About this episode

In this episode, Mike Andress interviews Shannon Odom about the growth and community spirit of McDowell County, North Carolina, focusing on its trails and tourism development.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I am joined by Shannon Odom, executive director of the McDowell County Tourism Development Authority, to unpack why this corner of Western North Carolina is gaining serious momentum, and how it’s doing it in a way that feels rooted, welcoming, and real. We talk trails first, because the growth is undeniable: new mileage on the ground, rebuilt sections after Hurricane Helene, and the validation that comes with Old Fort joining the North Carolina Trail Towns Net...

People in this episode

Host: Mike Andress

Guest: Shannon Odom

Topics covered

• tourism
• trails
• community development
• outdoor activities
• local culture

Keywords

• McDowell County
• trails
• tourism
• Western North Carolina
• Hurricane Helene
• Old Fort
• North Carolina Trail Towns

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: McDowell County Tourism Development Authority

Places: McDowell County, Western North Carolina, Old Fort, North Carolina

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