At Wake Foot Sanctuary, every foot soak and massage is a mini escape with a lasting impression. When you’re looking for relaxing things to do in Asheville, NC or Knoxville, TN, our thoughtfully formulated herbal soaks and rejuvenating massages will de-stress and re-energize. Our foot spa and massage sanctuarys offer three different types of complimenting massage to our foot soaks with head, neck, and shoulder massage; hand and lower arm massage, and foot and lower leg.
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.