Powerhouse Pickleball at Lake James is an 8-court outdoor facility in Morganton, North Carolina, built on the site of a defunct restaurant’s old tennis courts at the corner of Powerhouse Road and NC-126, right behind Bones Jones Burgers and Butchery. The founder, a longtime hospitality professional who returned to the Lake James area after retiring from a career in Austin, partnered with the restaurant’s owner to repurpose the space. The venue offers open play, leagues, clinics, lessons, and court rentals, with a covered patio and deck overlooking the courts for spectators and diners to enjoy food and drinks while watching. It holds a 5.0 rating across 1 Google review.