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Macon County is a hiker’s and birder’s paradise. There is much diversity to enjoy on the Little Tennessee River Greenway, but Macon County offers other wonderful opportunities as well. Check out the Tessentee Bottomland Preserve, Gibson Bottoms, and Queen Branch. Also of note, the Appalachian Trail. Maps of The Little Tennessee River Access. Beyond the Greenway! Macon County is a hiker’s, birder’s, and boater's paradise. There is much diversity to enjoy on the Little Tennessee River Greenway, but Macon County offers other wonderful opportunities as well. Check out the Tessentee Bottomland Preserve , Gibson Bottoms , and Queen Branch . Also of note, the Appalachian Trail and the Bartram Trail run through the County. Check out the Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s website at wildeast.appalachiantrail.org for some featured hikes in the area. Franklin, NC was designated an Appalachian Trail Community in 2010. Find out more at appalachiantrail.com (listed in the Archives section under Franklin, North Carolina: An Appalachian Trail Community.) Little Tennessee River Access Mainspring Conservation Trust has provided maps with information of public, private, and private pay access to the Little Tennessee River. They provide access points from the northern border to the southern border of Macon County. The maps can be accessed on their website, mainspringconserves.org . Learn More River Access Maps Tessentee Bottomland Preserve Experience the richness and diversity of the Upper Little Tennessee at the Tessentee Bottomland Preserve. This more than 70-acre tract of bottomland and river bluff land lies at the junction of Tessentee Creek and the Little Tennessee River. Visitors can hike the most extensive trail system found on any Mainspring Conservation Trust property. The Tessentee Preserve is also stop #53 on the NC Birding Trail with the preserve’s bird list at 129 species and butterfly list at 56 species and counting. Volunteers have helped to restore the historic farmstead at Tessentee, restoring the apple house, smoke house, and the foundation of the historic farmhouse. The Tessentee preserve is a wonderful place to walk and appreciate the extraordinary richness and diversity of the Upper Little Tennessee. Learn More Gibson Bottoms Gibson Bottoms was fated to be an RV park before hundreds of Macon County citizens asked the state to halt the first permit for point source pollution on the river downstream of Franklin. Subsequently, Mainspring negotiated a contract to purchase the 36-acre tract from the developer. The financial support for this purchase came from the NC Clean Water Management Trust Fund, a grant from Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, made via the Conservation Fund, and private gifts from 85 friends of Mainspring who responded to an appeal letter in 2002. An adjacent 28.5 acres was conserved in 2005, which includes another 1,000 feet of river frontage. In 2017, Franklin High School senior Logan Mossbarger and volunteer John Garrison designed a layout and construction of a 1.7 mile trail on theproperty. Learn More Queen Branch The Queen Branch parcel, which is a restoration site for mitigation purposes, was gifted to Mainspring by Duke Power in June 2004. Mainspring donated a conservation easement on the property to the State of North Carolina via the Clean Water Management Trust Fund, and has managed the property for scenic beauty, exceptional water quality and aquatic habitat, productive farmland, public recreation, wildlife habitat, and historic qualities. The property is 16 acres with 1,600 feet of Little Tennessee River frontage just upstream of the Lost Bridge Tract, which Mainspring acquired in September 2003. The floodplain parcel has open meadows and wetlands and a significant archaeological site. Learn More Bartram Trail Part of the 100-mile Bartram Trail runs from Wallace Branch to William's Pulpit. It is a 4.1 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Franklin, North Carolina that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Learn More Appalachian Trail Sections of the Appalachian Trail pass through Macon County. More information is available at alltrails.com . Winding Stair Gap to Siler Bald via Appalachian Trail is a 9.4 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Franklin, North Carolina that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as difficult. The trail is primarily used for hiking, nature trips, and backpacking and is best used from March until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Franklin to Nantahala is a 25.5 mile moderately trafficked point-to-point trail located near Franklin, North Carolina that offers the chance to see wildlife. The trail is rated as difficult and offers a number of activity options. Learn More

