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Mocksville Celebrates 33 Years as a Tree City USA with Arbor Day Festivities

2026-04-06T17:20:50-04:00

Join the Arbor Day Celebration on April 24th! The Town of Mocksville is proud to celebrate its 33rd consecutive year as part of Tree City USA! Join us on Friday, April 24th, at 10 a.m. at Rich Park Shelter 1, 202 Park Drive, Mocksville, as we commemorate this milestone with a special tree-planting ceremony. Honoring Our Commitment to Trees During the event, Mayor Will Marklin will read the official Arbor Day proclamation, reinforcing our community’s commitment to tree planting, care, and preservation. Students from Mocksville Elementary School will join us in planting the trees. We are also honored to welcome Ranger [...]

Mocksville Celebrates 33 Years as a Tree City USA with Arbor Day Festivities2026-04-06T17:20:50-04:00

Mocksville Residents Help Shape the Future of Downtown

2026-04-06T16:55:10-04:00

Community Input Guides Comprehensive Plan Update and Downtown Master Plan The Town of Mocksville continues to move forward with its Comprehensive Plan Update and Downtown Master Plan, with strong community participation helping shape the vision for the future. Throughout March, residents, business owners, and stakeholders gathered for two interactive downtown workshops, offering ideas, feedback, and priorities that will guide future development, infrastructure, and investment decisions. The planning process is being led by the Town of Mocksville in partnership with Benchmark Planning, the consulting firm managing the development of both plans. Both plans are being developed together as a roadmap for Mocksville’s [...]

Mocksville Residents Help Shape the Future of Downtown2026-04-06T16:55:10-04:00

Manager’s Corner – Spring 2026

2026-03-26T17:30:48-04:00

Spring and Summer bring out the best in Mocksville. The Town is committed to providing family-friendly opportunities to enjoy downtown events, including the 20th Annual Daniel Boone Festival on Saturday, May 2nd, and the Farmers' Market opening on May 6th. We can’t forget the beginning of downtown Cruise-In’s, the first Monday of each month as well. Mocksville can add the title “home” baseball team beginning in May. The Davie Crocketts college-age baseball team will call Mocksville’s Mando field home for the summer. What a great opportunity to enjoy America’s favorite pastime with friends and family. Stay engaged through the town’s website [...]

Manager’s Corner – Spring 20262026-03-26T17:30:48-04:00

A Message From the Mayor – Spring 2026

2026-04-06T16:31:38-04:00

The 35th Annual Shamrock Run is in the history books. The race is over, and the medals have all been handed out. We have packed up the tents and put away the signs until next year. Coming together as a community is what living in a “small town” is all about. I love seeing the runners who come out each year and support the non-profits that benefit from the annual run. We had folks here from neighboring counties, some young first-time racers who were nervous about a long road race, and some folks who decided they just needed to get out [...]

A Message From the Mayor – Spring 20262026-04-06T16:31:38-04:00

Mocksville Planning for the Future with Comprehensive Plan Update and First Downtown Master Plan

2026-03-10T17:46:56-04:00

Residents invited to participate in upcoming public workshops to help shape downtown’s future The Town of Mocksville is continuing an important planning effort that will guide future growth, strengthen downtown, and help preserve the community character that residents value most. During the Mocksville Town Board’s March meeting, consultants with Benchmark Planning presented an update on the Town’s Comprehensive Plan update and the development of Mocksville’s first-ever Downtown Master Plan. Together, the two plans will help shape decisions about land use, infrastructure, downtown revitalization, connectivity, and long-term investment priorities for years to come. Benchmark Planning representatives Bridget Calaya and Vaughn Hansen told [...]

