Town of Marshall, North Carolina Mountains

Welcome to Marshall

The Town of Marshall is nestled in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina on the banks of the French Broad River and is rich in history, scenery, outdoor activities and mountain culture.

In Historic Downtown Marshall you'll find an historical county courthouse, old-time stores, art galleries, shops with unique home decor and gifts, restaurants cooking with produce from local farms, a Sunday afternoon farmers market on the island, and more. Serving the mountain community, you will find holiday events, county services, and the home offices for the county libraries.

Marshall is also becoming a center for artists. Browse the galleries on the island and downtown, go to classes, exhibits, shows and concerts, often centered on mountain culture.

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Special Event Permits

If you are planning on using a public place (island park, pavilion, pocket park, community buildings, etc.) for the purpose of conducting a special event (birthday party, wedding, festival, concert, parade, bike race, car show, etc.), you must obtain a special permit to do so.

Use of Public Places for a Special Event Permit:

Special Event means any of the following activities conducted on public property:

An event at a town park or facility to which the public is invited or admission is charged
An event at a town park or facility to which a group of persons are invited to gather (birthday party, wedding, class reunion etc.)
An occasion in which a group of person collectively engage in a sport or form of physical exercise which obstructs delays or interferes with the normal flow of pedestrian or vehicular traffic and controls, including, but not limited to bicycle and foot races
Any event utilizing amplified sound due to its potential for impact on the surrounding neighbors

The links to the special event permit, guidelines, emergency management plan, reservation calendar and fee schedule are below.

Town of Marshall FY 2020-21 Budget Ordinance

Town of Marshall FY 2020-21 Capital Improvement Budget Ordinance

Water/Sewer Rate Ordinance

Special Event Permits