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Murphy, NC 28906

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Welcome to Murphy, NC

Depending upon which direction you are travelling, Murphy, NC is the first or last town in North Carolina.


We are a small town located in the southern Appalachian mountains in Cherokee County, the most south-western county in the state.


We are located about one hour from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and less than that from the Nantahala River and the Ocoee River, both very popular whitewater rivers in southwestern North Carolina and southeastern Tennessee.


Murphy has retained the small town America flavor, with low traffic, less noise, friendly people, and a variety of small stores and shops. Yet, we are still only about a two hour drive from Atlanta, GA; Greenville, SC; Asheville, NC; Gatlinburg, TN; Pigeon Forge, TN; Knoxville, TN; and Chattanooga, TN.

Murphy NC Map

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Murphy, NC 28906 Links

I love living in Murphy and enjoy the slower pace of country living as compared to life in the big cities.

I am working to build an online community of people who live in, or are interested in, Murphy, NC. If that is you, come and join us in our Murphy Connections online community. Tell us about yourself, ask questions, and join in the conversations or start one of your own.

I hope you'll join us.
Murphy NC is a growing community with small town charm
Murphy, NC 28906 is a small town that is conveniently located about 100 miles north of Atlanta, Georgia; about 100 miles west of Asheville, North Carolina; and about 100 miles east of Chattanooga, Tennessee....
Appalachian Heritage Crafters
Come on in and experience the warmth and beauty of our community's crafts and heritage! Whether you're looking for a great gift, something to brighten your home, or a souvenir of your visit to the mountains...
Tri-County Community College, an Accredited Comprehensive, Publicly-Supported, Two-Year ...
TCCC | Tri-County Community College, an Accredited Comprehensive, Publicly-Supported, Two-Year ...
John C. Campbell Folk School
The John C. Campbell Folk School, located in Brasstown, NC, offers a variety of classes, courses and lessons teaching time-honored arts and crafts, music, dance, gardening, nature studies, cooking and much more in the mountains of North Carolina.
The Cherokee Scout - Cherokee County, N.C.'s local newspaper
The local news and information source for Cherokee County, North Carolina.
Henn Theatre
We are now accepting credit/debit cards at all theater locations.

Welcome to the internet home of the Historic Henn Theatre in Murphy, North Carolina. Established in 1935, the Henn has been a beacon of light for the citizens of Murphy and is now starting to shine even brighter! We have added all new surround-sound to the theater.
ShoeBooties, Shoe Booties Cafe, ShoeBootiesCafe, Restaurants, Murphy, Western North Carolina, NC, 28906, Georgia, GA, Tennessee, TN, Appalachian, Smoky Mountains
Chef specials, unique atmosphere, lunch & dinner, gourmet menu Saturday night, distinctive downtown dining!
Murphy Medical Center
Murphy Medical Center in Murphy, NC serves a seven county area of western North Carolina, northern Georgia, and eastern Tennessee.
WKRK Radio - Murphy, NC
WKRK Radio, 1320 AM, Murphy, NC 28906
Murphy NC Real Estate and Community News
John and Jessica Poltrock know what is most important for our clients - you! We want to make sure you are taken care of when you come visit us in the mountains. Feel free to ask us about cabin rentals and other accommodations.

Current Weather in Murphy NC

Current weather conditions in Murphy, NC (28906)

Local Pollen Reports

79°F (Feels like 78°F)

Last update: 6/3/12 3:35 PM EDT

Humidity: 42%
Visibility: 6.2 mi
Dew Point: 54°F
UV Index: 7 (Lawn and Garden Weather)
Barometer: 29.96in falling
Moon: Rush Hour Traffic
Wind: 7mph From: Airport Conditions
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Tonight


High
Low: 60°F
Sunrise: 6:22 AM
Sunset: 8:46 PM
 

Monday
Jun 4 


N/A
High: 79°F
Low: 58°F
Sunrise: 6:22 AM
Sunset: 8:47 PM

Tuesday
Jun 5 


Scattered T-Storms
High: 80°F
Low: 56°F
Sunrise: 6:22 AM
Sunset: 8:48 PM

Wednesday
Jun 6 


Mostly Sunny
High: 77°F
Low: 57°F
Sunrise: 6:22 AM
Sunset: 8:48 PM

Rivers and Lakes near Murphy, NC

Outdoor boating recreation at its finest.

Murphy, NC is surrounded by scenic splendor with rivers on two sides that come together to create Lake Hiwassee.

Here's a short video introduction to boating on Valley River, Hiwassee River, and Lake Hiwassee.

More to come, later.
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Cherokee County, NC Links

Cherokee County, NC Lens at Squidoo
This lens has many links to information about people, organizations, busineses, and events in Cherokee County, NC. Murphy, NC is the county seat of Cherokee County.
Cherokee County, NC Chamber of Commerce
The official Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce web site includes a calendar of events, vacation guide, maps, community and economic information, business directory, and area history.
A Portal for Cherokee County, NC
Information about the people, places, organizations, businesses and events in Cherokee County, NC.

