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TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY

County Offices
101 South Broad Street
Brevard 828-884-3100
www.transylvaniacounty.org

Chamber of Commerce
175 East Main Street
Brevard 828-883-3700
www.brevardncchamber.org

Nestled in the heart of beautiful Western North Carolina, Transylvania County is often called the “Land of Waterfalls” with more than 250 cascading waterfalls dotting the landscape. Framed by the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains, the county is a panoramic and welcoming place to call home.

Services
Newcomers to Transylvania County will discover a recreational paradise and small-town spirit within the context of exceptional services. State-of-the-art healthcare for county residents is anchored by the Transylvania Community Hospital, founded in 1933 with a mission to serve the surrounding community. The 94-bed hospital continues to offer the personalized care that has always been its hallmark. More than 120 active, consulting, and courtesy physicians represent a comprehensive selection of specialties. Support programs are abundant and relative, including wellness and educational seminars that proactively assist residents in taking control of their own health. The hospital is located between downtown Brevard and Pisgah Forest, bringing superior healthcare close to home for every resident of Transylvania County. Many of the hospital’s programs have garnered special accreditations and recognitions. The list is exhaustive but includes asthma education, a birthing center, advanced imaging, diagnostics, diabetes care and education, the Eye Center of Excellence, hospice, community programs, pain management, rehabilitation, outpatient services, respiratory therapies, transitional care, wellness and fitness programs, and women’s services.

Education is a high priority in Transylvania County, home to a quality public school district and one of North Carolina’s most respected private colleges. Brevard College enriches the county in countless ways, most pragmatically with an annual economic impact of more than $9 million. This small liberal arts college offers distinctive degree programs in one of the most idyllic and naturally beautiful settings possible. Students can choose from more than 40 majors and minors—including pre-professional programs like teacher licensure, pre-med or pre-dentistry, and pre-law—and enjoy outstanding opportunities through partnerships with organizations like the Pisgah Forest Institute and the Library of Congress’ Adventures of the American Mind. U.S. News & World Report ranks Brevard’s first-year experience as one of the best in the nation. The 120-acre campus is ideally situated for unusual programs in ecology and wilderness leadership.

Lifestyle
Rich in cultural and recreational opportunities, Transylvania County strikes a fine balance between rural tranquility and urban amenities. Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina, the Brevard Music Center has been providing young musicians with the opportunity to develop their talents for more than 70 years. Each summer, hundreds of students from age 14 to post college graduates come together to “eat, sleep, and breathe music” for seven full weeks. More than 80 public performances crown this annual program that blends distinguished professional musicians with an intense performance schedule. Paul Porter Center for the Performing Arts at the college is the crown jewel of the campus, hosting the collegiate theatre program and many world-renowned artists. Complementing the cultural gems are world-class recreational opportunities in the Pisgah National Forest. Downtown Brevard is alive and pulsating with exciting events, including the Festival of Arts, performances by the Brevard Philharmonic Orchestra, and countywide revivals and music festivals. This vibrant area offers more than 15 summer and year round camps for boys and girls.

The county seat and leading urban community is Brevard, claiming a courthouse that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Transylvania County is nature’s playground, boasting Whitewater Falls, the highest waterfall in the Eastern United States. Residents enjoy outdoor adventures just beyond the front doorstep, including hiking, mountain biking, off-roading, camping, horseback riding, whitewater rafting, hunting, and fishing. The county provides a wealth of developed and preserved recreational sites and amenities, including the Transylvania Activity Center in Brevard. The gymnasium is complemented by additional activity space and more than 30 acres of recreational fields for sports courts and a playground. One of the county’s recreation department holdings is the 1917 Silvermont Mansion, willed to the county in 1972 to serve as a recreational park and community center. No doubt, newcomers will agree with the assessment of Brevard as one of the “40 Best College Towns” in America once they begin to experience the rare delights of this disarming and enchanting corner of Western North Carolina.

City of Brevard
City Hall
828-885-5600
www.cityofbrevard.com

Chamber of Commerce
828-883-3700
www.brevardncchamber.org

The college town of Brevard serves as the gateway to Pisgah National Forest and a notable tourist, retirement, and cultural center in Western North Carolina. Outside Magazine named Brevard as one of the “40 Best College Towns” in America for a number of reasons that appeal to newcomers as well as students. Students are able to join the rest of the city’s residents in the enjoyment of camping, kayaking, hiking, backpacking, camping, and rock climbing close to home in the 157,000-acre Pisgah National Forest. Downtown Brevard offers a lively yet simple entertainment lineup of restaurants, cafes, movies, or jam sessions on open-microphone nights. Asheville’s famous arts and music scene is just a short drive away, and two of the South’s hottest destinations for fun and cultural enrichment—Charlotte and Atlanta—are within a reasonable commute. The city of Brevard is largely defined by its cultural legacy, embraced by the music and environmental programs at Brevard College and the preeminent summer music teaching and performance institution of the Brevard Music Center.

Town of Rosman
Town Hall
828-884-6859
www.transylvaniacounty.org/town-of-rosman

Chamber of Commerce
828-883-3700
www.brevardncchamber.org

Rosman draws newcomers to small-town friendliness and easy access to world-class recreational opportunities in the unspoiled wilderness of Pisgah National Forest. The French Broad River actually traverses through the downtown district of Rosman, bordered by the expansive Champion Park. This amenity-rich park provides open space for relaxation, picnic shelters with grill access, a softball field, a swimming pool, and a boat launch. Champion Park River Access is located at the headwaters of the river, which flows 210 miles from Rosman to Lake Douglas in Tennessee. Water sports are obviously one of the foremost outdoor activities for local residents. Close proximity to the cultural enrichment in Brevard, anchored by Brevard College and the Brevard Music Center, ensures a balanced lifestyle in a welcoming and tranquil community.