PULASKI COUNTY
County Offices
52 West Main Street
Pulaski 540-980-7705
www.pulaskicounty.org
Chamber of Commerce
4440 Cleburne Boulevard
Dublin 540-674-1991
www.pulaskichamber.info
Surrounded by the splendor of the Blue Ridge and Shenandoah mountains, scenic Pulaski County manages to balance thriving businesses and industry with tranquil residential neighborhoods in a rural setting. Many leading manufacturers have been drawn to this area for its quality of life, low taxes, and excellent transportation system. Interstate 81 directly serves the county, and Interstate 77 is just 18 miles to the southeast.
The communities and towns that dot the New River Valley where Pulaski County is located provide a warm and friendly family-oriented atmosphere, drawing many newcomers to an intimate small-town setting. The natural environment is exceptionally beautiful, a fitting tribute to the cooperative spirit of local residents and the many opportunities for recreation and personal enrichment. Many artists have been drawn to the New River Valley, enhancing the region’s cultural resources.
Services
Quality educational opportunities are available on every academic level, including New River Community College in Dublin. With its affordable tuition, small classes, and progressive programs, NRCC has earned a place among the nation’s top community colleges. Radford University and Virginia Tech are both easily accessible from Pulaski County. Radford offers a four-year state-support university that serves a student body of more than 8,500 with degree programs in the arts and sciences, the fine arts, business administration, music, nursing, and education. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University or Virginia Tech is located nearby in Blacksburg, offering specialized programs in agriculture, business, engineering, and science. The VPI Corporate Research Center supports the greater community with programs and facilities for joint development of industrial research with business and industry.
Residents of Pulaski County need look no further than Pulaski Community Hospital for state-of-the-art healthcare services and facilities. This 147-bed acute-care hospital provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services that include cancer treatment, occupational health, cardiac rehabilitation, a family birthing center, advanced imaging, respiratory therapy, and skilled nursing. Physicians in private practice and medical clinics meet the needs for primary care, representing most specialties and many sub-specialties. Health screenings, community education and outreach, nutritional counseling, and other proactive services promote health and wellness throughout the area.
Lifestyle
Newcomers to beautiful Pulaski County will discover a four-season wonderland with premier recreational sites. Activities like boating, hunting, hiking, biking, horseback riding, nature study, and camping are available at Claytor Lake State Park, along the New River, New River Trail State Park, the Gatewood Reservoir Recreation Area, and Jefferson National Forest. Claytor Lake along offers 100 miles of shoreline. Pulaski County is home to a private golf and country club, public golf courses, an active YMCA, playgrounds, swimming pools, amusements and entertainment centers, and lush parks. Randolph Park, one of the largest municipal parks in the region, features hiking trails, a water park, tennis courts, and basketball courts. Organized programs and sports leagues draw enthusiastic crowds to programs designed for all ages.
Concerts, theatre, lectures, musical concerts, and dance performances are showcased in regional venues, including the facilities at Radford University and Virginia Tech. Even closer to home, the New River Valley Fine Arts Center provides visual art displays, dance instruction, and art classes. The region’s rich heritage is well preserved in venues like the Wilderness Road Regional Museum and the Raymond F. Radcliffe Memorial Museum or historic districts like Snowville and Downtown Pulaski. For high-speed thrills, the Motor Mile Speedway and Dragway provide NASCAR excitement along with a full lineup of competitive racing. The Pulaski Farmers Market and the Pulaski Flea Market are popular attractions, complementing the New River Valley Mall and several quaint downtown districts.
The housing selection is attractive and affordable, ranging from well-kept older properties shaded by mature greenery to vibrant new construction, quaint farm houses, and vibrant new construction. Wherever you decide to settle in Pulaski County, you can look forward to a rare blend of country pleasures and contemporary conveniences.
Dublin
Municipal Offices
540-674-4798
www.dublintown.org
Chamber of Commerce
540-674-1991
www.pulaskichamber.info
Home to New River Community College, the welcoming small town of Dublin blends a significant industrial sector with wonderful residential neighborhoods. Residents have the advantage of outdoor adventures and recreation on the 4,500-acre, 21-mile Claytor Lake and its surrounding state park. Amenities include miles of hiking trails, swimming areas, camp sites, rental cabins, and a visitor’s center in the historic Howe House. Numerous other regional recreational areas are close to Dublin, from national forests to the Blue Ridge Parkway. Describing the spirit of the town in the motto, “Progress, Deeply Rooted in the Past,” Dublin is proud of its new town hall, a well-stocked library, good schools, and active residents who are quick to roll up their sleeves and lend a hand. Nearby Radford University and Virginia Tech provide first-rate educational and cultural enrichment close to home. New River Valley Airport and several key employers are additional highlights in Dublin.
Pulaski
Municipal Offices
205-994-8696
www.pulaskitown.org
Chamber of Commerce
540-674-1991
www.pulaskichamber.info
The historic town of Pulaski has a long industrial tradition with a mining legacy that once had people referring to the area as the “Pittsburgh of the South.” Many locally owned and national companies call the area home today, sharing a naturally setting with tranquil residential neighborhoods. One of the points of pride in the community is the Pulaski Blue Jays minor league baseball team that plays in Calfee Park. The park is one of the distinctive assets of the community, listed as a national and state historic landmark and more recently named the Appalachian League Facility of the Year. This unique ballpark has been featured in state and national publications including Sports Illustrated and National Geographic. The New River Valley Fairgrounds provides a multi-use venue for annual fairs, flea markets, rodeos, livestock competition, and the New River Valley Horse Show. The historic downtown district serves as an antique and arts center, and plans are underway to bring Pulaski Theatre back to its original glory for use a cultural center.
