"Grey Eagle" is what the town of Black Mountain North Carolina used to be called by the Cherokee and Catawba Native Americans that lived in great numbers in this region of the Smoky Mountains and Appalachian Range of Mountains.

The beauty of the area, and the rich country side of the Smokies is was intrigued the early settlers and newcomers to the area. In 1893 the Town of Black Mountain was founded and named from the "Black Mountain" range to the north of the borders of the small Appalachian town in NC. For 113 years visitors have been enjoying the spectacular views of the Appalachian Mountain Range and the Black Mountains.

The town of Black Mountain has beautiful quaint shops, historic streets and structures, prosperous friendly independent businesses that draw beauty and the ambience of that down to earth appalachian town with amazing views that hikers, bicyclists, traveleres, and visitors love to come and enjoy.