Charlotte, in Mecklenburg County, is the largest city between Philadelphia and Jacksonville and is located in the south-central part of the state in the Piedmont region, extending to the South Carolina border.

Nicknamed The Queen City, Charlotte was named in honor of the German Princess Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz. With the excitement of a cosmopolitan city and the gentility of Southern charm, Charlotte presents a unique atmosphere where big city style meets down-home appeal.