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 Olde Salem Brewing Company launches food service at downtown Roanoke location Clark Palmer June 5, 2026 Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport launches daily nonstop service to Dallas-Fort Worth Web Staff June 5, 2026 Sen. Warner sponsors bipartisan bill to make hot rotisserie chicken SNAP-eligible Clark Palmer June 5, 2026