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From the desk of Mayor A. Donald Buchanan, Jr. It gives me great pride to welcome you to the Town of Tazewell. Tazewell Virginia is located at the head waters of the Clinch River in beautiful Southwest Virginia and surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains, “The Peak” and the valleys that form the Clinch Valley and is the county seat of Tazewell County. The town is the gateway to both Burkes Garden and Thompson Valley communities and is an endpoint of the Back of the Dragon riding/driving highway along VA Route 16. Tazewell is home of the Tazewell High School Bulldogs and is within a short driving distance to Bluefield College and Southwest Virginia Community College. Tazewell offers its citizens and guests a wide variety of activities that enhances its quality of life such as Lincolnshire Park and Lake, a state of the art YMCA, a historical district, Crab Orchard Museum and Pioneer Park, and many summer time concerts on Main Street.Late Mayor Charles Grindstaff’s favorite quote about Tazewell was “ONCE A BULLDOG, ALWAYS A BULLDOG” which typifies the community’s ongoing efforts to blend its past history, citizen’s friendship, and lifetime love for the community into a community that makes Tazewell a special place to live and visit. Whether you a resident or a visiting guest, we hope you enjoy all that Tazewell has to offer. |
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What's Happening
 2013 Jeffersonville SkirmishPhotos from the 2013 Jeffersonville Skirmish, held at Crab Orchard Museum on April 19th - 21st: Doggie Dash @ Crab Orchard Vet'sThe Crab Orchard Veterinary Services Doggie Dash was held on April 13, 2013, and had 90+ participants- Easter Egg Hunt 2013The town's annual Easter Egg Hunt was held Saturday, March 23, 2013, at Lincolnshire Park in Tazewell, with over 100 children participating.. Fire Station DedicationOn March 17, 2013, the Town of Tazewell Fire Station was dedicated to A.D. "Mac" Buchanan. Veteran's Day Parade 2012The first annual Veteran's Day parade was held on Sunday, November 11th. Special thanks to all who participated in the parade, and to all who came out to support it! Christmas Parade 2012The annual Christmas parade was held in Tazewell, on Saturday, December 8th 20122012 Driving Statistics, from Tazewell Police Department Chief Dewitt Cooper:- 107,240 traffic crashes in Virginia (11% decrease) - 58,547 people were injured in crashes on Virginia roadways (7% decrease) - 773 people died in crashes in Virginia (DMV preliminary 1% increase) - 80% of crashes and 65% of near crashes are caused by distracted driving So many of us think it is alright to send a quick text while waiting at a stoplight. Or, read an email from a friend. We think those actions are okay because it only takes a few seconds. Did you know that an average text takes nearly 5 seconds, which means your eyes are off the road for the entire length of a football field? Just talking on your cell phone is distracting. According to the NHTSA, cell phone users are 18% slower to take action when seeing brake lights. “All drivers need to do is to turn their phone off when they’re driving, or hand their phone to a passenger,” said Brooking. “Motorists need to realize they can’t multi-task behind the wheel. When you’re driving, paying attention to the road is your job and your responsibility.” “That’s the best solution,” said (Eric R. McGuire). “If you can’t turn the phone off, then put it in the glove compartment or out of reach. We would like to see fewer drivers using a phone when they’re driving.” Distracted driving isn’t limited to your cell phone. Set your GPS before you drive away, not when you’re driving. Eat in a restaurant, not in the car; and remember that kids in the back seat can also be a distraction. Avoid turning around to tend to children as much as possible. Finally, remind friends and family to the dangers of being distracted while driving. For more information, please visit: www.drivesmartva.org |
May – July 2013
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25
Sat
8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Open Saturday’s from 8:00am – 12:00pm, and Tuesday’s 3:00pm – 7:00pm, starting Saturday, May 4th.
Jun
1
Sat
8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Open Saturday’s from 8:00am – 12:00pm, and Tuesday’s 3:00pm – 7:00pm, starting Saturday, May 4th.
Jun
8
Sat
8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Open Saturday’s from 8:00am – 12:00pm, and Tuesday’s 3:00pm – 7:00pm, starting Saturday, May 4th.
Jun
11
Tue
7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Jun
15
Sat
8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Open Saturday’s from 8:00am – 12:00pm, and Tuesday’s 3:00pm – 7:00pm, starting Saturday, May 4th.
Jun
22
Sat
8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Open Saturday’s from 8:00am – 12:00pm, and Tuesday’s 3:00pm – 7:00pm, starting Saturday, May 4th.
Jun
29
Sat
8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Open Saturday’s from 8:00am – 12:00pm, and Tuesday’s 3:00pm – 7:00pm, starting Saturday, May 4th.
Jul
6
Sat
8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Open Saturday’s from 8:00am – 12:00pm, and Tuesday’s 3:00pm – 7:00pm, starting Saturday, May 4th.
Jul
9
Tue
7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Jul
13
Sat
8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Open Saturday’s from 8:00am – 12:00pm, and Tuesday’s 3:00pm – 7:00pm, starting Saturday, May 4th.
Jul
20
Sat
6:30 am
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