Local Services, Banking & Storage
🔧 Local Services & Contractors
Best local contractor directory: ilovemurphy.com/gotta-guy — maintained by locals who've personally used them. All permitted work: cherokeecounty-nc.gov/150
BuilderBuddy Inspections
Full home, well, septic, radon, mold, water quality, HVAC, pest, pre-listing inspections.
Propane
Thompson Gas
Same-day & Saturday delivery. Consistently praised by locals.
Freeman Gas
Long-standing local company.
Folger Gas
50-year family-owned. Auto fill, 24/7 emergency, tank installation.
Suburban Propane
Insurance
Cherokee County Insurance Agency
Auto, home, life, commercial, boat. Spanish services.
Steven Aft — State Farm
Specializes in Western NC relocations.
Farm Bureau Insurance
Murphy, NC. Auto, home, life, farm, commercial.
Anne Rose Insurance Agency
Murphy, NC. Independent. Auto, home, health, fire.
Pest Control
John Boy Exterminating
Free estimates, senior discounts.
Central Termite & Pest Control
Natural pesticides. Good for carpenter bees.
Murphy Wildlife Removal
Raccoons, squirrels, opossums, moles, skunks.
🏦 Banking
Nantahala Bank
Three branches: Murphy, Hayesville, Franklin. Truly local. Strong mortgage options. Best lender for the Cherokee County mountain market.
| Bank | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Truist (BB&T) | 1911 US Hwy 64 W, Murphy | (828) 837-3558 |
| First Citizens Bank | 22 Hiwassee St, Murphy | (828) 837-4800 |
| PNC Bank | 50 Peachtree St, Murphy | (828) 837-2141 |
| United Community Bank | 116 Peachtree St, Murphy | (828) 837-9291 |
| NC SECU | 1297 Andrews Rd, Murphy | (828) 837-5054 |
📦 Storage Units
Climate Controlled ✓
Storage Murphy
Climate-controlled + Connex containers + RV/vehicle storage. 30 cameras.
Red Pepper Storage
Climate-controlled + covered boat & RV parking.
Renegade Storage
Temperature-controlled + RV storage. 24-hour access. Blairsville Highway.
Standard Storage — ⚠ No Climate Control
Peachtree Mini Storage
4 Murphy locations: 6393, 5624, 1321 W US Hwy 64, and 1015 Andrews Rd. Good for tools and outdoor equipment only.
A Storage Center
Hwy 64, Murphy. RV/boat storage with hookups. astoragecenternc.com
Downtown Storage
181 Tennessee St, Murphy.
Liberty Self Storage
Serves Murphy, Marble, Andrews, Ranger. murphyncstorage.com
🛒 Shopping & Everyday Living
Walmart Supercenter
Full grocery, pharmacy, auto center. Pickup and delivery.
Save-A-Lot
Budget grocery. Good for staples.
United Grocery Outlet
Discount name-brand groceries. Worth regular visits.
Lowe's
You will be here often as a mountain homeowner.
Downtown Murphy
30+ locally owned shops, boutiques, galleries, and specialty food.
Murphy Visitor Center
Free maps, business directory, event calendar.
| For Bigger Shopping | Distance | Why Go |
|---|---|---|
| Asheville, NC | ~1.5 hours | Target, Whole Foods, major retail |
| Chattanooga, TN | ~2 hours | Hamilton Place Mall |
| Atlanta, GA | ~2.5 hours | Anything you need |