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The monthly Town Council meeting was held on May 9, 2018. The meeting agenda can be viewed here.

Special Presentations

Suzanne Grindstaff, Principal of North Tazewell Elementary School, thanked the Town Council, the Town of Tazewell Police Department, and the Town of Tazewell on behalf of the school for their ongoing support.

Town Council then recognized Charity Hurst for her dedication to the Town of Tazewell, and thanked her for her service on the Planning Commission.

Angela Leighton, of the Tazewell Tomorrow Foundation, presented Town Council information on their organization, which is geared toward creating programs for young adults and children in the community, along with economic development initiatives to promote Tazewell.

Sean Hagy, representing the Town of Tazewell, gave a presentation about the new Community Notification System. This system is designed to keep the community up-to-date with alerts via text.

For more information, visit www.townoftazewell.org/cns or signup below:

Town Council also recognized Council Member David Fox for over thirty years of service to the Town of Tazewell, and declared May 31, 2018 as David Harman Fox day.

Full video of the May 8, 2018 Town Council meeting:

The monthly Town Council meeting was held on April 10, 2018. The meeting agenda can be viewed here.

Special Presentations

The Town of Tazewell recognized the wrestling state competition winners with coaches Deacon Young and Joey Stiltner. Congratulations to Jesse McGraw for first place, and recognition as Tazewell’s only first place ever in this competition. And, congratulations to Reid Stiltner for second place, Hunter O’Quinn for qualifying to compete, and Derrick Young for third place.

Several donation requests were discussed, along with updates and votes regarding the Oktobrewfest, the new hotel, the Appalachian Trail, and Back of the Dragon.

Full video of the April 10, 2018 Town Council meeting:

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: