certificates and marriage certificates. Diana Williamson Kirkland is the Register of Deeds in Swain County. The office is in the administration building, 101 Mitchell St. For information, call (828) 488-9273, ext. 2205.

Tax Office The tax office holds the offices of the tax assessor and tax collector for Swain County. The tax assessor is responsible for the values assessed to properties. The tax collector is responsible for the billing, collection and enforcement of property taxes based on that value. They handle assessing of property values, the collecContinued on page 17

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LOCAL INFORMATION Continued from page 16 tion of taxes and property reappraisal. You can also find out information regarding property taxes, property tax exemptions, elderly/disabled exemption, present use value, property tax law and motor vehicle tax. The office is in the administration building at 101 Mitchell St. Administrator is Peggy Hyde. For information, call 488-9273, ext. 2249, or the tax assessor at (828) 488-9273.

Canton. The local office is in the administration building at 101 Mitchell Street, in the register of deeds office. Mailing address is P.O. Box 1183. For information, call (828) 488-9273, ext. 2205.

Center for the Arts The Swain County Center for the Arts is located at the Swain County High School at 1415 Fontana Road. For a list of upcoming shows, go to www.swain.k12.nc.us/cfta. Center for the Arts Director is Jenny Johnson. For information, call (828) 488-7843.

Recreation Department The Recreation Department offers a number of facilities for use including a playground, indoor center, pool, ball fields, skate park, multipurpose field and tennis courts. The department is at 30 Rec Park Drive, off West Deep Creek Road. Park director is Jim Brown. For information, call (828) 488-6159.

WBHN – 1590 AM Swain County’s own local radio station, AM 1590 the Lighthouse, plays gospel music and local and national sermons.

For information, call J.B. Jacobs at (828) 488-2682.

Cooperative Extension Marianna Black Library Swain County’s public library, the Marianna Black Library, is a member of the Fontana Regional Library. In addition to book rentals, the library offers preschool story time, free movies, free Wi-Fi and music jams. Library hours are Monday and Wednesday 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The library is in downtown Bryson City at 33 Fryemont St. Jeff Delfield is the librarian. For information, call (828) 488-3030, e-mail info@fontanalib.org or go to www.fontanalib.org/brysoncity.

The NC Cooperative Extension offers services including educational programs dealing with such issues as agriculture, the environment, community and economic development, and youth development. The office is the outreach arm of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at North Carolina State University and the School of Agriculture at North Carolina A&T State University. The Swain office is at 60 Almond School Road. For information, call Christy Bredenkamp at (828) 488-3848. The Cherokee office is at 876 Acquoni Road, Cherokee.

For information, call (828) 554-6931.

Qualla Boundary Public Library

Swain County Farmer’s Market

The Qualla Boundary Public Library offers library services and promotes youth reading through the summer reading program.

It is digitizing and archiving old issues of local newspapers and other historical documents in conjunction with the Cherokee Museum. Hours are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Fridays from 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Program manager is Robin D. Swayney. For information, call (828) 497-1764.

The Swain County Farmer’s Market is open from early May to late October from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fridays off Main Street in downtown beside the old courthouse. For information, call Christy Bredenkamp at (828) 488-3848.

Veterans Service Office The Veterans Service offers help to any veteran with regards to questions on forms, obtaining medical services, applying for service connected disabilities and the like. The district office is in

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Cherokee Historical Association The Cherokee Historical Association is a nonprofit organization founded in 1948. It is located in the heart of the Cherokee Cultural District. Its mission is to “perpetuate and preserve the history and culture of the Cherokee People.” Their office is at 564 Tsali Boulevard, Cherokee. Mailing address is P.O. Box 398, Cherokee, NC 28719. For information, call (828) 497-2111 or go to www.cherokeehistorical.org.

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UTILITIES

For residents of Swain County in Zito Media’s service area (Bryson City, parts of Bear Cove, Whittier and Ela), several cable services are offered, including high-speed Internet. For information, call (828) 488-9323, or go to 100 Bryson Walk, Bryson City.

Materials that are acceptable for recycling are: plastics (#1 and #2 only); aluminum and tin; glass — separated into clear and colored; newspapers; office paper, scrap metal and white goods (refrigerators, washers, dryers, etc.) Corrugated cardboard is accepted, along with some lighter cardboards such as cereal boxes, but the center cannot accept heavy wax-coated cardboard (milk cartons, drinking cups, etc.). The Recycling Center hours are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For information, call (828) 488-9719.

The Swain County Landfill accepts land clearing debris such as stumps, brush and untreated wood. Construction materials — cement, treated wood, etc. — go to the Recycling Center. The landfill is open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. Landfill users must weigh in and get a gate key. Load charge is $42 per ton.

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Cherokee Reservation

Swain County residents applying for landline telephone service can call Frontier at (877) 462-8188 (residential or business).

Phone bills may be paid at Clampitt/ACE Hardware, 111 Main Street, Bryson City, (828) 488-2782.

Water for the reservation, parts of Highway 441 and the Park Service is furnished by the Cherokee Water department.

For hookup, the department asks that residents visit the office, fill out an application and find out if city water is available in their area. A service charge is required. For seasonal residents, the department charges a flat rate while they are away. For information or to have water hooked up, call 497-1821 or come by the office on U.S. Highway 19 North in Cherokee.

Waste material is picked up for residents and businesses for a yearly fee. For information, call (828) 497-1827.

The reservation has a recycling program, also. There are two trailers for the communities, and recycling bins for residents on the reservation. When the bins are filled, residents call the Water/Waste Management Office, which collects the recyclables.

On Mondays and Tuesdays, the trailers are left in Birdtown and 3200 Acre Tract; Wednesdays and Thursdays, at Big Cove and Yellowhill; Soco, Big Y and Paint Town alternate having the trailers on weekends. Acceptable recyclables are aluminum and tin, glass, plastics (No. 1 and No. 2), newspapers, cardboard, magazines and shredded computer paper.

For information, call (828) 497-1833.

Duke Power To have power connected to a new home or apartment, call (800) 777-9898. For new customers, Duke requires a deposit, a letter of credit from a past utility company, or a letter from a guarantor served by Duke.

Duke does not have a local office, but customers can still pay their bills at Radio Shack, (828) 488-5571, in the Valley Village Shopping Center, Bryson City; or Radio Shack on Casino Trail in Cherokee, (828) 497-2906.

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Cherokee Cablevision Serves residents living on the Cherokee Reservation, in the Qualla community of Jackson County and areas of Whittier. It offers basic cable and high-speed Internet in some areas. The office is located at 28 John Crowe Hill in Cherokee, (828) 4974861.

Water & Waste Management Swain County Water for city residents and certain areas outside of the city limits is provided by the town water department. For hookup, residents should come by the town office. Residents building homes need to check with the water department for hookups, as well as with the Swain County building inspector. For information, call the town office at (828) 488-3335.

Bryson City residents have trash pickup available on Thursdays and Fridays, and trash at businesses in city limits is picked up daily, except Saturday and Sunday. Large items, such as old sofas and washing machines, can be picked up during the work week. Call the town for information.

Trash collectors will not pick up grass clippings, limbs or any kind of brush. Residents are asked to contact the Recycling Center for directions on disposal. Additionally, the city will not pick up anything considered toxic — house paint, burnt motor oil, etc. These items need to be specially disposed of at the Recycling Center.

Household garbage for the rest of Swain County can be taken to bins next to the Recycling Center on U.S. 19 Highway South.

The center asks that cardboard be recycled at one of the recycling stations and not thrown in the trash bins. Demolition material (wood scraps, roofing, etc.) should be taken to the landfill’s demolition site.

Residents and businesses within Bryson City are offered a recycling pick-up service on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Cardboard boxes should be broken down and flattened. The county has recycling trailers at Swain County East Elementary School, Swain County High School, Ingles, the Recycling Center, Nantahala Village and Nantahala Outdoor Center. The trailers are open 24 hours a day.

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MEDICAL INFORMATION MedWest-Swain

Tsali Care Center

MedWest-Swain is a fully accredited acute care hospital.

Several family practice physicians and mid-level practitioners staff the hospital full time. Pediatric specialists are in Bryson City from Monday through Friday, and specialists in cardiology, radiology, urology, gastroenterology and pain management are available on a weekly basis. The emergency room is staffed 24 hours a day.

MedWest-Swain is accredited by the Joint Commission for Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and has maintained quality care and services for more than a half million patients since 1950. For information, call (828) 488-2155.

Tsali Care, operated by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, offers specialized care and physical therapy.

