June 2026

2 CONTENTS The City at Full Speed: Why Charlotte Thrives During Summer Taste of Charlotte: The Festival That Defines the Queen City’s Food Scene Through the Lens: Exploring Charlotte’s Most Photogenic Neighborhoods Charlotte Douglas Airport and the City’s Next Era of Growth The Creative Charlotte: Artists, Makers, and Visionaries Shaping the City’s Future Why Charlotte Continues to Attract New Residents and Businesses Small Businesses, Big Impact: The Entrepreneurs Powering Charlotte 04 06 14 16 20 30 10 Charlotte’s Summer of Live Music 08 Summer Adventures Around Charlotte 28 18 Fitness in the Queen City: Why Charlotte Residents Are Moving More Than Ever