By 1832, the town had its own doctor, hatter's shop, hemp factory, wagon factory, cabinet shop, distillery, and silversmith. A steamboat line connecting Morganton and Knoxville began operating in 1831.
By 1832, the town had its own physician, hatter's store, hemp mill, wagon factory, cabinet maker's workshop, distillery, and silversmith's shop. A steamboat service connecting Morganton and Knoxville started operating in 1831.