Welcome to the official Media Room of the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area. We are excited to assist you with story ideas, fact-checking, interviews, and more.
The Blue Ridge National Heritage Area preserves, cultivates, and promotes the natural and cultural heritage of 25 Western North Carolina counties and the Qualla Boundary. Through grants, partnerships, cultural trails, and regional initiatives, BRNHA helps keep the heritage of Western North Carolina alive, visible, and economically sustainable for the people who create it and the communities that treasure it.
About BRNHA
- Mission & Vision
- Executive Director and Leadership Team
- Board Members and Advisory Board Members
- Service Area Map
Fact Sheets
- Overview of BRNHA
- By the Numbers
- Blue Ridge Music Trails Fact Sheet
- Blue Ridge Craft Trails Fact Sheet
- Cherokee Heritage Overview (future)
Annual Reports & Impact
- Latest Annual Report
- Strategic Plan
- Economic Impact Information
Current News & Press Releases
- (Last updated 8/28/26)
Photography, Video and Logos
- Photography
- Video
- Logos
Story Ideas
Media Contacts
- Bridget Herbig, Communications Manager, Blue Ridge National Heritage Area
- Bridget@blueridgeheritage.com
- (828) 818-5334
- Angie Chandler, Executive Director, Blue Ridge National Heritage Area
- Angie@blueridgeheritage.com
- (828) 818-5331 x331
