Notable Quotes

Forbes Magazine
“Think of Blacksburg as a triple threat. Work at home in your underwear, get your spouse a job at cutting-edge Luna Technologies, and raise your family with heartland values”.

Western Virginia Retirement Guide
“Blacksburg offers a slow-paced life for those seeking a small-town feel without being isolated.”

“Paths for biking and hiking lead the way from Virginia’s largest university, Virginia Tech, to a downtown filled with small businesses and family restaurants.”

Southern Living
“Blacksburg’s population hovers around 40,000, yet the town eagerly embraces the 26,000 students who land here each fall. Downtown is full of businesses
from bookstores and sporting goods stores to restaurants and night clubs
that cater to these temporary residents.”

Outside
“Despite the high-tech influence, Blacksburg’s setting in the New River Valley is as unpretentious as its inhabitants: an uncrowded ground zero for back packers, boaters and climbers.”