Asheville is a city in Buncombe County, North Carolina, and is its county seat. Population of 70.000 It is the largest city in western North Carolina, and continues to grow at a steady pace.  Attractive to creative young people as well as retirees, Asheville has been listed in both Rolling Stone and Modern Maturity as an ideal place to live or visit. The open and accepting character of the city is evidenced by the many lifestyles and beliefs that coexist peacefully there. The art scene is especially active, and Asheville has become a centre for talented potters, painters and musicians, influenced by folk art and early Scottish, English and Scots-Irish settlers from the beginnings of Asheville..

Asheville is home to University of North Carolina in Asheville, or UNCA, a liberal arts college in North Asheville.

Asheville is also home to Warren Wilson College, located in the community of Swannanoa about 4 miles east of the Asheville city. Mars Hill College, a four-year arts college affiliated with the North Carolina Baptist Convention, is located about 15 miles north of Asheville.  The oldest college in western North Carolina. Montreat College, a four-year arts college is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church and is located 15 miles east of Asheville. Asheville is also home to the Asheville Tourists baseball team drop by the site and see what all the fuss is about.