Living here is an exceptional experience.

Virginia’s Smyth and Washington counties and the surrounding Southwest Virginia region offer an outstanding quality of life experience in beautiful scenic surroundings.

Amenities include live theater and musical heritage events, festivals and artisan venues, exceptional healthcare and higher education facilities, outdoor recreational opportunities including the Appalachian Trail and Virginia Creeper Trail and proximity to Bristol Motor Speedway, a leading NASCAR facility known as the world’s fastest half mile.

Check out Community Profiles of Smyth County and Washington County.

Take a look at what the Highlands Business Park region has to offer:
Smyth County
Washington County
Smyth County Tourism
Washington County Chamber of Commerce

Musical Heritage & Theater
The Crooked Road
The Birthplace of Country Music
Barter Theatre
The Lincoln Theatre
Heartwood – Artisan Gateway

Outdoor Recreation
Hungry Mother State Park
Mount Rogers Recreation Area
Virginia CreeperTrail
Appalachian Trail
Bristol Motor Speedway

Festivals
Virginia Highlands Festival
Bristol’s Rhythm and Roots
Hungry Mother Arts and Crafts Festival

Healthcare
Johnston Memorial Hospital
Smyth County Community Hospital

Education
Virginia Highlands Community College
Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center
Emory & Henry College
Virginia Tech