In the wake of Hurricane Helene, Rutherford County, including our cherished Chimney Rock and Lake Lure communities, has experienced significant challenges. The storm brought widespread damage, affecting homes, businesses, and our natural landscapes. 

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Rutherford Bound is a campaign to improve and connect the communities of Rutherford County.

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The Rutherford County Tourism Development Authority and local leaders have worked for nearly two years to develop a vision for improving quality of life infrastructure to meet the demands of the new economy and our growing tourism industry. The Rutherford Bound Master Plan outlines a bold vision for community revitalization, streetscape investments, and a destination-quality system of greenways, trails, and parks. Rutherford County is a fantastic destination for tourists all year round and with these improvement projects, it will be an even better place to live, work, play and visit.

Learn more about Rutherford Bound, the projects that are already underway and find out how you can get involved.