BLACK MOUNTAIN, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Just under four months after a section of White Horse Black Mountain collapsed during building renovation, the nonprofit music venue has reopened. White Horse welcomed their first act to the stage last Thursday and has more on the way. Further expansion of the space is also planned for the near future.
Back in the saddle
On Jan. 21, 2026, the former ticket booth at White Horse collapsed during renovation work on the building. Read about the collapse in our story here.
No one was injured during the accident, but White Horse was forced to close, left without the ability to host events for months. Community partners like The Monte Vista Hotel stepped up to assist the nonprofit, providing a temporary space for programming during the closure.
Judi Melton, director of marketing and community relations at White Horse, said that the hotel was a huge help…