Therapeutic services include restorative therapy, rehabilitative nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, therapeutic diets, hospice services, VA certification, Medicare/Medicaid approval, wellness program, programs for dementia-related care (including Alzheimer’s), and more. Tsali Care Center is at 55 Echota Church Road. For information, call (828) 497-5048.

Cherokee Indian Hospital Cherokee Indian Hospital provides members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians with medical and dental care and a pharmacy.

Open to members of the Eastern Band and any other members of a federally recognized tribe, the CIH has a 24-hour emergency room open to all, certified physicians, 18 inpatient beds, a radiology lab, and a full-service laboratory. In addition, the hospital provides physical therapy and a regular schedule for ophthalmology, orthopedic, diabetic and prenatal clinics.

Cherokee Hospital is certified by the state of North Carolina and is JCAHO accredited. For information, call (828) 497-9163.

Urgent Care The MedWest urgent care center seeks to serve the community for any non-emergency injury or illness. All patients are seen on a walk-in basis. Major credit cards are accepted. The center is located at 210 Walmart Plaza, Sylva. It is open daily from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. For information, call (828) 631-9462.

Swain County Health Department The Health Department is located at 545 Center Street, Bryson City. It is staffed by a multi-disciplinary team of professionals offering a variety of services.

Services offered through the Health Department are breastfeeding support projects, a prenatal clinic, maternity care services, environmental health, home health, family planning, child services, adult health services, emergency response telephone system, speech therapy, an arthritis clinic, eye services, AIDS testing and women’s health clinic. Hours are Monday through Friday from 7:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. For information, call (828) 488-3198.

Cornerstone Living Center Conerstone Living Center is an assisted living facility on Hughes Branch Road. The center is available for Swain County residents who need assistance with routine daily care.

The 50-bed facility offers 24-hour staffing and also provides its residents with three meals per day, snacks, and assistance with bathing and eating. The facility provides control of medication and insulin shots. Area physicians visit regularly, and nurse assistants are available around the clock for residents.

Cornerstone Living Center is licensed by the state as a rest care facility. For information, call Kim Hemric at (828) 488-2780.

Mountain View Manor Nursing Center This 120-bed facility on Buckners Branch Road in Bryson City offers skilled and intermediate care for its residents.

The facility is staffed 24 hours a day, and houses a unit for residents with Alzheimer’s disease. A full-time activity director coordinates activities for residents. Mountain View Manor also offers residents physical, speech, and occupational therapy.

Mountain View Manor is certified for Medicaid, Medicare and Veterans Administration benefits, and is licensed by the state. For information, call Katie Strong at (828) 488-2101.

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CIVIC GROUPS Listed in alphabetical order are some of the civic organizations in Swain County Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Western North Carolina The group matches volunteer mentoring adults, or “Bigs,” with youngsters in need of guidance and mentoring, or “Littles.”

For information, call Program Coordinators Rachel Lackey and Jim Strickland at (828) 488-5209 or email rhlackey@juno.com.

Bryson City Lions Club Meets the first and third Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at Iron Skillet.

For information, call Treasurer Edwin Nelson at (828) 488-0826.

Bryson City Rotary Club Meetings held noon Thursdays at The Historic Calhoun Inn. For information, call President Carolyn Allison at (828) 488-0252.

Bryson City Woman’s Club Meets third Thursday at 7 p.m. except June, July and August at the Community Building on the square. Kathy Outlaw is president. For information, call Shirley Sutton at (828) 488-3532.

Friends of the Marianna Black Library The Friends of the Marianna Black Library organization supports the community library for residents of Swain County and surrounding communities in Western North Carolina. For information, call President Heidi Woodard at (828) 488-3681 or email membership@greatsmokies.com.

Gideons International Society Meets every Saturday for prayer breakfast, 8 a.m., United Community Bank and the second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Check with Chairman R.L. Taylor at (828) 488-3934 for location.

Girl Scouts For girls in kindergarten through 12th grade. Troops include Daisy, Brownie, Junior, Cadette, Senior and Ambassador. For information, call Karen Bartlett at (828) 488-6537 or e-mail kbartlett@girlscoutsp2p.org.

Great Smoky Mountains Association The Great Smoky Mountains Association supports the perpetual preservation of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the national park system by promoting greater public understanding and appreciation through education, interpretation and research. Its office is at 115 Park Headquarters Road, Gatlinburg, Tenn. 37738. For information, call 865-436-7318.

