Murphy, NC - where you can have gardens and chickens

One thing we love and a lot of people are looking for is unrestricted land where you can have a nice garden and maybe even a few chickens to keep you busy. Hey, after you leave the "big cities" and move to the country of Murphy, NC and the surrounding north GA and east TN mountains you won't be spending so much time in traffic or fighting off the crowds at the mall!

But don't worry, if you're just looking for something in a subdivision or overlooking the lake or mountains we can still find you the perfect piece of property in the mountains.
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Murphy, NC celebrating Memorial Day

Murphy, NC Celebrated Memorial Day at Memorial Park in the heart of downtown Murphy. The traditional service actually started at sunrise this morning with the raising of the Flag and then to half staff.

As the sun was shining and we had a slight breeze around 10:30 everyone started to gather for the Memorial Day Celebration at the Memorial Park. It was a very moving ceremony with the History of the Wars and Uniformed Soldiers marched into formation. The Murphy Choir did a fabulous job with the song service and then there was the Placing of the Wreaths. Chills as the Honor Guard saluted and Taps was played. After a moment of silence everyone picked up a carnation for the Pass in Review and laid their flower at the memorial. Finally at 12:00 noon the Flag was raised to full staff by the color guard.

It was a great turnout in Cherokee County, NC and good to see so many old and young remembering all the military men and women that have given their lives for our great country. Thank you to all past and present Military personnel that give everything for our freedoms. God Bless America.

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Siberian Tigers born in Murphy, NC at the King Kong Zoo

The King Kong Zoological Park here in Murphy, NC had two male Siberian Tigers born on Saturday morning at 3:42 a.m.. The mother is a Orange Tiger named Juliet and the father is a White Tiger named Romeo. The orange cub is a little larger than the rare all-white one.

Owner John Curtis took time out after giving a tour of the Zoo to some people visiting from Florida to tell me more about the tiger cubs. His father, Stan Curtis, showed me the photo albums of John throughout the years growing up around and with lions and tigers. The Curtis family moved here from Florida and in 1989 started the King Kong Zoo here in Murphy, NC. If you're here visiting the Zoo and have the opportunity to speak with John it's very evident that he has the knowledge and love for these wild animals that it takes to care for and run this Zoo. Our family has visited the Zoo many times and had great birthday parties there too.

I must say I was very fortunate and the first to have their photo taken with the cubs today. They were so cute and I was just thrilled that John allowed me to hold them. At just a week old they are hard to keep still just long enough for a picture. I'm so looking forward to visiting the King Kong Zoo and watching them grow.

John said that as they get a little bigger and their personalities start showing they will decide on about 5 names for tiger cubs and then the Cherokee County local schoolchildren will have the privilege of naming the cubs in a upcoming contest. We'll let you know what they choose in a later post.

Make sure to stop in and visit the King Kong Zoological Park in Murphy, NC!
For more information contact the King Kong Zoo at 828-837-4242

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Gorgeous Home in Murphy, NC just a mile from Hiwassee Lake Marina For Sale

THIS GORGEOUS 2BR/2BA, PLUS OFFICE ON 2 ACRES IS WHERE YOU’LL WANT TO SIT out on the screen porch or patio enjoying mountain and pond views as the beautiful nature surrounds you in these Murphy, NC mountains. Plenty of room for family and friends with a full finished basement, 15x29 bonus room, office, lots of storage and extra touches. This 2540 sq. ft home has solid poured walls, Hardi Board siding, and metal roof for energy efficiency and low maintenance. Average electric bill is $84 a month. 2 car detached garage. You’re only about 1 mile to marina on Hiwassee Lake so bring your boat. This is a must see to appreciate the home and setting. Additional acreage also available. $189,000 NC #112756

For more information on this home in Murphy, NC or more in the western NC, north GA or east TN mountains visit Lee & Carol Barbour ~ The Mountain Living Team www.MurphyMountainliving.com

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Murphy, NC looks forward to New Businesses in Cherokee County, NC

Great news for Murphy, NC! According to our beloved Mayor Bill Hughes Cherokee County will be getting a couple of very well know named businesses in the near future. BIG LOTS is coming to town and will be located at the former Ashley Furniture building and Krystal is coming to the downtown area. I know Lee will be happy to see a Krystal's here in town! Little by little the economy is beginning to move forward and Murphy is proud to have these two new great businesses join our communities and help us grow.

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