Nationwide RV dealer Camping World has shuttered one of its stores in Greenville, North Carolina, due to a battle with city hall over an American flag displayed at the location.
Camping World CEO Marcus Lemonis closed the store after being sued by the city council, which claims the American flag at the location was “excessively tall.” The company has also been fined thousands of dollars for violating city code, according to WITN.
“We think the ordinance is wrong,” Lemonis said. “I think it’s also wrong council members have been working very actively to disparage my business, and on Friday I had to consolidate modification of two dealerships in town … our business which has been unfortunately impacted uniquely in Greenville N.C.”
All the while, Lemonis is adamant that he will not remove the flag.
“Not when they sue, not when I lose,” he said, “not if they take me to jail, the flag is NOT coming down!”
#BREAKING: A Camping World store in Greenville NC has been forced to close after a woke city council SUED @marcuslemonis for an American flag that was, “too big…”
His response?
“Not when they sue, not when I lose, not if they take me to jail, the flag is NOT coming down!” pic.twitter.com/86SQy79Ms6
— Matt Van Swol (@matt_vanswol) April 24, 2025
Lemonis started flying the American flags at both locations from 120-foot flagpoles in October, while city code says flags on non-residential property in the city cannot exceed 70 feet, according to the affiliate.
Camping World is also locked in battle with the city of Sevierville, Tennessee, for the same reason — locations there feature a 130-foot flagpole, which violates Sevierville city policy that limits flag poles to a maximum of 44 feet for safety reasons.
“Excessively tall structures can create visual distractions for motorists, pose potential safety hazards, and impact the scenic views that are a vital part of what makes Sevierville a destination for residents and visitors alike,” a city official told WVLT.
As noted on X, Lemonis was very active in helping provide relief to people in Western North Carolina who suffered from the effects of Hurricane Helene.
Many don’t know that Marcus literally donated his campers for people in Western North Carolina to live in after Hurricane Helene.
He also donated TENS OF THOUSANDS of dollars to victims of the wildfires in Los Angeles.
I will ALWAYS stand with Marcus.
— Matt Van Swol (@matt_vanswol) April 24, 2025
Here’s a quick sampling of responses to the story, as seen on X:
What a disgrace. Pure admiration for you Mr Lemonis. This is definitely a hill worth dying on and I know you know that.
— Occupy This (@occupythis123) April 24, 2025
This guy is such a solid trooper. He doesn’t back down. I actually think the US flags look beautiful as you pass by their facilities. So many people love flying our flag are being forced to take them down. Maybe we can get new flag flying laws passed.
— KDarletta (@KDarletta) April 24, 2025
This is where we find the Karens and their new found addictive power…rule enforcement. But they lack any sense of judgement to see when the rules will actually hurt their community. Great win for Karen, big loss for the community and its employees. All too predictable.
— Kevin Reed (@reed945917) April 24, 2025
These lunatics in government continue to cause ruin all around them. This is what these tyrants spend their time on. Not making a positive difference in their constituents lives.
— CaliPatriotGal (@Justwanttruth1) April 24, 2025
Why does this sound like a bunch of Karens running a homeowners associate and throwing their little fits because the grass is too tall in someone’s front yard?
Only it’s the city government instead.
— Morgan Tanner (@EuripidesTruths) April 24, 2025
ever since i was a young kid i’ve always loved to see the massive american flags… sad to see gov officials fighting it like this
— James Swad (@242swad) April 24, 2025
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