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Asheville’s nightlife seems to be on a downward spiral, with several popular spots closing their doors recently. The Barrelhouse, Tiger Mountain, The Treasure Club, Scandals, and Room Nine are among the establishments that have shut down. There is a growing concern among locals that even the bars that are still open, such as Banks and Shakeys, are not as lively as they used to be. The reasons behind this decline are unclear, with some attributing it to the effects of the pandemic, hurricanes, or broader societal changes. There is a sense of nostalgia for the mid-2000s, which some consider to have been the golden age of Asheville’s nightlife…