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🌲✨ Celebrating 90 Years of Hungry Mother State Park! ✨🌲Today marks a special milestone—90 years since Hungry Mother Stat...
06/15/2026

🌲✨ Celebrating 90 Years of Hungry Mother State Park! ✨🌲
Today marks a special milestone—90 years since Hungry Mother State Park officially opened on June 15, 1936 as one of Virginia’s original six state parks.
Built during the Great Depression by the Civilian Conservation Corps, this treasured park has welcomed generations of families to its lake, trails, and mountain views. Whether you’ve spent summers swimming at the beach, hiking to Molly’s K**b, or simply enjoying the peaceful beauty, Hungry Mother holds a place in so many hearts right here in Smyth County.
For 90 years, it’s been more than just a park—it’s been a backdrop for memories, traditions, and the natural beauty we’re so proud to call home.
💚 Here’s to 90 years of adventure, history, and community—and to many more to come!

Looking to grow your skills, find new opportunities, or stay connected with what’s happening in our business community?C...
06/15/2026

Looking to grow your skills, find new opportunities, or stay connected with what’s happening in our business community?
Check out this week’s Professional Development Newsletter! It’s packed with job listings, training opportunities, upcoming events, and resources to help you succeed.
👉 Click here to read this week’s newsletter:
https://conta.cc/4fIL7Q9
Be sure to share with friends or colleagues who might benefit!

During World War II, government regulations didn’t just limit driving—they also controlled where people could work.At th...
06/13/2026

During World War II, government regulations didn’t just limit driving—they also controlled where people could work.
At the Marion employment office, officials warned that farm laborers could not simply leave their jobs for other work. Before taking a different position, a worker had to get a statement of availability from a United States Employment office. Without it, they were allowed to work elsewhere for only a limited time.
These rules were part of strict manpower regulations designed to keep workers in essential jobs, especially farming—which was critical to feeding troops and supporting the war effort.
With many men leaving for military service or higher-paying factory jobs, farms faced serious labor shortages, and the government took steps to keep workers where they were most needed.

Are you ready to soak up views like this? 😍The Five over 5000 Challenge takes hikers on a epic challenges, conquering al...
06/13/2026

Are you ready to soak up views like this? 😍

The Five over 5000 Challenge takes hikers on a epic challenges, conquering all five of Virginia's highest peaks. It doesn't matter if it takes you one day, one week, or one year to knock them all out - just that you hike them all! The peaks featured in the Challenge include: Mount Rogers, Whitetop Mountain, Buzzard Rock, Pine Mountain, and Haw Orchard Mountain.

Are you ready to hit the trails? Grab your hiking pal and we will see you out there!💙🌄

Learn more at: https://smythchamber.org/5-over-5000/

The nominations are in and Smyth County is showing off!🙌Voting for the Blue Ridge Country's Best of the Mountains Awards...
06/13/2026

The nominations are in and Smyth County is showing off!🙌

Voting for the Blue Ridge Country's Best of the Mountains Awards is now open! Smyth County was nominated in 8 categories, showcasing our natural beauty, fun festivals, local businesses, and more!

Nominations:
Best Arts & Crafts Show – Hungry Mother Festival
Best Summer Festival – Hungry Mother Festival
Best Motorcycle Route – Back of the Dragon/Route 16
Best Outdoor Paddling Spot – Hungry Mother State Park
Best Outdoor Retailer – Marion Outdoors
Best State or National Park – Hungry Mother State Park
Best Historic Theatre – Lincoln Theatre
Best Stays: Camp or Glamp – Hungry Mother State Park

Now what can you do to help get our nominees across the finish line? Vote! Vote! VOTE!

Use the link below and help get our nominations to the 1st spot!
https://vote.blueridgecountry.com/

Art League of Marion Virginia
Friends of Hungry Mother State Park
Coach - Marion Outdoors
Lincoln Theatre in Marion, Virginia

In 1943, during World War II, a federal ban on pleasure driving meant Smyth County residents could no longer take casual...
06/12/2026

In 1943, during World War II, a federal ban on pleasure driving meant Smyth County residents could no longer take casual trips—cars were limited to essential travel to conserve fuel for the war effort.
That same June Representatives from ten counties met at the Martha Washington Inn as a response to an invitation from the Marion Chamber of Commerce to discuss the ban on pleasure driving as if applies to these counties and to formulate resolutions asking for the lifting of the ban in this area. Present from Smyth were Walter Jackson, Ralph Lincoln, G. T. Culbert, L. Preston Collins and Quincy Calhoun. More than 80 persons attended from Lee, Wise, Dickinson, Scott, Buchanan, Russell, Bland, Tazewell, Washington and Smyth. A round table discussion led to the drawing up of resolutions to be taken to Washington by a committee and presented to the OPA. The ban was ultimately lifted nationally on August 30, 1943, after widespread frustration and complaints across the country.

Looking for something to do this weekend? We’ve got you covered! Check out our Weekend Events Newsletter to see what’s h...
06/12/2026

Looking for something to do this weekend? We’ve got you covered! Check out our Weekend Events Newsletter to see what’s happening June 12–14.
👉 Click here to read this week’s newsletter
https://conta.cc/4xlLaaX

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