Oconee Masonic Lodge #427 Meets the first and third Monday, 7 p.m. School House Hill, behind Ridge Top Motel. Their mailing address is P.O. Box 1065, Bryson City, N.C., 28713. For information, call (828) 421-9754 or 508-0047.

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Swain County Cancer Society The group has multiple fundraisers during the year, and puts on Relay for Life. For information on Relay for Life, go to www.relayforlife.org/swain. For information, call Chairwoman Keniethea Hyatt at (828) 488-3145.

Swain County Genealogical and Historical Society The Swain County Genealogical and Historical Society began in the spring of 1984 as a nonprofit organization to promote an interest in the history and people of Swain County. The group collects and preserves historical materials and encourages the spirit of community throughout Swain County.

The society publishes a quarterly bulletin, “The Bone Rattler,” which typically contains family histories, county censuses, birth, marriage and death records, Civil War records, land transactions, cemetery information, articles and other helpful information.

The society’s monthly meetings are the first Thursday of every month. The office is above the Bryson City Police Department at 200 Main St. The Genealogical Society is open weekdays from 8 a.m. to noon, with volunteers most weekdays from noon to 4 p.m. and Tuesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. For information, call (828) 488-2932.

Sweet Thoughts Alzheimer Support Group and Respite Care The Sweet Thoughts Alzheimer’s support group offers free respite to caregivers. People caring for Alzheimer’s patients can drop off their loved ones at the Sweet Thoughts house at 67

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Bryson Ave. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. A caregivers' meeting is held 3 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month at the same location. For information, call Betty Breedlove at (828) 4886255.

Swain County Community Foundation The foundation builds permanent funds to enrich Swain County’s heritage and develop new resources. Their mailing address is P.O. Box 222, Bryson City, N.C., 28713. For information, call Sue LeLievre at 800-201-9532 or fax 919-828-5495.

Smoky Mountain Community Theatre Founded in the fall of 1980, and operating since 1989 at its location in the old Gem Theatre movie house in downtown Bryson City. Members of the theater have restored the building to its original late 1940s style. Board meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the theater at 130 Main St., Bryson City.

For information, visit www.smctheatre.com, or call the theater at 488-8227, or President Toby Allman at (828) 488-8103.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9281 and Ladies Auxiliary 120 Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9281 and Ladies Auxiliary 120 meets at 7:30 p.m. the third Thursday of each month and has a pot luck dinner at 6:30. Bingo is held 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the VFW Post, Governors Island community, behind the state Highway Patrol station. The mailing address is P.O. Box 1550, Bryson City, N.C., 28713.

For information, call Commander Robert Ebert at (828) 4973049 or (828) 736-1231.

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TIME OF NEED AGENCIES Bryson City Food Pantry

Swain County Family Resource Center

A food bank run by local churches is available to supply emergency food services to residents. The food pantry fills in when other food agencies are unable to provide needy residents with all the food they need. It also steps in during emergency situations.

The Food Pantry is open on Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Friday 10 a.m. to noon at Bryson City Presbyterian Church. For information, call the church at (828) 488-2480.

The center is a grant-funded community organization whose mission is to join hands with families by providing support, information and education to help build strong, healthy families.

The center offers one-on-one and group parental education courses and a parents’ support group. It partners with Swain County Schools for educational programs and provides support for needy students. They also partner with Communities in Schools of the Great Smoky Mountains to help provide space for regional training. For information, call (828) 488-7505.

GCA Manna Food Pantry The Manna Food Pantry is a ministry of Grace Christian Academy. It is open six days a week from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The GCA Manna Food Pantry is located at 498 Arlington Ave., Bryson City. A referral voucher is needed from the Department of Social Services. For information, call (828) 488-1042.

Department of Social Services The Swain County Department of Social Services offers programs to residents who meet certain eligibility requirements. DSS provides Medicaid, food stamps, AFDC and state-funded day care.

The office is at 80 Academy St., and the mailing address is P.O. Box 610, Bryson City, N.C., 28713. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Social Services interim director is Sheila Sutton.

For information, call (828) 488-6921.

S.A.F.E. S.A.F.E. is a program for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. S.A.F.E. serves Swain County and Cherokee. It provides crisis intervention with a 24-hour crisis line, resources, food, shelter and advocacy services. It also has a Displaced Homemaker Program that provides employment training and selfesteem classes.

