Asheville was named 2025’s Nicest Place in America by Reader’s Digest for the way neighbors, small businesses, and community hubs rallied after Hurricane Helene—cooking meals, ferrying supplies, and organizing mutual aid across the city.
“Asheville has always been a special place. But after a devastating event, residents rallied to support one another.”
Credit: Derek Burnett, “When Hurricane Helene Hit, Asheville, North Carolina, Banded Together—And Became 2025’s Nicest Place in America,” Reader’s Digest, published Sept. 26, 2025. © 2025 Trusted Media Brands, Inc. Read the full article: https://www.rd.com/article/asheville-north-carolina-nicest-places/
