PROJECT WIN PLACE SHOW ECONOMIC AND FISCAL IMPACT TO THE LYNCHBURG REGION
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 30, 2026Lynchburg Regional Business AllianceMegan LucasCEO & Chief Economic Development Officer Email: meganlucas@lynchburgregion.org New Economic Impact Study: Proposed Amherst County Entertainment Venue Could Generate Nearly $2 Million in Annual County Revenue and Support 173 Regional JobsStudy estimates more than $44 million in annual economic activity across the Lynchburg RegionLYNCHBURG, VA. A proposed pari-mutuel wagering and entertainment venue in Amherst County
City of Lynchburg and Mason Lane Entertainment Announce Event-Day Shuttle Service, Parking Plan for
LYNCHBURG, Va. – As the Lynchburg Amphitheater at Riverfront Park prepares to welcome its first season of events, the City of Lynchburg and operator Mason Lane Entertainment (MLE) have announced a coordinated parking and shuttle plan designed to support safe, efficient access for residents and visitors attending performances. The new amphitheater is a key addition to the City’s riverfront, created to bring the community together through live music, entertainment, and shared experiences. With large crowds
The Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation Youth Philanthropy Program Announces 2026 Grant Recipient
- The 20th Youth Philanthropy Council of the Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation will award their annual nonprofit grants on Wednesday, March 25 from 4:15-5:30PM at Central Virginia Community College in the Merritt Hall Auditorium. The recipient of the $10,000 Wells Fargo Youth Philanthropy Award is Food for Kids and the $5,000 Stuart J. Turille Youth Philanthropy Award is Campbell County Educational Foundation. Food for Kids will use the $10,000 grant to fuel its Weekend Pack a Sack
Visitor Center and Lynchburg Museum Announce Change in Operating Hours
LYNCHBURG, Va. - Due to budgetary reductions, the operating hours for the Lynchburg Visitor Center and the Lynchburg Museum, located at 901 Court Street, will shift to a new schedule effective Monday, July 7. The Visitor Center and Lynchburg Museum will be open Wednesday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Sunday, 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. (always with free admission) and closed Monday and Tuesday. The Visitor Center serves as a key resource for visitors and residents seeking information on local
