Stay in the heart of the carolina foothills welcome to the hampton inn gaffney our city began as gaffneys cross roads in 1804 when irish immigrant michael gaffney established a tavern and lodging house in the heart of the carolina foothills our area was perfect for growth because of the two major roads that met here one from charlotte into georgia and the other from the mountains of north carolina into charleston today gaffney still offers a welcome place to rest when youre on the road