Town Council Meeting Recap

Town Council held a public hearing on reducing the speed limit on Green Hill Road and approved lowering the limit on the Town-owned portion of the roadway from 25 mph to 20 mph. Signage is being updated and anticipated to be complete next week, so please use caution when traveling this road. Thank you to everyone who attended the hearing and shared input on this important matter.

John Aldridge of The Village Foundation of Blowing Rock presented updated plans for Annie Cannon Gardens (pictured), including a pavilion and restrooms. The collaborative $1.1 million project will be funded by an anticipated $350,000 in private donations through The Village Foundation, a $500,000 Great Trails State Program grant, and a $250,000 Town commitment. Renderings show the proposed improvements.

Town Council approved a capital project budget ordinance for the Glen Burney Trail and Annie Cannon Park renovations and accepted the grant award, with the requirement that donations be received before any construction contract is awarded. 

Community Update:

Celluar Enhancements in Blowing Rock

Blue Ridge Energy started construction as scheduled last month on Verizon small cell installations, with completion still anticipated by October 2026. Two new installations on the 321 corridor have been completed. 

4-5 installations are currently in progress.  

This multi-phase initiative is focused on improving both coverage and capacity. While residents may currently see strong signal strength indications on their devices, network capacity limitations have affected voice and data performance. These ongoing upgrades are designed to increase performances, available bandwidth, and better support current and future demand.  

Blue Ridge Conservancy Trails Month Proclamation

Looking to Serve?

Thank you to Ms. Sylvia Tarleton who has served on the ABC Board for 5 years. 

We appreciate your service!

Watauga Economic Development Commission

If you are unfamiliar with the Watauga Economic Development Commission (WEDC), it is a county funded economic development commission administered through the Boone Chamber of Commerce to promote the development of business that is compatible with existing resources and assets of Watauga County.

The commission serves as a guide to growth in Watauga County by encouraging the creation of new jobs, or saving of existing jobs, which pay above-average wages, are in businesses which have a favorable or non-adverse impact on the physical or social environment - contributing to an appropriately balanced, stable, and vital local economy. 

We would like to thank former Councilman Mr. Pete Gherini who served on the Watauga Economic Development Commission and give congratulations to Councilman Wayne Miller who was appointed to serve on this Commission.