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The monthly Town Council meeting was held on August 11, 2026.

At their August 11th meeting, Town Council recognized Town of Tazewell Public Works Employees, Edward Hill and Glenn Illig. In an act of kindness in our community, both recently assisted a transit patron to ensure their safe crossing of the road.

Town Council also recognized Irma Mitchell for her many years of contributions to our community as the Tazewell County Fair Coordinator. In addition to the Fair, Irma has a long history of volunteerism and a desire to make our home a better and brighter place, as witnessed in our Main Street District through her hand in the formation of Tazewell Today.

For their Business Recognitions, Town Council recognized local law firm Altizer, McGraw & French. David Altizer, representing fellow partners Alan McGraw and Mandy French, shared that their firm has been operating on Main Street in various partner names since the late 1880’s, which is an incredible accomplishment.

Town Council held a special called meeting on Monday, July 27, 2026. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the agenda items below:

• 2027 Rt 16 Rally & Music Festival Event and Support Requests
• DHCD Industrial Revitalization Fund Grant Resolution of Support for Iron Thrones Project

The monthly Town Council meeting was held on June 9, 2026.

At their June meeting, Town Council recognized local business Uncharted Adventures, whose Tazewell location is their latest expansion. The Tazewell location management team of Billy and Libby Jeffers offer one-stop shopping for your outdoor enthusiast needs. From side by sides, to motorcycles, mowers/tractors, campers, and trailers, they also offer financing options and servicing. Stop by their 3315 Riverside Drive location to browse their full line of inventory.

Also in attendance at the meeting were the local chapter of the Boy Scouts of America. Scoutmaster Charles Bland introduced Scouts Tom Yearians, Carl Street, Daniel Corell, and Eme Corell, who attended the meeting as part of their work toward the Citizenship in the Community merit badge.

The monthly Town Council meeting was held on April 14, 2026.

At the April 14th meeting, Town Council recognized Welcome Back Kollectables, which recently celebrated its tenth anniversary of business. Located at 236 Tazewell Mall Circle, Welcome Back Kollectables offers a tremendous variety of memorabilia, ranging from comic books, to game consoles and accessories, records, to vintage collectible figures and toys. Owner Larry Hayes and Freddy Smith were on hand to accept this recognition and we celebrate this anniversary and accomplishment!

Town Council also recognized new local business Crowned in Beauty – Hair by Vanessa. Located at 2749 Fincastle Turnpike, owner Vanessa Pridgen recently opened and offers services for all hair types, including braids, silk presses, cuts, and more. Appointments with Vanessa can be booked by texting or calling her at (276)202-3892. Congratulations on the new business!

Additionally, Town Council took these actions regarding the Special Presentations/Requests:

• Approved a donation the 2026 Tazewell High School Project Graduation committee for $700
• Approved a donation for $3000 for the annual Juneteenth celebration to the Friends of Juneteenth committee. The 2026 event will be held on Saturday, June 20 and Sunday, June 21. Saturday’s event will take place on Main Street, where a program featuring guest speakers will be followed by a parade to Carline Avenue for more festivities. Sunday’s event will happen at the Nuckolls Hall at the Tazewell County Fairgrounds. More information will be provided as the Friends of Juneteenth completes their planning.
• Approved the Rt 16 Rally and Music Festival event, along with a $10,000 donation to be used this event. The Rt 16 Rally and Music Festival is a collaborative effort of the local businesses Wayfarer Appalachia, Uncharted Adventures, and Back of the Dragon. The event will happen on Main Street on Friday, June 5 and Saturday, June 6, and will feature live entertainment with a phenomenal musical lineup, along with the traditional stunt shows. The lineup is still in development, so stay tuned for more information on auto shows and vendor announcements.
• Approved a $200 donation to Fisher & Co. in support of their efforts to provide meals to area law enforcement officers during National Police week.

The monthly Town Council meeting was held on March 10, 2026.

At the March 10 meeting, Town Council honored local jewelry shop J&R Gold. Owner Chris Calo and Mike Abel were recognized for celebrating 42 years in business since opening the doors in 1984. Congratulations on this accomplishment!

Additionally, Town Council took these actions regarding the Special Presentations/Requests:

• Approved a donation to Tammy Bishop-Sparks, Associate 4-H Extension Agent, for their 4-H Camp support request
• Reviewed a support request from the 2026 THS Project Graduation committee and tabled the request until a member of the committee can attend a Town Council meeting
• Approved a donation to Brain Injury Solutions, represented by Alexander Barge, Director of Development

• Reviewed a partnership support request from Friends of Southwest Virginia and opted to review this request further during the budget planning sessions to determine if this annual partnership request should be completed as part of the proposed budget
• Reviewed and approved a request from Foundation Moto for their annual Old Town Revival (OTR) event. The 2026 event will be held June 5th through June 7th at the Back of the Dragon and at the Tazewell County Fairgrounds. Town Council additionally reviewed a request from Foundation Moto for a donation in support of this event and declined this request.
• Approved a request from Jess Beavers to accept his donation of trees for Lincolnshire Park and to allow Jess to work with the Public Works Department for planting of the trees.
• Reviewed an ongoing issue with sewer lines affecting a property owner.

A special called Town Council meeting was held on February 23, 2026.