Tenant Activist’s Car 'Completely Melted' at Asheville Apartment Complex Amid Organizing Drive

A tenant rights organizer in Asheville had her vehicle completely destroyed by fire over the weekend of October 11, 2025, while meeting with residents at the Evergreen Ridge Apartments on Riceville Road. The incident, which is currently under investigation by the Asheville Fire Department, has dramatically heightened fears of retaliation among tenants and advocates working to address alleged poor living conditions at the complex.The Incident and Prior TensionsJen Hampton, a lead organizer with t