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  • HICKORY IS FOR DOERS AND MAKERS SEEKING A WELL-ROUNDED COMMUNITY.
    EXPERIENCE LIFE.
    WELL CRAFTED.
  • ENJOY WALKING AND BIKING TRAILS, BOATING, RESTAURANTS, MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL,
    AND SO MUCH MORE!
  • A CITY KNOWN FOR CRAFTSMANSHIP AND COMMUNITY, A GREAT PLACE TO START YOUR BUSINESS,
    OR CRAFT YOUR LIFE HERE.
  • BIKE TRAILS, SPLASH PADS, 26 PARKS AND MORE.
    RECREATION. WELL CRAFTED...
  • THERE ARE OPPORTUNITIES FOR BUSINESSES TO DEVELOP OR EXPAND HERE.
    HICKORY IS REVITALIZED!
  • THE REGIONAL HUB OF 365,000 PEOPLE,
    HICKORY HAS COMMERCE, AMENITIES, AND RECREATION FOR ALL.
Bond Information

Bond Information

In 2014, the voters of Hickory overwhelmingly approved a $40 million Hickory Bond Referendum, including a City Walk, Riverwalk, Streetscapes and Gateways, and a corporate business park.

Things to Do

Things to Do

Hickory is the metro hub for 365,000 people. There are numerous parks, mountain bike trails, Lake Hickory, restaurants, breweries, events in the downtown, major retail, local shops, and so much more.

Pay Your Water Bill

Pay Your Water Bill

The City recently launched a more convenient online payment system.  You need to set up a new account to access and pay online.

Employment

Employment

The City of Hickory’s goal is to deliver high quality services to citizens and visitors through excellent coworkers who are customer focused, innovative, team players, and perform at their best every day.

City Meetings & Events

City Meetings & Events

A listing of City meetings and events for City of Hickory. This includes boards and commissions, department events and meetings, and more.

City e-Newsletters

City e-Newsletters

Stay up to date on City information. Sign up for the City of Hickory, Library, Business, and/or the Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism e-newsletters.

City Publications

City Publications

City publications, like the Crafting Hickory Magazine, the City’s annual budget, the City Snippets from the water bills, Leisure Pursuits, as well as City brochures, are located here.

Business Development

Business Development

Hickory and the metro area have strong transportation, higher education, cultural and workforce development networks that have produced a strong manufacturing base, as well as extensive medical, retail, service, and residential development industries.

Welcome to Hickory,
where Life is Well Crafted!

Hickory is for doers and makers seeking a well-rounded community, located an hour from Charlotte and Asheville at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains, along I-40, where a collective spirit of craftsmanship strengthens any endeavor with detail, artistry, and quality. Hickory is Life. Well Crafted!

Hickory Foothills Camera

Check out the Hickory Foothills Cam for live aerial views of the downtown hickory area.