Living in
Kannapolis, NC
Overview
The Nutrition Research Institute is part of the North Carolina Research Campus in Kannapolis, NC. Located in the greater Charlotte region, Kannapolis is a blossoming community, steeped in history and full of charm. With a population of 48,000, this community offers many modern-day conveniences while maintaining its welcoming small-town feel. The city boasts a diverse assortment of housing options from classically styled mill homes to modern condominiums and spacious suburban neighborhoods. Public and private schools are excellent and plentiful as are options for top-notch healthcare.
Services
Need to connect to local utilities, transportation and service providers? Here’s a list to make your move to Kannapolis seamless!
Medical Facilities
There are several distinguished hospitals located near the Kannapolis area. Quality patient care is at your doorstep.
Community Resources
Moving to a new area is exciting but stressful. Finding essentials like the Post Office, parks, and shopping can help you settle in and enjoy your new home.
Housing
With the ongoing revitalization project, Kannapolis and surrounding cities are growing. As the demand for more housing options grows, developers are building new homes and apartments. Some are only steps away from the NRI and the North Carolina Research Campus.
School
Systems
- Kannapolis City Schools: 704-938-1131
- Cabarrus County Schools: 704-786-6191
- Rowan-Salisbury Schools: 704-636-7500
- Charlotte-Mecklenburg County Schools: 980-343-6270
- Mooresville Graded School District: 704-658-2530
- Private Schools Near Kannapolis
Revitalization
Beyond a research center, the NC Research Campus is an economic driver creating close to 1,000 jobs and playing a critical role in the development of the city of Kannapolis and the Charlotte-area’s growing life-science sector. This economic growth is particularly evident in a major downtown redevelopment plan, currently underway, that will bring sports and entertainment venues, a hotel, offices, and residences to the historic downtown. Learn more about the exciting transformation that is underway in downtown Kannapolis.
Dining
Come hungry to Kannapolis, where every meal is a new adventure! From the famous What-A-Burger to a variety of unique local eateries, there’s a flavor for everyone.
Just minutes from Charlotte, this laid-back, family-friendly town is full of Southern charm. Enjoy classic breakfast plates, barbecue, and sandwiches, or dive into Mexican, Italian, or Asian-inspired dishes. Feeling fancy? Try one of the town’s upscale spots for seafood, steaks, or fresh salads. Don’t forget dessert—grab a coffee or treat yourself to an old-fashioned milkshake or banana split at the local soda shoppe!
Check out The Bank Food Hall, the newest dining hotspot in the historic Cabarrus Bank Building. With locally owned eateries serving up burgers, sushi, pizza, salads, and more, plus a full bar, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss the chance to snap a pic with the ‘Bonnie and Clyde’ getaway car while you’re there!
Charlotte Area
Attractions
Weather
Charlotte has a humid subtropical climate, with roughly 214 days of sunshine per year and 4 distinct seasons.
- Average summer temps: 90°F
- Average winter temps: 50°F
Charlotte is an easy 30-minute drive south from the UNC Nutrition Research Institute. Many faculty and staff live in Charlotte and its surrounds. A sprawling metropolitan city, Charlotte has more than 200 neighborhoods that radiate out from Uptown, the central business hub. Charlotte is a banking center and has impressive dining, entertainment and cultural scenes.
The city’s cultural organizations, neighborhood festivals and arts-education programs produce more than 65,000 performances and events annually, so there is always something to check out. A national sports hub, Charlotte is home to the Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets, Charlotte Checkers and Charlotte Knights, the US National Whitewater Center, and serves as home base for the Charlotte Motor Speedway, which hosts NASCAR Monster Energy Cup events.
Acknowledgments
The UNC Nutrition Research Institute, located on the North Carolina Research Campus in Kannapolis, NC, occupies land once home to teachers, students, elders, and youth who exchanged knowledge and goods.
North Carolina is home to the Occhaneechi, Lumbee, Coharie, Haliwa-Saponi, Eastern Band of Cherokee, Meherrin, Tuscarora, Sappony, Waccamaw-Siouan Nations, and other Indigenous peoples. It has the largest Indigenous population east of the Mississippi River. We honor and give thanks to the First Peoples of this land and their descendants.
We also recognize the role of enslaved people in the campus’s early history. Enslaved people were sold to fund UNC, and their labor built and sustained UNC-Chapel Hill until Emancipation. We honor their contributions and descendants.
May we build on the legacy of all who walked and labored here with truth, integrity, and honor.