Lake Lure Initiates Eviction Against Prominent Business

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Lake Lure Initiates Eviction Against Prominent Business

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The Town of Lake Lure has initiated eviction proceedings against Second Mountain, LLC, the company that operates Lured Market & Grill, citing alleged failure to pay August rent. The civil action, a summary ejectment, was filed on August 24, 2026, in Rutherford District Court, with a hearing scheduled for September 3, 2026. The town is seeking possession of the property located at 2654 Memorial Highway, Suite A, and claims $3,518 in past-due rent, along with legal expenses and attorney fees.

This eviction effort is the latest development in an ongoing legal dispute between the town and Second Mountain, LLC. The contention began after Second Mountain, LLC, filed a lawsuit against the Town of Lake Lure on June 1, 2026. This earlier lawsuit by the business alleged that the town wrongfully removed it from a town-owned boathouse following Hurricane Helene, which caused widespread damage in September 2024, and interfered with lease agreement rights. The town, in its August 5, 2026 response, denied these allegations and filed counterclaims, asserting that the restaurant had no legal right to use the police boathouse.

According to the town’s complaint in the eviction case, Second Mountain, LLC, failed to pay rent due on August 1, and a five-day grace period expired. The town subsequently served a written Notice of Lease Termination and Demand for Possession on August 18, 2026, with the termination becoming effective on August 20, 2026. The lease agreement between Lake Lure and Second Mountain began on May 1, 2024, and was set to run until April 30, 2029, but included provisions for earlier termination. The property in question was previously Lake Lure’s ABC store before being leased to Second Mountain for Lured Market & Grill.

The dispute has garnered significant community attention, with residents expressing concerns about the impact on the business, its 24 employees, and over 50 local vendors. Many community members have voiced support for Lured Market & Grill, highlighting its role in providing services and fostering community spirit, particularly in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

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