Neighborhood Guide
South Asheville

About South Asheville
South Asheville runs along Hendersonville Road and out to Biltmore Park and Arden. It is where many locals live, and it is a practical base for families, with shopping centers, a wide mix of restaurants, and quick access to Interstate 26 and the airport.
Where to Eat
Luella's Bar-B-Que has a South Asheville location at 33 Town Square Boulevard in Biltmore Park. 12 Bones Smokehouse and Brewing is at 2350 Hendersonville Road in Arden. Biscuit Head and Early Girl Eatery both list Hendersonville Road locations too. See our Southern food list.
Outdoors Nearby
The North Carolina Arboretum is on the south side of town, and Sierra Nevada's Mills River taproom is a short drive farther south.
Getting Around
You will want a car here. Biltmore Village and downtown Asheville are a short drive north.
Local Businesses
View alliDaph Events
iDaph Events is an Asheville-area company that organizes running, cycling and multi-sport races. Its website lists upcoming races in Hendersonville and DuPont State Forest, including a half marathon and 8K, a trail race and a 5K with a 1-mile. The site also has pages for event photos, race results, an online store and volunteer sign-up, plus a fitness blog. The company says its team lives and works in Western North Carolina and that it kept organizing events after Hurricane Helene.
Your Montessori School
Heroes Car Wash
Heroes Express runs an express tunnel car wash on Hendersonville Road in south Asheville, one of several Heroes locations in North Carolina. The brand plays up a superhero theme, with wash packages named things like The Shield, The Defender and The Force Field. Drivers can pay for a single wash or sign up for a monthly unlimited membership, and members can manage their plan through the company website. After the tunnel, the lot has vacuum stations, and the site also lists microfiber towels, compressed air, interior and glass cleaner, and a station for washing floor mats. According to its website, the Asheville wash sits near the Walmart and Ingles stores on that stretch of Hendersonville Road, a short drive from Biltmore Forest Shopping Center.
Asheville Hail And Dent Repair
South Asheville Urgent Care Center
Ava's Donuts
WNC Window Tint of Asheville NC
WNC Window Tint installs window film from its shop on Old Shoals Road in Arden. Its website says the business has been tinting since 2010, working for retail customers as well as auto dealers and other automotive specialty shops across Western North Carolina. Vehicle tinting is the main focus, and the shop installs LLumar brand film. According to the site, patterns are cut on a plotter matched to each vehicle's make and model. It also tints truck and SUV doors to match factory tint. Beyond cars, the shop offers residential and commercial window film for homes, offices and retail spaces. Its website has a gallery of past work and a contact form for questions.
Aguila Tire Shop
Jeanne's Hair and Makeup Studio
Jeanne's Hair and Makeup Studio offers hair and makeup for weddings and special events in Asheville. Its website lists wedding hair, wedding makeup, men's wedding grooming, prom hair and makeup, and cuts and color at its Asheville salon. According to its website, services can be done at the salon or on location, and it serves Asheville, Hendersonville and nearby Western North Carolina venues. The site also mentions packages for brides, bridesmaids, mothers of the couple and flower girls, a Chapel Salon studio, and a garden cottage rental for the night before an event.
Awaken Skin & Body
Awaken Skin and Body is an aesthetics practice on Hendersonville Road in south Asheville. Its website lists cosmetic injectables such as Botox, Dysport, dermal fillers, Sculptra and biostimulators, along with skin treatments including Clear and Brilliant, Aerolase, SkinPen, RF microneedling and chemical peels. The site also lists microblading, brow treatments and a skincare products shop. According to the website, new clients begin with a consultation where the provider reviews skincare goals, options and a maintenance plan. Booking is available through the website.
Oakley Barber Shop
Friday Staffing Services
Friday Workforce Solutions, listed here as Friday Staffing Services, is a staffing and recruiting firm with an office on Hendersonville Road in Asheville. Its website says the company has served Asheville, Hendersonville and Western North Carolina since 1980. For employers, the site lists contract-to-hire staffing, dedicated recruiting support, weekly direct hire, permanent direct hire and employer of record services. It says it works with employers in manufacturing, administrative, professional and skilled trades roles. For job seekers, the site has a job board and a quick online application, with openings in administrative, manufacturing, professional and technical categories. Employers can call to set up a consultation, and candidates can browse openings or sign up for job alerts online.
Evolutions Salon
Evolutions Salon is a hair salon on Hendersonville Road in Asheville. According to its website, it is an Aveda concept salon, so it offers styling and spa services and carries the Aveda product line. The service menu on its site is heavy on color. It lists newgrowth color, all-over color balance, color correction, color cleanse, toner and gloss, glossing treatments, and partial or full highlights. It also lists Aveda botanical hair therapy treatments alongside cuts and styling for events. The website says the salon was founded more than 26 years ago, and that it donates a share of its sales to a charity each quarter.
Sensorium Neuro Wellness
Sensorium Neuro Wellness is a clinic on Hendersonville Road in Arden, south of Asheville. Its website describes neuroscience-based wellness services in two groups: brain services and body services. Brain services listed include brain mapping, neurofeedback and neurotherapy. Body services include hyperbaric oxygen therapy, sauna, cold plunge and vestibular therapy. The site says it also serves performance clients. New clients can book a discovery call through the website.
Asheville Pediatric Dentistry
Asheville Pediatric Dentistry is a children's dental office on Peachtree Road in Asheville. According to its website, it provides dental care for kids from their first visit through adolescence. The services it lists include cleanings and preventive care, fluoride, sealants, silver diamine fluoride, frenectomies, restorative dentistry, zirconia crowns, Solea laser treatment, an age one dental visit and extra care for anxious children. Its site also has pages on what to expect at a first visit, emergencies and post-operative instructions. The office says its treatment rooms are private, with parent seating, ceiling TVs and dimmed lighting, and that parents can be present during visits. You can request an appointment through the website, which also has forms for new patients.
Ayoki Styles & Co.
Biltmore Barber Shop
Appalachian Mountain Beer Spa
Appalachian Beer Spa & Massage Lounge is a spa in the Airport Center Office Plaza in Arden, in the south Asheville area and about five minutes from Asheville Regional Airport, according to its website. The spa menu lists micro-brew beer massage, beer and wine soaks, a barrel sauna with cold plunge, reflexology foot soaks, vino facials, couples massage and spa packages. After a treatment, guests can use zero gravity lounge recliners. The spa also hosts private parties for small groups, such as bridal showers, bachelor parties and birthdays. Online booking is recommended.
Things to Do Nearby
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Outdoor & NatureThe North Carolina Arboretum
434 acres of gardens and trails in the Bent Creek area, with a bonsai exhibition garden, classes, and the Winter Lights display.
Food & DrinkWNC Farmers Market
A year-round, state-run farmers market on 36 acres with produce sheds, garden centers, and restaurants, open seven days a week.
ShoppingAntique Tobacco Barn
A 77,000-square-foot antique mall with more than 75 dealers, which its website says was voted the best place to buy antiques in Western North Carolina.
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