City News

Buena Vista Circuit Court will be holding court in Rockbridge County Circuit Court on Friday, December 5, 2025. Cases will be heard at the time previously scheduled. Rockbridge County Circuit Court Address: 20 South Randolph Street, Lexington, VA 24450Court room is located on the 3rd floor

December 3, 2025 Phone lines in city offices are currently down. The provider is actively working to get them restored as quickly as possible. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience during this time. If you need immediate assistance, please email Sarah Burch at sarah.burch@bvcity.org or stop by in person at 20239 Sycamore Ave.

NOTICE CITIZENS OF BUENA VISTA All 2025/2026 Real Estate and 2025 Personal Property Tax Tickets have been mailed and are due by December 5, 2025. It is the responsibility of the taxpayer to see that the proper tax bill is received and paid on time. 2026 Dog Tags are due by January 31, 2026 Office Hours are 8:30 am – … Read More

The City of Buena Vista is excited to announce that construction will begin on downtown streetscape improvements starting Monday, December 8. This work is part of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for Business District Revitalization and the VDOT Transportation Alternatives Grant, supporting key upgrades to safety, accessibility, and the appearance of our downtown. Project Timeline Key Improvements: What to … Read More

$19.6 million expansion will create 57 new jobs RICHMOND, VA — Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Modine, a diversified global leader in thermal management technology and solutions, will invest $19.6 million through 2029 in planned capital expenditures to expand its presence in Buena Vista, Virginia. The investment will fund a combination of warehouse, office, and testing facility construction, as … Read More

Buena Vista, VA (November 2025) – Buena Vista residents will have an opportunity to take home a free tree this weekend thanks to BV Cool Trees, a collaborative initiative between the City of Buena Vista and Boxerwood. About 100 native trees will be available for pickup on Saturday, November 15, from 100:00 am to 2:00 pm at Magnolia Square (135 … Read More

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 counted include Election Day provisional … Read More

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 City is seeking feedback from … Read More

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 located within Lexington, Buena Vista, … Read More

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 1st – 12th November 3rd … Read More