For information or to reach a S.A.F.E. worker, call the crisis line at 488-6809, or S.A.F.E.’s business office at (828) 488-9038.

Western Carolina Pregnancy Center The Western Carolina Pregnancy Center’s office is at 980 Bryson Walk, Bryson City. Hours are noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Friday and by appointment.

For information, call (828) 488-5461.

Alcoholics Anonymous Alcoholics Anonymous meets noon Monday and Thursday, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday and 8 p.m. Saturday at the Bryson City Presbyterian Church. For information, call (828) 254-8539.

Maternity Care Coordination Maternity Care Coordination services are provided by the Swain County Health Department.

MCC can assist pregnant women by: helping them find a prenatal care provider, referring them to the WIC program, supporting through monthly contacts and home visits; providing information about parenting classes, car seats, family planning and general questions about pregnancy, labor and delivery; providing information on smoking cessation classes, providing information and assistance with transportation, furnishing extra support and education through a Maternal Outreach Worker to help during pregnancy and early parenthood, and assisting in pre-registration at the delivery hospital. For information, call the Health Department at (828) 488-3198.

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Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Center for Family Services The Cherokee Center for Family Services is a victim assistance program that offers emergency food and shelter. It serves Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Jackson and Swain. The address is 274 Children’s Home Road, Cherokee. Mailing address is P.O. Box 507, Cherokee, N.C., 28719. Department manager is Barbara Jones. For information, call (828) 497-5001.

Guardian Ad Litem The Guardian Ad Litem program recruits caring adults to be a child advocate for any child that goes through the court system, many as a result of abuse or neglect.

The Guardian Ad Litem is paired with an attorney advocate to ensure that the child’s rights and best interests are presented before the court. Investigating and exploring facts relevant to the case, making recommendations to the court and monitoring the case are the duties of the GAL. For information, call (828) 349-2409.

Cherokee Children’s Home The Cherokee Children’s Home is a state licensed long-term residential child care facility for 16 youths ages 5 through 17.

Children are accepted through court-ordered referrals and voluntary placement agreements. For information, call (828) 497-5001.

Mountain Mediation Services Mountain Mediation Services at 12 Everett St., Bryson City, can help settle disputes through mediation.

This is a process in which the disputants settle their differences by accepting a mediated agreement. No lawyers and no cost make it an attractive process for settling problems over property, debts, animal disturbance, neighbor and family relations and truancy. For information, call (828) 631-5252, email mmsbryson@dnet.net or go to www.mountainmediation.org.

P.A.W.S. Animal Shelter P.A.W.S. is a private, non-profit animal shelter caring for Swain County’s abandoned and stray dogs and cats. P.A.W.S., with the help of a local vet, offers a discounted spay/neuter program for those who cannot afford it. The vouchers are available at the P.A.W.S. Thrift Store on Bryson Walk.

The shelter is at 57 Lemons Branch Road, Bryson City. It is open 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Wednesdays and Friday and Saturdays.

For information, go to www.pawsbrysoncity.org or call (828) the shelter at (828) 488-0418.

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CHURCHES Abundant Life Pentecostal, 171 Johnson Branch Road, Bryson City, (828) 488-8937 Alarka Baptist Church, 8241 Alarka Road, Bryson City Alarka Church Of God, 8241 Alarka Road, Bryson City Almond Mission Baptist Church, 351 Watia Road, Bryson City, (828) 488-4655 Antioch Baptist Church, Coopers Creek Road, (828) 736-3522 Arlington Baptist Church, 670 Hughes Branch Road, P.O. Box 701, Bryson City, (828) 488-3358 Beacon Of Hope Baptist Church, Highway 19 N., P.O. Box 352, Whitter, (828) 226-4491 Boiling Springs Baptist Church, Old Bryson City Road, Whittier, (828) 4889202 Brush Creek Baptist Church, Highway 28S to Lower Needmore Road, Bryson City, (828) 488-9376 Bryson City Church Of God, 1027 Toot Hollow Road, (828) 488-2415 Bryson City Presbyterian Church, 311 Everett St., (828) 488-2480.