Shelter Availability & Reservations You can check to see if the date and time you wish to use the shelter is available by calling FROG Quarters and leaving a message at (828)369-8488 or by emailing your request to frog28734@gmail.com . You will be notified of availability by email or by phone. Acceptance of date and time of reservation will be confirmed by email or phone call once the reservation form and check for $20 or $40 (depending on group size) has been received at FROG Quarters. The Reservation Form is available below. * Note: The Reservation Agreement Form must be signed recognizing the terms of use of the Greenway Facilities. If FROG Quarters is open, you can make your reservation, sign the form, and make your reservation payment. If not open, please consider the alternate email method. Your permit must be posted on day of use. The permit will be emailed to you or you may pick it up at FROG Quarters, if open. Fee Schedule: Groups under 50: $20.00 Groups 50 and over: $40.00 Printable Reservation Form Online Reservation Form To reschedule or cancel your event, please call 828-369-8488 . If you must cancel, the entire fee will be refunded IF you give 24-hour notice. The refund check will be mailed to the contact address within two weeks of the cancellation. Anchor 2 Your party/group agrees to: 1. Recycle cans and bottles where bins are available. 2. Obtain large trash bags from Frog Quarters on East Main Street during regular posted store hours. 3. Remove your bags so that the next party does not have to dispose/deal with them. 4. Post your yellow "RESERVATION" permit on the shelter clipboard during your event.

Friends of the Greenway is a member organization formed to supplement and support efforts in the care and enhancement of the Little Tennessee River Greenway in Macon County, NC. In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks. --John Muir, naturalist, 1918 Take a Greenway Tour! The Little Tennessee River Greenway is a 4.5 mile urban riverside walking, running, and biking trail owned by Macon County in the heart of Franklin, NC. It is home to over 275 plant and 136 bird species. It is recognized as a National Recreation Trail, a Monarch Way Station, and an NC Birding Trail. The park also features a Welcome Center, playground, splash station, picnic shelters with restrooms, dog park, boardwalk, wetland overlook, exercise stations, watercraft launches, historic bridges, butterfly garden, apple orchard, disc golf course, community garden, hops demonstration garden, bird nesting boxes, early literacy stations, Little Free Library, and mountain bike trails. With its varied habitats, abundance of wildflowers, birds, and other wildlife, it is truly one of Macon County's gems. Friends of the Greenway is a member organization formed to supplement and support efforts in the care and enhancement of the Little Tennessee River Greenway in Macon County, NC. This scenic trail is owned and maintained by the County. FROG played an integral part in the establishment of the trail and continues to provide volunteers to assist with trail upkeep and to raise funds for Greenway-related enhancement projects. FROG Quarters is located on Main Street near the river and offers a coffee shop and gift shop featuring nature, FROG, and Greenway-related items for purchase, as well as Greenway maps. The Greenway is an amazing community resource. It is our passion! What is FROG? FR iends O f the G reenway (FROG ) Follow on Facebook Donate Become a Member Become a Sponsor FROG Fair Vendor Form About FROG... In the late 90's, many local citizens shared a dream to have a Greenway follow the Little Tennessee River through Franklin, NC. With County approval, Sally Kesler, a local advocate, knowledgeable botanist and naturalist was instrumental in laying the groundwork for the formation of a a non-profit corporation to assist the County in development, fund raising and stewardship of the Little Tennessee River Greenway. In 2002, Friends of the Greenway, Inc. was registered with the State of North Carolina as a non-profit corporation. The organization had a vital part in the development of the Greenway and has contributed to improvements and repairs since the beginning. FROG is independent from the County and functions on memberships, donations, sponsors, and grants. Our Mission is dedicated to: Working with local government in stewardship of the Little Tennessee River Greenway Serving the community by providing enhancements to the Greenway Fostering environmental awareness through information and education Consider Hopping Aboard! Participation can be in several different ways: Become a volunteer Become a paying Member and advocate for the Greenway. Donate to support FROG projects Join the leadership team on the Board of Directors Plan an estate gift to ensure the organization continues activities into the future Volunteer Join Donate Partners Board of Directors FROG Means Volunteers Volunteers are members who want to make a personal commitment to work for the Greenway in some way aside from the greatly appreciated monetary contributions. These are the friends who identify projects or tasks and work to carry them out. Those with special interests and skills are invaluable. Together, this group works to improve the Greenway, promote the Greenway, and make enhancements on the Greenway. The founders of the Greenway have made a positive impact on life in Franklin, NC. It is now up to the present and new members to carry this great project forward. We always need fresh ideas and able bodies to do the things that must be done. Fill out the volunteer form below so that we may contact you. We hope that you will join us in continuing to create a legacy for all to enjoy! Volunteers are particularly needed in the following areas: FROG Quarters gift and coffee shop Greenway memorials coordinator General office work Program development Social media coordinator Trail work Plant identification Leadership-Board member Volunteer Form Contact Friends of the Greenway Send Message Thanks for reaching out!