Murphy NC 28906

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Friends of Murphy Library Blog

Julie Chautin is a volunteer with Friends of Murphy Library and has been doing an excellent job of publicizing their activities in the local newspapers for quite some time.

I was very pleased when she emailed me to let me know that she has started a new Friends of Murphy Library blog and asked me to help her spread the word.

Here it is...
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Murphy, NC, looking east. 

Downtown Murphy Farmers Market

Grown locally, made locally. Buy Local.

Every Saturday morning (10:00 - 2:00) from April through October, farmers, gardeners, artists, and crafters come to downtown Murphy, NC to sell their wares. Buying what our friends and neighbors produce is one of the things that makes a community strong. Small towns flourish when we work together.
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Murphy, NC, looking north 

Murphy, NC, looking west 

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What are you doing in Murphy, NC?

I'm experimenting with using Twitter to help you tell us about what is happening in Murphy, NC.

There is nothing official about it. Consider it an old-fashioned telephone party line.

Tell us what you, your organization, or your business is doing. Post your events. Talk to your friends.

If it is related to Murphy, NC, please make sure that you put #MurphyNC somewhere in your tweet, and it will show up here (delayed up to 30 minutes) and on the #MurphyNC search page on Twitter in real time.

If you're located in Murphy or interested in our town, I invite you to follow John Dilbeck on Twitter.

If you have a website related to Murphy, NC, you can syndicate this Twitter search feed by using the following URL:

http://feeds.feedburner.com/MurphyNC-TwitterSearch

Welcome to the conversation.
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Murphy, NC, looking south 

Jobs on Indeed

Customer Service Associate - Murphy, NC
PNC Bank - Murphy, NC
As a PNC Customer Service Associate, you will be part of a successful and growing retail banking organization. As a Customer Service Associate, you'll be an... ...
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Supplemental Health Care - Murphy, NC
Supplemental Health Care is searching for a traveling Physical Therapist/PT to join the rehab therapy staff at a client facility or in a home health setting... ...
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Dollar General Corporation - Murphy, NC
Are you looking to develop your career in retail?  If you love merchandising, sales and the excitement of a hands on retail position, check into becoming a... ...
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Supplemental Health Care - Hayesville, NC
Skilled-Nursing Facility in Hayesville, NC is seeking a Physical Therapist immediately. TRAVEL or LOCAL PT's considered. Choose from a variety of the best... ...
KFC Team Member Job - 1321 Andrews Road, Murphy, NC, USA
KFC - Murphy, NC
fun, flexible job and be part of a winning team, find out now why Life Tastes Better with KFC. Apply today! Store Location: 1321 Andrews Road, Murphy, NC, USA...
KFC Shift Supervisor Job - 1321 Andrews Road, Murphy, NC, USA
KFC - Murphy, NC
fun, flexible job and be part of a winning team, find out now why Life Tastes Better with KFC. Apply today! Store Location: 1321 Andrews Road, Murphy, NC, USA...
Murphy, NC | Physical Therapist
Supplemental Health Care - Murphy, NC
Supplemental Health Care is searching for a traveling Physical Therapist/PT to join the rehab therapy staff at a client facility or in a home health setting... ...
KFC Assistant Restaurant Manager Job - 1321 Andrews Road, Murphy, NC, USA
KFC - Murphy, NC
So if you want to be part of a winning team, find out now why Life Tastes Better with KFC. Apply today! Store Location: 1321 Andrews Road, Murphy, NC, USA...
KFC Restaurant General Manager Job - 1321 Andrews Road, Murphy, NC, USA
KFC - Murphy, NC
And independently-owned franchised or licensed locations may have different requirements. Apply today! Store Location: 1321 Andrews Road, Murphy, NC, USA...
Oak Grove, NC: Occupational Therapist Job
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Oak Grove, NC: Occupational Therapist Job Sunbelt is looking to hire an Occupational Therapist for a school based position near Oak Grove, NC. This is a full... ...
Hayesville, NC | Travel - Physical Therapist
Supplemental Health Care - Hayesville, NC
Supplemental Health Care is searching for a traveling Physical Therapist/PT to join the rehab therapy staff at a client facility or in a home health setting... ...
Physical Therapist Needed in Hayesville, NC
ATC Healthcare – West - Hayesville, NC
At ATC West, we are dedicated to Excellence and Service in Healthcare. As a Joint Commission Accredited Healthcare Organization, we uphold the highest standards... ...
PT (SNF) needed in Murphy, NC
Jackson Therapy Partners - Murphy, NC
search to meet your needs. We currently have a need for therapists of ALL DISCIPLINES in NC. Contact a JTP recruiter today! 8007747785 / info@jacksontherapy.com...
PT (SNF) needed in Hayesville, NC
Jackson Therapy Partners - Hayesville, NC
search to meet your needs. We currently have a need for therapists of ALL DISCIPLINES in NC. Contact a JTP recruiter today! 8007747785 / info@jacksontherapy.com...
Mid Level Provider
Cherokee County Health Department - Murphy, NC
NC Employment Application located at: http://www.osp.state.nc.us/jobs/gnrlinfo.htm Scroll to the bottom of the page to locate the form. Or you can go by any NC... ...
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Your thoughts and comments about Murphy, NC and this lens are welcome and invited.

