Cold Mountain, made famous by Charles Frazier’s book and movie by the same name, is about 15 miles south east of Waynesville. The town was founded by Revolutionary War hero Colonel Robert Love who named the town after his commander, the explosive and fiery personality General “Mad” Anthony Wayne.
City Lights Bookstore’s goal has always been to share the literature of the Southern Appalachian region with the world and the world of books with their community. City Lights Bookstore recently celebrated it’s 30th Anniversary.