Learn more about the Greenway's amenities: shelters, Big Bear Park, Wesley's playground, disc golf, cannoe put ins, exercise park, Suli Marsh, Salai Lane, Library Walking Trail, bridges, memeoirals, and more! The Little Tennessee River Greenway... ...provides opportunities for everyone to enjoy being outside. Paved trails, off-trail hiking, and bike trails are available. There is a nine-hole disc golf course near the Library and exercise stations at Centennial Park. The Butterfly Garden offers viewing of butterflies and other pollinator insects and flowering plants from Spring to Fall. Wesley’s Playground and the Splash Pad at Big Bear Park are great for children. The picnic shelters (Big Bear , Tassee , and Rotary ) are perfect spots for parties and gatherings Learn more by clicking on a location. Click on the map to download a PDF . SULI MARSH Big Bear park StoryBoard WalkS Butterfly Garden Exercise stations Canoe & Kayak Put-ins Disc Golf Bike Trails cc F S F S S W B Butterfly Garden W S B Library shelters Hops: A Settler’s Crop The Greenway honors our ancestors, both recent and ancient, and heritage in its trail and feature names, bridges, and memorials. The Greenway Trail is recognized by the National Recreation Trail and the North Carolina Birding Trail . The Butterfly Garden is registered as a North American Monarch Waystation . As a nature trail, there is opportunity for seeing many birds throughout the year, exploring various habitats to identify butterflies, insects, amphibians, mammals, and plants that call the Greenway home. Trail Sections Bridges Recognition Memorials National Recreation Trail The Little Tennessee River Greenway was accepted into the National Recreation Trails (NRT) system in 2008. The National Trails System Act of 1968 (Public Law 90-543) authorized the creation of a national system of trails comprised of National Recreation Trails, National Scenic Trails, and National Historic Trails. Each NRT must demonstrate that it represents its region, supports a diverse community, and is among Americas best trails. Today, the Greenway is one of 1307 trails federally designated throughout the United States. What to Plant in a Butterfly Garden? Monarch Waystation The Butterfly Garden on the Greenway was registered in 2006 as a Monarch Waystation . It is an intentionally-managed garden that provides food and habitat for the struggling Monarch butterfly population. Today it is one of 23,507 registered butterfly habitats. The waystation program is a joint venture by Monarch Watch, the Monarch Joint Venture, and the Xerces Society to restore monarch habitats. The monarch migration is truly one of the world's greatest natural wonders yet it is threatened by habitat loss at overwintering grounds in Mexico and throughout breeding areas in the United States and Canada. To offset the loss of milkweeds and nectar sources, the waystations promote the creation, conservation, and protection of monarch butterfly habitats. Butterfly Spotting Guide North Carolina Birding Trail The Little Tennessee River Greenway was accepted in 2008 to the North Carolina Birding Trail Mountain Region. The Greenway is one of 105 trails selected for this region. The Trail is made up of three regional components--the coastal plain, piedmont, and the mountains. It is a guide to link existing bird watching sites across the state into a cohesive and marketable unit while connecting birders with local communities, businesses and other cultural and educational attractions. The North Carolina Birding Trail is a partnership between six founding organizations:the NC Wildlife Resources Commission, Audubon North Carolina, North Carolina Sea Grant, US Fish & Wildlife Service, NC State University Cooperative Extension,and the NC Parks and Recreation. The purpose of NCBT is to establish North Carolina as a leading nature-based tourism destination and promote the value that is placed on protecting NC natural resources. Franklin Bird Club Wetlands There are several wetland areas on the Greenway--Suli Marsh, the Wetlands at Big Bear Park, and an area near the Butterfly Garden between the Shops of RiverWalk and the Greenway Trail are the main ones. Wetlands can be marshes and permanently flooded or flooded at times. They can be wet meadows with saturated soils or bogs where precipitation is the source of water. Wetlands that are called swamps have standing water and are typically in low-elevation floodplains along the river. All of these areas support specific types of plants