This is a first come, first served grant up to $2,500 for businesses open in town. Please read the document and fill out the form. If you have received payroll protection funds, this cannot be used for payroll.
Public hearing, Monday, October 19, 6 PM concurrent with Council meeting to address the installation of dumpsters at multi-units of 4 or more apartments, mobile home parks, etc. Council Chambers, 528 Industrial Dr.
ATTENTION FOR ALL PENNINGTON GAP WATER CUSTOMERS
The VCC moratorium on utility disconnects extended from September 16, will expire on October 5. On October 6, the Town of Pennington will begin disconnects of delinquent customers who have not made a formal agreement on payment of their bill. If you have not made any agreements, please contact us at 276-546-1177, extension 0 for up to six months’ payment plan, and avoid a reconnect fee.
58A, the Alternate Route and Pennington Gap
While Daniel Boone’s Wilderness Trail, US Hwy 58 stretches from Scott County to the end of Lee County and Cumberland Gap, railroading took the alternate route. US 58 Alternate runs from Jonesville to Big Stone Gap and Pennington Gap is a pass for the tracks and once a depot. Coal mining nearby created the town.
Spearhead Trail’s Stone Mountain ATV Trail 
trail head is located at the welcome center campground at Leeman Field Park. Constructed in 1933, the world’s largest enclosed baseball field for 25 years, hosted the Pennington Gap Miners, a St. Louis Browns affiliate minor league. A greenway along the trout stocked river and an 18-hole disc golf course offer leisurely activity. Scheduled events such as dirt drag racing or tractor pull and entertainment at the restored 1946 Lee Theatre are accessible from Pennington’s ATV friendly streets.
Visit the Appalachian African-American Cultural Center for history, genealogy and a look at a once segregated one room school house full of memorabilia. Curators request you make an appointment for a guided tour.
Take pictures at one of the latest LOVEworks signs on the Virginia Tourism trail 
at the intersection of East Morgan Ave. and Bobcat Circle. In Pennington Gap, L represents the Lee Theatre marquee, O encircles the town’s logo Great Stone Face rock, V is a tobacco row, Lee County’s heritage crop, and E is within coal scattered railroad tracks.
On North 421, Great Stone Face Rock 
hangs precariously over the highway. Carved by nature centuries ago, the town’s logo is visible from the southern direction near the trestle. Train tracks tunnel through the bottom making way from mining communities of Bonny Blue, Kemmer Gem and the town of Saint Charles.
On Route 606, discover Lake Keokee 
at Mohawk Loop. Paddleboard, kayak and fish this hidden gem near Keokee, where the coal town commissary is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.Stop at the intersection of 606 and 421 and walk through the Stone Creek Outdoor Classroom and Park all located on Virginia’s Coal Heritage trail.
One mile East on 58A, since 1965, Patio Drive-In serves up the jumbo cheeseburger and homemade shakes among other menu choices . Always on the must-do list of returning Lee Countians remembering the long line of cruisers on Saturday nights.
58A East to Big Stone Gap follows the Appalachian Backroad’s Panther’s Breath trail. Pick a back road from their map or explore your own. Cave Springs Recreational Area near Dryden, part of George Washington & Jefferson National Forest, offers a shaded hike with an excellent view from above. A cave spring-fed swimming hole offers the real cool down and camping is available.
421 South to Dot, VA connects back to Hwy 58 and the Wilderness Road. Axe Handle Distillers offers tastings and a lesson on hand hewn logs from the company that brought them, Old Virginia Log Homes. 58 East to the top of Powell Mountain offers a beautiful view of Smokey Mountain foothills at the county line of Lee and Scott. Visit the Daniel Boone Wilderness Trail Interpretive Center in Duffield for a lesson on Boone’s trek as you’ve just crossed his path where he lost a son near Stickleyville.
Follow the Wilderness Road West all the way to Cumberland Gap National Park. Drive or hike the park or schedule a tour out to Hensley Settlement, high atop Cumberland Mountain where settlers lived until 1951 without the conveniences of modern day. On the mountain top east is White Rocks and Sand Cave, noticeable on the drive through Lee County near Ewing. These hiking destinations have a continuing link into the settlement. The high canopy offers plenty of blooming mountain laurel in summer, a waterfall at Sand Cave and views of Powell’s Valley. Gap Caverns near the state line, features scheduled underground tours of the cave once known as Cudjo’s, where soldiers took shelter and mined salt peter. Near Ewing, Wilderness Road State Park and the recreated Martin’s Fort feature re-enactments of indian raids and pioneer life and more information on Boone’s discovery West.
