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Local business urges Blowing Rock to allow weekly food trucks; council to follow up

Blowing Rock Town Council · July 9, 2025
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Summary

A Blowing Rock business owner asked the council to permit food trucks on private property during off‑days, saying prior special‑event food trucks tripled his shop's sales; staff agreed to follow up with the business and explore a test run or ordinance change.

A Blowing Rock restaurant owner urged the Town Council on July 8 to allow food trucks to operate on private property on Tuesdays and Wednesdays when his restaurant is closed, saying such events increased nearby retail and beverage sales during trial events.

Eric Rinker, who identified himself and provided his address for the record, told the council that past special‑event food trucks…

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