Jeffrey Burroughs, the president of the River Arts District Artists, said most of the district relies on tourism as part of their yearly income.

The French Broad River is more than a scenic place; it’s part of the WNC lifestyle. But nearly a year after Helene, experts say the river is still recovering.

In a write-up about the Asheville area, CNN Travel said the hurricane closed parts of the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway and unleashed catastrophic flooding in low-lying parts of the River Arts District.

The second quarter of 2025 welcomed new restaurants, breweries and bars in Asheville, as well as some that have reopened after Tropical Storm Helene.

Along the French Broad River, Zen Tubing's South Asheville location is "up a little bit" in business compared to 2024, but with its River Arts District outpost "on pause," the company is working ...

Destination Vacation: Asheville’s River Arts District News / Jun 19, 2025 / 05:57 PM EDT Destination Vacation: Asheville's River Arts District Flood destroyed woman’s home, aftermath has ...

Everyone News Channel 11 spoke with in the River Arts District said they believe people are under the impression that Asheville is closed for business.

FLOAT ON: Despite losing her company's River Arts District location during Tropical Storm Helene, Zen Tubing owner Aubrey Anderson remains hopeful that business this season will pick up at the ...

ASHEVILLE, NC (7News) — From galleries tucked into historic buildings to massive murals brightening up city streets, Asheville is a haven for artists and art lovers. The River Arts District is ...

Many along the River Arts District, known as the RAD, a one-mile stretch of artists' studios along the French Broad River in Asheville, did prepare ahead of the storm, says Jeffrey Burroughs ...

Asheville’s River Arts District is pulsing with energy, creativity, and one-of-a-kind talent.

My plans to visit Asheville last week predated its devastating floods last September. Eight months after the deluge, I wondered: Has it recovered enough to truly welcome visitors?