Brushy Mountain Gateway
Taylorsville is a family-oriented community that offers something for everyone. We welcome you!
From the Mountains to the Lake, the geographic variety in our county offers residents and visitors a wealth of recreational opportunities. Enjoy a Sunday afternoon drive across the Brushy Mountains, hike Rocky Face Mountain or spend the day boating on Lake Hickory.
~from the Mountains
Some of the prettiest views to be found are just a short drive out of the Town of Taylorsville. The lovely rolling hills of the Brushy Mountains are lined with apple trees, providing a mouth watering harvest in the Fall. Our countryside is a patchwork of farms, fields and gardens with homes dotted throughout.
~to the Lake
Just a few miles from Downtown Taylorsville you'll find beautiful Lake Hickory...a 4,200-acre reservoir in North Carolina that's popular for boating, fishing, and swimming. It's located on the Catawba River, north of Hickory and borders the Bethlehem Community of Alexander County. Enjoy Riverbend Park, marinas, fishing, boating and more!
Our Town, Our People
Visit the Town of Taylorsville~
Our Town
- Taylorsville offers all the amenities of a progressive town with the added benefits of friendly people and beautiful natural scenery. Various recreational amenities within the Town of Taylorsville include Matheson Park, Alexander County Courthouse Park, YMCA and an 18 hole golf course!
Residents can also enjoy listening to our local radio station, Apple City Broadcasting, and reading the local paper, The Taylorsville Times, as well as visiting our public library and historic museums. The Greenway Transportation System offers an excellent alternative to traditional transport, offering fixed and flex routes throughout the town and county. Our residents also benefit from an excellent school system, school of music, and numerous local businesses that offer a variety of goods and services.
Taylorsville also hosts many town events such as musical performances on the Rotary Performance Stage, farmers markets, flea markets, Apple City Street Rodders car shows, an Independence Day celebration, and various 5k and triathlon events. In addition to these events, the town also sponsors the annual Apple Blossom Festival, Taylorsville Apple Festival, Hometown Halloween, Hometown Christmas events, Tree Lighting and the annual Christmas Parade.
Our People
- Taylorsville’s rural setting attracts residents and visitors from places near and far. Today, Taylorsville is home to more than 2,000 residents who make up the town’s peaceful, family-oriented community.
Our community's involvement along with the Alexander County Crimestoppers, police department, fire department, rescue squad, EMS, and sheriff’s department work together to preserve the town’s safe, quaint atmosphere and to continue the long history of low crime rates.
The Town has adopted a Council/Manager form of government consisting of a Mayor and four Town Council members. These officials make up the Taylorsville Town Council and are elected by residents within the town limits of Taylorsville every four years. Monthly town meetings are held in the Council Chambers located beside Town Hall on the first Tuesday of each month at 5:30 PM and are open to the public. The Town Manager is responsible for overseeing and planning, and works closely with the Town Planner and the Western Piedmont Council of Governments.
Our Future
Taylorsville’s low tax rates, dependable workforce, and ample real estate make the town an attractive location for residents, workers, and businesses. With ongoing efforts to maintain and expand Taylorsville’s advanced underground infrastructure, the town now offers extremely affordable water and sewer taps for newly constructed homes, businesses, and industrial development. The CVCC Alexander Center for Education & Applied Technologies Center offers courses for people who are interested in learning new skills, improving their existing skills, and learning additional trades for new types of manufacturing and service sector jobs. Taylorsville has extensive room for expansion and embraces the opportunity for efficient residential, commercial and downtown growth. The Town of Taylorsville continues to show its commitment to residents in the expansion of its economic development. Come experience all the great things Taylorsville has to offer!
The Alexander County Comprehensive Plan touches on almost every
component of our quality of life. It addresses issues like public services, land use and flexibility, the natural environment and culture, and a variety of other facets that matter to Alexander County’s citizens, visitors, and local businesses. A comprehensive plan is a document that identifies and distinguishes the county’s vision for the future and determines its goals, objectives, and strategies that guide the decision-making process.
View the 2045 Comprehensive Plan
Conveniently Located in Downtown Taylorsville
Town and County Government Buildings
Town Hall
67 Main Avenue Drive
828-632-2218
US Post Office
220 1st Avenue SW
828-635-0131
Courthouse
29 W Main Avenue
828-635-3113
AC Services Center
151 W Main Avenue
828-632-9332