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Battle Park is a beautiful 56 acre park located on the Tar River.
What does the Rocky Mount area have to offer? Rocky Mount is situated at the juncture of two major highways, I-95 and US Hwy 64; and is positioned as the regional retail center of Northeastern North Carolina serving a 300,000 population base and attracting businesses that draw from a 34-40 mile radius.
The business climate has endured a metamorphosis and thrived - moving from manufacturing, textiles, and agriculture to over 93% small businesses - enabling a flourishing entrepreneurial community with major distribution facilities and manufacturers of aerospace, elevator, foodservice and hospital products.
Rocky Mount is situated within a day's drive of the coast or the mountains.
The historically significant Tar River hosts recreation and stunning views for all ages.
Rocky Mount 's art community has grown and flourished in recent years.
Cultural, recreational, and community amenities and opportunities for young and old alike abound, evidenced by recent accomplishments...the renovation of a historic property - The Imperial Centre for the Arts & Sciences; a new Sports Complex- the largest of its kind on the Eastern Coast; a new YMCA, the emerging renovation of historic downtown area; and the pending renovation of historic property - the Rocky Mount Mills on the banks of the Tar River. Citizens enjoy convenient access to state-of-the-art medical facilities both locally and regionally and higher educational focus with two community colleges, Nash Community and Edgecombe Community, a 4-year college and satellite partnerships in continuing education for area businesses with major university systems in the state.
Below are more useful links.
Rocky Mount Area Chamber of Commerce
Learn about employment, local businesses, programs, events and other community activities.
Nash--Rocky Mount Public Schools
Learn more about Rocky Mount's expansive education network.
Here you'll find information about rates, emergency services, assistance programs and customer service.