Mocksville Planning for the Future with Comprehensive Plan Update and First Downtown Master Plan2026-03-10T17:46:56-04:00

A New Place to Play: SBA Home North Carolina Gifts Six Pickleball Courts to Mocksville

2026-02-25T11:12:00-05:00

The new pickleball courts at Rich Park reflect SBA Group’s desire to invest not only in local jobs but in the quality of life for the families who call Mocksville home. (L to R)  Angelika Matczak, CEO of SBA Home North Carolina; Mocksville Mayor Will Marklin, and Mocksville Town Manager Lee Rollins  Celebrating Community Partnership at Rich Park The Town of Mocksville proudly celebrated the opening of six new public pickleball courts at Rich Park this week, made possible through a generous gift from SBA Home North Carolina. Town leaders joined company representatives for a ceremonial first serve and paddle exchange, [...]

A New Place to Play: SBA Home North Carolina Gifts Six Pickleball Courts to Mocksville2026-02-25T11:12:00-05:00

Summer Collegiate Baseball Team Launches in Mocksville: The Davie Crocketts Arrive in 2026

2025-12-18T11:44:36-05:00

A new era of summer baseball is coming to Mocksville and Davie County. The Blue Ridge League has announced the Davie Crocketts, a college-level wood-bat team that will begin playing in 2026 at Mando Field in Rich Park. The Crocketts will bring strong competition to Mocksville, with talented college players traveling from across the region to compete during the summer months. The team’s name is a playful nod to legendary frontiersman Davy Crockett, using the Davie County spelling as his first name. The Blue Ridge League is known as one of the top collegiate summer leagues in the Southeast, with teams [...]

Summer Collegiate Baseball Team Launches in Mocksville: The Davie Crocketts Arrive in 20262025-12-18T11:44:36-05:00

Town of Mocksville Board of Commissioners Holds December Meeting Featuring Swearing-In Ceremonies and New Appointments

2025-12-08T17:10:05-05:00

The Town of Mocksville Board of Commissioners convened for its December meeting, marking an evening of transitions, recognitions, and forward momentum for the community. From the swearing-in of re-elected leaders to new appointments on key advisory boards, the meeting underscored the continued dedication of both elected officials and citizen volunteers to the town’s growth and good governance. Town Clerk Lynn Trivette administers the oath of office to (L to R) Johnny Frye and Carl Lambert.  Re-Elected Commissioners Take the Oath of Office Re-elected Commissioners Johnny Frye, Carl Lambert, and Jenny Stevenson were officially sworn in by Town Clerk Lynn Trivette. Each [...]

Town of Mocksville Board of Commissioners Holds December Meeting Featuring Swearing-In Ceremonies and New Appointments2025-12-08T17:10:05-05:00

Honoring Our Heroes: Mocksville’s Tree of Honor Shines in Tribute to Service Members

2025-12-04T12:59:10-05:00

Mocksville came together this Veterans Day to honor the brave men and women who have served—and continue to serve—our nation. In a heartfelt display of gratitude, the Town dedicated a Tree of Honor in Main Street Park, a luminous symbol of remembrance and respect for America’s heroes. A Meaningful Tribute on a Sacred Day On November 11 at 11:11 a.m., community members gathered for a special lighting ceremony to unveil this year’s Tribute Tree. The significance of the date and time echoed the moment the armistice was signed to end World War I—an annual reminder of peace, sacrifice, and the cost [...]

Honoring Our Heroes: Mocksville’s Tree of Honor Shines in Tribute to Service Members2025-12-04T12:59:10-05:00

Help Shape Mocksville’s Future: Take the Community Survey Today!

2025-11-07T18:48:37-05:00

Jason Epley, president of Benchmark Planning, explains the process for Mocksville’s Comprehensive Plan Update and the Town’s first-ever Downtown Master Plan during the November 4th Town of Mocksville Board of Commissioners meeting.  Your input will guide the Town’s Comprehensive and Downtown Master Plans Your Voice Matters! The Town of Mocksville is asking residents, business owners, and community members to help shape the future of our town — and it starts with a survey. The Comprehensive Plan Update and Downtown Master Plan are officially underway, and the community survey is open now through the end of November 2025. This is your opportunity [...]

Help Shape Mocksville’s Future: Take the Community Survey Today!2025-11-07T18:48:37-05:00
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