Town Council

The monthly Town Council meeting was held on January 14, 2025.

At the meeting, Chief of Police Stan Lampert gave special acknowledgement to several Police Department members with a Compassionate Policing Award in recognition of their efforts during a response to a recent call. Receiving the award, from left to right, are Sergeant of Patrol Leighton, Lieutenant of Investigations Menefee, Officer Woodard, and Officer Ruble. Additionally, Chief Lampert updated Town Council on recent promotions granted in his department. Congratulations to each, job well done!

Town Council also appointed Councilmember Beasley as Vice Mayor. Congrats to Vice Mayor Beasley!

Mayor Hoops and Town Council recognized the Tazewell Girls Junior League for their recent victory to become the 2024 Virginia Junior League Softball State Champions. Congratulations!

Mayor Hoops and Town Council also recognized the Tazewell Little League 11/12 Majors Baseball team for placing in the top four at the Virginia State Tournament. Congratulations!

New Executive Director of Tazewell County Chamber of Commerce, Amanda Killen, updated Town Council on upcoming events hosted by the Chamber. Their first initiative in Tazewell will feature Business Bridge Hour sessions on September 19th and January 16th. The sessions will be from 12 pm through noon at the Tazewell Train Station & Visitors Center and will explore strategies for area businesses to find sustainable growth.

Debra Wilson, along with fellow Class of 1973 graduates, shared exciting news with Town Council members that PBS Appalachia will feature their class in a new documentary. Debra spoke of the achievements of each and hopes their story might inspire future generations.

Mayor Hoops recognized new business, Fly Nails, with owner Emily Vance. Located at 693 Main Street, Emily offers a variety of nail tech services, including manicures. Welcome Emily!