Welcome to Town of Gate City
Where Mountains & Music Make Memories
Who We Are
- Located in the Mountains of Southwest Virginia and home of mighty Blue Devils!”
- Gate City is the welcome center to Southwest Virginia and beyond.”
- We have a population of 2,034 and serve as the seat of Scott County’s government.”
- Rich in Pioneer and Native American History.”
- Home of Moccasin Gap and a part of the Daniel Boone Wilderness Trail and Crooked Road.”
- We have a variety of unique antique stores, family operated retail stores, food boutiques, parks, old timey hardware store, and a golf course.”
- Minutes away from the legendary Carter Fold Performance Center and Creation Kingdom Zoo.”
- Free weekly summer concerts, BBQ contest, music festivals, car shows, Halloween event, and Christmas Parade.”
- Located within Tri-Cities Metropolitan Area: Kingsport, TN (10 miles), Johnson City, TN (20 miles), Bristol, VA (30 miles). The combined population is 500,538.”
- We have beautiful vistas, top quality education, and small town charm!”
Trip Advisor
What are they saying?
“I luv it here. Its a very good & safe place to raise your kids.”
“This is a great place to live.!!”
“I miss living near this town! Living there was the first time in my life that I actually felt like I was at home.”
“Keep a lookout. This town is coming on…”
“Gate City and Scott Co. Are both learning how to market the area for tourism. I think it a great change because it is a beautiful area to live.”
“Family has been here since early 1800’s. Must be a great place to live”
“I was raised here. Went to school here. This is a great place to live!!”
“I love our town! Its home and will always will be!”
“Gate City will always be my hometown!”
“Such a peaceful beautiful town!”
“OMG …love all the change I see to my little home town!!!…….”
“Awwww, how beautiful, my home town!……”
“Home of the mighty Gate City Blue Devils. Go Big Blue!! …… “
“Love visiting Gate City. So relaxing! …..”
“I love this town ! Home sweet home!……”
“My Home ,,, I love it ,,, and I’m “Staying! ……”
I’ll always Love Gate City ,,, Rain , Snow , Sleet , Or Sunshine ! My Home town and I’m proud it’s where I grew up . Big Blue Forever!
HOMESICK!!! Can not wait till I retire!
I love Gate City my home town
Beautiful—and Home!