that grow in saturated soils. Many birds, insects, fish, amphibians, and shellfish depend on wetlands as well. Wetlands are invaluable in improving water quality by removing nutrient contamination, other pollutants, and cleanse the sediment from the water before reaching the river. They can act as sponges and better control the release of floodwaters. These areas can help capture and store carbon to reduce the accumulation of greenhouse gases in the air. Meadow A meadow is an open natural environment with grass or an area without trees or shrubs. It attracts and supports wildlife and plants that require this type of habitat. It typically is allowed to grow and then mowed for hay. Mice, voles, foxes, deer, reptiles, and birds can be found here. The meadow on the Greenway is located in the Walasi Trail Circle behind the Library and has been named Poc Poggy’s Meadow. This was William Bartram’s Cherokee name. Woodlands Woodlands are areas that are predominantly trees. They provide a shade canopy and offer habitat for squirrels, rabbits, fox, coyotes, skunks, raccoons, opossums, and deer, as well as other small mammals, insects, snakes, and birds. Owls and hawks find homes in the trees. Songbirds, crows and ravens can also be found there. Woodlands, like wetlands, can be very beneficial. The trees can cleanse the air, provide stormwater and flood control, and help with the removal of greenhouse gases from the air. They can provide a habitat for native wildflowers. Woodlands are along the Tallulah Falls RR Trail near the Nickajack Bridge and near the Salali Lane parking area and Tassee Bridge. Urban Landscape The parks on the Greenway are examples of urban landscaping. Human intervention has changed the natural environment. There is more grass and open areas. The areas are designed to change the environment with newly planted trees and other plants. Wildlife There is a variety of wildlife that call the Greenway area home. The different habitats are best suited for different species. In the wooded areas, the wetlands, the river, the meadow, underbrush along the Trail, the Butterfly Garden, the side trails, and even the park areas, you can collect a diverse list. Whether you are interested in butterflies, birds, dragonflies, spiders, other insects, amphibians, shellfish, fish, or mammals, there are many just waiting for you to find.

Learn about the Franklink NC, Greenway. The Little Tennessee River Greenway, Friends of the Greenway, FROG, and more. FROG Quarters is your "Gateway to the Greenway." Hours Wednesday through Saturday 9am to 2pm Sunday through Tuesday CLOSED Make FROG Quarters your first stop when visiting the Greenway. Here, you can get information about enjoying the facilities and points of interest along the Greenway. You will meet some of the FROG who run FROG Quarters and help to maintain the Greenway. Have a great cup of coffee or a cold drink and a snack, shop for gifts, check your email using our complementary WIFI, check availability and make reservations for the picnic shelters. Learn about the other facilities of the Greenway, such as the playgrounds , disc golf , and the bike trails . FROG Quarters is located on the right just before crossing the Town Bridge at the Little Tennessee River heading east on East Main Street. The FRiends Of the Greenway and community volunteers operate FROG Quarters. It serves many functions: Information and Welcome Center for the Greenway Gourmet coffee bar and gift shop featuring local arts and crafts. Greenway shelter rental Beloved local venue for Saturday Midday Music Nature book reference library courtesy of the Macon County Library Education about the history of the Greenway Fundraising for operations and development of the Greenway Coordination of Greenway volunteer efforts Communication of Greenway news an closures. Meeting and event space Law enforcement substation Greenway maintenance office and equipment storage FROG Saturday Midday Music Enjoy donation-based live local music every Saturday from 11am to 1pm. FROG Jam CD Local musicians and artists have joined together to create a Frog Jam album to support the Friends of the Greenway, Inc. The album features local musicians who regularly play at the free FROG Midday Music on Saturdays at FROG Quarters. The album is available on CD or flash drive for $15 and can be purchased at FROG Quarters. Use this map to find FROG Quarters, Greenway entrances, hiking locations, restaurants, lodging, gas, groceries, supplies, and other needs in the area.

