Poplar Forest opens holiday week for first time Bob Clark December 27, 2012 1 minute read Thomas Jefferson’s retreat is open this week to welcome visitors — the first time Poplar Forest has opened its doors between the Christmas and New Year holidays. WFIR’s Bob Clark has the story. Click here for the Poplar Forest website. Share: Post navigation Previous: Wintry weather forces delay in Roanoke County trash collectionNext: Recent lower gas prices may signal downward trend for 2013 Related Stories 3 minutes read Old Dominion University alumna killed in Minneapolis ICE shooting Ian Price January 8, 2026 0 4 minutes read Salem Stampede Championship Rodeo returns this weekend with high-stakes competition Ian Price January 8, 2026 0 3 minutes read Radford University chair warns of ‘dangerous precedent’ as Venezuela transitions to new leadership Ian Price January 8, 2026 0