Located in the heart of scenic Appalachia, Tazewell offers the full Southwest Virginia experience. Nestled among the Back of the Dragon’s rolling mountains, the winding Clinch River and sweeping farm lands, Tazewell is Nature’s playground. Enjoy an excellent meal at one of our many diverse dining establishments after you shop your worries away at trendy boutiques.
We have fun community events for all ages, from the Music on Main & Cruise In held in summer months, to our Main Street Moments festival held the fourth Friday/Saturday in July every year, to the Oktobrewfest each October, and the Main Street Winter Market in December.
The Town of Tazewell – a Great Place to Call Home!

Town Mayor Vacancy – Town Council Now Accepting Resumes

The Town of Tazewell is now accepting resumes of interest from citizens within the Town of Tazewell corporate limits that would like to fill the unexpired term of Mayor Michael Hoops, ending on December 31, 2026. This position will begin upon appointment and subsequent swearing in by the Clerk of the Circuit Court.

Individuals interested in this position must send a resume, along with reasons for seeking this position to:
Town of Tazewell
Attention: Leeanne Regon, Town Manager
P.O. Box 608
211 Central Avenue Tazewell, Virginia 24651

Resumes will be accepted until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. The names of the applicants will be read at the regular Town Council meeting to be held on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. Per § 24.2-228 of the Code of Virginia, the submitted resumes will be available for inspection at Town Hall. Town Council will review the applicants during an Executive Session at a special called meeting set for Monday, December 1, 2025, at 7:30 p.m., and set forth a time for interviews of select applicants, if needed. The selected applicant will be sworn in as Mayor at the regular Town Council meeting set for Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 7:30 p.m.

The Town Council meets on the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings begin at 7:30 p.m. unless a public hearing is planned prior to the meeting. If you have a concern and would like to appear before Town Council, please contact the Town Manager at 276-988-2501.