Downtown Murphy NC Halloween 2025 🎃 | Community, Candy & Celebration with The Poltrock Team

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Downtown Murphy came alive this Halloween! 👻 From festive costumes to smiling families, it was a night full of fun, community spirit, and plenty of candy. The Poltrock Team was thrilled to be part of the celebration — handing out generous amounts of treats and connecting with so many friendly faces.
Murphy’s downtown is looking better than ever with ongoing beautification projects, and we can’t wait to see it shine even brighter next year. Thank you to everyone who stopped by — we’re grateful for this amazing community and your continued support! 💛🏡
Companies that participated in the video: The Poltrock Team at Re/Max, Jim Miller with Statefarm, Murphy Art Center, Murphy Visitor Center

Lake Hiwassee Water Levels Lower in October

Posted by John Poltrock on

Lake Hiwassee in Murphy NC is operated by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and controlled by the Hiwassee Dam. It’s quite a sight to see! During the off-season, the lake is lowered to control flooding further downstream. Years ago, Nashville and nearby areas were flooding and it was amazing how fast the lake levels shot up to hold water back and keep the flooding from being worse. It’s an amazing engineering feat to be able to do that!

One question I often get is, “what does it look like when Lake Hiwassee water goes down?” There’s no better way to show you than on video! Click play below and see the lake. Want to own a mountain lake home? Let us know or search online! Most of the homes on the water are in Bear Paw Resort. I personally own a home there and wouldn’t have it any other way. It’s quite an amazing place!