In the News

For many years, the litigation involving Smoky Mountain Country Club remained largely outside the public spotlight, despite raising significant legal questions concerning homeowners' associations, restrictive covenants, mandatory assessments, foreclosure, and property rights in North Carolina. As the litigation has progressed through the trial and appellate courts, however, journalists and media organizations have begun to examine the broader implications of the cases and their potential impact on homeowners across the state.

This section brings together news articles, interviews, public meeting recordings, and other videos documenting the history of the litigation. These materials capture events as they unfolded and preserve the statements of the developers, association representatives, attorneys, homeowners, and other participants in their own words.

The purpose of this collection is to provide historical context and to serve as a resource for homeowners, attorneys, journalists, researchers, and public officials seeking to understand the issues at the heart of these disputes. 

Whenever possible, the accompanying court filings, judicial opinions, and recorded documents are also provided so readers can compare media coverage with the official court record and primary source materials.

As additional reporting continues to emerge, this section will be updated to provide a comprehensive archive of the public record surrounding the Smoky Mountain Country Club litigation and its continuing impact on North Carolina HOA law and property rights.