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Plants for Human Health Institute

Explore Kannapolis

The balcony of the PHHI building is a great place to view fireworks displays throughout the summer, or get a birds-eye view of the downtown happenings anytime. The once-sleepy campus has come alive with activity as the town of Kannapolis has experienced a renaissance since the mill closure. It's exciting to work in the heart of it all. Explore places to play and live in the area through these resources.

Housing

Services

Utilities: City of Kannapolis

  • Water/Sewer – City of Kannapolis – 704-920-4399
  • Electricity – Duke Energy – 1-800-777-9898
  • Natural Gas – PSNC Energy – 1-877-776-2427
  • Garbage and Recycling Service – Kannapolis Public Works Dept. – 704-920-4200

License and Transportation

Driver’s License or State ID Card
Cabarrus County License Office
2192 Kannapolis Hwy, Concord, NC
704-786-8922

Vehicle License Plate and Vehicle Taxes
NC License Plate Agency 
1509 Dale Earnhardt Blvd, Kannapolis, NC
704-932-3146

Airport
Charlotte Douglas International (CLT) is a 45 minute drive from Kannapolis

Train Station
201 South Main Street, Kannapolis, NC 28081
704-932-1591
Amtrak
NC by Train

Bicycles and Scooters (No license required, must wear a helmet.)

Bus System
Rider Transit serving Concord and Kannapolis, NC.

Banking

Social Security Number (SSN)
Social Security Office
830 Florence St NW Concord, NC 28027
1-888-366-6149

Internet and Home Phone

Cable and Satellite

Public School Systems

Medical Facilities

Community Resources

US Post Office
1040 Dale Earnhardt Blvd, Kannapolis, NC 28083
1-800-275-8777

Offers Money Orders for a small fee.

Kannapolis Library
850 Mountain Street, Kannapolis, NC 28081
704-920-1180

Parks and Recreation of Kannapolis

  • Veterans Park – 119 North Main Street
  • Dale Earnhardt Plaza – 109 West A Street
  • Village Park – 700 West C Street
  • Bakers Creek Park – 1275 West A Street
  • Walter M. Safrit Park – 1314 Bethpage Road
  • Vietnam Veterans Park – 760 Orphanage Road
  • Contact 704-920-4343 to see what each park has to offer.

Government Websites

County Government

Municipal Government

State Government

Area Attractions

Check www.charlottesgotalot.com for a calendar of events. The Charlotte region has several huge festivals that draw crowds worldwide annually.

Downtown Charlotte

Charlotte-Other

Kannapolis

Concord

Huntersville/Cornelius/Lake Norman

Regional (within a 2-hour drive)