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Learn about the historical past and heritage of the Greenway. Greenway Chronicle History of the Little Tennessee River Greenway-"Pride of Macon County" by Hank Shuler, edited by Kay Coriell Providing a cornucopia of wildflowers and wildlife, the Greenway cuts a meandering path of nearly five miles through Franklin. Reflecting the extraordinarily rich diversity of the Macon County landscape, visitors can experience wetlands, stroll through two railroad cuts left behind by the Tallulah Falls Railroad, wander alongside an old pasture, catch sight of the desert agave, and experience the upland woods. This marvelous asset began as a dream. Many residents, including members of the Nantahala Hiking Club , looked at this long stretch of uninhabited land along side the river and pictured a place to preserve our landscape while offering expanded recreational opportunities for our community. Others saw it as a way to preserve our heritage and to bolster our economic development. In 1997 Duke Power needed a powerline through Franklin. The unusable land along the river seemed to offer the most logical route. At that time Nantahala Power and Light, though owned by Duke, was still an intact company with leadership that was an integral part of our community and aware of the Dream.... Read on... Historical Heritage The Nikwasi was a Cherokee town situated along the banks of the Little Tennessee River in what is now Franklin, NC. It has been found on maps as early as 1566. The center of the town was the council house built on a manmade mound. All that remains is the mound, located on Main Street a short distance from the river. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. The Nikwasi Initiative, a collaboration of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and neighboring communities, was founded to promote, interpret and link cultural and historic sites, like the Nikwasi Mound, along a Cherokee Cultural Corridor. To find out more, go to nikwasi-initiative.org. Learn More FROG Feats Raised Funds and Installed Original Playground at Big Bear Park Built the Butterfly Garden (designated Way-Station for Monarchs) Added Recycling Bins at Big Bear Shelter and Tassee Shelter Added 8 picnic tables to both Big Bear Shelter and Tassee Shelter Installed over 100 memorial benches along the trail Installed and maintained trail signs, mileage markers, and map signs Initiated the Disc Golf Course behind SCC Established a Dog Park at Big Bear Provided speakers on Greenway history, nature, and conservation Carried out removal of invasive plant projects on the Greenway Held various fundraisers to benefit Friends of the Greenway

Learn about the Greenway's FROG Fair for the Franklin Community. Coming in May and October. Become a Vendor

Macon County, NC birding Birding in Franklin, NC Birding on the Little Tennessee Greenway, Franklin, NC Where to Bird in Macon County, NC Bird walks in Franklin, NC Bird list Franklin, NC Franklin Bird Club, Franklin, NC Love to Bird? Looking for chances and places to go birding? Want to learn more about birds and birding? This could be the group for you! We are a loosely organized group of locals who love birding. Some have years of experience observing and identifying birds. Some of us are backyard birders, building our list of recognizable bir ds. All of us want to learn more about the birds that reside in, migrate through, or occasionally visit our area. Join the Franklin Bird Club! WELCOME To become a member of the Franklin Bird Club, simply join us for a Greenway bird walk. These walks are led by experienced birders and are held every Wednesday from April through September . They begin from 3 locations. Locations are shown below. They include Big Bear , Salali Lane and the Macon County Library . There are no fees, though occasionally, we may take donations for operating costs or to support local organization (ex. F.R.O.G.S and the Greenway.) See below for a map identifying the three Greenway entrances used for bird walks and the Greenway Bird Walk Calendar for dates and location of each weekly walk. Download The Bird Club Check List Bird List