Downtown Murphy NC

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day! Businesses and Restaurants in Downtown Murphy are ready after your Labor Day adventure.

09/04/2026

Did you know Downtown Murphy sits at the confluence of two rivers? Town of Flowers between Two Rivers. This means connecting with nature is as simple as a short stroll to one of the four (4) Murphy River Walk & Canoe Trail trailheads around downtown!

Enjoy end of summer flowers 🌻, sounds of the Hiwassee and Valley Rivers, maybe even catch a glimpse of a beaver 🦫 or eagle 🦅 all steps from shopping, dining and art experiences!

09/04/2026

Local non-profit in need of a new HVAC system!

09/03/2026

Don't miss the Dueling Chainsaw Artists tomorrow and Saturday!
This is a Special Event in Downtown Murphy hosted by The MAC.

Watch as dueling Chainsaw Artists carve wooden bears and other creatures while you watch. Downtown Murphy on the Square in front of The MAC - Murphy
Art Center.

First Friday September 4th - Art Walk, noon to 8 PM and Saturday, September 5th, 10 AM to 3 PM. All pieces are for sale - Come Early!

For more information, stop by The MAC at 12 Peachtree Street in Murphy, NC or call us at 828-360-3038.

09/03/2026

09/02/2026

Indigo Mountain Traders has all the Dolly merch! They plan to donate a portion of proceeds from the sale of their Dolly merchandise on 9/25 to a local charity! Grab a Dolly Parton gift on that day and support a good cause!

We have many charities working right here in Downtown Murphy to support:

Friends of Downtown Murphy NC
Cherokee County Historical Museum
The MAC - Murphy Art Center
Cherokee County Arts Council
Friends of the Murphy NC Public Library
Murphy River Walk & Canoe Trail
MountainTrue West
Mainspring Conservation Trust
Pregnancy & Parenting Center
Murphy Homeless Shelter
Murphy First United Methodist Church - for Harshaw Chapel
Cherokee Clay Senior Games
Cherokee County Food Bank, Inc.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
Cherokee Clay Food Alliance
United Way of Cherokee and Clay Counties, NC

And so many more!!! Comment your favorite charity below 👇

09/01/2026

Friends of Murphy would like to welcome Mountain Vale Lodge as a Believer of Downtown Murphy!

Located at 66 Tennessee Street. Mountain Vale Lodge is Murphy NC's premier cocktail bar. Offering handcrafted cocktails and mocktails, in a relaxed, spacious and comfortable atmosphere with both indoor and outdoor seating. With pool tables, a golf simulator, floor games and amazing refreshments - there's something for everyone.

Thank you for believing in us!

Friends of Downtown Murphy is a non-profit organization (501c3) formed with the mission of supporting the MainStreet Murphy Program. MainStreet Murphy is the designated Main Street Program for Downtown Murphy and is a department of the Town of Murphy, NC. Learn more by visiting our website: https://www.friendsofmurphync.com/