Hickory is for doers and makers seeking a well-rounded community.
Come experience Life. Well Crafted.
and so much more!
Enjoy walking and biking trails, boating, restaurants, minor league baseball,
or craft your life here.
A city known for craftsmanship and community, a great place to start your business,
26 parks that include playgrounds, splash pads, fitness equipment,
soccer and baseball fields, an all children’s accessible tree house
soccer and baseball fields, an all children’s accessible tree house
…the list goes on and on.
There are opportunities for businesses to develop or expand here.
Hickory is revitalized!
Bond Information
In 2014, the voters of Hickory overwhelmingly approved a $40 million dollar Hickory Bond Referendum, including a City Walk, Riverwalk, Streetscapes and Gateways, and a corporate business park.
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 Online
The City recently launched a more convenient online payment system. You need to set up a new account to access and pay online.
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
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
Stay up to date on City information. Sign up for the City of Hickory, Library and/or the Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism e-newsletters.
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
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!
Dec 03, 2020
Lilly family donates to recreation baseball and softball in Hickory
The Lilly family of Hickory has always shared a passion for baseball and a deep connection to participating in recreation sports through the City of Hickory. In memory of their beloved parents, Tom and Kathleen Lilly, brothers David and…
Dec 01, 2020
Hickory Fire Department ISO 1 Rating Effective December 1st
It is official! The City of Hickory Fire Department Class 1 ISO rating is now in effect. During the September 15 Hickory City Council meeting, State Fire Marshal and Commissioner of Insurance Mike Causey announced that Hickory would…