Locations April through September, Greenway walks are held every Wednesday (weather permitting ). Walks begin at 8:00am. Each Wednesday Walk begins at one of these 3 locations on the Little Tennessee River Greenway. BIG BEAR SALAI LANE ENTRANCE MACON COUNTY LIBRARY Click on the green location headers and links for a Google Maps pin & directions Big Bear Parking Lot —(Franklin, North Carolina) From the west bound side of NE Main St near the Little Tennessee River, turn north onto Big Bear Lane. Stay to the right and go to the larger parking lot below the pavilion, near the playground and the dog park. Salali Lane Parking Lot —(Franklin, North Carolina) Off of Highlands Road in Franklin (NC 28), take Fox Ridge Rd to the west. Fox Ridge is between the 441 bypass and the Franklin Flea Market. Turn right onto Salali Lane, go to the parking lot at the end of the road. The Macon County Public Library Parking Lot —(Franklin, North Carolina) 149 Siler Farm Rd, Franklin, NC 2873 2025 Calendar All walks start at 8:00 am, and last approximately 2.5 hours. Bird walks are canceled in the event of rain. April April 16 - Macon Co Library April 23 - Big Bear April 30 - Salai Lane May
 May 7 - Macon Co Library May 14 - Big Bear
 May 21 - Salali Lane
 May 28 - Macon Co Library June June 4 - Big Bear
 June 11 - Salali Lane
 June 18 - Macon Co Library June 25 - Big Bear July
 July 2 - Salali Lane July 9 - Macon Co Library
 July 16 - Big Bear
 July 23 - Salali Lane
 July 30 - Macon Co Library August August 6 - Big Bear
 August 13 - Salali Lane
 August 20 - Macon Co Library August 27 - Big Bear September
 September 3 - Salali Lane September 10 - Macon Co Library September 17 - Big Bear September 24 - Salali Lane October - Walks Start at 8:30am October 1 - Macon Co Library October 8 - Big Bear October 15 - Salali Lane Franklin Bird Club Projects FRANKLIN BIRD CLUB Over the years, members of the Franklin Bird Club have made many contributions to the Greenway. These have included financial donations and volunteer time spent building, installing, and maintaining bird friendly areas, as well as offering seasonal, weekly bird walks for the community. In 2018 , Franklin Bird Club installations on the Greenway included a Purple Martin House, donated by Bob Gilbert. The Purple Martin complex is found near the Community Garden behind the Southwest Community College Campus. It was installed by Terry Browning and George James. Jim and Ellen Shelton also added gourd birdhouses in the same area. In 2019 , using funds collected from the FBC, Jim Shelton built 12 cedar bird boxes, including 4 Bluebird, 4 House Wren and 4 Tree Swallow boxes. These were installed along the Greenway on posts with stove-pipe, predator guards. By summer of the first year, 11 out of the 12 were in use, with nestlings or eggs from 5 different species. Currently there are more than 50 bird houses along the Greenway being maintained and monitored by the HIGHTS. In 2020 , after months of planning and building, two new Chimney Swift towers were completed on the Greenway. They are located near the Community Garden, behind the Macon County Public Library. Franklin Bird Club members and Friends of the Greenway members contributed building efforts and donations. Member, Barbara McRae, approached Duke Energy for their support. Duke provided $500 toward the project. Jim Shelton headed up the building team, planning, purchasing and preparing materials. His team included: Tom Brown, Tim Carstens, George James, George Kaye, Richard Lawrence, Wes Lawrence, Drew Leviton, and Ellen Shelton. Our new Chimney Swift towers are a fitting tribute to the planning, dedication and determination of Franklin birders. 2023 saw the installation of the Barbara McRae Memorial Viewing Platform . This was a joint project of the Franklin Bird Club and Friends of the Greenway. Barbara McRae was a founding member of both organizations. The platform is located at Big Bear, just west of the playground gazebo, overlooking the wetlands. Designed by John Sill with building plans by Ed Haight, the platform was built by volunteers from the Bird Club and Friends of the Greenway. Volunteers included Ed Haight, Kevin Robertson, Drew Leviton, Tommy Marsh, Jim and Ellen Shelton, John Sill, Jerry Denny, George James, Stan Polanski, and John Hinson. Common Backyard Birds of the Greenway: Identification guide Thanks to Tim Carstens, we can now double check our backyard bird sightings. Here are some of the most common in our area . Eastern Bluebird Carolina Chickadee American Robin Blue Jay Carolina Wren Red-bellied Woodpecker Ruby-throated Hummingbird (female) Mourning Dove Pileated Woodpecker American Goldfinch (male) Northern Mockingbird Northern Cardinal (male) Northern Cardinal (female) White-breasted Nuthatch European Starling

