Town of Big Stone Gap
Office of the Mayor - 505 East Fifth Street South
Big Stone Gap, Virginia 24219
(276) 523-0115

MAYOR'S GREETING

As Mayor of the Town of Big Stone Gap, Virginia, it is my pleasure to welcome you to our web site, and I officially invite you to visit in person!

Big Stone Gap is nestled in the beautiful mountains of Southwest Virginia, near the head of scenic Powell Valley.  With a population of about 5,000 citizens, it is small enough to provide the comfort and security of small town living, yet we offer excellent educational and healthcare facilities, and are moving forward with new technology and communications for business and personal use.

Many of you may have heard of Big Stone Gap thanks to Adriana Trigiani’s series of novels (Big Stone Gap, Big Cherry Holler, and Milk Glass Moon) that have chronicled life in our town.  Big Stone Gap is rich in history and heritage.  When you visit, allow sufficient time to tour our four museums, watch a production of “The Trail of the Lonesome Pine,” enjoy traditional mountain music as you travel “The Crooked Road,” take a stroll on our Greenbelt Walking Trail along the Powell River, travel to the top of the mountain to visit Big Cherry Lake, or attend Home Crafts Days at Mountain Empire Community College.

Whether you enjoy spring flowers bursting out, the serene beauty of summer, the spectacular fall foliage, or the snow of winter, Big Stone Gap has it all!  Enjoy our web site and we hope to see you in “The Gap” soon.

If you would like more information, please call 276-523-0115 or email info@bigstonegap.org.

Sincerely,

Barbara Orndorff