Learn About Garner
A Great Place to Be!
The Spirit of Juneteenth is a Garner Way of Life
The Garner Juneteenth Committee was formed in September 2020 by the Mayor and approved by Council to explore and research how the Town of Garner could facilitate the observation of Juneteenth in the Garner Community.
Our Town
Located in a region consistently ranked among America’s best places to live, work, raise a family and earn a quality education, Garner is an idyllic suburban community that offers something for everyone. In addition to being known for its hometown character, historic downtown area, top-rated schools and quiet neighborhoods, Garner also offers an excellent climate for new, relocating or expanding businesses. The town was named an All-America City in 2013 because of innovative, citizen-led projects that improve the quality of life and expand educational and cultural opportunities for citizens of all ages.
Our Growth and Your Opportunity
Garner offers the essential quality-of-life amenities everyone is searching for—right here in our community or just a few minutes away in the dynamic capital city of Raleigh. And when you need to get away from it all, nearby vacation options abound. Whether you prefer the mountains, the beach or somewhere in between, you're within a few hours of your destination.
Downtown Hometown
The Downtown Garner Association is the foremost advocate for Main Street’s economic revitalization and charged with casting a vision for its future – one that is borne out of asset-based economic development strategies, market analysis, community input, and a long term public-private commitment to downtown revitalization.