Notable People
- Heath Shuler - Former quarterback for the University of Tennessee (1990-'93), New Orleans Saints, Oakland Raiders, and Washington Redskins. He is also a congressman representing North Carolina's 11th congressional district. (2006–present)
- Red Smiley - Famous bluegrass musician, part of the duo Reno and Smiley, lived in Bryson City as a young man while his father served as the Swain County School System Superintendent, before starting his career. He is now buried in the DeHart Cemetery in the Jackson Line Community.
- The Inspirations, one of Southern Gospel Music's leading and most enduring quartets, was founded in Bryson City in 1964, and still makes its home there today.
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