Lebanon
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Countryside and towns · Virginia · 44k people
Lebanon
Locals say Southwest Virginia
Mountain hospitality, coal country pride.
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Welcome to Southwest Virginia, where the mountains meet the river and the people are as warm as the summer sun. Whether you're here for the outdoors or the music, you'll find a home in our hollers.
Clubs for Lebanon
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The room
One room for everyone around Lebanon. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
Ask the neighbours
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Marketplace
Things for sale, free and wanted, and rooms for rent, from people around Lebanon. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- Breaks Interstate Park The 'Grand Canyon of the South' with a deep gorge and scenic overlooks.
- Clinch River A central river for fishing, kayaking, and wildlife watching.
- The Channels Sandstone rock formations with a network of hiking trails near Lebanon.
- Russell County Courthouse 19th-century courthouse anchoring Lebanon's town square.
- Buchanan County Courthouse A modern courthouse in Grundy, rebuilt after the town's relocation.
- Coal Heritage Trail A scenic byway passing through historic coal camps and mining sites.
- Outdoors Hiking at Breaks Interstate Park
- Outdoors Fishing for smallmouth bass on the Clinch
- With kids Picnic at Breaks Interstate Park
- With kids Visit the Lebanon Town Square
- Evenings Bluegrass jam sessions
- Evenings Country music nights
- Locals love Country stores
- Locals love River access points
Through the year
- Russell County Fair July A classic county fair with rides, livestock shows, and local food.
- Buchanan County Fair August Another summer fair with carnival rides, exhibits, and bluegrass music.
- Clinch River Days May A riverside festival in Saint Paul with music, crafts, and river activities.
- Appalachian Music Festival June A celebration of mountain music and culture in Grundy.
- Lebanon Christmas Parade December A small-town holiday parade with floats and lights through the square.
Humid subtropical climate with four distinct seasons. Winters are cold with some snow, summers warm and humid. Best: Spring and fall are the best times to be out, with mild temps and colorful foliage.
Talk like a local
- “holler”
- A hollow or small valley, often a remote community.
- “crick”
- A creek or small stream.
- “fixin' to”
- About to do something; preparing to.
- “y'all”
- A friendly way to address a group of people.
Getaways
- Mountain City, TN Head to the Appalachian Trail and the small-town charm of Johnson County.
- Kingsport, TN A short drive for shopping, dining, and the Bays Mountain Park.
- Wise, VA Visit the University of Virginia's College at Wise and the local arts scene.
- Johnson City, TN A bigger city with music venues, breweries, and the Tweetsie Trail.
Local flavour
Rooting for Virginia Tech Hokies (NCAA), West Virginia Mountaineers (NCAA), Tennessee Titans (NFL), Bristol Pirates (MiLB)
Eat and drink
- Soup Beans and Cornbread A staple Appalachian dish, often cooked with ham hock.
- Country Ham Salt-cured and often served with biscuits.
- Ramps Wild leeks foraged in spring, celebrated at local festivals.
- Apple Butter Slow-cooked spread made from local orchards.
- Biscuits and Gravy A classic breakfast in diners and home kitchens.
Where people go
- Coal mines and coal camps Historic sites and working mines that define the landscape.
- Mountain hollers The narrow valleys between ridges, home to tight-knit communities.
- Clinch River A scenic river running through Russell County, popular for fishing and canoeing.
- Breaks Interstate Park Known as the 'Grand Canyon of the South' in Buchanan County.
- Country stores Gathering spots where locals catch up and share news.
- Baptist and Methodist churches Community anchors with deep roots in the region.
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Nearby
Every areaMountain CityTennesseeHigh country charm and mountain air.Kingsport–BristolTennesseeWhere the mountains meet the music, and the race never stops.WiseVirginiaMountain music, coal country warmth.Johnson CityTennesseeMountain charm, Appalachian spiritWelchWest VirginiaWhere the mountains hold the stories of coalPikevilleKentuckyWhere the mountains hold the musicBooneNorth CarolinaHigh country air, mountain town heart.BluefieldWest VirginiaTwo states, one mountain home.
Russell and Buchanan counties, VA. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.