Town Council 2018

The monthly Town Council meeting was held on March 13, 2018. The meeting agenda can be viewed here.

Special Presentations

Shawn Durham, CEO of the Four Seasons YMCA, updated the Town Council on the variety of programs and visitors the YMCA offers.

Nikki Hicks, Business Marketing Coordinator for Heart of Appalachia, presented a $2,500 budget request.

Claudine Blankenship, on behalf of the Tazewell Area Chamber of Commerce, submitted a request to use Main Street for the Oktobrewfest to be held on October 6, 2018.

Mayor Buchanan read a proclamation declaring the week of April 1-7 as Local Government Education Week.

Sharon Thomas updated Town Council on plans for the theater property – exciting news about partnering with Barter Theater!

Full video of the March 13, 2018 Town Council meeting:

The monthly Town Council meeting was held on February 13, 2018. The meeting agenda can be viewed here.

Special Presentations

The Town of Tazewell introduced the last of its new administrative employees hired: Amber Hale, Sarah Martin, and Sonya Hamilton.

In honor of Black History Month, Jeanette Wilson read the poem “Tazewell Town” from “The Voice from the Virginia Hills” written by her grandfather, Rev. George M. Dickerson. George was a talented scholar, poet, and minister, who wrote this touching poem that gives a glimpse into life in Tazewell in times past. He was also father to well known poet and author, George M. Dickerson, Jr., whose writings include “I’m Not Scared” and “Ask Gladys”.

 The groundbreaking for the Tazewell Train Station was announced and the final date is set for March 23, 2018 at 2:00 pm.

Full video of the February 13, 2018 Town Council meeting: