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63 N. MAIN ST. WAYNESVILLE, NC 28786 Plus-code-iconF2R6+7R Waynesville, North Carolina

STORE HOURS

mon10AM - 6PM

tue10AM - 6PM

wed10AM - 6PM

thu10AM - 6PM

fri10AM - 8PM

sat10AM - 7PM

sun11AM - 6PM

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Smoky Mountain Majesty

Founded in 1810 by Colonel Robert Love, a Revolutionary War soldier, Waynesville is named for General "Mad" Anthony Wayne, who was Love’s commander. He must have made quite an impression on Col. Love with his daring military exploits and fiery demeanor. The town of Waynesville is just the opposite. Quiet and unassuming, it is home to many artists, who draw inspiration from the high peaks of the mountains that ripple off in the distance.

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Story behind the store logo

This building, located on Main Street in Downtown Waynesville, was built in the 1930s and was called the Toggery. This fine clothier was similar to a Belk's or an Efird's. The floor layout was similar to what you find now at the Mast Store. As you walk in the front door from Main Street, The Toggery had its men's and ladies' departments, along with the shoe department, on the main floor. Where the present day outdoor department is, on the mezzanine, was used as storage.

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This building, located on Main Street in Downtown Waynesville, was built in the 1930s and was called the Toggery. This fine clothier was similar to a Belk's or an Efird's. The floor layout was similar to what you find now at the Mast Store. As you walk in the front door from Main Street, The Toggery had its men's and ladies' departments, along with the shoe department, on the main floor. Where the present day outdoor department is, on the mezzanine, was used as storage.

The offices were located where the current offices are, in the front of the building. To easily exchange information from the office and the sales floor, a pulley system was used to request change, etc.

The Mast Store in Waynesville was the first location outside of the High Country. The building was in the process of being converted into a dance hall before it was purchased and opened in 1991 as a Mast Store.

*Photo courtesy of the Haywood County Public Library History Collection.

 

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Plan your visit to Waynesville

Waynesville is located at the Gateway to the Smokies. From hiking and enjoying the outdoors to a stroll down Main Street to visit with local artists, there is much to see and do.
Waynesville is located at the Gateway to the Smokies. From hiking and enjoying the outdoors to a stroll down Main Street to visit with local artists, there is much to see and do. Read less ...
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LOCAL FLAVOR

  • September 23, 2025 23 minute READ
    The Day the Water Rushed In

    The Day the Water Rushed In

    To say that September 27, 2024, and the days that followed were life-changing is an understatement. Everyone living in Western North Carolina and parts of East Tennessee and Southwestern Virginia had their lives turned upside down in some way, shape, or form. It could be minor – like a tree or two down in your backyard – or it could be major – a loss of a house, your business, or even a loved one. Helene impacted all of us.   ...read more

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    location-icon Asheville | Annex - Valle Crucis | Boone | Hendersonville | Original - Valle Crucis | Waynesville

  • September 17, 2025 4 minute READ
    Wild About Waynesville

    Wild About Waynesville

    The Town of Waynesville is named for notable Revolutionary War General Anthony Wayne, who earned the moniker “Mad Anthony,” but there’s no description further from reality for this pleasant mountain retreat. If the label given to its namesake – the same General Wayne of Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Wayne National Forest – applies at all, it’s how “madly” locals and visitors alike fall for Waynesville’s beauty. ...read more

    tags-icon Fall Foliage Primer | Local Flavor | Travel

    location-icon Waynesville

  • November 27, 2024 5 minute READ
    Passing Christmas Magic Hand to Hand

    Passing Christmas Magic Hand to Hand

    It’s a magical thing what a pair of hands can do. ...read more

    tags-icon Inspiration | Local Flavor

    location-icon Asheville | Annex - Valle Crucis | Boone | Hendersonville | Original - Valle Crucis | Waynesville

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FROM OUR BLOG

  • September 23, 2025 23 minute READ
    The Day the Water Rushed In

    The Day the Water Rushed In

    To say that September 27, 2024, and the days that followed were life-changing is an understatement. Everyone living in Western North Carolina and parts of East Tennessee and Southwestern Virginia had their lives turned upside down in some way, shape, or form. It could be minor – like a tree or two down in your backyard – or it could be major – a loss of a house, your business, or even a loved one. Helene impacted all of us.   ...read more

    tags At Home | Local Flavor | Mast Family Favorites | Mast in the News | Travel

    locations Asheville | Annex - Valle Crucis | Boone | Hendersonville | Original - Valle Crucis | Waynesville

  • September 17, 2025 4 minute READ
    Wild About Waynesville

    Wild About Waynesville

    The Town of Waynesville is named for notable Revolutionary War General Anthony Wayne, who earned the moniker “Mad Anthony,” but there’s no description further from reality for this pleasant mountain retreat. If the label given to its namesake – the same General Wayne of Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Wayne National Forest – applies at all, it’s how “madly” locals and visitors alike fall for Waynesville’s beauty. ...read more

    tags Fall Foliage Primer | Local Flavor | Travel

    locations Waynesville

  • November 27, 2024 5 minute READ
    Passing Christmas Magic Hand to Hand

    Passing Christmas Magic Hand to Hand

    It’s a magical thing what a pair of hands can do. ...read more

    tags Inspiration | Local Flavor

    locations Asheville | Annex - Valle Crucis | Boone | Hendersonville | Original - Valle Crucis | Waynesville

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area-events

AREA EVENTS

Dec 05, 2025

Event:
Jimmy Proffitt Cookbook Signing
TIME:
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Place:
Waynesville Mast General Store
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Dec 07, 2025

Event:
Santa Visit
TIME:
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Place:
Waynesville Mast General Store
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