Visiting Tazewell County’s LOVEworks signs

Dotted along the rural roadsides and main street corridors of Tazewell County is an artistic trend that’s unique to the Commonwealth: our LOVEworks signs. Created as a tribute to our state’s legendary motto, “Virginia is for Lovers,” each of the LOVEworks displays, which range in size, color and shape, are customized for their communities. 

Altogether, there are seven LOVEworks scattered throughout Tazewell County. If you’re up for an adventure, you can take a grand tour of our county and visit all nine in one day!  

Below, you’ll find a map connecting each of our LOVEworks signs, as well as a list of must-sees and must-dos for your trip. It only takes a few hours to drive to all destinations, but we recommend that you budget a full day for your trip to ensure you have enough time to explore local eateries, snap some selfies and indulge in some retail therapy.

Here’s how it works: 

Find the LOVEworks sign closest to you and plug the address below into your GPS. Once you’ve finished visiting your first destination (don’t forget to take a selfie and post with the hashtags #LOVETazewellCounty and #LoveVA!), follow the order on the list below. Once you’ve completed a task, check the box.

Tazewell County LOVEworks Tour:

LOVEwork at the Tazewell Visitors Center — 163 Walnut Street, Bluefield, VA 24605 

  • Grab a map and pamphlets for your daytrip and future excursions at the Tazewell Visitors Center

LOVEworks in the Town of Bluefield — 566 Virginia Avenue, Bluefield, VA 24605

Bluefield musts:

  • Get a fiery fajita and a tart margarita from El Patio
  • Travel back in time with a tour at the historic Sanders House
  • Order a southern-cooked breakfast with eggs, bacon, biscuits and gravy
  • Indulge in a kale salad with apples and almonds at the Pacific Pizza Co.
  • Satisfy your tastebuds with a hearty dish from Savory Flavors BBQ
  • Get your fill of spaghetti and meatballs at The Villa Italian Bar and Grill

LOVEwork at the Tazewell Train Station135 Railroad Avenue, North Tazewell, VA 24630

LOVEwork on Main Street — 100 East Main Street, Tazewell, VA 24651

LOVEwork at Back of the Dragon Center — 592 West Main Street, Tazewell, VA 24651

North Tazewell & Tazewell musts:

  • Get a refill of caffeine with a handcrafted latte from The Well Coffee Shop
  • Stay on trend with the latest fashion at Trading Shoppees at Home
  • Order a stack of Sharina’s Wingz’s namesake dish
  • Admire some the region’s finest creative works at The Lost Pearl Gallery  
  • Dig in to a weekend breakfast or brunch at The Front Porch on Main 
  • Find the perfect Tazewell-themed gift to commemorate your trip at Between Friends
  • Snap a selfie with THE dragon outside of the Back of the Dragon Welcome Center

LOVEwork at Burke’s GardenBurke’s Garden Road, Tazewell, VA 24651

Burke’s Garden musts:

  • Take a leisurely drive around the full loop at Burke’s Garden
  • Snap a selfie with the famous Pepsi mural (you can’t miss it!)
  • Indulge in warm, freshly baked cinnamon roll from Mattie’s Place
  • Stock up on fudge, candy and other road trip snacks at the Burke’s Garden General Store

LOVEwork in the Town of Richlands1430 Front St, Richlands, VA 24641

Richlands musts:

  • Check out the one-of-a-kind home furnishings and artisan products at the Tazewell Co. Mercantile.
  • Pay your respects at the Coal Miner’s Memorial
  • Rock the latest styles at the Classy Closet
  • Enjoy a sweet confection at Sugarfoot Bakery and Cafe
  • Lace up your hiking boots for a walk along the Clinch River — one of the most biodiverse rivers in the world
  • Grab a beverage on at Coal Town Taps

Don’t forget to use the hashtags #LoveTazewellCounty and #LoveVA when you post photographs from your adventures! Now buckle up and spread the love!