Whether you're shopping for great deals on furniture and antique bargains, visiting historic attractions, or taking in the charm and richness of the city's heritage, you'll enjoy the relaxed quaint atmosphere that Thomasville has to offer.

Thomasville's history began when a $3 million state tax was passed in the 1840's. NC State Senator John W. Thomas thought this would be a great place to start a community because the state tax was to build the railroad system through North Carolina and this area would be right along the tracks in almost the geographic center of the state.

One of the many points of interest is the City cemetery where it is believed that it is the only cemetery with both Confederate and Federal soldiers buried in a common grave. The North Carolina Vietnam Veterans' Memorial is located in Thomasville as well. The Memorial is highlighted by a wall composed of 1,647 bricks inscribed with names of North Carolinian soldiers killed or missing in action. Thomasville is also host to North Carolina's oldest festival called the "Everybody's Day" festival. It is a week long celebration lasting from Saturday to Saturday, the last week of September.

Thomasville has long been known as "chair town", and has the Largest Chair in the world as its landmark. Besides the furniture industry and the textile industry, the hosiery industry also had its mark on the town. During the depression, it was hosiery that kept the local economy from collapsing while the furniture industry came nearly to a halt. Today there are many hosiery mills in Thomasville, of which the largest are Ragan Knitting Company, Kayby Hosiery Mill, and Fremont Hosiery Mill. Thomasville will always be associated with the chair making/furniture industry and its giant chair as its symbol.