At Jonesville, visit the Lee County Veteran’s Memorial Wall at Cumberland Bowl Park. The county seat is the 1828 birthplace of Dr. Andrew Taylor Still, the founder of Osteopathic medicine. Lee County Historical and Genealogical Society sits just outside of town. Let your wanderLOVE go and see far Southwest Virginia. For more information, visit Heart of Appalachia Tourism or email info@townofpenningtonva.gov. We’ll be waiting for you.
A special called meeting of Town Council will be held Thursday, July 30, 1:00 PM in council chambers, 528 Industrial Dr., to discuss the increase of vehicle license fees to match Lee County fees. For information please contact info@townofpenningtonva.gov
Position Description: Under general supervision, performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled work including but not limited to sanitation, grounds maintenance, town facilities cleaning and sanitizing, town equipment maintenance and cleaning. Other duties may be assigned. Application available on this website. Deadline for applications to be in Town Hall, 4:00 PM, Wednesday, July 29. Use the drop box at the curb, 528 Industrial Dr. , email to info@townofpenningtonva.gov, or fax to 276-546-6328 before the deadline.
Position Requirements:
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: $10.00 per hour
Schedule:
JOB ADVERTISEMENT
PENNINGTON GAP POLICE DEPARTMENT
Now accepting applications for Police Officers
Closing Date July 13th, 2020 at 5:00 PM
Job Description:
This job is open to both certified and non-certified police officers. We will be offering a $4,000 sign-on bonus (with stipulations).
Police officers perform a variety of law enforcement duties that may vary depending upon assignment within the Police Division. In discharging responsibilities, the police officer must exercise sound judgment in emergencies and must apply his/her knowledge of policing techniques and practices and federal, state, and local laws while protecting lives and property. Duties may include but are not limited to: patrols specific area in a police vehicle; arrest, process, and escort of prisoners to jail; issue summonses and warnings for traffic violations; maintains crowd and traffic control as needed; properly prepare and present court cases; administer first aid treatment as needed; investigate suspicious activities, drug and narcotic offenses, and other criminal activities; performs related work as assigned.
Qualifications:
Non-certified applicants will be required to pass a physical fitness evaluation.
A pre-employment drug screen and extensive background check will be required prior to the offer of employment.
Application packets for Police Officer may be obtained from the town website www.townofpenningtonva.gov Applications can be picked up outside townhall at 528 Industrial Drive. Questions please contact Brian Skidmore at brian.skidmore@townofpenningtonva.gov
The Town of Pennington Gap is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Work Place.
The town will be hiring 2 part-time public works crewman. Applications are in our documents here or beside our door in a metal box at 528 Industrial. Fill one out and drop in our drop box at the curb or mail to 528 Industrial Dr. before the end of the day, May 29.
Education and experience requirements must be met to apply-High school diploma or GED, Graduate of Law Enforcement Academy, Certified law enforcement officer, advanced education in Criminal Justice, Police Administration or equivalent, valid Virginia driver’s license, five years supervisory and five years law enforcement experience preferred. Applications taken until position filled. Please see documents section for the complete description of duties and responsibilities and a police department job application or call 276-546-1177 or email info@townofpenningtonva.gov for a copy.
TOWN ANNOUNCES NO BOUNDARIES, ALL INCLUSIVE PARK
The property is comprised of approximately 3 acres, an 18,000 sq. ft. building, and 700 feet of riverfront adjacent to the Powell River.
The subject property is a strip shopping center building located on a three-acre tract of land. The property is one building which was recently vacated in preparation for the transfer to the town of Pennington Gap. The property was originally built as a grocery store with an attached variety store by Caswell Walker and operated by the same owner. The property was subsequently the location of a Payless Grocery Store and now the property has been renovated into a strip shopping center. The property most recently was used as a four-unit commercial center.
Last year, Pennington Gap town manager, Keith Harless, approached the property owners of the old Payless property about the future of the building to determine if they had any upcoming plans for the property. After a considerable amount of discussions, Mr. Harless proposed an idea for the property owners to donate the property to the town in order to develop a new, innovative type of park- a park that is designed to include everyone. This park will not only include standardized park equipment, but the park will also include equipment that will accommodate everyone, including children with special needs. The new park will contain a strategic mix of playground equipment and activities supporting play for all ages and abilities. This park is designed for all children, especially for those with different needs such as autism and barrier challenges. The park will also have an area set aside for fitness support for the actively aging society.
The estimated cost at this time to include an all-new playground, new bathrooms, a pavilion along the riverfront, and overlooks of the river designed for fishing, are estimated to be around $800,000.00. At this time the town has not appropriated any money but discussions have begun with private investors and many grant agencies.