Electoral Board Notice: School Board Write-in Results
November 6, 2025
The Buena Vista City Electoral Board has released the official notice below regarding the School Board write-in race. The top two candidates are currently separated by just 1.09%. Because of this small margin, the Board cannot declare a winner until all eligible ballots are added, as required by Virginia election law. Ballots still to be […]
City Seeks Feedback on Proposed Updates to Home Occupation Regulations
October 22, 2025
The City of Buena Vista is reviewing updates to its Home Occupation regulations — rules that outline how businesses can operate from a residence within city limits. A draft version of proposed updates has been prepared and will go before the Planning Commission for the public hearing on November 12th. Before that public hearing, the […]
Seating Plaza Underway
October 21, 2025
Fall 2025 With Magnolia Square officially named, the mural completed, and the stage cover roof in place, the project has entered its next phase of construction—the corner seating plaza and the completion of the restroom building. This phase is expected to be finished before the end of the year, with a few final touches to […]
Window for 2026 Tourism Event Sponsorship opens October 17
October 14, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 14, 2025 LEXINGTON, Va. (October 14, 2025) — The application system for the Rockbridge Area Tourism Event Sponsorship Opportunity opens Friday, October 17, 2025. The Rockbridge Regional Tourism Board offers sponsorships for special events that drive tourism to Lexington, Buena Vista, and Rockbridge County, Virginia. Applicants must be organizing an event […]
2025 Leaf Collection
October 9, 2025
2025 leaf collection in the City of Buena Vista will begin on October 27, 2025. Leaves should be placed adjacent to the curb or pavement prior to 7:00am on Monday of the scheduled week. The following schedule is tentative and subject to change due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Week of: Streets: October 27th […]
Buena Vista Façade Improvement Grant Program – Application Now Open
September 9, 2025
Buena Vista, VA (September 2025) – The City of Buena Vista is pleased to announce details for the FY2026 Façade Improvement Grant Program (FIGP). This program is designed to help local property owners and tenants enhance the exterior appearance of their properties. It provides financial assistance for exterior building improvements, with the goal of promoting […]
Community Garden to Host Timber Frame Pavilion Build This Fall
August 22, 2025
The Buena Vista Community Garden, an independent non-profit 501(c)(3), will soon add a new pavilion to its space at 1704 Magnolia Avenue. The project is being carried out by the Community Garden in partnership with the VMI Timber Framers, and will culminate in a public hand-raising of the timber frame structure October 9-12, 2025. While […]
Main Street Buena Vista Launches Connect BV: A Three Part Downtown Celebration Series
August 21, 2025
Media Contact: Jen CarpenterMain Street Buena Vistacontact@mainstreetbuenavista.org435-760-0491 For Immediate Release Buena Vista, VA – Downtown Buena Vista is experiencing a remarkable transformation. Once a quiet corridor, the heart of the city has become a vibrant gathering place thanks to intentional grant-supported investment by the City of Buena Vista under the leadership of its Economic and […]
Help Shape the Future of Regional Tourism: Take the Community Survey Today
July 23, 2025
Rockbridge Area Tourism—which serves Lexington, Buena Vista, and Rockbridge County—is developing a new Tourism Strategic Plan to guide how our region promotes travel, supports local businesses, and enhances the experience for both visitors and residents over the next 3 to 5 years. To ensure the plan reflects the values and priorities of our community, they’ve launched a public survey to gather […]
City of Buena Vista Releases Bontex Reuse Study, Lays Foundation for Major Redevelopment
June 26, 2025
The City of Buena Vista has completed a major milestone in reimagining the future of the Bontex site, a long-vacant industrial property that sits at a key gateway into the City. The recently finalized conceptual reuse study and assessments, funded through a Technical Assistance Grant from the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), builds on […]