Our cabin rentals and luxury yurt rentals at Lakes End Marina are located on beautiful Lake Nantahala, surrounded by the Great Smoky Mountains.  At an elevation over 3,000 feet, we are located between Franklin and Murphy North Carolina, about two and half hours northwest of Atlanta or about an hour and half from Asheville. Come visit Lake Nantahala’s only lake front marina & boat rental and restaurant and stay in our mountain lake cabin rentals or yurt camping      

A locally owned store dedicated to serving the people of Franklin.  We are more than just hardware…

In addition to the restaurant, Lakes End has a wide variety of boat rentals, to help you and your family  have a great day on the water.  Whether you want to ski, tube, cruise, canoe, kayak, paddleboard, fish, swim or just take in the sights, you will find what you need at Lakes End Marina.      

Drop by and see our beautiful shop filled with ladies apparel including formal wear, bridal, jewelry and gifts. We also carry a line of men’s tuxedos.

Adult and Teen Challenge of the Smokies Men’s Center (formerly Men’s Teen Challenge)  is a long tern addiction recovery program that is Christ Centered and Bible based.  We teach those wrestling with addiction a whole new set of life skills and coping skills.  It is a 12 month residential program for men 18 – 50+ years old and serves the entire Western North Carolina region and beyond.

Nestled in the Eastern corner of Franklin, NC is a quaint little quilt shop, A Stitch in Time!  From the moment you walk in the door, you’re sure to find something unique for your next sewing project!  We offer a wide variety of fabric lines and designers, as well as buttons, trims, rulers and notions galore!  We offer quilt kits, patterns, books and samples you will adore!  Our friendly, knowledgeable staff is always willing to help you pick out fabrics, quilting projects or demo that Baby Lock sewing or embroidery machine you’ve always wanted! Whatever your interest or skill level, we are here to help you quilt, sew or create whatever your heart desires!

Myriad Media Studios is a collaborative team of industry professionals – award winning artists, musicians, composers and producers. Available to make your creative ideas a reality. State-of-the-Art facilities that rival production centers in Nashville, Atlanta, L.A. and New York with a small town atmosphere. Comfortable surroundings where you can feel at home. A source of inspiration.

Helping buyers and sellers with confidence.

Native Ruby & Sapphire Mine – see on TV – Come find a valuable piece of North Carolina or mine for gems from around the world.  Open 7 days a week April 1st through October 31st from 10 am till 5 pm.  Last customer at 3 pm because real gem mining takes 2 to 3 hours minimum.  See you soon!

Concrete Block, Belgard Pavers & Retaining Walls, Sakerete Products, Artison Masonry Stone Veneers, Enduramax High Performance Wall Systems, Techniseal Products, Triangle Brick, Smart Vents, Isokern Fireplaces, Fire Brick-Dampers-Flue Liners, Hillcrest Stone Veneers, Rose Trowel, Crick Levels, Ox Masonry Tools, Fireplaces, J-Drain, Poly-Drain, all your Masonry Supplies in one location.

Holy Ground Farm is a public charity that assists indigenous children in third world countries.

Dr. Shaller is a Board Certified Ophthalmologist with 20+ years of experience.  He is a medical doctor performing surgical procedures, cataract surgery, treatment of eye injuries and examinations of the eye; dispensing  glasses/contact prescriptions.  He performs minor in office surgical procedures and treats many eye diseases and disorders.  An onsite Optical Shop with licensed Optician is available to assist with your glasses and contacts.

Franklin Sheet Metal Heating & Cooling has a bold new name, a powerful new mascot and a more customer-friendly website, Foxfire.  We’ve had our customers’ back for 55 years.  Now, we’re excited to continue being your honest, fair, reliable and affordable HVAC protector for years to come.  .

Macon County Automotive Group D.B.A. Countryside Chevrolet is now open and specializing in new and pre-owned vehicles sales.  Great selection of new trucks, cars and SUV’s.  Out pre-owned center specializes in stocking all makes and models not just Chevrolet.  Service is an award winning department for your fast service needs.  Parts center offers parts for the “do it yourself” customers.  Drop by and see all that Countryside Chevrolet has to offer.

