I'm visiting every town in NC - Statesville, North Carolina

[@brucesmith3740]

The italian restaurant next to the ice cream shop is very very good. I love the Statesville downtown.

[@TimothyFrench]

Thanks for the tip. I’ll check it out the next time I’m in town.

[@brucesmith3740]

@@TimothyFrench called mezzaluna. Like the salmon and also ravioli di spinaci

[@chuck4221]

Thank you for the tour, I love Statesville, beautiful, peaceful, great neighborhoods.

[@TimothyFrench]

You’re welcome

[@debibrown5568]

This reminds me of Hendersonville NC. We camped here in Statesville and are going back in September

[@TimothyFrench]

I’m hoping to go to the Hendersonville apple festival this year.

[@Ashley-ku7ys]

Hi Mr. French, thank you so much for making this video! My friends and I are going to Statesville tomorrow and this video of yours has given us a ton of ideas for cool places to check out! :)

[@TimothyFrench]

You’re Welcome. Have fun.

[@cochranstreetbiblechurch3118]

great video and review Statesville is a great city

[@TimothyFrench]

It is. Thanks for watching

[@lauradotson355]

Thank you for highlighting my hometown! you have captured a moment in time that is significant! Since you have been there, the building on the corner of Center and Broad Sts has burned - where Gigi's was. The architectural and historical fabric of the square has been changed, yet downtown is strong as is Gig! The Red Brick City Hall is unique in its Richardsonian design! Statesville has much of its commercial history in the brick industry! If you are interested, please return, and discover even more jewels of the city!

[@TimothyFrench]

Yes, I plan on coming back one day. I always refer to Statesville when talking about street scapes. Thanks for the information

[@waynemacfarland1546]

I'm here in Statesville right now! What a town!

[@lucyintheskywithdiamonds2537]

You must be new to the area?

[@waynemacfarland1546]

@@lucyintheskywithdiamonds2537 Actually, I've been visiting Statesville since first attending the Carolina Balloon Fest in 2007, so it's been over 10 years.

[@lucyintheskywithdiamonds2537]

@@waynemacfarland1546 Got you. I was just shocked to hear someone from here that’s not retired or been here for awhile speak to awful highly of the area.

[@waynemacfarland1546]

Those murals on Cooper Street always get me! My favorite is the one with the hot-air balloons on it!

[@TimothyFrench]

A lot of great art in that city.

[@waynemacfarland1546]

@@TimothyFrench I'll say! They also have a balloon festival there the third weekend of October!

[@TimothyFrench]

I going to do a video on it this year,

[@waynemacfarland1546]

@@TimothyFrench That'll be great!

[@Pillow1221]

I live in statesville and downtown is very pretty we have history the old hotel if you look at one of the windows it has I think a dentist's name carved into the window we also have the Tom Doodley incident down at the court house (im actually in the play Central Stage Alliance is doing) also gg's sadley burned down I went into it during the art crawl also the sweet bake bakery is now a cafe and boba shop live after five is also very good and eventful.

[@TimothyFrench]

Great information, Robin. Where is the play you are in? My wife and I went to a show at the Ansonia in Wadesboro and had a great time.

[@Pillow1221]

@@TimothyFrench We haven't started it yet but the play is gonna be at Statesville High I'm pretty sure if not I will tell you and atm I don't know the dates I think in July maybe or August we are starting practice soon though

[@wncjan]

Statesville Historical Collection is my favorite place in town and Iredell Museums is nice as well. Where the Edward Jones office is now on Cooper Street is where the old jail was, where Tom Dooley was incarcerated from October 1866 until his excution on May 1 1868

[@TimothyFrench]

I love hearing about the history of the towns I visit. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@wncjan]

@@TimothyFrench Glad to inform. Studied the Dooley case for 20+ years. I have visited Western North Carolina 19 times and will be back in October. I have written a couple of books, Land of Friendliness and Beauty - A Danes Guide to Western North Carolina and Who Killed Laura Fosrer about the Dooley case, and finally a novella The Doctor's Secret. My fictional answer to the question.

[@TimothyFrench]

@wncjan That’s awesome, I will check out your books.👍

[@joemayton5560]

What area of NC outside of Charlotte would you recommend for a nice place to live, good public schools, and a good singles/family life scene and somewhat affordable.

[@TimothyFrench]

I like the Mooresville Graded School District. www.mgsd.k12.nc.us/about-us The area is growing fast, but there are various price levels for home buyers and renters alike.

[@shelleywilliams8201]

Troutman, west iredell area of iredell county, Hiddenite in Alexander county is a great small town with wonderful schools. Most of the shopping, theaters,etc are 20 mins away in Hickory, statesville, Wilkesboro or Lenoir.

[@russellbeck9663]

I have lived in Statesville mostly all my life. It is a friendly town but the outside of town on the east side is very run down and vacant. Lots of decaying businesses. Most places my family enjoyed closed and moved south to the Mooresville, Lake Norman area. That area has become the nesting place for lots of NASCAR teams and drivers, The Charlotte Hornets, and the Carolina Panthers. Just a small bit of information for you!

[@TimothyFrench]

Thank you for your personal views of Statesville. I enjoyed my time there.

[@lannyrobbins2351]

Tom dully was hung it court house down town

[@TimothyFrench]

Thanks for the info; I did not know that. I have heard the song wrote about him. For those of you who may not know, In 1868, a man named Tom Dula (pronounced Dooley) was hanged in Statesville, N.C. after being convicted of murdering his lover, Laura Foster, in 1866. The execution wasn't the end of Tom Dula's story. For generations, rumors, conspiracies, and a hit song have swirled around the crime and its fallout.

[@lannyrobbins2351]

Allso Michael Landon played tom duly in the movie of his life

[@silkemueller1391]

We are visiting NC next month. Are things still closed due to the situation or are stores open for public? It looks like a beautiful mix of modern and old buildings. Is it always that empty or are people actually going outside?

[@TimothyFrench]

It is not always that empty. The stores have been open and I hope it stays that way. Thanks for watching

[@desireandfire]

What did you film this on?

[@TimothyFrench]

I used my iPhone 11 with a rode mic. While filming I forgot to lock my exposure and that’s why you see the sky flash in some of the clips

[@jakejones2927]

Any ghettos or bad neighborhoods?

[@TimothyFrench]

I think every city has it’s good and bad areas, but I don’t know enough either way to answer your question. You can do a search for “Statesville, NC Crime Map” and get a map showing the best and worst areas. Sorry I could not be more helpful.

[@brucesmith3740]

I feel safe downtown and everywhere I have been in Stateville. About 5 miles southheast of downtown has a poorer residential area. However, even that area is not scary. I get the impression that people Black or White, are friendly to each other. This town feels like Mayberry.