Poplar Forest opens holiday week for first time Bob Clark December 27, 2012 1 min 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. About the Author Bob Clark Author's posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Wintry weather forces delay in Roanoke County trash collectionNext: Recent lower gas prices may signal downward trend for 2013 Related Stories 1 min read Regional Chamber has new home on Franklin Road Gene Marrano July 22, 2025 1 min read High heat brings out the utility bill scammers Gene Marrano July 22, 2025 1 min read Carnegie Foundation chooses Roanoke County Public Schools for the Future of High School Network Denise Membreno July 22, 2025