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Thomasville, NC, known world wide for its production of home furnishings, boasts a healthy, well-balanced economy. The “Thomasville” name represents a trade label for artisan furniture. Companies such as Thomasville Furniture Industries and Thomasville Medical Center are among the top employers in Thomasville and Davidson County. Thomasville, North Carolina lies a short distance away from the Piedmont Triad cities of Greensboro, High Point and Winston-Salem. Charlotte, a national hub for banking, is less than an hour’s drive away, while the historic Capital City of Raleigh is only two-hour’s distant.

Affectionately known as “Chair City”, Thomasville is home to “The Big Chair”, which stands as a monument to Thomasville and Davidson County’s renowned furniture industry. The chair is a 30-foot replica of a Duncan Phyfe armchair, from which presidential candidate Lyndon B. Johnson addressed his supporters in 1960. Astounding furniture shopping opportunities exist at local sites such as the Thomasville Emporium, where more than 170 furniture dealers display their wares.

Visitors to Thomasville, NC enjoy some of America’s finest barbeque establishments and other restaurants, such as the charming Whistlestop Café. Each September, Thomasville hosts “Everybody’s Day”, which is the oldest known NC festival. The Parks and Recreation Department provide residents with numerous opportunities for recreation. This includes organized sports and public facilities such as the popular Doak Skate Board Park.

Historic sites in Thomasville, NC include the town’s charming original Grandstand and the North Carolina Vietnam Veteran's Memorial. The Memorial, which lies between Lexington and Thomasville on Interstate 85, consists of native North Carolina bricks. Prominently displayed are the names of approximately 1,620 North Carolinians who lost their lives or are still missing in Vietnam. Nearby, in Lexington, popular attractions include the artwork of Bob Timberlake, Childress Vineyards, the Richard Childress Racing Shop and Museum and Davidson County Historical Museum. Elsewhere in Davidson County are Boone's Cave State Park, and High Rock Lake.

Families of Thomasville, NC have several excellent primary and secondary public schools serving the area. There is also a K-12 private Christian school. Davidson County Community College is between Lexington and Thomasville on I-85. Additional colleges within driving distance of Thomasville include High Point University, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University in Greensboro, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem and Winston-Salem State University.

Thomasville, North Carolina features a vibrant downtown area with charming storefronts and one-of-a-kind shopping opportunities that truly captures the spirit of small town America. Whether one is looking for some of the nation’s finest furniture or for a place to call home, Thomasville has something to offer everyone.

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