Thinking about buying or selling a home?  Want to get the best price possible?  Ready to buy investment property?  You need a realtor backed by the knowledge and experience of the largest real estate company in the world.  Call me today and let’s work together to achieve your real estate goals!

Regina England has been a Branch Manager/Mortgage Loan Originator (NMLS 97496) for 19 years. She holds licenses in NC and GA and specializes in Conventional, FHA, USDA, VA and Reverse Mortgage loans. Regina has been with Homestar for 7 years and is a native of Macon County, Franklin, NC.  Regina England works with Homestar Financial Corporation, due to the fact both have the same integrity and relationship morals. At Homestar, our purpose is to maintain a strong reputation as an honest mortgage company offering outstanding customer service, exceptional community relationships, and a high level of employee satisfaction. We strive as a company to meet the needs and wants of our customers ensuring their arrival at “the easiest way home.”

Lakes End Cafe and Grill proudly serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.  We are dedicated to providing an outstanding dining experience, using the best ingredients available with the freshest foods.  Enjoy beautiful lake front dining on beautiful Lake Nantahala.  The only area restaurant featuring a variety of fresh salads, sandwiches and burgers, pizza, seafood and dinner meals.  Join us for our Friday Night Fish Fry from 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm.  Open Tuesday – Sunday.      

Check out our website or stop by our Retail Center and discover why owning a Compact Cottage may be the right option for you.  With full size living rooms, kitchens and baths, queen bedrooms, covered porches, HVACs and upgrades like Quartz, stainless and lofts, you will find the impact on your lifestyle to be mentally freeing and maintaining it financially and physically rewarding.  Come discover the beauty of living the Park Model Lifestyle, without compromising those things that matter most; family, freedom and fun!  Enjoying life has never been easier in a Park Model RV!

The Barn at Bhakti Manor hosts spiritual and yoga-related retreats and classes in the beautiful Smoky Mountains of North Carolina. Our comfortable, newly-renovated facility is situated on 20 acres of land in the quiet solitude of the Smoky Mountains. Formerly a working farm, the Barn at Bhakti Manor has been transformed into a sacred space for community events, yoga classes and spiritual workshops.

Suke Enterprises is your place for low cost, wholesale kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities. With more than 30 years experience in all phases of construction and management, Suke Enterprises can offer you products that are cost effective and high quality. We offer more than nine different lines of kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities. Our cabinets are priced for wholesale, at a price point that meets your needs. We also offer custom design plans allowing you to view 3D layouts and floor plans of your new kitchen or bathroom. All layouts can have custom notations added for the ease of the cabinet installation. With a customer base ranging from Highlands NC to Asheville NC to Scaly Mountain GA, you can see what excellent quality and service we provide to our customers.

Secluded, flat and shaded campsites located in a serene valley surrounded by beautiful mountains and landscape.  Full hookups, water and electric sites and tent camping.  Ask us about our cabins, too!

Come relax at The Lazy Bear Retreat, perfect for 6 people with two bedrooms (1 queen bed and 2 twins) and 1 loft where the king size bed oversees the inside of the cabin and the outdoors.  2 full bathrooms.  Fully furnished kitchen, BBQ, Netflix, Internet and Washer/dryer.  Unwind on the deck in the rocking chairs.  Quiet area.

Franklin Fence Company is located in Franklin, NC.  We specialize in installing and repairing residential, commercial, industrial and government fences.  We also do custom fence, gate and trellis design and construction with free estimates and year round installation.  Call or contact us today to schedule your free estimate.

Walker Quilt Co. is a full-service quilting studio, offering longarm machine rentals, classes, sales and training on all models of HandiQuilter machines.  Spend a few hours or the whole day in our comfortable and inviting studio, while you put your own creative finishing touch on your quilt.  Expert help is always there when you need it and of course, you’ll be surrounded by fellow quilter friends to share in the fun!  Visit our website or call to reserve your spot.