The monthly Town Council meeting was held on March 8, 2022. The meeting agenda can be viewed here.

Mayor Michael Hoops and Council recognized Tazewell High School freshman Talan Hall on winning the title of Virginia state champion in VHSL’s Class 2 Wrestling.

Council also recognized the Tazewell High School Track Team. The girls indoor track team finished 4th in the state and the boys team placed 9th. Lauren Keene won State Champion in the 3200m run and Abigail Rhudy won State Champion in the 500m run. Other placements for the girls and boys teams were:
– Ethan Mills 3rd in high jump, All State
– Cassius Harris 6th in 55m, All State
– Abigail Rhudy 4th in triple jump, All State
– Boys 4×200 relay 6th place, All State (Jackson Duty, Chase Noel, Logan McDonald, and Cassius Harris)
– Lauren Keene 2nd in 1600, All State
– Cassius Harris 3rd in 300m, All State
– Ian Rhudy 10th in mile
– Bella Davis 10th in shot put
– Cassius 9th in long jump
– Jackson Duty 10th place in 500m
– Abigail 5th in 300m, All State
– Alayshia Griffith 12th in 300m
– Chase Noel 9th in 300m
– Girls 4×400 relay 10th (Alayshia Griffith, Josie Whitt, Sage Dagout, Katie Large)
– Boys 4×800 relay 11th place (Jackson Duty, Nick Taylor, Ambrose Tyson, Ian Rhudy)
– Girls 4×800 relay 2nd place All State (Josie Whitt, Lauren Keene, Sage Dagout, Abigail Rhudy)
– Abigail Rhudy 8th in long jump, All State
– Cassius Harris 9th in long jump
– Brock Alley 11th in shot put

Town Manager Todd Day introduced new Tazewell County Board of Supervisors member Aaron Gillespie to Council. Aaron represents our Southern District and will serve as chairman of the board.

Tazewell County Chamber of Commerce Director Lori Stacy spoke with Council about the 2022 Oktobrewfest planning and sought Council’s approval for the festival. Oktobrewfest will be held on October 1, 2022 on Tazewell’s Main Street. More information is available on the Chamber’s website here.

Andy Cecil, of the Cecil Engineering, updated Council on the status of the Recreational Access Project. 

Curt Breeding, of the Tazewell County Recreational Development Authority, spoke with Council about tourism trends and potential partnerships to improve our recreation opportunities.