Become a FROG Fair Vendor! To Past Vendors and Potential New Vendors, Jan 18, 2026 We are pleased to announce that Friends of the Greenway will again host a Spring FROG FAIR. It will be on May 2, 2026 at the Greenway Visitor Center/FROG Quarters, 573 E. Main St. We would love to have you exhibit at the event. Sharing your artistic endeavors and special products with the community is important to us! All proceeds from your sales belong to you, only the registration fee helps us. Fees help cover our advertising costs too. This is an outdoor event, with food and entertainment. We’re making some changes in our breakfast and lunch offerings and hope they will be to your liking! The weather can be unpredictable, but we hope May weather will be kind to us Full requirements are included in the attached Registration Form and Terms and Conditions. Please review the revised Terms & Conditions, particularly related to set-up and break-down and new requirements related to “no smoking/vaping” and full coverage of your booth tables. If you would like to register for a spot, mail the Form, signed Terms & Conditions, and a check payable to Friends of the Greenway to FROG, 573 E. Main St., Franklin, NC 28734. You can also complete the form and pay with PayPal on our website below. Look for the "FROG Fair Vendor Form" button on the right side of the home page. You can always drop the documents and payment at FROG Quarters, Wednesday-Saturday between 9 AM-2 PM as well. We look forward to having you at our event. The earlier you commit, the more we can advertise your participation. At the same time that you send your registration, email a brief bit of information—name/business name, description of sale items, and 2-3 photos of products if you’d like to be featured on our Facebook page . We will start posting soon after receiving your photos, but can’t take any more 3 weeks before event day. The show will again run from 10-4 and you’ll receive a sign to put on your car dash to identify you as a vendor when you arrive. This will help our parking volunteers. The final instructions and your booth assignment will be sent on Wednesday prior to the event. There is no reserved booth assignment. Use the frog28734@gmail.com email address for communication. I monitor our emails from home so I should be able to get back to you promptly. Please note that if you choose to register on our website, there is an additional charge to cover our credit card fees. This is also true if you use your credit card at FROG Quarters. Looking forward to receiving your registration! Interest has been growing in our event, so if you want to guarantee participation, please register early. Rita St. Clair, FROG FAIR Vendor Coordinator Want to mail in your form and registration fee? No problem! Print paper form to mail in A single booth size is 10x10 and registration cost is $35.00 (check or cash) or with added credit card fee if using PayPal on the website or Square at FROG Quarters. No tables or chairs will be provided and no electricity will be available. Advertising for the event will be in the local newspapers, area flyers/signs, and on Facebook. For more information or questions, please contact Rita at frog28734@gmail.com . To register for the Fair, please complete the form above and make payment using PayPal or mail form and check to FROG Quarters, 573 E. Main Street, Franklin, NC 28734. FROG Quarters is open Wednesday- Saturday from 9-2 if you choose to drop off the form and payment. You will receive acknowledgement of receipt of signed forms and payment. 
