Brasstown Community Civic Center
The Brasstown Community Civic Center (BCCC) is located in the scenic mountains of Clay County, North Carolina.
Brasstown is a community of about 600 people living on both the Clay and Cherokee sides of the county line. In 1992, local residents, in cooperation with the Clay County Commissioners, developed and elected their leadership and incorporated BCCC as a tax exempt, non-profit organization. This organization “promotes the welfare, civic spirit and pride” of Brasstown and the immediate vicinity.
Since 1994 the Community Center has served as a popular location for concerts, gospel sings, potluck dinners, entertainment, art exhibits, family reunions, arts and crafts shows, youth and adult basketball and educational classes. There are also fund-raisers held for many different worthy causes: such as cancer, heart attack victims and families displaced by fire. The BCCC is also the location for educational classes focusing on health, agriculture, cooking, sewing, gardening, and rural economic development.
BCCC has a large event room/gym, complete with basketball a court, “Type 1 commercial community kitchen”, meeting room, shower and storage room. In 2018, we built a small annex that we affectionately call the the Schoolhouse, with a kitchenette, handicap-accessible bathroom, soundproofing, and a projection system for classes as needed. The Schoolhouse is available for events that need a smaller space or a classroom type setting: continuing education, crafting, meetings, etc. or events that last for more than a day or two.
There is also an outdoor quarter mile walking track with fitness stations and 3 acres of grassy area for outdoor activities with a fenced playground and picnic table. In 2022, we added an outdoor pavilion to the annex building. The space can be used as a sheltered area for families using the playground or for outdoor events such as our Community Food Pantry. In 2023, with the help of several grants, we finally have all the equipment needed to be recognized as a Red Cross shelter in case of an emergency or natural disaster. Thank you to all who helped make this happen!
The Brasstown Community Civic Center is a 501(c)(3) corporation operated and maintained by donations and proceeds from concerts and other Fundraisers.
Win a Quilt!
Here it is, the 2024 quilt we are raffling as a fundraiser for the Brasstown Community Center.
This gorgeous queen size quilt can be seen most days at Olive’s Porch, 27 Peachtree St, in downtown Murphy NC.
You may also see this quilt show up at numerous events in the community this year. Proceeds support the Brasstown Community Center, a 501 (c) (3) charitable organization.
Drawing will take place during the Thanksgiving Community Potluck held on the third Tuesday of November. You do not have to be present to win.
Brasstown Community Center would like to thank Deanna Skubal for donating this beautiful quilt. Deanna is a tireless supporter of the Brasstown Community Center and has donated a quilt each of the last 8 years. We truly appreciate her quality craftsmanship, artistry, and her generous heart.