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Tai Chi Cane Defense classes with Steve Garay begin this afternoon, March 9, at 5:30, at the Vinton Community Center. (...
03/09/2026

Tai Chi Cane Defense classes with Steve Garay begin this afternoon, March 9, at 5:30, at the Vinton Community Center. (next to the Vinton War Memorial)

Steve will be teaching 24-form that will include Tai Chi Walking! This is the most practiced form of Tai Chi.

All are welcome!

Town of Vinton Officially Renames Bypass Road to Dogwood BoulevardThe Town of Vinton has announced that Bypass Road has ...
02/26/2026

Town of Vinton Officially Renames Bypass Road to Dogwood Boulevard

The Town of Vinton has announced that Bypass Road has been officially renamed to Dogwood
Boulevard. The change was approved by formal resolution of the Town Council on September
2, 2025, and reflects Vinton’s long-standing identity as the Dogwood Capital of Virginia and
home of the annual Dogwood Festival, a cherished tradition for more than 70 years.

The renaming follows thoughtful discussion among town staff, stakeholders, landowners,
developers, and regional planners during the comprehensive planning process. Feedback
consistently emphasized the importance of a more distinctive and meaningful name for the
corridor. The former “Bypass Road” designation lacked historical significance, did not capture
the character of the community, and missed an opportunity to support the corridor’s
redevelopment potential.

“The dogwood tree and flower are synonymous with the Town of Vinton, and it is very fitting
the Town now officially has a street of that name,” said Mayor Brad Grose. “This corridor will
serve as a key redevelopment and growth area for the Town over the next decade, and this
direction was solidified with the recent adoption of the Vinton 20250 Comprehensive Plan.

“Renaming the roadway to Dogwood Boulevard provides enhanced brand identity and better
reflects the Town’s goal of being a ‘go-to’ town rather than a ‘pass-through’ town.”

Although the resolution was approved in September of last year, Council requested staff delay
the implementation for approximately six months to allow current business owners along the
corridor additional time to update their business activities to reflect the road renaming.

Key Details of the Change:
• New Road Signs: Installation of new "Dogwood Blvd" signage has already been put in place.
• Effective Date: The name change is officially effective February 27, 2026.
• Address Updates: The Town has been working closely with emergency services, Geographical
Information System (GIS) and the United States Postal Service (USPS) to ensure a seamless
transition for mail and navigation.
• Walkability and Multimodal: The Town plans to install new sidewalks along the corridor, and
the area is already serviced by Valley Metro Transit System.

The Town of Vinton expresses its gratitude to the community for their input during this process.
For more information regarding the resolution or upcoming infrastructure projects, please visit
the Town of Vinton website (https://vintonva.gov).

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