The Town Pump Tavern: The Oldest Pub in Black Mountain NC
The Town Pump Tavern was originally a a Trailways Bus Station where people traveled to, from or through Black Mountain and the WNC Mountains. In 1982 Bill Harkness opened The Town Pump Tavern at the Cherry Street location. In the early 80′s The Pump looked very different, but despite the cosmetic changes over the years The Town Pump Tavern remains a Black Mtn. tradition.
People at the Town Pump Tavern are also considered Nexus Keepers. There is a brass stake in the ground that marks the crossing of the mountain Ley Lines.
