Jackson County visitor spending reached a record $486.85 million in 2025 — but the number tells only part of the story.

Visitors spent $486.85 million in Jackson County, NC, in 2025, supporting more than 2,643 tourism jobs. From the Cashiers crossroads, those numbers look less like an economic report and more like the people, businesses and experiences behind the welcome.

We fall in love with the way a place makes us feel.

What makes visitors return to Cashiers, North Carolina? Beyond the mountains, trails and visitor spending are the people, traditions, local businesses and experiences that turn a destination into a place that matters.

The quiet power of connection, community and a Chamber of Commerce that knows the room.

Some of the most valuable work of a Chamber of Commerce happens quietly: listening, recognizing connections and introducing people who might help each other. In the Cashiers area, those relationships can lead to new customers, collaborations, community solutions — and occasionally something life-changing.

April 24 - May 9

Chamber Wire - February/March 2026

Here’s what’s on our radar this month and next 👉🏻 2026 February/March Chamber Wire

Chamber Wire - January 2026

January feels like a fresh start, and I’m looking forward to what this year holds for our Chamber members.

See highlights and winners from the 51st Cashiers Christmas Parade, led by Grand Marshal Fire Chief Randy Dillard in Cashiers, NC.

Experience Fall Color, Local Events and the Beauty of Autumn in the Cashiers Area

Discover fall in Cashiers, NC, with brilliant Blue Ridge Mountain color, scenic drives, outdoor adventures, local shops and restaurants, and favorite autumn traditions.

Become a Scenic Scout with Autumn's Bounty Bucket List

Become a Scenic Scout with Autumn's Bounty Bucket List now through September 30.

Cashiers Christmas Parade Celebrates 50 Years | Cashiers, NC

Discover how Sandie Smith started the Cashiers Christmas Parade in 1974 and how Cashiers celebrated its beloved Christmas tradition 50 years later.

Thomas Taulbee Memorial Entrance Marks the Beginning of the WALK CASHIERS Pathway Network

Phase One of the Cashiers Greenway Ramble opened in July 2024, creating a one-mile walking route in Cashiers, NC, and introducing the Thomas Taulbee Memorial Entrance.

Cashiers Area Chamber Program Builds Connections and Community Leadership

Leadership Cashiers, a community engagement program of the Cashiers Area Chamber of Commerce, launched its sixth class in 2024 to inform, connect and engage emerging and established community leaders.

Mary Kay Andrews Leads the 2023 Cashiers Christmas Parade as Grand Marshal

The 48th Annual Cashiers Christmas Parade brought holiday spirit to Cashiers, NC, with Grand Marshal Mary Kay Andrews, community floats, local organizations and plenty of “liquid sunshine.” See the 2023 parade winners and watch the full parade.

Remember the 2022 Cashiers Christmas Parade and meet the Spirit of Our Community Award winners who helped make Cashiers, NC shine.