• Visiting us in Nelson County? Be sure to check out our Resources for Visitors • GIS • RFPs & Invitation to Bid • FOIA Requests • Public Hearings • County Budget County Directories: Department | Business | Community Home About Government Departments Businesses Residents Parks & Recreation County Calendar Contact NELSON COUNTY offers visitors the opportunity to experience the wilderness and rich rural traditions of those who love to call it home. The county’s mountainous terrain offers vistas of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the deep green splendor of the George Washington National Forest, with the wide, winding James River forming the southeast boundary. Within this bounty of natural beauty are miles of hiking trails, crystal-clear fishing streams, historic family farms and orchards, picturesque vineyards, inviting tap rooms and unparalleled views. Are you planning on visiting Nelson County? Be sure to check out our Events Calendar and Resources for Visitors to assist in preparing for your adventure! Nelson County Emergency Alert System Sign up now and get notifications of critical information related to local emergency and severe weather events. Broadband Internet CVEC, Firefly Fiber Broadband have started fiber installation in Nelson County. Please visit FIREFLYVA for build schedule information and frequently asked questions. County Calendar « December 2021 » M T W T F S S 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 FREE Business Advice and Counseling December 7 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Special Called Board of Supervisors Meeting December 7 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Regular Board of Supervisors Meeting – 2 PM Afternoon Session, No Evening Session December 14 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm News & Updates General District Court Closed Until Monday, December 13, 2021 Posted on: Dec 3rd, 2021 VDOT Traffic Alert December 6th - 10th Posted on: Dec 2nd, 2021 VDOT Traffic Alert November 29th - December 3rd Posted on: Nov 29th, 2021 VDOT: Traffic Shifts This Week on Two Albemarle Projects Posted on: Nov 22nd, 2021 VDOT Traffic Alert November 22nd-26th Posted on: Nov 17th, 2021 View All Announcements General District Court Closed Until Monday, December 13, 2021 Posted on: Dec 3rd, 2021 Special Called Board of Supervisors Meeting - December 7th, 2021 Posted on: Dec 2nd, 2021 Nelson County Department of Social Services December 2021 Board Meeting Posted on: Dec 2nd, 2021 Public Notice: Board of Supervisors Seeking Citizens to Serve Posted on: Nov 22nd, 2021 Notice of Public Comment Period - Redistricting Posted on: Nov 15th, 2021 View All Nelson County Government 84 Courthouse Square P.O. Box 336 Lovingston, VA 22949 434-263-7000 888-662-9400 Accessibility Statement