Floyd is a beautiful one stop light town in Virginia. It is full with amazing, wonderful people who come together as one big family. Floyd is a town where the music never stops playing.
1. Us town folk like to call ourselves "Floydians."
I honestly don't know how we got that name but it stuck. When I tell someone that I'm from Floyd County, they always ask "Where is that?" It is a never ending cycle. Floyd is a very special place, a place that everyone should visit if they ever come this direction. I promise, no one will regret it.
Picture taken by: Jessica Messer
2. "The Black Water Loft" has the best coffee around!
The employees there make it a relaxing and comfortable place to hang out. It's the only place you'll stir your coffee with an uncooked noodle. How cool is that?!
3.The best place to be on a Friday night is Friday Night Jamboree at The Floyd Country Store.
Floyd is really big on music and arts. The best place to hear some really good bluegrass is at The Floyd Country Store. Most of us were taught to flat foot at the Friday Night Jamboree while growing up; it is honestly the best place to have a good time and be with the ones you love. The store also has an awesome selection of candy and ice cream. Now, their ice cream is really to die for!
4.Our town is known for "Floyd Fest."
Every year there is a huge four day festival on the Blue Ridge Parkway. There is a ton of different bands playing and so many vendors. I can't forget about the food, the food there is absolutely unreal! It is a great time and place to let loose and dance!
5. Buffalo Mountain is the best hiking spot in Floyd County.
The hike itself is 1.2 miles each way, so it is a very moderate trail. Every step is worth seeing this remarkable view. I could hike it every single day if I could! It is so breathtaking.
Picture taken by: Joy Gardner
6. People who live outside of Floyd will think you live in the boonies.
We all have friends or family outside of Floyd who can't believe that most of us don't have neighbors. But we do have neighbors truth be told, we call them cows and horses!
7. If you went to Floyd County High School, everyone knows everything about you.
That is what happens when you live in a small town, word gets around fast. But I'd like to think even after years not seeing or talking to everyone, we will always be close.
8. "El Charro" is the best place to eat!
Even if you ate there the day before, you can't get enough!
9. You have to drive thirty to forty-five minutes to get to a mall or even a Walmart...
It is not necessarily a bad thing, we have a Food Lion and Slaughters Grocery. We also have a ton of small stores around the town.
Picture taken by: Chelsa Yoder
10. There is always a big crowd at every high school sport event! More like a HUGE crowd.
Most every Floydian will come out to support our Buffaloes in any sport event. Our high school sport teams are incredible! The athletes are so talented and gifted. I'm proud to call myself a Buffalo! LETS GO BUFFS!!
11. An afternoon road trip to the parkway is a must.
The Blue Ridge Parkway was founded in 1936, it runs 469 miles through Virginia and North Carolina. It has many outlooks where you can park and sit and take in the views. One of their biggest attractions on the Parkway is Mabry Mill, shown above.
Picture taken by: Lora Howard
12. Graduating from high school is a huge milestone.
After getting the diploma, it makes the end of a big chapter in everyone's lives. There is always lots of crying and love being passed around. Saying good bye to all the teachers who helped you get here is one of the hardest things. One of the best things about graduating from Floyd County High is that the friends you made will be life long.
Floyd will always have a special place in my heart no matter where I go in life. I've met my life long friends here. This is the town that made me, me. It is a privilege and honor to be a Floydian.
