Spring Clean Up Month

The Town of Tazewell sponsors “Spring Clean Up Month” each year. Clean up month will be held the month of May. During this time customers that have a garbage account with the Town can come into the office and pick up 5 free trash bags for clean up month. Also, during this month, customers are able to set out extra items for garbage collection on their regular scheduled garbage day (example: carpet, extra bags of garbage, etc.) and the items will be picked up free of charge. The usual charge for an extra pick up is $34.00. We are unable to pick up items such as tires, paint, hazardous material, etc.

DMV Stop

The Town of Tazewell will be placing DMV Stops on accounts that still have a balance on the personal property taxes. Taxes were due on December 5^th. If a DMV Stop is placed on an account, there will be an extra charge of $20.00. If there is a stop placed on an account that customer will be unable to renew tags, driver’s license, etc. at the DMV until their personal property taxes are paid at the town.

Scam Warning

We have received phone calls from our customers asking about a letter they have received from Home Emergency Insurance Solutions or Wesco Insurance Company saying that they need to take out insurance on their water line. The Town of Tazewell has not sent out a letter like this nor have we given any of our customer’s information to anyone. If you are receiving a letter like this, please be aware it is a scam. If you are concerned about your water lines and water damage to your property, contact your home insurance company.

Mountain Advisor

The Town has received a number of complaints about the advertisement papers that have been cast all over town primarily in driveways.  There is a number located at the bottom of the paper which is provided to recipients if they wish to not receive the information.  We request that the number be utilized if indeed the papers are not wanted at your place or establishment.  The number is 276-645-2550.

Payment Information for Town of Tazewell

The Town of Tazewell Municipal Office is open from 8:00 am-4:30 pm, Monday-Friday. There are many different ways to pay town water bills or town taxes. Those options are: paying in the office, mailing it in, dropping your payment in the drop box, paying online or over the phone. We will accept cash, checks, cashier’s checks, money orders, debit and credit cards. If you pay in the office please bring your entire bill with you. If you are putting your payment in the drop box, please do not put cash in the drop box. Also, please make sure the drop box says “Water Payments Only.” The drop box is checked once daily at 8:00 am and is for afterhours use only. If a payment is put in the drop box after 8:00 am it will not be posted until the next business day.

Lincolnshire Pool

The Lincolnshire pool will open Memorial Day weekend.Then will be opened on the weekends until school is out.Once school is out it will be open during the week also.We offer a concession stand at the pool. They offer freshlycooked hotdogs, hamburgers, french fries, etc.The pool is also available to rent for pool parties. For prices and availability please call 276-988-5404.

Shelters at Lincolnshire Park

Lincolnshire Park offers three shelters that are available for rent. Great for birthday parties, family reunions, and picnics. For prices and availability please call 276-988-5404.

Batter Up –Tazewell Bulldog Baseball (photo courtesy Emily Ball) 

Upcoming Events 

Colors of Cancer Run/Walk

April 18^th at 9:00 am in Burkes Garden, VA. The Colors of Cancer helps raise money for the Clear Fork/Burke’s Garden Helping Hands Club.  They assist cancer patients with their financial burdens during treatment.  Each kilometer is associated with a specific cancer and that ribbon color.  Wear a white shirt at the start of the race and by the end you are plastered with colors!

Donnie Lowe’s Kids Fish Day

Saturday, May 2^nd at 9:00 am. The Tazewell Soil & Water Conservation District and the Tazewell County Board of Supervisors will have a fun-filled day of fishing for children & their families. Children in Tazewell County Communities are invited to come to Lake Witten with their fishing poles, tackle boxes and bait for the 2015 Tazewell County Kids in the Outdoors Day, Saturday, May 2^nd. Gates open at 9 am educational booths by 10 am, lunch and fishing from 10:30 am – 1 pm.

Spring Expo

On May 16^th, the 3rd Annual Spring Expo will be held at the Tazewell County Fairgrounds, 9:00 am- 3:00 pm. There will be booths set up inside and out. Featured will be area businesses, trades, and craftsmen.

The Varmint

June 13^th at 8:00 am the Varmint Marathon and 5k Road Race will be

held in Burkes Garden at the Burkes Garden Community Building.

Independence Day Celebration

There will be an Independence Day Celebration held on Friday, July 3^rd at Tazewell High School. There will be food vendors set up to serve some up tasty treats. Fireworks will be set off at dark. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, get a group of friends and come out and enjoy this event.

Independence Day Celebration- Crab Orchard Museum

On Saturday, July 4^th there will be music, old fashioned kids’ games, grown-up “Mountain Games”, a kids’ craft trail, a colonial reenactment, costumed demonstrations in the Pioneer Park, and great food vendors! Free admission.

Fiddlers Convention

Friday, July 10^th – Sunday, July 12^th the Tazewell County Fiddlers Convention will be held at the Historic Crab Orchard Museum. For more information and admission prices please call 276-988-6755.

Tentative Dates for Cruise In and Music on Main

The Town of Tazewell will be sponsoring “Cruise In and Music on Main.” Vintage cars and motorcycles will be on display on Main Street during various concerts held on the Altizer Stage with food vendors available during the duration of the event. There will be fun for the entire family.

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