Longest, an Ashland resident herself, understands this all too well. Currently constructing a new town hall, to be completed in , the town opened the architectural drawing to public comment in summer Get there early to beat the crowd of Spandex-clad bicyclists from the Richmond Area Bicycling Association grabbing a quick coffee; Ashland is their most popular weekly ride.
Just around the corner on Railroad Ave. Owner Ian Kirkland launched the shop in and has grown it to encompass both specialty wines from as far away as Argentina and cheese and wine from local farms and vineyards. Grocery Store in with hopes of reviving it.
The new Ashland Meat Co. They even offer their own lines of canned goods and premade meals—the pimento cheese is always a hit. Ashland has no shortage of historic buildings, and the Iron Horse—housed in an old department store building—is perfect for dinner. Featuring laid-back wood furnishings, a corner bar, and seasonal staple dishes, the fine dining restaurant is a town favorite. It offers modern Southern cuisine, such as shrimp and grits made with Byrd Mill grits or smoked boneless short ribs with whipped potatoes, roasted Brussels sprouts, and a brandy-peppercorn demi-glace.
But perhaps the biggest draw of all is the ambiance. The experience is everything in Ashland, even down to simple things like watching a film.
The neon on the marquee of the recently renovated historic Ashland Theatre shines over England Street each night, beckoning people inside. The theater—which operated in pop-up mode from to before raising the funds for a full renovation in —shows classic and new movies, live music, and comedy. On premiere nights, you may even find residents and staff members dressed in costume.
With a history dating back to the s, this Georgian-style inn has 13 guest rooms and a spacious front porch for relaxing.
Be sure to try its popular Sunday brunch. Located above Origin Beer Lab, the Tinder Guest House has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, an eating nook, a gathering room, and a game room.
The host provides free homemade breakfast. Greenberg, who was interviewed about his new book on the Today Show Tuesday morning, says the town was included under the "Lamest Claims to Fame" chapter.
Town leaders and residents say it's Greenberg's attack that's silly. NBC12 spoke with George Spagna, a physics professor at Randolph-Macon College, he says as an astromer, he believes in a world of endless boundries anyone has the right to claim themselves as "the center of the universe. Hartgrove says, "The former mayor, late Dick Gillis, who was also a member of the Hanover Board of Supervisors came up with that slogan in the late 80s and just sort of used it because of where Ashland is in our frame of mind, close to the beach, close the mountains, close to Richmond, close to D.
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Continual Growth Our town government is close to the people and we're always looking for ways to better our town for our residents and corporate citizens. In fact, should you have questions about governmental services or actions, all you need do is walk down the street and talk to your councilperson. Through careful planning, Ashland is committed to stable growth that benefits our citizens while preserving the historic district, quaint residential neighborhoods and system of parks and trails.
The Town of Ashland, when originally incorporated in , consisted of one square mile. Today, the town has grown through several annexations to a size of 7.
This growth has produced a diverse collection of neighborhoods and businesses with a blend of architectural styles from large Victorian homes to modern office buildings. Therefore, as the town continues to evolve and expand, it will strive to maintain a high quality of life by preserving the diversity of the past and capturing the technologies and development of the future.
For more information on the history and culture of the town, visit the Ashland Museum at Hanover Avenue. The museum is open on weekends only at this time. You may also visit www. Business Environment. Small Business Resources. Cultural Resources Survey. Educational Materials.
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