  • Oosquid Feb 3, 2012 @ 12:47 pm | delete
    I can see why you are proud of your town John. It looks cared for, clean and peaceful, I think anyone would be happy to call Murphy home.
  • anne c rose Sep 6, 2011 @ 5:09 pm | delete
    My family arrived here over two hundred trays ago
    .sure do wish I could time travel to see 1840.it was a hard time and strong people.in mind and in body.....
    .or o would not be here today.my great,great,greatt,great, grandfather william taper came here and ended up going on the trail of tears to oaklahoma with his wife.
  • ShirlW Aug 4, 2011 @ 7:53 pm | delete
    Well done and Angel Blessed today.
  • mysticmama Dec 29, 2010 @ 12:52 am | delete
    Since I love NC & I come from the Murphy Clan ~ I would love to visit Murphy, NC
    ~ Blessed >*
  • ohcaroline Dec 2, 2010 @ 11:59 am | delete
    I've been to Murphy several times...or I should say through Murphy. A nice small town. Isn't it nice to learn near the mountains?
  • PatinKC Jul 23, 2010 @ 8:29 pm | delete
    This looks really nice. Love the photos, the video and the map. It will be interesting to see the results of the Twitter connection.
  • Jul 23, 2010 @ 7:31 pm | delete
    What a great way to present your town and share all that it has to offer! The boating video is a nice tour-guide touch. Love it, John!
  • Mickie_G May 9, 2010 @ 2:05 pm | delete
    You need a map on this lens. I love maps. Blessed by a Squid Angel today!
  • johndilbeck Jul 23, 2010 @ 9:22 am | delete
    Hi Mickie_G. You're right. It did need a map. I just now added it and cleaned up the lens, too. I was sick when you blessed it as a Squid Angel, and I'm just now seeing this today. Thanks!
  • johndilbeck Jul 28, 2009 @ 8:54 am | in reply to KimGiancaterino | delete
    Good morning, Kim. Thank you for the Squid Angel blessing. I appreciate it!
  • KimGiancaterino Jul 27, 2009 @ 4:29 pm | delete
    You've been blessed by a Squid Angel, and this lens was included in Another Day of One Hundred Squid Angel Blessings.
  • johndilbeck Apr 11, 2009 @ 8:19 am | in reply to tomstone | delete
    Good morning, Tom.

    I can tell you're loving living in Blue Ridge. You're always welcome to visit Murphy; it's a great place for anyone who likes small towns and lots of things to do in the great outdoors.

    Thanks for your comment.

    Act on your dream!

    JD
  • tomstone Apr 10, 2009 @ 10:06 pm | delete
    Your lens shows your love for Murphy and the surrounding area. We travel up to Murphy for Wal-Mart, but that may change when the Blairsville one opens. I will have to find other reasons to visit Murphy, you have given me some good ones. Thanks,
  • kiwisoutback Jan 21, 2009 @ 1:14 pm | delete
    I love the Smokies, I wonder if I passed through this town? I stayed in Asheville, NC for a day or two a few years back and saw the Biltmore Estate. I'd love to go back. Great work!
  • OhMe Jan 9, 2009 @ 11:44 am | delete
    Oh, I will have to head up the mountain and visit Murphy. It sounds wonderful and looks beautiful
  • mulberry Jan 1, 2009 @ 8:13 am | delete
    I'll have to check out Murphy next time I'm down that way; which is about once a year. Nice lens, looks like a great little town.
  • GrillGirl Jun 7, 2008 @ 7:43 am | delete
    Hi John - Do you know a guy who sells barbecue sauce at the flea market. Well, it was like three or four years ago. We went back last year, and I tried to find him. He makes his own sauce. It's sweet and then hot. Fabulous. My label got sauce on it, so now I can't remember the name of the sauce or read the contact info. I just started a web site called Yes You Can Grill. Yippee! My first. I mentioned the sauce there and would love to find it again and give credit to the guy and info on how to get in touch with him to buy it.
  • Ms_Appleseed Oct 3, 2007 @ 8:11 am | delete
    I love your Appalachian crafters business in Murphy! It looks like your community is doing a great job for small town businesses! Kudos from Small Town Biz! I'm lensrolling you for others to see how to market their towns!
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