
PULASKI COUNTY, VA
Centrally located in the heart of the New River Valley, Pulaski has direct access to I-81, is just 10 miles from I-77 and 10 hours from half of the U.S. population, and an international airport. New River Community College provides quality and affordable education for residents. Outdoor amenities like the two most-visited state parks in Virginia provide constant healthy entertainment. Not to mention, Pulaski County, VA is also home to a number of international businesses, such as the largest Volvo Trucks assembly plant in the U.S. and GALA North America Inc., an industry leading automated production facility.
POPULATION: 34,332
2 MOST VISITED STATE PARKS IN VA
CLAYTOR LAKE: 4,500 ACRES
WHAT WE’RE KNOWN FOR
Pulaski River Turtles
You can usually find game nights at Calfee Park packed to the brim with loyal NRV residents cheering on the Pulaski River Turtles, a Rookie Advanced team in the Appalachian League under the New York Yankees. The Yankees are a source of pride for Pulaski and it’s impossible not to have fun at Calfee Park.
International Business
Pulaski County is home to a number of international companies thanks to a welcoming community and skilled workforce. The largest Volvo Trucks facility in the world is located in Pulaski County as well as other international companies such as Koinonia Foams (Brazil), Phoenix Packaging (Colombia), Red Sun Farms (Mexico), and GALA North America Inc. (Germany).
EDUCATION
Pulaski County, VA has great education opportunities locally and regionally. The presence of major universities elevates the level of appreciation for education that permeates throughout the region. Pulaski County is also home to the Southwest Virginia Governor’s School and a Governor’s STEM Academy.
- Pulaski County Public Schools
- Private Schools (regional)
- Colleges & Universities (regional)