"Cooler Temps, Live Music, and Local Farmers Market: Your Asheville Update for August 6th"

Good morning, this is your Asheville Local Frequency for Wednesday, August 6th, 2025. After a July that tied the record for the hottest on file in Asheville, the weather has flipped on us just in time for August. We are waking up to one of the coolest starts to the month anyone can remember, with last Sunday breaking a record for lowest high temperature since 1909 and today only reaching the mid-70s. If you happen to enjoy a little drizzle and sweater weather in the summer, you are in luck. Forecasters expect these below-average temperatures to stick around through early next week before we slowly warm up into the upper 70s and low 80s. In some good news for local commuters and visitors, intercity bus service in downtown Asheville is finally resuming after nearly a year out of service due to the impact of Hurricane Helene. The North Carolina Department of Transportation says the restoration means greater connectivity and convenience for those traveling by bus in and out of Asheville. If you are looking for things to do around town today, you have plenty of options. The ever-popular River Arts District Farmers Market sets up on the lawn at New Belgium Brewing this afternoon starting at three. You can shop for fresh local produce, meats, baked treats, handmade crafts, and more. The market welcomes everyone and even accepts SNAP and Farmers Market Prescription payments, so it is a great place to support local growers and artists and still stay budget-friendly. Later tonight, music fans can head out to The Orange Peel, where celebrated singer-songwriter Todd Snider takes the stage at eight o’clock. It is always a treat to catch live acts at this iconic Asheville venue. If your tastes run toward the classics, the Glenn Miller Orchestra will be swinging through the Wortham Center for the Performing Arts this evening—expect timeless big band favorites and some of the best jazz musicianship around. Also, if you’re an early riser or you prefer your gatherings over a hot drink, Coffee and Conversation is happening at 209 Tunnel Road this morning. It is a relaxed event—just a good place to connect, share stories, or simply start your day with a fresh brewed cup. A quick community update: The YWCA of Asheville has just announced they will now offer tuition-free childcare for all staff members, a move applauded by parents and employees across the region. Buncombe County recently received a grant to boost storm preparedness, including the use of new drones for emergency response, strengthening our region’s readiness for rough weather. For families willing to venture a bit, the Day Out With Thomas kids’ event is rolling into nearby Tweetsie Railroad all day today, offering train rides and entertainment for young fans of the beloved blue engine. That’s everything making headlines around Asheville for this August morning. Whether you are venturing out for live music, fresh food, or just soaking up the unexpectedly cool weather, Asheville is full of ways to This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.