Nearly 10,000 people call Waynesville home. A small-town atmosphere
with a strong connection to the arts makes Waynesville particularly
appealing. Its old-fashioned Main Street is lined with art galleries,
coffee shops, bakeries and specialty stores. Homes in the area are
extremely affordable, with a media house value of about $93,000. In
Where to Retire magazine’s list of America’s 100 Best
Places to Retire, Waynesville was called a “low-cost Eden”,
the best Main Street town and best mountain town.
One of the greatest contributors to Waynesville’s appeal is
the Haywood County Arts Council, which sponsors music, art and theatre
productions in addition to arts events throughout the year. By promoting
the arts and enhancing the lives of County citizens, the council ensures
that Waynesville remains a center for artistic expression.
Alice L. Mosteller
