Send a message to Hot Springs
One year after the storm, let love fill our streets.
On September 27, 2025, Hot Springs will pause to honor one year since Hurricane Helene reshaped our town. This day is not only a remembrance of what was lost, but also a celebration of what has been restored, and of the strength and love that carried us through.
We invite you to Strength Beyond the Story: A Community Welcome Day—beginning at the Hot Springs Resort & Spa and unfolding throughout downtown. Businesses that once stood in silence now open their doors again, eager to greet familiar faces and new ones alike. Every step forward has been possible because of the hands and hearts that gave—through donations, volunteer work, and the simple act of holding this town in your thoughts. To see which doors are open once more, we encourage you to visit the Hot Springs Tourism Association’s visitor guide.
Come walk these streets with us. Come see how far we’ve come.
We also invite you—whether you live nearby or far away—to send a message of love, encouragement, and hope to the people of Hot Springs.
Your message will be printed on a heart and displayed throughout downtown during the event, filling our streets with a living gallery of kindness. Every word counts. Your message will remind our neighbors that Hot Springs is loved.
How to participate
- Fill out the form with your message (max 450 characters).
- Begin your message with “Dear Hot Springs,”
- Submit your message by September 23, 2025 to ensure it’s included.