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You'll find convenience and service at your fingertips in Altavista, where businesses strive to cater to your every need. The following businesses are committed to providing high-quality service at an affordable price ... all with a friendly smile and warm "hello."

Historic Downtown Altavista

Banks

First National Bank‎
622 Broad Street, P.O. Box 29
Altavista, VA‎ 24517
(434) 369-3000‎, Fax 434-269-7190
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M-Th 9 - 5, Fri 9-6 (other location times may vary)

1301 Main Street
Altavista, VA‎ 24517
(434) 369-3001‎

Since 1908 we've been a positive force for economic expansion in Central Virginia. We provide businesses and consumers traditional and progressive financial products all with superior personal attention.  First National Bank is stable, Secure and stays in step with your financial world. We serve an area consisting primarily of all or portions of the counties of Campbell, Pittsylvania, Franklin, Bedford, Amherst and the City of Lynchburg. We have two branches located in the Town of Altavista, one branch in the Town of Amherst, three branches in Campbell County, one in the City of Lynchburg, one in Bedford Count and Forest and a loan production office at Smith Mountain Lake in Franklin County at Moneta. Our newest branch is located in the town of Rustburg. 

Tax Services

Simpson Tax Service
600 Main St., Suite B
434-309-1274 Fax 434-309-1254
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Kenneth Simpson, President
Hours: Varies

Description:  Prepare tax returns for individuals, businesses, corporations, etc.   Bookkeeping services.  We are enrolled agents licensed with the IRS 

 Investment Firms

Randy Cassidy--Edward Jones Investments
606 Broad Street
434-369-0062  Fax 434-369-4973
Randy S. Cassidy, Financial Advisor
8:30am - 5:00pm 

Insurance

 Taylor Insurance
616 Campbell Avenue
434-369-4711 Fax: 434-369-2032
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Brad Taylor, Altavista Manager
M-F  8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Description:  Full Service, Auto  

Greater Altavista

Banks and Credit Unions

Wachovia Bank‎
1037 Main Street
Altavista, VA‎ 24517
(434) 369-4761‎

BB&T‎
700 Main Street
Altavista, VA 24517‎
(434) 369-5671‎

Woodforest National Bank‎
125 Clarion Road
Altavista, VA‎ 24517
(434) 309-1067‎

Bank of the James
1110 Main Street
Altavista, VA‎ 24517
(434) 369-7300‎

Central Virginia FCU‎-
ATM-Town and Country Shopping Center
1301 Main St.
Altavista, VA‎ 24517
(434) 369-0085‎

Insurance Agencies 

Gray & Smith Insurance
1210 Main Street
Altavista, VA‎ 24517
(434) 369-1710‎

Todd A. Carter State Farm Insurance
714 Main Street
Altavista, VA‎ 24517
(434) 369-5606‎

Kinlaw Agency
1501 Main Street
Altavista, VA‎ 24517
(434) 369-5611‎

Altavista Insurance‎
917 Main Street
Altavista, VA‎ 24517
(434) 369-4723‎

Eric Fletcher State Farm Insurance
1007 Main Street
Altavista, VA‎ 24517
(434) 369-4782‎

 
Roark Insurance Agency –Nationwide Insurance
Lynch Mill Rd.
Altavista, VA‎ 24517
(434) 309-1456 
 
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  • 2011 Giblet Jog 5K Winners+

    For the winners list:  Click here for the 2011 Giblet Jog results!

  • 2011 Giblet Jog 5K+

    It was a beautiful day for the 5th Annual Abbott Nutrition Giblet Jog 5k!  The results are in and posted:  Click here for the 2011 Giblet Jog results!

  • 2011 Christmas Parade+

    Thursday, December 8th, 7pm

    2011 Entry Form

    Organization Indemnity

    Individual Indemnity

     

     

     

  • Altavista Art & Antiques+

    Altavista Art & Antiques

    Local art, antiques, primitives,

    collectibles and much more!!

    623 Broad St., Altavista!!  Hours:

    Tuesday and Wednesday- 11am-6pm

    Thursday and Friday- 11am-7pm

    Saturdays- 10am-5pm

  • Other Upcoming Events+

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    2011 Christmas Parade- Thursday, December 8th, 7pm

    *Click here for additional upcoming events in the Altavista area...

     

  • Important Links+

    You can find out more about Altavista at the following links:

    Town of Altavista

    Altavista Area Chamber of Commerce

    Business One Stop 

    Uncle Billy's Day

    Campbell County, VA

    National Trust for Historic Preservation

    Virginia Main Street Program 

  • Jimmy's Cafe Print Discription+

    The scene is of Main Street Altavista, circa '40s, depicting Jimmy's Café, It was painted from an actual photograph taken during that time. The prints are priced at $30.00 each on high quality archival paper. The print may be viewed and purchased at the Medicine Shoppe, Altavista Art and Antiques, AOT Office on 2nd floor of Town Hall and will be for sale at the Giblet Jog on Thanksgiving Day at English Park. Start your holiday shopping early and take advantage of this nostalgic and affordable gift idea.

    jimmyscafeprint

     

    Jimmy's Cafe

    The scene depicted in this print is from approximately 1947/48 taken on Main Street in Altavista, VA. The owners, Mr. and Mrs. James L. Thomas (Mary Driskill), opened their first restaurant in 1929/30 at 814 Main Street, then sold it to Mickey James in 1931, due to the depression. The couple moved to Washington, D.C., where Mr. Thomas became a bus driver. The family moved back to Altavista in 1945 and opened "Jimmy's Cafe" in the building presently housing "The General Store and Inn", seen in this print. At one point in 1950 for 30 to 60 days, the owners also fed the National Guardsmen. In 1965, the owners built a new restaurant directly across the street from this one. One year after it was built, a cafeteria was constructed in the lower level. During this time, for eight years, the Thomas' also served around 14,500 meals to passengers at the Southern Station. From 1967 - 1972, chaperoned dances for teenagers were held in the lower level each Saturday, with as many as 475 in attendance each Saturday evening. There were as many as thirty employees at the peak of the business, with one working from the second week of the opening to its closing in June 1975.

  • Jimmy's Cafe Print+

    Altavista On Track is launching the sale of prints of "Jimmy's Cafe" painted in Warer Color by local artist Karen Blaesing. Read more....

  • Commemorative Bricks+

    Phase Three Founders Square Commemorative Bricks available for purchase!

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