Bryson City United Methodist Church, 76 Main St., Bryson City, (828) 488-2680 or 488-2445 Cherokee Baptist Church, 812 Tsalagi Road, (828) 497-2761 Cherokee Church Of Christ, Highway 19 North, (828) 497-9576 Cherokee Church Of The Nazarene, Acquoni Road, (828) 497-2819 Cherokee United Methodist Church, Highway 19N, (828) 497-2948 Christ Fellowship Church, 6281 Ela Road, Whittier, (828) 488-8813 Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints, 26 Cattle Drive, Whittier, (828) 497-7651 Cold Springs Baptist Church, Cold Springs Church Road, Bryson City, (828) 488-9354 Cornerstone Wesleyan Church, Franklin Grove Church Road, Bryson City, (828) 488-5906 Dan Springs Baptist Church, 1354 Brush Creek Road, Bryson City, (828) 488-2371 Deep Creek Baptist Church, Deep Creek Church Road, (828) 488-9597 East Alarka Baptist Church, 577 East Alarka Road, Bryson City, (828) 488-2252 East Alarka Church Of God, 9 East Alarka Road, Bryson City, (828) 828-3697631

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Ela Baptist Church, 714 Ela Road, Bryson City, (828) 488-3044 Evangelistic Tabernacle, Grassy Branch,Bryson City, (828) 488-6862 First Baptist Church of Bryson City, 37 Church Ave., (828) 488-2679 The Grove Church, 1127 Franklin Grove Road, Bryson City, (828) 488-6164 Galbreath Creek Baptist Church, 1677 Galbreath Creek Road, Bryson City, (828) 735-9782 Grace Baptist Church, 461 Johnson Branch Road, Bryson City, 488-9726 Harmony Baptist Church, Everett Street, Bryson City, (828) 736-0907 Hightower Baptist Church, 4637 Needmore Road, Bryson City, (828) 4886040 or (828) 369-5297 Hillside Baptist Church, Schoolhouse Road, Bryson City, (828) 488-2910 or 4882548 Holly Springs Baptist Church, 137 Shepherds Creek Road, Bryson City, (828) 488-3962 Icthus Ministries, Deep Gap Road, Bryson City, (828) 488-6664 Jackson Line Baptist Church, Highway 19 South, Bryson City, (828) 488-2741 Lands Creek Church, Lands Creek Road, Bryson City Living Waters Ministries Retreat Center, West Deep Creek, Bryson City, (828) 488-6012 Maple Springs Baptist Church, 1575 Needmore Road, Bryson City, (828) 4888795 Midway Baptist Church, 44 Park St., Bryson City, (828) 488-6780 Mount Carmel Baptist Church, Robinson Gap, Bryson City Mount Vernon Freewill Baptist Church, 27 Jones Creek Road, Bryson City Mount Zion Baptist Church, Grassy Branch,(828) 488-0076 Nantahala Baptist Church, 1333 Wesser Creek Road, Bryson City, (828) 488-2067 New Life Assembly Of God, 4077 Highway 19, Bryson City, (828) 488-3528 Non-Denominational Cherokee Bible Church, Olivet Road, Cherokee, (828) 4972286 Our Lady Of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Highway 441, Cherokee, (828) 497-9755 Rock Creek Church, Rock Creek Road, Bryson City Rock Spring Baptist Church, Old Gap Road, Cherokee, 497-9455

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Saint Aidans Anglican Church, 76 Main St., Bryson City.

Saint Francis Of Assisi Episcopal Church, River Road, Cherokee, (828) 4977329 or 488-9578 Saint Joseph Catholic Church, 316 Main Street, Bryson City (828) 488-6766 Sawmill Hill Freewill Baptist Church, 170 Sawmill Hill Road, Bryson City, (828) 488-2746 Seventh Day Adventist, Highway 19 South, Bryson City, (828) 488-9485 Shoal Creek Baptist Church, 184 Shoal Creek Road, Whittier, (828) 497-1442 Silvermine Baptist Church, 2370 Silvermine Road, Bryson City, (828) 4882354 SWARM Ministries, 980 Bryson Walk, Bryson City, (828) 488-8842 Tennessee River Baptist Association, 980 Bryson Walk, Bryson City, (828) 4886452, Victory Baptist Church, 1275 Fontana Road, Bryson City, (828) 488-6717 Whittier Baptist Church, 7 Whittier School Road, Whittier Whittier Church Of God, 118 Church St., Whittier, (828) 497-6262 Whittier United Methodist Church, Church Street, Whittier, (828) 497-6245

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