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Harris Teeter reopens Tuesday with tastings, live music

By Lightning Reports, Published: June 6, 2025

A “Taste of Teeter” food sampling, live music and other special events will mark the grand reopening of the Harris Teeter at Southside Square Plaza, 636 Spartanburg Highway, from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday.

“Hendersonville and the surrounding communities have inspired us by their strength and steadfastness in rebuilding," Danna Robinson, director of corporate affairs and customer relations, said in a news release. "We’re grateful not only to be a part of this community but to our customers and valued associates who have shown incredible patience and support throughout this journey. This grand reopening represents our unwavering commitment to Western North Carolina and celebrates the strength and spirit of our neighbors who are dedicated to continue to rebuild after Hurricane Helene." 

The fully rebuilt store features store-made pizzas, Murray’s Cheese, Starbucks, fresh cut fruit, full-service floral and more. These features will elevate the customer shopping experience while maintaining Harris Teeter’s commitment to serving the local community with fresh, quality products and exceptional service.  

The supermarket opened its in-store pharmacy in January after operating from a mobile unit immediately after the hurricane hit in October. The company also donated more than $1 million in food and funds to the surrounding community to support recovery efforts, including $250,000 to Manna Food Bank.  

Leading up to the grand reopening, Harris Teeter team members honored first responders who worked tirelessly to help Western North Carolina recover from Hurricane Helene. In partnership with Coca-Cola, Harris Teeter delivered goodie bags containing Coke and Harris Teeter products, along with $250 gift cards to first responder stations throughout Hendersonville and Asheville. The initiative recognized the service and dedication of EMS, police, and fire personnel at six locations, including Hendersonville Fire Department, Henderson County Emergency Medical Services, Hendersonville Police Department, Asheville Police Department, Asheville Fire Station 13 and Buncombe County Emergency Services.

"We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to the first responders who have shown extraordinary dedication to our community during this recovery period," Robinson said. "Their service has been instrumental in helping Western North Carolina rebuild, and we're honored to recognize their contributions alongside our partners at Coca-Cola."