 Terms and Conditions 1. Setup/Break Down: All Exhibitors must be set up and ready to sell by 10 AM on the day of the event. Exhibitors may begin setting up at 7:00 AM the day of the show or earlier with prior approval. Break down can start no sooner than 4 PM unless weather conditions require an early end to the show. Before leaving, be sure your area is clean and trash free. NOTE: The drive around FROG Quarters and Mainspring Conservation Trust is not easily navigated during set-up and breakdown. Therefore, access will be one way beginning at the FROG drive. Please empty your vehicle in front of your space and then remove it before setting up. For breakdown, only bring your vehicle in (also through FROG drive) when you have everything packed, including your canopy, and ready to load your vehicle. 2. Staffing: Exhibitor tables/booths must be manned at all times. Friends of the Greenway is not responsible for merchandise or display materials. 3. Exhibitor Responsibility: Exhibitor will be fully responsible for any loss or damage to his or her property by theft, fire, or casualty. Friends of the Greenway expressly disclaims any responsibility for same. Each Exhibitor is responsible for the conduct of his /her employees and/or representatives and activities must not detract from the image or welfare of the show. Each Exhibitor is responsible for selling their items and must keep their own cash. 4. Exhibitor Spaces: Exhibitor spaces will be assigned as determined by the FROG Planning Committee. Vendors must ensure that none of their display equipment extends beyond the space they have booked, including rails, stands, or additional equipment. Fully cover your display tables to the ground. 5. Vendor(s) per Table: There may be two Exhibitors per space, but each must register on separate forms, note booth sharing, and pay a shared fee of $45 or with an additional cc fee if using PayPal. 6. Acceptance: Friends of the Greenway reserves the right to decline any application for space if it deems such action is in the best interest of the Fair on County property. Each Exhibitor must be the original producer of the items sold. Each Exhibitor must be the original producer of the items sold. 7. Payment: The full payment is a non-refundable registration fee for the selected space and show . This fee will be used to cover advertising and other incidental costs associated with the production of this event. All proceeds benefit Friends of the Greenway. 8. Electricity: No electricity is available for vendor use. IF Wi-Fi is needed, be prepared to use your hotspot. 9. Tables and Chairs: Each Exhibitor must furnish his or her own chairs, tables/covers, stands, and canopy. 10. Cancellation of Space: Friends of the Greenway is not liable if weather or other conditions prevent the Exhibitor from attending and fulfilling the contractual obligation as an Exhibitor. No refunds will be made for weather, accident, health, or other causes for non-participation. 11. Alcohol/Smoking: No alcohol may be sold or consumed on site and there should be no smoking/vaping by vendors at booths. 12. Indemnification: Exhibitor agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Friends of the Greenway from and against any loss, expense, claims, damages, causes of action, injuries, suits or damages, suits to person or property, including attorney’ fees, arising out of or related to the operation of the Exhibitors at the Fair. 13. Terms & Conditions: Friends of the Greenway reserves the right to make changes to these Terms and Conditions as necessary. 14. Health Requirements: Have hand sanitizer available at each booth. Other requirements will be determined based on State and County Health Department requirements.

Become a FROG member! Dear Friend, If you enjoy the Little Tennessee River Greenway, please support it by joining Friends of the Greenway for 2025. With your help we can continue to meet our mission in working with local government in stewardship of the Greenway. Our goals are trail improvements, sharing information on its natural wonders, and sharing the historical significance of this special landscape. New projects are planned for 2025, but continued funding is needed. You can use the form below and pay with credit card or mail this form with a check to Greenway Visitor Center/FROG Quarters payable to Friends of the Greenway. You can also establish a recurring monthly donation on our website here . Your membership and donations are essential in our work to make the Greenway better. If you care about the trail, join us with your contribution and encourage everyone you know who uses the Greenway to become members too. Thank you. Friends of the Greenway Board

Here you can donate! Contributions help FROG to thrive and enhance our public spaces.