After years of event planning and catering, Tori Frasher has founded Sage & Spice Catering to help make her client’s culinary dreams a reality. With a team of expert planners and chefs, we will help you plan every detail of your special event. Our emphasis on fresh, local herbs and spices combined with our commitment to excellence will allow you the ability to relax and be a guest at your event! Show up, have fun, and enjoy the food experience!
The History of Asheville
Before European settlement, Asheville was part of the Cherokee Nation. Bearing the name Untokiasdiyi, meaning “Where they race,” the Cherokee people used the area as a gathering place.
Settlement didn’t occur until after the Revolutionary War, in 1784, when Colonel Samuel Davidson and his family arrived, claiming land through a soldier’s grant. The settlement, initially named “Morristown,” was later renamed Asheville in honor of North Carolina Governor Samuel Ashe.
Asheville became an important outpost in the Blue Ridge Mountains, attracting famous travelers like Daniel Boone and Davy Crockett. The city flourished during the railway boom into the 1920s but faced a significant setback during the stock market crash of 1929. However, thanks to a committed urban renewal plan and efforts to maintain the city’s charm, Asheville transformed into the vibrant culture hub it is today.