After Hurricane Helene, Asheville city officials and residents have worked to help local businesses recover. Programs like TAP, Event Support mini-grants, and a Downtown Food Truck pilot have been introduced. Residents and business owners have shared positive comments about these efforts.
At the October 14, 2025 council meeting, Mayor Esther Manheimer spoke about the need to support the economy while protecting residents’ quality of life. The council decided not to approve a proposed social district due to concerns about this balance. The city will review other ideas, including the event noise exceedance ordinance, at a meeting on November 18, 2025…